Heather Mitchell: From Walk-On Basketball Player to The World Stage In Sports Television Production Part 2

Full Circle on the Mic: Byron Kerr, GW Basketball, and a Life in Sports

In this episode of I Can’t Believe I’m 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement, Brian sits down with legendary voice of DC-area sports, Byron Kerr, a conversation made even more fun by their double connection. First, in Brian’s former life as an educator, Byron’s kids attended his school. Small world, right? Second and maybe more full-circle, Byron has been the play-by-play voice of George Washington Basketball for the past two decades, while Brian played at GW(1983-1987)… just a few years before he started calling games 😉. Byron’s story is one of movement, passion, and finding your voice literally. ✈️ From Air Force Brat to Virginia Fixture Raised as an Air Force brat, Byron grew up everywhere from Alabama and New York to Japan, Colorado, Nebraska, California, and Virginia. That early exposure to the world fueled a lifelong love of travel, whether across the U.S. or throughout Europe. He’s also a diehard sports fan who loves being in the building including attending two Super Bowls in person. Byron has called Virginia home since the 1980s, attending Woodbridge High School and later UVA, where he earned an Army ROTC scholarship. A multi-sport athlete, he played basketball and tennis in high school. 🎧 A Career Behind the Mic Byron’s broadcasting résumé is as deep as it is impressive: * Play-by-play announcer * George Mason Basketball (13 years) * George Washington Basketball (20 years) * Called games for GMU, GW, Maryland, Virginia Tech, UVA, and VCU * National broadcasts for: * Westwood One * Pac-12 College Football * Big Ten Network (Maryland Football) * Called multiple NCAA Tournament games and the 2016 NIT Championship * PA Announcer: * NBA Washington Bullets * DC United * CAA Tournament * USA Basketball * NWSL Championship * MLS Cup * Play-by-play voice of the Washington Mystics for 7 seasons * TV & Radio host/journalist for the Washington Nationals (14 years) * Sports announcer at WTOP and WJFK * Journalist for MLB.com [http://MLB.com] and Associated Press (AP) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family First At the center of it all is the family of Byron, his wife Lisa, and their three kids. This episode is full of laughs, memories, behind-the-scenes sports stories, and reflections on how life has a funny way of bringing people back together sometimes decades later, and sometimes through a microphone. 🎧 Whether you love sports, storytelling, or just a great life journey, this one’s for you. To find out more about Byron go to: https://about.me/byronkerr [https://about.me/byronkerr]

Kas Allen: From Hoops to Healing — A Hall of Fame Journey

This episode, the first of season 2, in 2026 (#16 overall) is extra special for Brian. Kas Allen and Brian have been dear friends since they first met in 1983, back when she was starring on the women’s basketball team, and Brian was grinding it out on the men’s team. Kas’s journey weaves together elite athletics, resilience through injury, academic excellence, international experiences, and a lifelong commitment to helping others heal through her physical therapy practice in Los Angeles. 🏀 Basketball Roots & College Stardom * Wakefield High School * Averaged 23 points and 11 rebounds per game * Team captain for Potomac District Champions * Selected to the All-Met Team * George Washington University * Freshman year: 22 points and 10 rebounds per game * Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year * Third all-time single-game scorer at GW with a 37-point performance at East Carolina * Overcame a major back injury in 1984, returning to play three more seasons * Finished her career with 1,502 points and 878 rebounds * Senior year honors: * Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference (Honorable Mention) * GW Abbie Oliver Smith Award for Academic & Athletic Excellence * First women’s basketball player inducted into the GW Hall of Fame 🌍 Life Beyond the Court * Fun Fact: After graduating from GW, Kas spent 1988 in Seoul, Korea, helping the Seoul Olympic Committee prepare basketball venues for the Men’s and Women’s Olympics and the Paralympics * Moved to Los Angeles to earn her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy * Today, Kas owns and operates her own physical therapy practice in Los Angeles, specializing in orthopedics 🏈 Another Fun Fact (and a Rose Bowl Ring!) * 1993–1994: Worked as a physical therapist for UCLA Athletics * Received a Rose Bowl ring and watch when UCLA played Wisconsin 😊 🌱 Small World Moments * GW later recruited Kas’s nephew, Eddie Muhl, from Los Angeles * When legendary GW coach Gregg Ritchie (’86) asked Eddie why GW was on his list, he mentioned many reasons—including his Aunt Kas Allen * Eddie went on to have a very successful career at GW as a relief pitcher This conversation is about more than basketball, it’s about resilience, lifelong friendships, giving back, and evolving with purpose. Kas’s path from elite athlete to trusted healer is a reminder that the lessons we learn on the court stay with us long after the final buzzer.

After 6 Months Brian's Coming Out of Hiatus Early in 2026!

After being on Hiatus for 6 months, Brian will be dropping new shows early in 2026!

Charles Cobbertt Jr. is a 26-year U.S. Air Force veteran and retired First Sergeant

Charles Cobbertt Jr. is a 26-year U.S. Air Force veteran and retired First Sergeant who enjoyed a 20-year career as a Principal Engineer at Verizon. Now living in Columbus, Ohio, Charles has fully embraced retirement, launching three YouTube channels covering firearms, outdoor adventures, and his Polaris Slingshot. Whether kayaking Ohio’s rivers, riding through town, or reviewing gear on Retired First Shirt, Charles is proving that 60 is just a new beginning. In the show, Charles talks with Brian about his early years in Orange, New Jersey, his musical talents, his brief stint in college before he ran out of money, and his career in the Air Force that took him to many places around the world to serve our country and as well to play football. Charles also talks about his hip and shoulder surgeries, life after 60, and advice he would give his 20-something-year-old self. Today, he enjoys living in Columbus, Ohio. And loving being able to pick and choose his schedule. Charles has been a New York Giants season ticket holder for 14 years. You can find Charles on YouTube at the links below: Retired First Shirt - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@RetiredFirstShirt] https://www.youtube.com/@RetiredFirstShirt [https://www.youtube.com/@RetiredFirstShirt] Cobbertt Outdoors - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Cobberttoudoors] https://www.youtube.com/@Cobberttoudoors [https://www.youtube.com/@Cobberttoudoors] Bike-n-Brothers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQJni0SmPzo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQJni0SmPzo] You can listen to... "I Can’t Believe I’m 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement" Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cant-believe-im-60-from-hoops-to-hip-replacement/id1805991408] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5hW89UjJYgoyHbCdywjf9A] Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a1d37b6d-52fd-4049-b8af-31eef40f7d63/i-can%E2%80%99t-believe-i%E2%80%99m-60-from-hoops-to-hip-replacement-%E2%80%93-brian-butler%E2%80%99s-micro-podcast] Podcast Index [https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7259389] Fountain [https://fountain.fm/show/pWG3dNHb5ni0u2dCvOjg] True Fans [https://truefans.fm/i-cant-believe-im-60-from-hoops-to-hip-replacement-brian-butlers-micro-podcast] RSS.com [http://RSS.com]

Heather Mitchell: From Walk-On Basketball Player to The World Stage In Sports Television Production Part 2

In episode 13, Brian continues his conversation with his college friend for over 40 years, Heather Mitchell, who played on George Washington's Women's Basketball team while he played on the men's team. Heather is a trailblazing producer, creative director, and lifelong storyteller whose career has spanned iconic sports networks and international stages. Heather moved to Fairfield from Bridgeport, Connecticut, at age 11 and later graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School. She went on to attend George Washington University (go Colonials!), where she walked on to the women’s basketball team and eventually became co-captain—an experience that laid the foundation for her future in media and leadership. Heather began her media journey as an intern at WRC-TV for The George Michael Sports Machine. She eventually landed at Major League Baseball Productions, where she spent 16 years working from logger to senior producer. Highlights of her MLB career include: · A one-on-one interview with President Bill Clinton · Producing and editing a Jackie Robinson documentary that premiered at the Apollo Theater · Serving as Producer/Editor for This Week In Baseball with Mel Allen · On-location producing and editing for multiple World Series Films For the past 22 years, Heather has served as a Creative Director at WWE. Her work has taken her around the globe, producing projects in China, Iraq, Rwanda, Australia, and beyond. She directed Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on various locations for the network special Once In A Lifetime and co-directed and edited Women's Evolution, a documentary tracing the powerful history of women in WWE. She also directed WWE Champion Kofi Kingston in the Ghana-based documentary Year of Return. Heather is currently working on telling the story of her grandparents who were married for over 80 years. You Can Find: I Can’t Believe I’m 60 – From Hoops to Hip Replacement on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cant-believe-im-60-from-hoops-to-hip-replacement/id1805991408] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5hW89UjJYgoyHbCdywjf9A] Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a1d37b6d-52fd-4049-b8af-31eef40f7d63/i-can%E2%80%99t-believe-i%E2%80%99m-60-from-hoops-to-hip-replacement-%E2%80%93-brian-butler%E2%80%99s-micro-podcast] Podcast Index [https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7259389] Fountain [https://fountain.fm/show/pWG3dNHb5ni0u2dCvOjg] True Fans [https://truefans.fm/i-cant-believe-im-60-from-hoops-to-hip-replacement-brian-butlers-micro-podcast] RSS.com [http://RSS.com]