Behind the Scenes of Iconic Sports Moments with Legendary Producer Bob Steinfeld
Featured Guest: Robert “Bob” Steinfeld, Emmy Award-Winning Sports Producer, Author of 3…2…1…We’re On the Air “The people that make it to the top respect the work of those around them.” – Bob Steinfeld “You’ve gotta dominate where you can. ” — Tim Duncan to Bob Steinfeld “Every game has a story.” – Bob Steinfeld Go behind the camera with Bob Steinfeld, a 10-time Emmy-winning sports producer whose career has spanned four decades of unforgettable sports moments. Bob’s journey has brought countless iconic moments to life, from directing the San Antonio Spurs’ championship runs and covering the Dream Team in Barcelona to producing World Cup soccer at the Cotton Bowl. Working alongside broadcasting legends like Bob Costas, Jim Nantz, Joel Klatt, and Verne Lundquist, Bob’s dedication to capturing the magic of sports has left an indelible mark on the industry. In this episode of The Sports Backdrop, we discuss: How Bob got his start in sports media, producing local sports at Channel 8 in Dallas as a kid The thrill and pressure of directing two perfect games in Major League Baseball Producing for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings and highlighting community stories through sports From Dallas Mavericks broadcasts to producing World Cup Soccer at the Cotton Bowl The impact of VR and digital tech on live sports, with insights on Meta VR broadcasts Mentorship moments with icons like Vern Lundquist and Bob Costas Overcoming a health scare to return to sports production in record time His son’s journey to YouTube sensation with 1.9 million Pokémon fans ( Leonhart ) Why he wrote “ 3…2…1…We’re On the Air” to inspire young media professionals This episode offers a unique look into the high-stakes world of sports production through the eyes of a true legend, capturing how every game—whether NBA Finals or Little League—is an unforgettable story waiting to be told. This show is made possible by: KazCM: A content production company that aims to create space where businesses can build assets and drive revenue through writing and talking. Learn more here: https://kazcm.com/ QuietLoud Studios: A podcast network where reflection and voice come together. Learn more here: https://quietloudstudios.com/ Related content to Behind the Scenes of Iconic Sports Moments with Legendary Producer Bob Steinfeld: Sports Bring People Together The NBA Media Rights Deal Details & What It Means for Fans Is NBA League Pass Worth It, Considering the New NBA TV Media Deal? Why This Former Athlete Believes In Podcasts US World Cup Series | The Biggest Sporting Event, Even Bigger Than the Super Bowl Connect with Bob Steinfeld: Website: https://robertsteinfeld.com/ 3…2…1 We’re on the Air: Amazon Get in touch with Eric Kasimov: X: https://twitter.com/eric_kaz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickasimov/ Credits: Thank you to Camile Sardina of BookSavvy Public Relations for making this conversation happen! Produced by the team at KazCM: https://kazcm.com/podcast-production/ Part of QuietLoud Studios (podcast network): https://quietloudstudios.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Music credits: Dark Mystery Trailer (Taking Our time) by AlexGrohl | Website | Music promoted by Pixabay | Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license (“CC0 Content”) License More about Bob Steinfeld and his book “3…2…1… We’re On the Air”: Robert Steinfeld has produced and directed network sports television for five decades, covering MLB, NBA, WNBA, college basketball and football, NCAA Championships, World Cup Soccer, Cotton Bowl Classics and summer Olympics. He’s Executive Producer of the WNBA Dallas Wings. His innovated work has earned him 10 Sports Emmy Awards plus five more nominations, a national Cable Ace Award nomination, plus additional industry accolades. Thoughts on his book from some of the biggest names in sports television broadcasting: “Bob’s memoir is a game-changer for anybody who craves tales about the athletes and sports he’s covered.” —Nancy Lieberman, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer