The Journey with Jon Schaeffer

Some news to share + reminiscing about the first game I ever called

I’m excited to share some news about a new show I’m co-hosting on XTRA 1360 during baseball season. Plus, let’s reminisce about the first game I ever called as a professional.

Do you need an agent to work in radio or TV?

I answer the question of whether or not you need an agent to work in radio or TV. Plus, the story of the time I nearly left radio for a non-radio job in the big leagues.

Why I called only the first half of a college football game on TV

The reason why I called only the first half of a college football game on TV, a game that featured the #1 play on SportsCenter's Top 10 plays that night. Plus, why I've started writing online at SchaefferOnline.com

The time my call ended up on WFAN in New York

That time that my radio call ended up on WFAN in New York. Plus, I tell you why even three months after the cancellation of March Madness, I'm still wondering what could have been for 30-2 San Diego State (and why I'll never take a season like this one for granted based on my time calling games at the lowest levels of Division I college basketball early in my career).

How does a baseball broadcaster know what pitch is being thrown?

Is there a secret to labeling pitches + saying goodbye to a Minor League legend that taught me a valuable life lesson.