496. Writer/Producer/Researcher Elliott Kalb (“Mr. Stats”)

Elliott Kalb is a 13-time Sports Emmy winner as a writer/producer/researcher/editor. He is a noted sports historian and storyteller (known nationally as “Mr. Stats”). Kalb covered 16 Super Bowls, 18 World Series, 13 NBA Finals, and 7 Olympics games. Kalb was an Editorial Consultant for NBC Sports for first 12 years of Football Night in America, a writer for HBO’s “Inside the NFL” from 1990-2008, and Senior Editorial Director for MLB Network from 2008-2020. He is the author of five books including “Who’s Better, Who’s Best in Baseball” and “Who’s Better, Who’s Best in Basketball.”

In this episode, Kalb tells stories from his illustrious career. He tells extensive stories about covering Michael Jordan. He worked with Marv Albert, Bob Costas, Brent Musburger, Vin Scully, and tells stories about them and more. He also offers his unique insight on what coverage of the Olympics, baseball, basketball, and the NFL look like and what the future holds.