Al Martin
Producer/HostAl Martin is the host and producer of Beyond the Score, WKAR’s award-winning sports television series. In addition, Al is the host, producer, and director of WKAR’s digital music series Streetlight Sessions. He also serves as a sports reporter for WKAR News.
Al began hosting and producing Beyond the Score in 2024, where his storytelling and on-air presence have since earned him two regional EMMY awards.
Al joined the WKAR team in April 2013 and spent a decade as the host of Current Sports, a live sports talk call-in show on WKAR radio. He also hosted the television version of Current Sports for seven years, further cementing his presence as a trusted voice in Mid-Michigan sports.
Prior to joining WKAR, Al was a sports reporter at WLNS-TV/6 in Lansing, Michigan. His passion for sports journalism began as a high school student, where he served as sports editor of his school newspaper.
Al holds a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Michigan State University.
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New WKAR series Streetlight Sessions aims to elevate local musicians from across Mid-Michigan. -
The Michigan State University Spartans are heading into the March Madness as a No. 3 seed and will play No. 14 North Dakota State Thursday. -
Michigan State University plays the University of Michigan Friday at the Breslin Center. -
After a disappointing loss to Michigan over the weekend, Michigan State is now 3-5 and has yet to beat a Big 10 opponent this season. The Spartan's losing steak has some fans calling for a change.
