TPM Episode 134: Steve Buckhantz, Sports Broadcaster

Steve Buckhantz, or as I like to call him, Uncle Steven, is a legend in the world of Washington DC sports broadcasters.  He’s won Emmy Awards, was the voice of the Washington Wizards for the past 22 years, was inducted into the DC Sports Hall of Fame, the list goes on and on.  His work speaks for itself, but in the world of business, that doesn’t matter.  Weeks ago, the Washington Wizards parted ways with their longtime, hometown, announcer, in the worst way possible.  We talk about his long career, Michael Jordan and more.  It’s an interesting one. 

Steve Buckhantz Show Notes:

2:00:  Eagles, Redskins and Football

8:22:  When did he realize he wanted to be a broadcaster, manual labor, and U of M/JMU

13:00:  Getting on the radio, then TV and internships

22:00:  Chattanooga and Nashville

25:45:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30

Evo:  The best online experience in action sports with retail to back it up

27:30:  What was life like for a young Buckhantz, Atlanta and coming to DC

31:45:  Locker rooms, Dexter Manley, and Fox

40:00:  Losing the NFL deal, side work, and The Bullets

47:00  Spy Optic:  Get 20% off on their site Spyoptic.com using the code TPM20

10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone

48:15:  Michael Jordan, NBA travel, and moving seats at wiz

59:30:  Moving the broadcasters, losing Phil, and not picking up his contract option

66:00:   Cold-hearted Wizards Ownership

78:40:  Inappropriate Questions with Chick Hernandez