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Interview with Derek Rae (Commentary Specials)

Ep. 27
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In this episode, Rithwik talks to Derek Rae, a versatile and legendary football commentator. They start off talking about the return of the Bundesliga before moving to specific players, managers and clubs. Then they move into football commentary as Derek gives us an idea of the commentary scene with his career in the spotlight. This episode is the first of our series, "Celebrating the Storytellers & Poets of Football" where we talk to commentators.


Timestamps:

1. Bundesliga's return - Opinion (3:05)

2. Standard of games after the return (10:52)

3. Håland's instant hit, Sancho moving? (13:20)

4. Bayern, Flick & Lewandowski (20:40)

5. Alphonso Davies' ceiling (25:25)

6. RB Leipzig, Nagelsmann (29:09)

7. Monchengladbach & Marco Rose (35:00)

8. Derek's special love for FC Köln (39:55)

9. Learning commentary, early life & big break (42:20)

10. The pressure to perform & managing fans' expectations (47:29)

11. Favourite Call, the player who really made him enjoy watching (52:35)

12. Derek's Highs & Lows, on making mistakes etc. (1:00:51)

13. Favourite Commentators in Sports (1:10:45)

14. Preparation, his goal as  commentator & advice to aspiring broadcasters/commentators (1:14:13)


People Involved:

Host - Rithwik Rajendran

Guest - Derek Rae

Producer - Benson Benny


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