The Genuinely Interested Podcast Ep 119 Brendan Fitzgerald - Commentating The Best Show on Earth
Brendan Fitzgerald is a play-by-play announcer for the UFC. He also has his own podcast and YouTube show called Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC where he does a great job talking to fighters and allowing them to open up on their own terms. Brendan always wanted to be a sports broadcaster, he started by doing high schools & colleges until 2017, when he got the opportunity to audition for Dana White's Contender Series. With little to no MMA background, Brendan passed the audition and became a staple in the UFC commentator booth.
Brendan and I discussed
- How he landed his current job in the UFC
- An insight into the preparation needed before a live broadcast
- What it's like calling fights without fans
- The difficulty of commentating abroad or away from home
- His most memorable UFC event
- Objectivity when calling fights
- Being persistent in chasing your goals
- The importance of authenticity
And much more...
My Take: Life is rarely a linear line. In order to get to the top, you have to go through some valleys and smaller peaks before you conquer that renowned summit. Persistence and personal improvement are the names of the game when chasing one's dreams. Don't allow minor setbacks to discourage you from your path; setbacks are simply minor bumps in the road - not a dead end.