So, it really complicated my understanding of history at that time, in a way that showed me the truth was much more vibrant and vital than I appreciated. They will wait for Taylor Hall, but they wont wait for Matt Loughlin or Chico Resch, Loughlin says. Proudly created with Wix.com. His knowledge of the game is superb, Loughlin said. 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. For me, I didn't know this history until I wrote the book. 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. 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. (Corey Masisak), Hes a man of the people, Loughlin says of his partner. It sometimes felt like there just wasn't room for a gay person to be part of the institution. Resch also has family at the game and spends some time with them during the intermission. Thats one of his great traits.. Try a week on us. He served a similar role on New York Mets telecasts from 1996 to 2005. Its the first time this season the Devils have won a game after regulation. The Devils skipping the afternoon skate gives him an opportunity to explore some of the places hes read about in Lewis book, but also adds a little extra work for him just before showtime. Was there anything that surprised you about it or interesting things that came up when you're doing the research? To be honest I was thrilled to get back. Loughlin substituted for play-by-play announcer Mike Emrick on occasion, often due to Emrick's conflicting national broadcast assignments. 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. Loughlin and Resch sign off from New Jerseys digital radio broadcast at 10:33 p.m. and, after a couple of quick thank yous to the two local men who helped engineer the show, its time to navigate the 300 levels of the arena and find the quickest route downstairs to the bus. During the postgame show, Loughlin and Resch talk with Brett Seney, who scored the tying goal. Between completing the written and audio preparation for the pregame show and the game broadcast, Loughlin and Resch spend a lot of time talking to people. "url": "https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/mike-oloughlin" It Gives Me Hope as a Gay Catholic. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Mike 'Locco' O'Loughlin, the breakfast announcer at 4CA FM in Cairns, is retiring next month after 40 years in the industry. Please Sign Up or Sign In to send your inquiry. 2018by Michael J. O'Loughlin. This past weekend was a unique one on the Devils schedule, and for the teams broadcasters. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Mike's . 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. I feel like a lot of times it can be one sided. Instrument: Voice / vocals To connect with Mike about speaking and writing opportunities, click Contact. A miracle has just happened at the Prudential Center! Resch opines. I said thats great and we talked about some terms, which were all agreeable on his end. Then sort of looking at what's happening with the church today, like what have we learned from that time in history? Matt Loughlin is an American sportscaster who is the radio play-by-play voice of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League on WFAN, where he is partnered with former goaltender and former Devils TV color commentator Chico Resch . Ernie Sigley. He has been a resident of Westfield, New Jersey.[1]. 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. He talks with Nick Bonino about growing up in Connecticut, and with Kevin Fiala about his Swiss roots. Privacy Policy | We do not sell or share your personal information | 2023 All About Jazz & Jazz Near You . Hes got a to-do list: Loughlin then has to make a quick adjustment because Vegas announces at 1:20 p.m. well after the morning skate and coach Gerrard Gallants media scrum that Max Pacioretty is not going to play in the game that night. 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., Of course I took it, but I walked out of there wondering, Does he do that with players, too?. I noticed that you've been doing a lot of book talks at colleges. 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. I never really thought about the tensions that arose during the AIDS crisis with the Catholic church and work for social justice issues in that time. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. It was the moments before that when Loughlin and Resch found ways to be insightful and entertaining during a game that, by Loughlins own admission was not exactly a barnburner in terms of displaying their talents and chemistry. Loughlin began his broadcasting career in 1979 as a news reporter at WCTC-AM in New Brunswick (NJ). "name" : "Mike O'Loughlin", Mike OLoughlin, the 4CA breakfast announcer. They chat informally about Sheros old boss, Predators GM David Poile, whos going to be Loughlins intermission guest that night. By my grammar school math, thats 25 years and Seney is 22, so I think hes correct, Loughlin says. Loughlin attended St. Mary's High School. OLoughlin values the stories people have shared with him over the years and hopes this talk can be an opportunity for everyone to share and learn from each other. I'm wondering how this has changed for you throughout your life and in writing this book. The bus is leaving for the airport at 10:30 p.m., and there is plenty of time to reach it. 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. After the skate comes lunch, and this one has a little extra meaning. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeoloughlin. If I had asked you this morning what could be the worst-case scenario, this is what you would have said.. And they all want a piece of him. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. (Corey Masisak), Here is the best thing about Chico, Loughlin says. 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". And if we fail to understand the religious motivations for those responses, we won't understand fully what's actually happening in society. What draws you to the intersection of faith and social issues? Hischier is the first guest during the intermission. It's one faith that prompts people to respond to contemporary challenges in very different ways. Enter Search Term. 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. East Rutherford, NJ - (August 1, 2006) The New Jersey Devils named Matt Loughlin to its radio broadcast team as play-by-play announcer. Mike O'Loughlin, the 4CA breakfast announcer. Red Symons. 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. Angus O'Loughlin has worked in the entertainment industry for 15 years, including TV, radio, and podcasts. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Loughlin is a New Jersey native and a proud Seton Hall alum. Follow Corey on Twitter @cmasisak22. He listens to a local podcast about the Predators and then goes for a walk to get some coffee. Perform network optimization, design of regional network as well as sanity check on antenna configuration. Its been a blast. (Working with Chico) has been awesome. All Rights Reserved. Vegas opens the game with the first five shots on goal and a 1-0 lead. Sometimes it sets up where the odds are so stacked up against you, but that is just when you win, Resch says. Produce news and sports packages for Newcenter 88 and FM 88 sports staff. Sign in / sign up and request update access to the Mike O'Loughlin page. 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. How did you find your passion for journalism and writing in general? A surprise was the vibrancy and the breadth of how large the movement was when it came to the Catholic pastoral response to people with HIV and AIDS in the 80s and 90s. They will wait for Taylor Hall, but they wont wait for Matt Loughlin or Chico Resch, Loughlin says. 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. Sometimes, some of the best events include both people who are a couple decades older than me, who lived through that time and have their own experiences, and also students who certainly don't remember that time firsthand. I had never heard that before.. (Corey Masisak), Resch stopped to chat with Ivan, a diehard Predators fan. All Rights Reserved. The door closes behind you and Lou doesnt B.S. Send us your media releases. Sherry came in, and she had done it previously, Loughlin said. Justin Smith (presenter) Pete Smith (announcer) Jo Stanley. His knowledge of the game is superb, Loughlin said. Lived In Jacksonville FL. Mike 'Locco' O'Loughlin, the breakfast announcer at 4CA FM in Cairns, is retiring next month after 40 years in the industry. Review: "O'Loughlin has done invaluable work by excavating and . She can be reached at wanzek22@up.edu. 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. Tufaro, Greg; McGurk, Tom; Falk, Steven; Havsy, Jane; Newman, Josh; Stapleton, Art. 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. NewJerseyDevils.com is the official web site of the New Jersey Devils, a member team of the National Hockey League ("NHL"). Loughlin will continue his role as an anchor for NBA TVs The Insiders, having recently covered the NBA draft, as well as the WNBA All-Star Game festivities. Loughlin and Resch start the pregame show with a quick recap of the California road trip and update the lineups for the game. Oh, thats Ivan, Resch says afterwards. So I'm not sure what the crowd will be at Portland, but I'm hoping that there's some kind of back and forth between different generations where there can be some learning and some sharing experiences that are edifying to both groups. 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. 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. Not a lecture, but very much a dialogue where we'll be exploring some of the themes in the book, exploring the history of HIV and AIDS in the United States, how the Catholic Church responded to it, what lessons are there from that time for LGBT communities and their friends and families today. 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. 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. His drive to the arena sometimes includes a stop at Dunkin Donuts, depending on time and traffic. 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. Their location at Prudential Center at the back of the lower concourse provides them with a great view of the game. 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. Ive learned a lot about hockey history from him, and we get along really well., Loughlin chatting with Predators forward Kevin Fiala. On this day, he stays and works in the media room at Prudential Center. Reset your passwordClick the eye to show your password. Michael J. O'Loughlin 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 ." 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. That was a great answer.. Corey Masisak is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the San Jose Sharks. 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. Before the game, Resch had taken part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with members of the Devils ownership group in honor of the opening of the William Hill Sports Lounge, a sports betting haven connected to the Prudential Center. 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 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. But, a year later, having done 55 of these book events now I've become quite comfortable with it. 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. He is movingsouth, for a career change managing a farm in Victorias Goulburn Valley. During the summer of 1995, Loughlin was the sports anchor at 1010 WINS-AM Radio. Resides in Saint Augustine, FL. , He knows everybody. Michael D Oloughlin, 64. Its not intimidating, but I cant count on one hand well, maybe both hands in the 25 years Ive been associated with the Devils that I was in his office, Loughlin said. The bells are ringing for Keith again, Resch says. In 2023, Mike was a nominee for the GLAAD Media Awards for his reporting on HIV and AIDS. It kind of gave me strength and fortitude and consolation that there was a possibility to live with integrity in the institution. 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. Plus, there arent a lot of highlights to break down from this one. They discuss the Vegas game and which parts to work into the pregame show or the game broadcast the following day in Nashville. 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. Maria Wanzek is a reporter for The Beacon. I kind of stumbled into it, but it's worked out over the past several years. 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. Hes self-deprecating. With that restriction now lifted, traveling is a much easier and less stressful part of the job, other than the times when they need to hustle to reach the bus. Mike OLoughlin, the 4CA breakfast announcer. Hes been in the game forever. 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. Poile was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame three days earlier, and Shero was at the ceremony. Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you. 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. Loughlin also waits for goaltender Pekka Rinne, who isnt playing Saturday night so he stays out on the ice longer with the other scratches. The department store is long gone, but Woolworths on Fifth has reopened as a diner replicated from that era. Yeah, I think there's sort of a bias in the mainstream reporting to view religious people as being conservative, and there certainly is a large cohort of US Christians who are politically conservative. 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. It was, Why do you think you can do this? We were able to do a campaign on the air to get her a house again. That Fiala says one of his idols growing up was ex-Devils forward Jaromir Jagr is an added bonus. He is currently writing for America Media and has written for The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and more. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Good show. Then Poile joins him in the makeshift radio booth for a chat about his Hall of Fame induction and the growth of hockey in Tennessee. Have something to share? That shared trait has helped them develop on-air rapport to match their off-air friendship. Saros is one of the smallest goalies in the league but he came up big tonight, Resch says. One year later, Loughlin began hosting the New Jersey Nets pre- and post-game shows, as well as a limited number of Devils and New York Islanders games. Mike O'Loughlin, the. 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. Your book came out in 2021, so relatively recently. 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. Not just because of the comeback, but because they also finally won a game in overtime and they might have needed a miracle to do it.. Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories and includes a local jazz events calendar. The thing I love about him is hes all about stories and people. He had chances to fill in, particularly with the Devils when Mike Doc Emrick had national network responsibilities, but when the New Jersey radio job opened in 2006, Loughlin saw it as an opportunity for his big break. He, To connect with Mike about speaking and writing opportunities, click, 2018by Michael J. O'Loughlin. After a coffee and some more work on his game charts, Loughlin heads over to the Predators morning skate. Resch sits down with Pavel Zacha and then Nico Hischier. 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. There are 100+ professionals named "Michael Oloughlin", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. The announcement was made by Devils CEO/ President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. I am wondering, how does it feel to be able to meet and interact with people and to talk about this book in a public setting now? Mike O'Loughlin, the 4CA breakfast announcer. 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. This event is co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center along with the Department of English and is free and open to the public. I was hired by the Boston Globe and worked there for a couple of years covering the Catholic Church and then started back up in America in 2016. One of Nashvilles best early chances goes off the right post. Hes got some good stories. He wants to know what their day has been like and talk about their kids. To see those differences and understand more deeply where they come from, results in a better conception of religion in general. I dont think the Devils coaches will find much fault in their play from this one. Its very much an opportunity for people to ask questions, share their own stories, and really engage in dialogue about what can be a difficult topic for many people today. After that, Loughlin signs off and the race to catch the bus is on. He frequently gives talks on a range of Catholic issues. Resch and Loughlin both catch up with Pete Weber, the longtime Predators announcer, before the game. by Brandy Daniels 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. I've worked on newspapers, in high school and college and grad school. When its a 1-0 game, you get into these kinds of discussions, Loughlin tells the audience. Loughlins post-lunch routine on the road usually includes last-minute alterations to his charts or notes for the night and time spent walking around. But hes picked it up well. For Resch, if you think the travel means he doesnt have admirers stopping him or shouting to him like he does in New Jersey, think again. 2018by Michael J. O'Loughlin. Loughlin and Resch sit next to each other on the plane. Youve done TV mostly and radio only early in your career. He had some questions. 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. 2018by Michael J. O'Loughlin. 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. For me, I think the church is most interesting when we're looking at how people live their faith in the public square. Tonight it was Ryan Johansen and he wears the wrong jersey for the Devils.. The Athletic spent the two days shadowing Loughlin and Resch to witness up close how they handled the weekend, and how they are settling in as broadcast partners in their second season working together. For information about ordering bulk copies of Hidden Mercy, please contact Broadleaf Books at 877-373-0706. 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