I am about the same age as Chicago-area broadcaster Dan McNeil. I have listened to him for most of his radio career, which started with the Chicago Bears fantastic 1985 season.
When I met McNeil at Moretti's for his book signing, I planned on asking him for an interview for my Talking Travel series on Global Traveler. As we talked, McNeil started mentioning cities he visited while covering sports. Now that is the perfect intro to my question! I took that opening and asked. He said he'd get back to me and he did within a couple days.
McNeil could be called a polarizing figure. He has gotten his share of criticism and some of it was earned. McNeil is human. McNeil also has grown a lot, admitted his mistakes and has been open about a lot of his life. While that was not part of our interview, I wanted to explain my respect for McNeil.
In our interview, McNeil discussed his career and his travels. It was an easy, flowing interview. That's not a surprise, considering McNeil has been behind a mic for 40+ years. I really enjoyed this interview and I hope you do. I also hope you see McNeil in the same light as I do.
Watch the video at Talking Travel with Dan McNeil. Also, subscribe to the GT YouTube channel.
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