Nine out of ten people would say Jay Onrait changed Canadian sportscasting. The first nine are right. The tenth just doesnt get sports. From the 2011 Gemini Award-winning sportscaster comes a book of essays and stories featuring the rise of a small town prairie boy and his journey to broadcasting in the big city. But, its not what you think. These are not tales of triumph, but the stories his fans and viewers have been waiting for.
Anchorboy teaches aspirational sportscasters that if you make enough mistakes youll land the right job. It explains Jays philosophy on personality-based sports broadcasting and how he changed sportscasting forever. A behind-the-scenes look at what its like to work at TSN--its a balance of humour, pop culture, and sports.
Specifically, youll read about: Jay being sexually harassed at TSN by a senior every day for ten years Jay being beaten up by a professional MMA fighter while hosting Winnipegs The Big Breakfast Jays nervous interview with one of his comedy heroes, Will Ferrell Jays own personal Worst Christmas Eve Ever These are the stories that will make you laugh. Mostly at Jays expense.Nine out of ten people would say Jay Onrait changed Canadian sportscasting. The first nine are right. The tenth just doesnt get sports. From the 2011 Gemini Award-winning sportscaster comes a book of essays and stories featuring the rise of a small town prairie boy and his journey to broadcasting in the big city. But, its not what you think. These are not tales of triumph, but the stories his fans and viewers have been waiting for.
Anchorboy teaches aspirational sportscasters that if you make enough mistakes youll land the right job. It explains Jays philosophy on personality-based sports broadcasting and how he changed sportscasting forever. A behind-the-scenes look at what its like to work at TSN--its a balance of humour, pop culture, and sports.
Specifically, youll read about: Jay being sexually harassed at TSN by a senior every day for ten years Jay being beaten up by a professional MMA fighter while hosting Winnipegs The Big Breakfast Jays nervous interview with one of his comedy heroes, Will Ferrell Jays own personal Worst Christmas Eve Ever These are the stories that will make you laugh. Mostly at Jays expense.