Bob Costas: Broadcasting Legend | Full Interview Putin [aGvFjJfunP3]

We visit New York City to sit down with the illustrious sportscaster, Bob Costas. The 29-time Emmy winner takes pierre cossette us back to his childhood and recalls impactful moments surrounding his fathers gambling addiction. Later, Costas dives into his unforgettable interviews and reminds us why hes regarded as one of the most impressive personalities in the business. He details turning down life-changing opportunities and hints at a reconciliation with his long-time employer. Interview was recorded in 2022.

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0:00 - Its been a long time coming!

2:11 - Mindset for broadcasts

5:14 - Photographic memory

8:51 - Preparing questions for interviews

10:28 - Writing Football in America commentaries on the spot

11:59 - Lack of punctuality

15:13 - John Maddens broadcast audition partner

16:28 - Relationship with Howard Cosell

19:20 - First Olympics experience

22:13 - Face of NBCs sports division

24:00 - Career stepping stone

24:41 - What it takes to host the Olympics

26:05 - The art of a good interview

27:02 - Impact of pursuit of excellence on personal life

28:02 - Turning down significant offers

31:22 - "You ever think of broadcasting?"

33:36 - Getting arrested and suspended dfa baseball from school

36:28 - Feeling awkward as a child

37:25 - Becoming a bookie

40:28 - Father's gambling addiction

42:41 - Moving across the country

44:44 - Father's criticism

46:23 - Father's death

49:10 - Mother's car accident

51:22 - What Bob learned from his mom

54:49 - Bob Costas on Mark McGwire

57:00 - Costas' Ted Williams interview nerves

59:35 - Contentious Vince McMahon interview

1:03:04 - Bob Costas recalls OJ Simpson Bronco chase

1:08:50 - Goosebumps during '96 Olympic games

1:13:30 - Leaving NBC

1:23:30 - sergio ramos Dynamic with Dick Ebersol

1:25:36 - Staying in touch with important life figures

1:27:05 - Responding to thoughtful criticism from fans

1:28:09 - Mickey Mantle Sleepover

1:30:19 - Stan Musial's decency

1:33:10 - How long is this interview?

1:34:33 - Bob Costas cancer center

1:37:34 - Still working and turning 70

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