About this episode

Paul McCann shares his journey as the public address announcer for the NHL Nashville Predators, including personal anecdotes and insights into his career.

You are hard pressed to find two words in Nashville more identifiable than “Thanks Paul!” Watch and listen as the Pennsauken, New Jersey native explains his journey to the Bridgestone arena microphone. A day one season ticket holder in 1998 tells how he met his wife as a nightclub DJ and what he does for a day job. 21- years and counting, he reveals a few rare slip ups and his most scared moment in his center ice seat. You don’t have to be a Predators fan to enjoy the insight of what it’s like to be “The Voice” known instantly to so many. AMONG THE TOPICS: PHILLY MEMORIES, PASSING THE AUDITION, A BIG AND RICH MISTAKE, WHAT HE WOULD TELL IS 18-YEAR OLD SELF.

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Elvis, John Dwyer

Guest: Paul McCann

Topics covered

• NHL
• Public Address Announcer
• Personal Journey
• Sports Insights
• Memories
• Career Development

Keywords

• NHL
• Nashville Predators
• Public Address Announcer
• Paul McCann
• sports commentary
• career journey
• Bridgestone arena

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHL Nashville Predators

Places: Nashville, Pennsauken, New Jersey, Bridgestone arena

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