Chris Caray Chris Caray on Short and to the Point.

On the latest episode of Short and to the Point, host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews A’s play-by-play broadcaster Chris Caray. Jess and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including working with Dallas Braden, being a fourth-generation broadcaster, the grind of Minor League Baseball, and more.

Here’s the full breakdown.

  • 1:26: Welcome Chris to Short and to the Point
  • 2:01: Reflecting on first MLB season in broadcasting
  • 4:14: Impressions of A’s team in 2024
  • 5:53: Minor League grind
  • 8:24: Arizona Diamondbacks farm system
  • 10:17: Developmental moments being missed
  • 13:27: Dallas Braden
  • 15:25: A’s broadcast team
  • 19:55: Being a fourth-generation baseball broadcaster
  • 22:41: Calling the same game with Dad on the opposing team broadcast
  • 25:52: Emotional factor of baseball
  • 28:52: Coliseum memories
  • 30:58: Memorable calls
  • 31:54: Not knowing the difference between a spider and a snake

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About Phillip Bupp

Producer/editor of the Awful Announcing Podcast and Short and to the Point. News editor for The Comeback and Awful Announcing. Highlight consultant for Major League Soccer as well as a freelance writer for hire. Opinions are my own but feel free to agree with them.

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