YouTube Timeline

00:00 – Introduction and welcome to Bill Schoening
00:29 – Life on the road as the Spurs’ broadcaster
01:45 – The prep work behind every game
02:45 – Preparing for opponents and updating stats
04:01 – Bill’s early career: Sam Houston State and Texas sports
06:15 – Favorite Spurs players and Manu Ginobili stories
09:13 – Interactions with international players and language anecdotes
11:27 – Writing a reggae song about Turkish basketball
12:58 – Bill’s passion for music and songwriting
15:31 – Musical influences from Philly soul to Bruce Springsteen
18:38 – Meeting Bruce Springsteen and career advice
20:44 – Bill’s songwriting process and collaborations
23:30 – Learning guitar in Austin and lessons with Van Wilkes
25:30 – Friendship and stories with musician Jimmy LaFave
28:17 – Collaborating with other Austin musicians
29:54 – Recent songs and stories behind them
31:30 – Music ministry and working with incarcerated individuals
34:00 – Reflections on compassion and family support
35:55 – Song about Joe Frazier and Philly sports
38:00 – Bill’s vocal impressions and sports announcer stories
41:00 – Impressions of Harry Caray, Bill Walton, and Howard Cosell
44:00 – Closing thoughts and farewell

Original Air Date: November 1, 2025, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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