{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/70a844c1-bda2-56ad-af93-ee074f583253/6a1e2847626f8869c3c728aa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#356: Career journey of FIFA World Cup Commentator David Basheer","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113e9448b49032b5016f7e7/1780361410981-3e6ad00c-ec1f-469d-b415-aba2c5d732de.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Meet David Basheer, one of Australia's most accomplished sports broadcasters and the lead football commentator at SBS</p><p><br></p><p>He is the voice Australians have heard call 11 FIFA World Cups, 6 Olympic Games, Champions League, La Liga, Formula One, Commonwealth Games, the Tour de France, and Grand Slam tennis. He's also a lecturer at La Trobe University teaching the next generation of commentators, and co-hosts a business and sport podcast with Bruce Media.</p><p><br></p><p>What makes Bash's story so useful for career swappers is that he didn't start in sport. He began with a Bachelor of Business, pivoted into journalism mid-degree, landed a cadetship at the ABC, and built his way up by answering phones at a radio station and volunteering to call state league football, long before anyone was paying him to call a World Cup.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><p><br></p><p>(02:58) - Interview begins</p><p><br></p><p>(04:04) - How Nathan and David first crossed paths</p><p><br></p><p>(06:52) - Quick Fire Questions</p><p><br></p><p>(10:30) - Which is standout event David has worked at</p><p><br></p><p>(13:10) - David's early breaks into broadcasting</p><p><br></p><p>(18:04) - Iconic world cup moments David has called</p><p><br></p><p>(24:53) - What David's preparation for an event looks like</p><p><br></p><p>(32:20) - David's predictions for the Socceroos at the 2026 FIFA World Cup</p><p><br></p><p>(37:28) - Biggest influences on David's career</p><p><br></p><p>(39:42) - Biggest mistake while broadcasting a game</p><p><br></p><p>(41:37) - Most memorable moment/game</p><p><br></p><p>(45:41) - Impact of VAR on commentary</p><p><br></p><p>(48:34) - Favourite World Cup David has commentated on</p><p><br></p><p>(49:23) - Biggest pinch me moment</p><p><br></p><p>(49:27) - If you could fix one thing that’s wrong with the sports industry overnight, what would it be and why?</p><p><br></p><p>(51:10) - David's question for the next guest</p><p><br></p><p>If you liked this ep, give these a go next:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FNQyHTIb5eZsmLoY1P2Jv?si=3bf29401c80a4e51\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#210: How to be a commentator in the AFL with Brian Taylor</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nSlzYXl39AxECf411UPzr?si=07825306eca64d00\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#263: Journey to become a Sports Journalist with Sarah Burt</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/79bQ684XkxU72RyOl6JM2f?si=06759f1a78b54b29\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#293: Careers in Sport Broadcasting with Lucy &amp; Emma Race from Making the Call</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want a job in sport? <a href=\"http://www.sportsgrad.com.au/newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow SportsGrad on socials: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsgrad/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a> | <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/sportsgrad\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> | <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsgrad_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></p><p>Follow Reuben on socials: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/reubenjw/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a> | <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/reubenjwilliams\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> | <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@reubenjwilliams\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening, much love!</p>","author_name":"SportsGrad"}