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Loft 57: The North Sails Podcast Season 2 Episode 3 - The Voices of the America's Cup Broadcast

by North Sails 13 Oct 2024 03:00 NZDT
Loft 57: The North Sails Podcast © North Sails

The America's Cup broadcast and color commentary have allowed millions of sailors and sports enthusiasts worldwide to tune into yachting's most prestigious regatta. One could argue that Gary Jobson's and Peter Montgomery's voices are as recognizable as the Sailors, and the two have garnered their own fan following.

While you may not recognize his voice, Jed Drake is an Emmy-winning producer and power player who helped ESPN revolutionize how to bring all the action onto our screens.

This trio joins Ken Read in Loft 57 during our limited-edition America's Cup episodes. Having been a sailor during the ESPN days and a commentator for the last three editions of the Cup, Read dives into the evolution of America's Cup broadcasting, what it was like for the broadcast crew during the Cup "glory days," how the advances in technology have changed how we at home watch the Cup. With plenty of shared history amongst the group, they also reveal a handful of fun and possibly never-heard-before stories from behind the scenes.

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