Joe Buck is the guest on the 44-minute, “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.” Marchand and Buck discuss the advice he gives to young broadcasters, while detailing aspects of his career. Here’s what you need to know:

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* How to become a sportscaster

* How his dad influenced his career

* How he got to trail his dad at the ballpark

* Why you say yes to all events as you come up

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* Why at 16 he wanted to become a broadcaster

* Dealing with nepotism and feeling guilty

* His dad's advice to kids: Start smoking

* What is the top advice he gives young people who want to be sportscasters

* How you have to use different words during play-by-play

* How you should read to improve your vocabulary

* He hates the word, "right"

* Younger sportscasters are insecure about dead air.

* Would John Madden had been as good with Vin Scully as Pat Summerall

* How should a young sportscaster figure out his or her style

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