Show notes
Matt Murphy has served as the Delaware Bluecoats, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, TV play-by-play broadcaster since 2018.2018 was the year Matt graduated from Fordham University, got his bachelor’s degree in economics and communications, received a radio play-by-play job with Alvernia University calling college football, and then landing himself the job he is currently in with the Bluecoats.Matt is currently also the senior broadcasting and social media coordinator for the Philadelphia 76ers. He reports on the team and is the pre, halftime, and post game host for the 76ers Radio Network. A lot has happened for Matt in such short time on his broadcasting journey. I had the opportunity to catch up with him and go down memory lane as he took me through each of the opportunities he has been able to receive.Matt Murphy: https://mattmurphybroadcaster.com/contact(0:00) Intro(1:51) Growing up in south jersey(3:45) Passion for broadcasting(6:18) Deciding on attending Fordham(9:00) Student broadcasting(10:33) Matt’s first time behind the mic(14:42) Landing of Matt’s first job(18:50) Getting in contact with employers(20:26) “Finding your voice as a broadcaster”(24:13) Switching your radio voice to TV voice(25:58) 76ers NBA Radio debut(29:56) “Welcome to the NBA” moment(33:11) Most memorable moment with the 76ers(35:17) Matt’s words of wisdom for aspiring broadcasters(41:07) Outro
