In Episode 20, Brendan sits down with Matt Dery, a 30-year sports broadcasting veteran and one of the most recognizable voices in Detroit sports media. Matt shares stories from his decades of play-by-play, reporting, and interviewing — including behind-the-scenes moments with Detroit sports legends and the lessons he learned living inside the world of professional sports.

From radio days to TV hits to hosting Locked On Lions and the Dery Brothers GuardiansCast, Matt walks through a career shaped by preparation, persistence, and a deep love for the craft.

They also discuss Matt’s newest chapter at Financial Architects, where he brings his communication and relationship-building skills into marketing, recruiting, and business development.

This episode is packed with storytelling, nostalgia, and wisdom from a career spent behind the mic.

In this episode, we cover:

• Matt’s early days breaking into sports journalism
• What it’s really like calling play-by-play at a professional level
• Behind-the-scenes stories from interviewing Detroit sports legends
• The evolution of sports media from radio → TV → podcasting
• Why storytelling is central to great broadcasting
• Matt’s shift to Financial Architects and how he now builds relationships off-air

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Hosted by Brendan Walsh
Produced by Ryan Dewan, Wave Media

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