Voices in the Game
Voices in the Game
Podcast Description
Voices in the Game is a podcast that dives into the journeys of professionals across the sports industry.
Hosted by freelance NCAA Div. I play-by-play announcer Colton DeBiase, each episode features candid conversations with the people who help shape the games we love. Guests share their personal stories, career lessons, and advice for anyone looking to break into or grow within the world of sports.
Whether you're a student, a young professional, or simply passionate about the industry, Voices in the Game offers inspiration, insight, and a closer look at the people driving sports forward.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes such as sports media, career development in athletics, and behind-the-scenes insights from industry veterans. Episodes include discussions on strategic communications in NCAA athletics, storytelling in sports broadcasting, and the multifaceted roles of sports podcasters. For instance, Episode 6 features a freelance sports broadcaster sharing experiences from different media roles, while Episode 4 focuses on a play-by-play announcer's transition to a digital media entrepreneur.
Voices in the Game is a podcast that dives into the journeys of professionals across the sports industry.
Hosted by freelance NCAA Div. I play-by-play announcer Colton DeBiase, each episode features candid conversations with the people who help shape the games we love. Guests share their personal stories, career lessons, and advice for anyone looking to break into or grow within the world of sports.
Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or simply passionate about the industry, Voices in the Game offers inspiration, insight, and a closer look at the people driving sports forward.
After a few months' break, Voices in the Game is back with an all-new episode featuring Jacob Oberdorf, Director of Strategic Communications and Ideation for IUP Athletics!
In this episode, Jacob discusses what it's like to serve as a sports information director for one of the premier NCAA Division II athletic departments in the United States. He shares an inside look at the day-to-day responsibilities of promoting and covering IUP Athletics, a program that enjoyed tremendous success during the 2025-26 academic year, highlighted by the women's basketball team's run to the NCAA Division II National Championship Game.
He also discusses IUP's impact on the sports world, particularly through the accomplishments of Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti, who was at IUP from 2011 to 2016, and longtime play-by-play announcer Jack Benedict.
Beyond his work in athletic communications, Jacob shares his journey growing up around sports, how he broke into the industry, and one of his biggest passions: following the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Tune in for an inside look at the world of athletic communications and the people who help tell the stories behind college athletics.
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