
Behind the Mic: Interview with Jacob Tobye, New Voice of the Spurs. In this episode of the 'Silver and Black Coffee Hour,' hosts Tom Petrini and Zach Montana sit down with Jacob Tobey, the new play-by-play announcer for the San Antonio Spurs. Recorded during an AWS outage, this engaging conversation covers Jacob's journey to the NBA, his deep roots in the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, and his insights into the Spurs' upcoming season. They discuss everything from practice sessions with players like Wemby to Jacob's top food spots in San Antonio. Don't miss this awesome interview that blends personal stories, professional insights, and a genuine passion for basketball and community.
00:00 Introduction and Technical Note
00:48 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest
01:17 Spurs' Playoff Aspirations
03:08 Jacob's San Antonio Experience
05:34 Cultural and Personal Background
15:04 Learning and Growth in Broadcasting
19:27 The Journey to Becoming an Announcer
23:31 The Influence of Celtics Announcers
25:15 Growing Up Without an Accent
28:31 Balancing Broadcasting and Music
30:28 Spurs Media Game and Season Outlook
35:12 Final Thoughts and Congratulations