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Current Sports | April 28, 2021 | Jesse Goldberg-Strassler On Return Of Lugnuts and Fatherhood

Al Martin / WKAR-MSU

We invite the voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, to discuss the return of the Lansing Lugnuts, his growth as a broadcaster, and the challenges and joys of fatherhood! You'll love this in-depth look at this Mid-Michigan staple behind the mic. 

On today's Current Sports with Al Martin, we invite Lansing Lugnuts play-by-play announcer Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, who is entering his 12th season behind the mic for the team. Jesse discusses with Al what this past year has been like for him, personally and professionally. Listen to how Jesse has juggled his career, while also being a new father to a baby boy. That, as well as Al's thoughts on NFL Draft Day-eve. What will the Detroit Lions do with the seventh overall pick? That, and more!

Episode 1786

Al Martin is the host of Beyond the Score, a new series coming to WKAR in the fall of 2024. Al is also sports reporter for WKAR news.
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