Home At The Ballpark With Brad Tunney, Voice Of The Great Lakes Loons

Brad Tunney, Voice of the Great Lakes Loons and Manager of 100.9 The Mitt, discusses people development and retention with Max Loves Midland Tour Guide, Kevin LaDuke. 

The key highlights of this episode include Brad Tunney's 10-year career as the voice of the Great Lakes Loons minor league baseball team, his passion for broadcasting and the importance of the Loons ballpark and radio station to the Midland community, his unique experiences creating an engaging atmosphere for fans, his unexpected journey from youth soccer player to professional baseball broadcaster, his high school broadcasting experiences and the unique setup of the Loons, the benefits of living in Midland including proximity to other cities, his NBA fandom and the Detroit Pistons, his favorite baseball announcers, the strong leadership and teamwork at the radio station and ballpark, and Tunney and LaDuke's desire to develop a new community space in Midland.

Timestamps:

[0:00 - 10:00] Brad Tunney discusses his 10-year career as the voice of the Great Lakes Loons minor league baseball team, including the pressure of speaking in front of a live audience and his journey to Midland, Michigan. [10:00 - 20:00] Tunney shares his passion for broadcasting and how he found potential for full-time work in Midland, as well as the importance of the Loons ballpark and radio station to the local community. [20:00 - 30:00] Tunney talks about developing his deep voice for broadcasting and the unique experiences he creates for fans, including recognition from kids and a fun atmosphere in the broadcast booth. [30:00 - 40:00] Tunney and LaDuke discuss the value of radio broadcasting in creating unique experiences for fans at the ballpark, as well as their own experiences as only children. [40:00 - 50:00] Tunney recounts his unexpected journey from youth soccer player to professional baseball broadcaster, including his naivety about baseball terminology and rapid learning. [50:00 - 1:00:00] Tunney shares his high school broadcasting experiences and career progression, as well as the unique setup of the Great Lakes Loons and its radio broadcast. [1:00:00 - 1:10:00] Tunney and LaDuke discuss the benefits of living in Midland, including proximity to other cities and airports, as well as their NBA fandom and the Detroit Pistons. [1:10:00 - 1:20:00] The two discuss their favorite baseball announcers and the importance of developing local talent in sports broadcasting. [1:20:00 - 1:30:00] Tunney and LaDuke reflect on the leadership and teamwork at the radio station and ballpark, as well as their desire to develop a new community space in Midland.