Doc Emrick on retirement, John Sterling, Charles Barkley, the glowing puck era, and more

Awful Announcing Podcast · May 8, 2026 · 1h 3m

Brandon Contes interviews legendary NHL broadcaster Mike “Doc” Emrick. They discuss a wide range of topics including his decision to retire, the Olympics, his one regret, the glowing puck era from Fox, John Sterling, Charles Barkley, Barry Melrose, and more.

-02:25: Does Doc Emrick miss calling NHL games?

-11:48: Doc Emrick remembers John Sterling

-20:02: Calling an overtime in the Stanley Cup Finals

-27:29: Where was Doc Emrick for the 1980 Miracle on Ice game?

-32:38: Game Doc wishes he could do over

-39:31: Charles Barkley

-44:26: Barry Melrose

-50:22: The NHL on Fox glowing puck

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