Listen "Fernando Palomo - ESPN Play-by-Play Commentator"
Episode Synopsis
Fernando Palomo has worked at ESPN since 2000 as an anchor and soccer play-by-play commentator, both in English and Spanish. Fernando has covered multiple major soccer events including World Cups, Euros, and the UEFA Champions League. He has been one of the more receptive soccer people to using data and advanced stats on TV and frequently uses analytics in his broadcasts. In this conversation, Fernando talks about…The upcoming Liverpool-Real Madrid Champions League finalWhat he looks for in soccer statsHow he uses data as an announcerThe differences in calling a game in English vs SpanishHow data is used and received differently in two languagesA track and field record that he still holds in his native El SalvadorThen, TruMedia’s Sergio De La Espriella joins the show to discuss Paul’s conversation with Fernando.Show LinksFollow Fernando on Twitter: @fernandopalomo.To read up on Fernando’s bio, click here.To read a Q&A he did with Texas A&M Today, click here.Follow @TruMediaSports on Twitter.Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, TuneIn.
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