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The Schlagfather: Brian Giesenschlag, studio host extraordinaire
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Apr 9, 20261:07:47
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S1 E15 The Schlagfather joins host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com for a wide-ranging conversation. Brian Giesenschlag has covered the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Cincinnati Reds as a studio host for a number of regional sports networks. In this wide-ranging conversation, we go from his upbringing in small-town Texas to his sports-anchor gig in Cincy to what is next for him now that RSNs are dying off. We also talk some Reds and Blue Jackets. The Schlagfather is the best. Enjoy.
Award-winning columnist Michael Arace, founder of Disrespected Media, covers pro sports in flyover country. Welcome to Columbus, the Blue Jackets and the Crew. Visit TheDisrespected.com to view all of his work.
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