The Grahm Lives Podcast

How do you measure success? By years, by recognition, by happiness? I believe this week's guest is a success in broadcasting by any measure. He'll attribute it to luck, like many of us do, but for sports fans in two major markets in the U.S., his success made their listening and viewing more entertaining and enlightening. Meet another proud Grahm grad, Tom Shaer, Class of '78.

This week another example of someone whose name you might not recognize but a Grahm grad who has been involved in producing  thousands of hours of television you've enjoyed over the last six decades, especially if you're a sports fan. During his career he was eyewitness to more than one historic event you'll remember. This is the story of his memories of Kenmore Square and the world beyond, directly from Martin Bell, Class of '75.

Sometimes it takes a while after college to find that particular niche that hits all the buttons, rings all the bells, and satisfies our need for success. This week's guest says he finally did it, with a little help from a special lady. Enjoy my enlightening conversation with Tracy Hoffman, Class of '77.
 

I wonder how many Grahmites became life-long Red Sox fans after spending a couple of years in Kenmore Square? I know here are two of them on this week's podcast. But how many spent their careers covering Red Sox Nation on TV? Only one of them is on this week's podcast, and his name is Scott Coen, Class of '78.

Celtics fans, I have to warn you now. This interview was recorded before the team gave up their three-game lead in the opening round of the playoffs against the 76ers. If you still have PTSD from the 2025-26 season, be forewarned...but please don't let that keep you from enjoying my conversation with the P-A voice of the Boston Celtics for the last 23 years, Eddie Palladino, Class of '77.

It's amazing how many of our career stories begin from just one incident in our youth. This week's guest was first exposed to his life's passion when he was very young, and it led to a career that we've experienced, but again, you wouldn't know it unless you read the credit roll at the end of a television broadcast. Meet Jim Weinberg, Class of '76.

Everyone takes home different memories from their college experience. This week's guest took them home daily as a commuting student. How did that shape his education and enlightenment, as opposed to a dorm student? Find out by spending some time with Dave Bernard, Class of '71.

If you know your pro sports teams, then you may know where the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins play. It's also the home of the legendary sports commentator and Grahm Junior College grad Bill DiFabio, Class of '73. Let's take a trip to Pittsburgh for Bill's take on college life and his fifty plus years in communications.

Bear with me here...the phone connection I had with this week's guest wasn't the greatest, but the audio improved a few minutes into our conversation. You wouldn't want to miss this guy's story. Another unsung hero of the sports TV we watched for more than 50 years. And to think that my dropping out of GJC gave him his first management position. But you really can't credit me with his career. Hear it all here from John Marelli, Class of '72.

Here's a man who hasn't wandered far from his New Hampshire roots in his 50+ years in radio. Like most of us he has great memories of his two years at Grahm, crediting good teachers and good sense for his success. Meet Dan Colgan, Class of '75.