Randy Merkin has been a Sports Radio Producer for more than 25 years. He previously worked for the national sports radio network One-On-One Sports, which later became Sporting News Radio, and is currently the Operations Manager and Executive Producer for ESPN 1000 in Chicago. Randy lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and twins. Behind the Glass is Merkin's first book. You can follow him on Twitter @randymerkin Read More
Behind the Glass: Stories from a Sports Radio Producer
November 15, 2021
Trade paperback
$20.00
This book will take you through one producer’s daily grind to land important guests and put them on the air with hosts
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Randy Merkin
Author
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“Randy is an incredible radio talent. His vast knowledge of the business and bottomless pool of contacts are unmatched. I’ve learned a lot about the business from Randy. His talent is only exceeded by his loyalty and integrity. Randy is the best!!!”
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“After more than 40 years in radio, I can tell you that Randy’s the best. There’s nobody better at booking guests! If there was a Hall of Fame for producers, Randy would get in on the first ballot. The list of those he somehow convinced to come on radio shows is a who’s who’s of the sports world and beyond. I was lucky enough to be in front of the microphone for many of those interviews.”
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“While we cherish champions in the world of sports, we cheer louder for champions in the game of life. Character, integrity and honesty matter. That sums up Randy Merkin.”
Summary
Do you want to know how a radio show is produced? Are you interested in sports radio and booking big-name guests? This book will take you through one producer’s daily grind to land important guests and put them on the air with hosts. It’s not always as easy as it may seem. Just because you get their number, doesn’t mean they are willing to talk!
Randy Merkin, Radio Producer for almost 30 years, takes you Behind the Glass for a glimpse into this industry. He reveals how he finds the guests and what it takes to schedule their radio appearances. Randy shares many great stories about athletes, coaches, journalists, and celebrities and also gives you a glimpse into their personalities and temperament.
As you will see, rejection is a big part of this business. However, Randy’s anecdotes highlight how rewarding it is to put guests on the air and give them a platform to talk about what is newsworthy, as well as whatever else they want to discuss.
