Loughlin is a New Jersey native and a proud Seton Hall alum. Loughlin also waits for goaltender Pekka Rinne, who isnt playing Saturday night so he stays out on the ice longer with the other scratches. But, a year later, having done 55 of these book events now I've become quite comfortable with it. They will wait for Taylor Hall, but they wont wait for Matt Loughlin or Chico Resch, Loughlin says. The charts for the game Saturday in Nashville have to be done in pieces ahead of time because of the back-to-back, so he works on it when he can like Friday afternoon and later that night when the team is at the airport waiting for the chartered plane to be ready for them. Maria Wanzek is a reporter for The Beacon. He has been interviewed by a number of media outlets, including NPR, The BBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, and MSNBC. He also hosted intermission reports, where he was often paired with Stan Fischler for a question-and-answer feature called "Matt and the Maven". In 1999, he became co-host for the re-launch of Kiners Korner over FSN NY. Drawn to the question of how religion and faith take shape in the public sphere, award-winning journalist Michael O'Loughlin, seeks a deeper understanding of responses from members of the catholic church during the HIV and AIDS crisis of the 80s and 90s in his book "Hidden Mercy". Loughlins play-by-play experience also includes the New Jersey Red Dogs of the Arena Football League in 1997 and 1998. Matt Loughlin and Chico Resch finish their postgame show Saturday night, after the Devils lost in a shootout to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena and, after all the preparation to put together two hockey broadcasts in about 28 hours, the time left to catch the team bus becomes the most important number of the moment. Hes self-deprecating. His knowledge of the game is superb, Loughlin said. Hes got some good stories. Theyll come to our booth and were on the air, but its OK. Theyll yell, Chi-cooooo, and hell acknowledge them so thats cool.. I'm wondering how this has changed for you throughout your life and in writing this book. But he said, You cant leave without telling me yes or no. I said, Well, this is a pretty big change Im making and he said, You should have thought about that before you applied. I really enjoy the opportunity to chat with others who maybe are in a different place in that struggle, to sort of hear what their story has been like and share some common experiences to help each other out. He is currently writing for America Media and has written for The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and more. Loughlin attended St. Mary's High School. { That's super interesting. Proudly created with Wix.com. He told the Cairns Post: "People I've interviewed, from your Mick Jaggers to authors of books like Jeffery Deaver and Lee Child it's just been great." Thinking back on his most memorable time at the Cairns station: | All content 1996-2023. "image": "", The bells are ringing for Keith again, Resch says. They chat informally about Sheros old boss, Predators GM David Poile, whos going to be Loughlins intermission guest that night. I called it the Miracle on Mulberry Street, Resch says. What will be the focus of your talk and how are you going to integrate material from your book, Hidden Mercy, into the talk? Staff Writer Part of it is because of the Church's teaching on homosexuality, but I think part of it is because people look back at that time and are ashamed of how society acted, how they turned their back to the gay community during this very difficult time. Resch also has family at the game and spends some time with them during the intermission. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Proudly created with Wix.com. At one point during the second intermission, Resch is standing near the entrance to the section where their booth is located, talking to a man with a customized Predators jersey that reads Predxican on the back. A couple of days later, Lamoriello called Loughlin and asked for another meeting in his office. Loughlin interviews Marcus Johansson and joins the Cory Schneider scrum, because the goaltender is making his first home start of the season and thats going to be a prominent storyline. Justin Smith (presenter) Pete Smith (announcer) Jo Stanley. But he said, You cant leave without telling me yes or no. I said, Well, this is a pretty big change Im making and he said, You should have thought about that before you applied. Here is the best thing about Chico, Loughlin says. Was there anything that surprised you about it or interesting things that came up when you're doing the research? He typically spends two-and-a-half to three hours creating the charts for each game, but thats usually spread out over a couple of days. By writing the book and learning how other LGBT Catholics, priests and sisters, and how they stood by the community in a very difficult time in history, made me realize that there's been a generations-long struggle to make the church more welcoming to the LGBT community. Well, it didnt work the last time, but Coleman found Wood on that one! Loughlin says. Resch then came out of retirement to join Loughlin last season. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Good show. All rights reserved. On this day, he stays and works in the media room at Prudential Center. For me, I think the church is most interesting when we're looking at how people live their faith in the public square. This United States biographical article related to radio is a stub. O'Loughlin started his career in Adelaide in carting in 1972 and has worked in a heap of stations both On-Air and in programming, including 3XY, Krock, BayFM, 4CA and 4RO to name just a few. Hidden Mercy: Catholics, AIDS, and Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear, The Tweetable Pope: A Spiritual Revolution in 140 Characters, A former staff writer for The Boston Globe and its Catholic site Crux, his work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Foreign Policy and the Advocate. He wants to know what their day has been like and talk about their kids. Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? Both were new for the 2006-07 season, but Chorske decided to return to Minnesota with his family after just one year. He talks with Nick Bonino about growing up in Connecticut, and with Kevin Fiala about his Swiss roots. He will make his debut behind the Devils/ WFAN Radio microphone on Friday, October 6, when the club opens its 25th Anniversary season at Carolina. Mike 'Locco' O'Loughlin, the breakfast announcer at 4CA FM in Cairns, is retiring next month after 40 years in the industry. He is currently doing breakfast at SAFM in Adelaide. There will be five Swiss players in this game, including Hischier and Mirco Mueller from the Devils, which is an anecdote Loughlin wants to work into the broadcast. Your email address will not be published. I said thats great and we talked about some terms, which were all agreeable on his end. This is how different things were back then, Resch says. "@context": "https://schema.org", He wants to know what their day has been like and talk about their kids. It also gives fans sitting in the sections nearby or hanging out behind them the type of access they wouldnt typically get, if Loughlin and Resch were up in the press box above the seats. Following the interview, Loughlin notes that Stafford is in his 13th year and Boyle in his 12th. He has won awards from the Catholic Media Association, the National LGBT Journalists Association, and the Religion News Association. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs, or just enter your email below. The Devils morning skate starts at 10:30 and afterwards both Loughlin and Resch are in the locker room chatting with players and collecting intel for the nights game against the Golden Knights. And it is true to some extent, but what I failed to appreciate was that alongside those confrontations there were many, many LGBT Catholics who were fighting for their lives while also fighting for their faith as they were being kicked out of parishes. Enter Search Term. Privacy Policy | We do not sell or share your personal information | 2023 All About Jazz & Jazz Near You . NHL teams have plenty of back-to-backs each season, but the Devils dont have many that include a trip to a Western Conference city. There was this very vibrant community, often underground, doing the kind of work that society simply didn't want to do. During the pregame show, Loughlin plays part of his pregame interview with Palmieri and part of Hynes media scrum before they recap the wild Friday night at the Rock. It didnt last long. So for me, it's been a personal quest to capture these stories before it's too late because so many of the people who were doing this important ministry at the time or this activism at the time, are getting older and passing away and the stories have never been captured. Im looking forward to it. Michael J. OLoughlin is the author of Hidden Mercy: Catholics, AIDS, and Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear, which is based on the America podcast series, Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church. Mike is the national correspondent and an associate editor at America: The Jesuit Reviewand the author of The Tweetable Pope: A Spiritual Revolution in 140 Characters. He tries to learn everyones name and talks to everyone from the top organization down to someone who may be very important but is a ticket-taker or an usher. I try to recognize when its time to talk to business and its time to just say, How are things going? Loughlin says. Originally from Dracut, Mass., Mike O'Loughlin writes about religion from Washington, D.C. You spoke about reconciling your own experience with faith and sexuality. Plus, there arent a lot of highlights to break down from this one. He is a man of the people, but many years ago he mentioned that everyone has a name and everyone likes to be called by their name. The best bonding is winning, Resch says. That had been upsetting to me because I really value my faith and it was a big part of my life, and I felt like I was being forced to choose between two parts of my identity and it felt upsetting and unfair. There were Catholic Sisters running hospitals that treated large populations of people with HIV and AIDS. (Corey Masisak), Here is the best thing about Chico, Loughlin says. It sometimes felt like there just wasn't room for a gay person to be part of the institution. (Corey Masisak), Resch making some last-minute additions to his game chart. Sometimes it sets up where the odds are so stacked up against you, but that is just when you win, Resch says. Im offering you the job. He also tapped a pile of resumes, or what I assumed were resumes, and he goes, Ive got to let these people know, one way or another., One of Matt Loughlins game charts for New Jerseys game against Nashville. This is the type of win that creates bonding.. Its the first time this season the Devils have won a game after regulation. Once the game starts in Nashville, its clear its going to be a very different type of contest to broadcast. Rinne is one of the goaltenders who had the same hip labrum surgery that Schneider had this past summer, so Loughlin seeks out his insight on the procedure and potential reasons for Schneiders current struggles. Usually, a handful of people stick around, want to say hi and I get to know them a little bit, and hear how the stories impacted them. They begin discussing the 1980 trade that brought Butch Goring to Long Island, considered one of the signature moments in franchise history that helped launch a dynasty. Have something to share? Review: "O'Loughlin has done invaluable work by excavating and . Send us your media releases. I've been really fortunate that there was this creative outlet where I could bring my passion for religion with my love of writing and asking questions. We look forward to Matt joining our radio broadcast team as he changes careers and we enter the second season of our relationship with WFAN. Loughlin, 48, has served as a pre- and post-game host for FOX Sports Net New Yorks Devils television coverage on a regular basis since the 1997-98 season. From the field to the booth: These New Jersey athletes became sports broadcasters", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Matt_Loughlin&oldid=1016863072, This page was last edited on 9 April 2021, at 13:38. It was, Why do you think you can do this? I guess I answered them well enough.. After airing highlights and part of Devils coach John Hynes press conference, Loughlin recalls their pregame discussion about Hall being out and other players needing to step up. After a second intermission interview with Jesper Bratt, Loughlin has time during the commercial break to say hello to his son and sons friends who are at the game and have come over to their booth. The pregame show starts at 6:50 p.m., but Loughlin likes to get to his seat well before that to clear his head and go over everything one last time, as the fans begin to fill up the areas down by the ice for warmups. A life-defining passion: 3AWs Tony Moclair lands dream Airshow role, Bailey Corrigan: Im beyond excited to kick off my dream career, NOW FMs Greg Henry: Attracting radio talent to the country is getting harder and harder, Chris Smith joins TNT Radio for afternoon show. The Official Site of the New Jersey Devils. I didn't know that I would be able to combine my interests in religion with my love of writing. I had this superficial understanding that there was the activist community on one side, and then Catholic leaders on the other side, and they were just constantly battling when it came to HIV and AIDS. A 1979 graduate of Seton Hall University, Loughlin worked as a sideline reporter and pre- and post-game show host for Devils' telecasts on Fox Sports Net New York from 1997 to 2006. Loughlin is a New Jersey native and a proud Seton Hall alum. He is having a career change and will manage a farm in Victoria's Goulburn Valley. Pete told me he was the one who drove Butch to the airport in Montreal after the trade happened. His career path led him away from radio and into television and, while he spent the better part of 15 years hosting pre- and postgame shows for the Devils, Mets and Nets, his desire to be a play-by-play announcer did not go away. So I think capturing that story is essential to understanding our political situation today. New Jersey played the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday at Prudential Center, before a quick trip to Nashvillefor a Saturday night on Broadway. Corey Masisak is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the San Jose Sharks. He runs into Devils general manager Ray Shero, whos also enjoying the slightly warmer Tennessee morning after a few cold days in New Jersey. radioinfo ABN: 960 699 39797 | PO Box 6430 North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia. He previously covered the New Jersey Devils for The Athletic, and before that the Washington Capitals for the Washington Times and CSN Washington, and the league for NHL.com. ', Thats all Keith gave him, right? Loughlin replies. He tries to learn everyones name and talks to everyone from the top organization down to someone who may be very important but is a ticket-taker or an usher. Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you. Tonight it was Ryan Johansen and he wears the wrong jersey for the Devils.. So I began an internship at America Magazine, where I work now, back in 2009 as a grad student, and then was lucky to do a lot of freelancing. Early on, there were still moments of discomfort. Saturday becomes the type of game where they need to rely on their research and rapport a little bit more. George Ezra rakes in the spins with Green Green Grass: AirCheck, Christian OConnell officially becomes an Australian citizen, Tonis new book riding high on the bestseller lists, Dean Lewis performs live song that brings Erin Molan to tears, Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs. There was no grand plan to become a journalist. Later, the Devils have a great chance to tie the game but Marcus Johansson fails to connect with Hischier on a pass. His third and final stint in Cairns is ending after 12 years; his last day on the air will be December 21. They focus on the Devils getting three out of four points during a weekend without Hall, and look ahead to a critical upcoming stretch of the season. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. "@type": "Person", From 1993-95, he was the trackside reporter for Summer Racing at Yonkers Raceway, and in 1995 called play-by-play for the New Jersey Rockin Rollers professional roller hockey league team. I feel like a lot of times it can be one sided. After a coffee and some more work on his game charts, Loughlin heads over to the Predators morning skate. Hes been in the game forever. It's really interesting to hear you talking about this and how those stories that may have slipped away, how you recover them, to look back at history in a new light and see the stories that may not have been shown. "Michael O'Loughlin On AIDS And The Church". One of Nashvilles best early chances goes off the right post. Saros is one of the smallest goalies in the league but he came up big tonight, Resch says. What would you say is the biggest thing you've learned about the Catholic Church, through your research and historical analysis of the HIV and AIDS crisis. What are current challenges where we can draw lessons from that time and apply them to today's challenges? I noticed that you've been doing a lot of book talks at colleges. And they all want a piece of him. Loughlin substituted for play-by-play announcer Mike Emrick on occasion, often due to Emrick's conflicting national broadcast assignments. He began his SportsChannel New York/FSN career in 1989 as announcer/reporter for Hofstra University football and lacrosse telecasts. The bus is leaving for the airport at 10:30 p.m., and there is plenty of time to reach it. Interested? Loughlin began his broadcasting career in 1979 as a news reporter at WCTC-AM in New Brunswick (NJ). Radio announcer DJ broadcasting music, news, radio shows and weather. All Rights Reserved. Standing with the community in need. Resch might be a master storyteller, but Weber has one for him that he doesnt know, from the days when Weber was working for the Los Angeles Kings and Resch was a goaltender for the Islanders. I had never heard that before.. I know, it's something that we haven't been taught in schools. will hang up the headphones next month, when he retires after 40 years on the airwaves.He has had a longbroadcasting career, starting out as a cartridge operator in Adelaide back in 1972. They talk some more about how great Nashville is as a city. Instrument: Voice / vocals Locco would also be looking on with pride at his son, Angus', growing radio career. This is the worst-case scenario, Resch says. Sherry Ross, who had worked as an analyst for the team from 1992-95 before joining the New York Daily News, returned to the booth to join Loughlin in 2007. But hes picked it up well. His third and final stint in Cairns is ending after 12 years; his last day on the air will be December 21. Every broadcaster has game charts, a way to organize loads of information that can be accessed in real time on the air. The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan. Blake Coleman fails to score on a 2-on-1 in the second period and, when Resch notes during a commercial break that Coleman could have passed to Miles Wood, Loughlin immediately tells his partner theyre going talk about that. , by Meg Breen Ernie Sigley. NewJerseyDevils.com is the official web site of the New Jersey Devils, a member team of the National Hockey League ("NHL"). Loughlin awakes at 7:30 a.m. CT on Saturday. Mike O'Loughlin Vice President Sales and Marketing Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area 851 followers 500+ connections Join to connect Systemair NA The Ohio State University About Experienced. Dr. Michael T. O'Loughlin is a Radiologist in Hartford, CT. Find Dr. O'Loughlin's phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more. Loughlin gets to his room at the Nashville hotel at 2 a.m. CT. Loughlins first radio partner was former Devils player Tom Chorske. Share on twitter Share on facebook 3SRFM Mike 'Locco' O'Loughlin Recent comments (0) Post new comment Load more posts Jobs 6PR Digital Content Producer Triple M unveils its commentary team for 2023 NRL season, Lachy Perry: From AFTRS to Workday Announcer at 94.9 PowerFM, Kate Ritchie rumoured to be returning to Nova on another show, Sydneys 2CH becomes SEN as Crocmedia confirms sports format, Nine revives Magic to replace Macquarie Sports Radio, Michael McLaren to host National Overnights on Nine Radio, SCAs Hit Network axes 19 regional breakfast shows. This past weekend was a unique one on the Devils schedule, and for the teams broadcasters. Reset your passwordClick the eye to show your password. Assist key staff by producing 60 minute DJ sets for Friday night broadcasts. | All content 1996-2023. One moment, you will be redirected shortly. Even the home game against Vegas provided a wrinkle for Loughlin and Resch because its only the third game in Devils history against the sophomore franchise. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. and by Dave Turnbloom, STAFF OPINION: Revisit the tracks of your youth, STAFF OPINION: Vinyls: More than a piece of pressed plastic, The Student Voice Of The University of Portland Since 1935, The Student Voice of the University of Portland Since 1935, Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church. Ross Stevenson (radio presenter) Richard Stubbs. He is movingsouth, for a career change managing a farm in Victorias Goulburn Valley. It worked out really, really well in terms of her professionalism, her knowledge of the team, her knowledge of the medium., (Working with Chico) has been awesome. From 1996-2005, Loughlin was the pre- and post-game host for New York Mets games, as well as play-by-play announcer . It's one faith that prompts people to respond to contemporary challenges in very different ways. Chico and I are old school. View Mike O'Loughlin's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Lived In Jacksonville FL. Produce news and sports packages for Newcenter 88 and FM 88 sports staff. Loughlin is a 1979 graduate of Seton Hall University, where he received a B.S. Thats one of his great traits., Listen back to the interviews from the skate and send the audio to Josh Lachot, who works for Skyview Networks and produces the Devils broadcast from Phoenix, Make notes to use from the audio that wont air on the pregame show, Go over the plan for intermission interviews (the Vegas game includes a pre-recorded segment with Rob Lippolis from the Binghamton Devils), Proof the ad reads hell need to do at specific times in the broadcast, Read through the game notes and check on any league news/trends that might mean late additions to his game charts, Find power-play/penalty-killing numbers from the past five games, because Resch likes recent special teams data more than season numbers. Loughlin is reading a book called Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement. One of the co-authors of the book, Civil Rights advocate John Lewis, went to college in Nashville and helped stage a famous sit-in at Woolworths diner on Fifth Avenue to protest segregation. Mike 'Locco' O'Loughlin, the breakfast announcer at 4CA FM in Cairns, is retiring next month after 40 years in the industry. Loughlin attended St. Mary's High School.[1]. They will wait for Taylor Hall, but they wont wait for Matt Loughlin or Chico Resch, Loughlin says. All Rights Reserved. The duo immediately dives into a discussion about how Johansson was in a great position to shoot, but after seeing a replay they come back from a commercial break and Resch points out that Hischier got caught watching Johansson and not driving to the net as hard as he could have. During that time, he has also served as the play-by-play announcer for selected Devils games. Have something to share? The Devils do not skate because of the quick turnaround, but Loughlin takes in Nashville coach Peter Laviolettes presser before speaking with a few players in the Predators locker room. Then the Knights also score on shots Nos. What makes you passionate about that area of writing? Hes self-deprecating. Loughlin became the radio voice of the Devils 13 years ago and has been around the team for a quarter of a century. Resch and Loughlin both catch up with Pete Weber, the longtime Predators announcer, before the game. will hang up the headphones next month, when he retires after 40 years on the airwaves.He has had a long broadcasting career, starting out as a "cartridge operator" in Adelaide back in 1972. That shared trait has helped them develop on-air rapport to match their off-air friendship. Then, Loughlin points out something Hynes had told him earlier in the day, which he said hed read somewhere that Nashville is host to a crazy number of bachelorette parties each month. Follow Corey on Twitter @cmasisak22. 30 November 2012. They meet up with each other to go over their own talking points, but theyre also chatting with broadcasters from the other team, other members of the media, and just about anyone else they might run into in the media room when dinner is being served. On this day, the Friday of the back-to-back, Loughlin wakes up at 7:45 a.m. and leaves home for The Rock two hours later. Find articles, news, musician pages, and more! Loughlin ties in parts of his talk with Fiala from earlier in the day, discussing with Hischier the rise of Swiss hockey and former Islanders captain Mark Streit leading the charge. (Corey Masisak), Resch stopped to chat with Ivan, a diehard Predators fan. What draws you to the intersection of faith and social issues? His drive to the arena sometimes includes a stop at Dunkin Donuts, depending on time and traffic. Join Facebook to connect with Mike O'loughlin and others you may know. "name" : "Mike O'Loughlin", Poile was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame three days earlier, and Shero was at the ceremony. When its a 1-0 game, you get into these kinds of discussions, Loughlin tells the audience. At one point early in the third period, Loughlin notes that the crowd is pretty quiet, but that it wont be on Broadway after the game. Triple M unveils its commentary team for 2023 NRL season, Lachy Perry: From AFTRS to Workday Announcer at 94.9 PowerFM, Kate Ritchie rumoured to be returning to Nova on another show, Sydneys 2CH becomes SEN as Crocmedia confirms sports format, Nine revives Magic to replace Macquarie Sports Radio, SCAs Hit Network axes 19 regional breakfast shows, Michael McLaren to host National Overnights on Nine Radio. He is a man of the people, but many years ago he mentioned that everyone has a name and everyone likes to be called by their name. His career path led him away from radio and into television and, while he spent the better part of 15 years hosting pre- and postgame . The Devils get to Newark Airport at about 11:10 and take off for Nashville right around 11:45. It was buzzing over there before the game, Resch says of the honky-tonk filled street. So I think the most rewarding part has been taking the stories of people I've gotten to know over the years through interviews, people whose lives are presented in the book, and then sharing them with younger people who never ever would have come across those stories and seeing how they've impacted their lives in a real way. After the skate is over, Loughlin shoots a pregame video. He is eager to share the stories and experiences as part of the Author Talk series. A life-defining passion: 3AWs Tony Moclair lands dream Airshow role, Bailey Corrigan: Im beyond excited to kick off my dream career, NOW FMs Greg Henry: Attracting radio talent to the country is getting harder and harder, Chris Smith joins TNT Radio for afternoon show. During Loughlins 12 years as sports director, the network received six national CableACE Awards, including three for Overall Sports Coverage. Vegas opens the game with the first five shots on goal and a 1-0 lead. From 1996-2005, Loughlin was the pre- and post-game host for New York Mets games, as well as play-by-play announcer for selected games over both MSG Network and FSN NY, and in 1998-99 was part of the production team that won a New York Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Programming for Mets on Deck.
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