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SS PODCAST: Legendary broadcaster James Brown on being bold in faith, finding joy in work

By Jason Romano Dec 1, 2023

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST
WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING JAMES BROWN

James Brown is the host of CBS Sports’ “The NFL Today” pregame show. His storied broadcasting career has spanned more than 30 years and seen him work on the most prestigious sporting events, including the Super Bowl, NBA Finals and NCAA Tournament.

Brown first joined CBS Sports in 1984, when he was part of the network’s broadcast team for its NFL and college basketball coverage, as well as a reporter for the NBA Finals. He also was the host of a CBS afternoon show during the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, and the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. In 1994, “JB” joined FOX Sports as the host of “FOX NFL Sunday,” a role he held for 12 years prior to returning to CBS Sports in 2006.

Brown is a three-time Emmy Award winner and was honored with the 2009 Dick Schaap Memorial Award for Media Excellence. In 2010, he was named Best Studio Host of the Decade by Sports Illustrated. In 2023, the National Association of Broadcasters honored Brown as the recipient of its Distinguished Service Award, the organization’s highest honor.

A graduate of Harvard University, Brown in 1973 was a fourth-round draft pick by the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, and a seventh-round pick by the ABA’s Denver Nuggets. In 1996, Brown was inducted into the Harvard Hall of Fame.

Today on the podcast, we talk to James Brown about his NBA draft story, sharing his faith with colleagues, what it means to be obedient to God, and finding joy in his job.

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– James Brown 2020 Podcast Interview
– James Brown 2017 Podcast Interview

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