As the local NBC affiliate, News 2 has inside information on coverage and headlines of the 2012 London Olympics. I have the honor of being deemed as "The Lowcountry's Olympic Expert" thanks to our friends and partners at Clear Channel radio.
This morning marked the third time this week that Clear Channel has invited me into their studios to recap the Olympic excitement and talk about headlines you may not otherwise hear about. It's a thrill for me to be behind the microphone once again having come from a background in radio.
This week included live hits on both 943WSC-FM and Y1025-FM. "Mornings with Kelly Golden" on 943WSC are a lighthearted exchange where we discuss more of the dirty details behind the games, such as the boxing referee who was expelled and the Austrailain rower whose supposed celebrations included excess alcohol, two storefront windows being smashed and the rower himself passing out in police custody (links below).
The "Y Morning Wakeup with Brian" on Y1025-FM is all about the athletic headlines. From Michael Phelps becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time to Gabby Douglas becoming Team USA's third consecutive Olympic all-around Gymnastics champ, the Y1025 listeners are all about results.
As a member of the Army Reserves, I have always carried pride for my country but I have to say- doing these hits actually lifts my spirits up and starts my day with a renewed perspective. Of all the reasons to watch and enjoy the Olympics, the greatest for me is the renewed sense of collective American pride and belief in the human spirit. As of today, the US is leading the Medal Count for the 2012 London Olympics and it felt so good to say that over public airwaves. If just one listener this morning was able to get a pick-me-up by sharing in the excitement of an "Olymporiffic Friday", then the hits are worth it. Thanks, Kelly and Brian.
http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/boxing-body-expels-referee-from-london-olympics/881c514d4f3f56f3630097c07bbe861d
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/08/02/ioc-to-olympic-athletes-try-not-to-get-too-drunk/
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