It is with great excitement that we welcome Mike O'Loughlin to Tasmania Talks in 2021! She can be reached at wanzek22@up.edu. During the summer of 1995, Loughlin was the sports anchor at 1010 WINS-AM Radio. I had never heard that before.. I said thats great and we talked about some terms, which were all agreeable on his end. That was a great answer.. Loughlin and Resch start the pregame show with a quick recap of the California road trip and update the lineups for the game. This talk will not be held in person but will be recorded and made available at a later date. All rights reserved. (Corey Masisak), Resch stopped to chat with Ivan, a diehard Predators fan. Its been a blast. After that, Loughlin signs off and the race to catch the bus is on. Early on, there were still moments of discomfort. Then the Knights also score on shots Nos. Saros is one of the smallest goalies in the league but he came up big tonight, Resch says. After 12 years doing breakfast in Cairns at 4CA FM, in 2012 Mike Locco OLoughlin pulled the pin to head to the farm in Victoria and we thought to retire. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Good show. Plus, there arent a lot of highlights to break down from this one. Loughlin also waits for goaltender Pekka Rinne, who isnt playing Saturday night so he stays out on the ice longer with the other scratches. It kind of gave me strength and fortitude and consolation that there was a possibility to live with integrity in the institution. 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. For me, it was a beautiful, touching moment and a very teary moment.". He has been interviewed by a number of media outlets, including NPR, The BBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, and MSNBC. This is a jazz music websitespammers will be deleted. 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. by 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. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeoloughlin. 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 write in the book that I wasn't always comfortable identifying myself as a gay person in the Catholic Church because I still held on to some of those questions I had about whether I really had a place. Like you said, individuals interpret things differently and respond in very different ways, even though they may be coming from the same faith community. Hes self-deprecating. Last night it was Nico. Ive learned a lot about hockey history from him, and we get along really well.. 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. Was there anything that surprised you about it or interesting things that came up when you're doing the research? A miracle has just happened at the Prudential Center! Resch opines. That meant an interview with the Devils general manager at the time, Lou Lamoriello. ", "Michael O'Loughlin On AIDS And The Church", Review: "an essential historical addition", Review: "OLoughlin has done invaluable work by excavating and preserving these stories. You only see one type of response. He also hosted intermission reports, where he was often paired with Stan Fischler for a question-and-answer feature called "Matt and the Maven". Just seeing how different their lives are and how there are still common elements where they can connect with one another. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. Oh, thats Ivan, Resch says afterwards. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Loughlin is a 1979 graduate of Seton Hall University, where he received a B.S. The walls feature many photos from when Lewis was there and theres a sign outside recognizing the sit-ins as important moments in Nashvilles history. East Rutherford, NJ - (August 1, 2006) The New Jersey Devils named Matt Loughlin to its radio broadcast team as play-by-play announcer. Weve got 12 minutes to get to the bus.. Someone has to be a hero every night. 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. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 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. 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. And they all want a piece of him. 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. From 1996-2005, Loughlin was the pre- and post-game host for New York Mets games, as well as play-by-play announcer . Resch breaks down what he thinks Coleman could have done coming out of the break and, in a fateful twist a few minutes later, Coleman passes to Wood for a goal. 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. Both were new for the 2006-07 season, but Chorske decided to return to Minnesota with his family after just one year. 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. Resch sits down with Pavel Zacha and then Nico Hischier. Sometimes it sets up where the odds are so stacked up against you, but that is just when you win, Resch says. Perform network optimization, design of regional network as well as sanity check on antenna configuration. So, whether it's Catholics who are involved in politics, nonprofit organizations, social justice movements, to see how the gospel inspires people to act in very different ways. Loughlin awakes at 7:30 a.m. CT on Saturday. 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". All Rights Reserved. So I do feel like we're in this race against the clock to capture these stories before they are lost completely to time. New Jersey played the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday at Prudential Center, before a quick trip to Nashvillefor a Saturday night on Broadway. 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. He most recently hosted two webcasts on MSGNetwork.com: This Week in Hockey and Battr Up!, featuring interviews with current NHL and MLB players. View Mike O&#39;Loughlin's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Matt and his wife Maggie, reside in Westfield, NJ, with their three sons: Matthew, Conor and Liam. Loughlin gets to his room at the Nashville hotel at 2 a.m. CT. Loughlins first radio partner was former Devils player Tom Chorske. 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. "Pope Francis Sent Me a Letter. I walk in and he says, I want to offer you the job, Loughlin recalled. 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. 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. 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. Ernie Sigley. 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. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. His drive to the arena sometimes includes a stop at Dunkin Donuts, depending on time and traffic. The announcement was made by Devils CEO/ President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. ", "LGBTQ Catholics are once again wondering whether we belong", "New book details Catholics who showed mercynot fearto AIDS patients despite Church's stance", "'Hidden Mercy' shines light on nuns, priests who responded to AIDS with compassion", "Pope honors Catholic priests, nuns who cared for HIV victims", Review: "This poignant account shines a well-deserved spotlight on Catholics who chose compassion over fear. 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.". Also known as M F Oloughlin, Michael Loughlin, M O'Loughlin, M Loughlin, Michael O'Loughlin, Oloughlin Michael. 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. After the skate comes lunch, and this one has a little extra meaning. 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. Menu Log In Sign Up And if we fail to understand the religious motivations for those responses, we won't understand fully what's actually happening in society. 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. Radio announcer DJ broadcasting music, news, radio shows and weather. 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. To connect with Mike about speaking and writing opportunities, click Contact. You spoke about reconciling your own experience with faith and sexuality. 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. In 2023, Mike was a nominee for the GLAAD Media Awards for his reporting on HIV and AIDS. 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. 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. Please Sign Up or Sign In to send your inquiry. Mike OLoughlin, the 4CA breakfast announcer. I know, it's something that we haven't been taught in schools. All Rights Reserved. I think it's important for college students to learn about the history of LGBT people in the Catholic Church, because it can provide a lifeline when people are struggling to reconcile their faith with their identity, whether it be sexual orientation, gender identity or something else. Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? Your book came out in 2021, so relatively recently. degree in marketing. He, To connect with Mike about speaking and writing opportunities, click, 2018by Michael J. O'Loughlin. Proudly created with Wix.com. I noticed that you've been doing a lot of book talks at colleges. 6 and 7, turning this first period into whats become an all-too-familiar situation for Schneider this season. It's one faith that prompts people to respond to contemporary challenges in very different ways. Mike O'Loughlin, the 4CA breakfast announcer. 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. Review: "O'Loughlin has done invaluable work by excavating and . 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. Staff Writer Hes self-deprecating. Proudly created with, Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church. His knowledge of the game is superb, Loughlin said. There were many Catholic priests who were providing pastoral care to gay men dying from AIDS complications and their partners. During that time, he has also served as the play-by-play announcer for selected Devils games. I feel like a lot of times it can be one sided. 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. Copyright 1999-2023 New Jersey Devils and the National Hockey League. 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. 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. Originally from Dracut, Mass., Mike O'Loughlin writes about religion from Washington, D.C. Loughlin became the radio voice of the Devils 13 years ago and has been around the team for a quarter of a century. 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: NewJerseyDevils.com is the official web site of the New Jersey Devils, a member team of the National Hockey League ("NHL"). To see those differences and understand more deeply where they come from, results in a better conception of religion in general. }. This is how different things were back then, Resch says. He has been interviewed by a number of media outlets, including NPR, The BBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, and MSNBC. Then sort of looking at what's happening with the church today, like what have we learned from that time in history? Tonight it was Ryan Johansen and he wears the wrong jersey for the Devils.. Its the first time this season the Devils have won a game after regulation. Thinking back on his most memorable time at the Cairns station: "There was a lady, who after one of the many storms we had up here, lost her house and then had to go somewhere else and lost her partner, it was one of the most touching stories. 30 November 2012. 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. He began his SportsChannel New York/FSN career in 1989 as announcer/reporter for Hofstra University football and lacrosse telecasts. 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. Mike OLoughlin, the 4CA breakfast announcer. Theyll come to our booth and were on the air, but its OK. Theyll yell, Chi-cooooo, and hell acknowledge them so thats cool.. Their location at Prudential Center at the back of the lower concourse provides them with a great view of the game. 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. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It was, Why do you think you can do this? Follow Corey on Twitter @cmasisak22. Typically for home games, he goes home for a few hours to complete his preparation. 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. What are current challenges where we can draw lessons from that time and apply them to today's challenges? 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. He is currently doing breakfast at SAFM in Adelaide. Also known as Michael P O'Loughlin, Michael P O Loughlin, Mich Oloughlin, Michael O'Loug, Michael O'Loughli Includes Address (6) Phone (4) Email (5) See Results Michael Perry Oloughlin, 73 Resides in San Antonio, TX Lived In Mount Prospect IL, Cedar Rapids IA, Laredo TX Related To Patricia Oloughlin, Robert Oloughlin, Adriana Oloughlin 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. A couple of days later, Lamoriello called Loughlin and asked for another meeting in his office. This article was updated after inclement weather has closed down campus for two days. 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. That's super interesting. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 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. They discuss the Vegas game and which parts to work into the pregame show or the game broadcast the following day in Nashville. Hes a man of the people, Loughlin says of his partner. Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories and includes a local jazz events calendar. Chrissie Swan. 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. 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. ', Thats all Keith gave him, right? Loughlin replies. If I had asked you this morning what could be the worst-case scenario, this is what you would have said.. 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. He listens to a local podcast about the Predators and then goes for a walk to get some coffee. Hes been in the game forever. I dont think the Devils coaches will find much fault in their play from this one. To be honest I was thrilled to get back. Instrument: Voice / vocals The Devils rally to tie the game in the third period and send it into overtime, where Nico Hischier seals one of the biggest wins of the season with a highlight-reel goal. I've worked on newspapers, in high school and college and grad school. One of my favorite parts is chatting with people after the event ends. | All content 1996-2023. Corey Masisak is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the San Jose Sharks. 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. In addition to years of content development, he has over 20,000 hours of audio editing and digital asset creation under his belt.<br><br>After 13 years with the Southern Cross Austereo network working on some of radio's largest shows, including National Nights, Capital City Breakfast . 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. What makes you passionate about that area of writing? During the postgame show, Loughlin and Resch talk with Brett Seney, who scored the tying goal. Assist key staff by producing 60 minute DJ sets for Friday night broadcasts. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Maria Wanzek is a reporter for The Beacon. In 1980, he became assistant sports director at Suburban Cablevision in New Jersey, and in 1982, was promoted to sports director at the station. (Corey Masisak), Hes a man of the people, Loughlin says of his partner. 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. 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. Mike has 9 jobs listed on their profile. Mike 'Locco' O'Loughlin, the breakfast announcer at 4CA FM in Cairns, is retiring next month after 40 years in the industry. Resch was the starting goaltender when the Colorado Rockies moved to New Jersey in 1982 and is in his 20th season as an analyst for the club the first 18 were on television before a three-year retirement and a return to the radio booth with Loughlin last season. , by Noah Lamberger Resch also has family at the game and spends some time with them during the intermission. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Mike's . So I think capturing that story is essential to understanding our political situation today. 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. 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. It's gonna be a conversation. But hes picked it up well. Here is the best thing about Chico, Loughlin says. by Brandy Daniels Have something to share? 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 . Its been a blast. Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? He knows everybody. Sherry came in, and she had done it previously, Loughlin said. 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. Privacy Policy | We do not sell or share your personal information | 2023 All About Jazz & Jazz Near You . , by Kate Seddon And once I learned it through these interviews and archival research, I felt less alone in my own search for what it means to be a member of the LGBT community and a member of the Catholic Church and I hope other people will have a similar experience once they learn these stories. 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. Loughlin is a New Jersey native and a proud Seton Hall alum. View the profiles of people named Mike O'loughlin. Loughlin and Resch didnt need much filler material the previous night because Schneiders struggles dominated the first period and the wild comeback win filled the rest of the evening. Includes Address (7) Phone (4) Email (19) See Results. He wants to know what their day has been like and talk about their kids. It Gives Me Hope as a Gay Catholic. Loughlin began his broadcasting career in 1979 as a news reporter at WCTC-AM in New Brunswick (NJ). I try to recognize when its time to talk to business and its time to just say, How are things going? Loughlin says. 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.