Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! WWDTM: Bob Costas
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Sep 13, 2025 Emmy Blotnick, a comedian hosting Trivia Night for Cheaters, joins the fun alongside sports legend Bob Costas. They tackle the hilarious ramifications of limiting pharmaceutical ads and share quirky pet privacy anecdotes. The discussion shifts to Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, and how he might navigate Heaven's challenges. With a playful mascot for a phone-free future, they dive into outrageous inheritance tales and the unpredictable world of sports broadcasting, all while engaging in witty banter and interactive games.
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Coach Redirected A Career
- Bob Costas described being encouraged into broadcasting by his high school coach after failing to make teams.
- That coach told him he knew more about baseball than the players and suggested he try broadcasting, which Costas pursued.
Versatility Sustains A Broadcasting Career
- The show framed Costas as versatile across many sports and broadcast formats.
- That breadth illustrates how deep subject knowledge and adaptability sustain a long broadcasting career.
Broadcasting Is Learned By Doing
- Costas argued that broadcasting skills can't be learned solely in classrooms.
- He emphasized reading widely and learning by doing to develop broadcasting judgment and voice.