Tony Paul talks with Greg Gania, the play-by-play announcer of the Tigers’ AA affiliate in Erie and the Detroit radio broadcaster for 40 games with the MLB club.

He’ll handle the Tigers’ Thursday game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium and Friday’s game in Miami against the Marlins.

Here are highlights from the latest episode of The Detroit News’ Tigers Today podcast:

â–¶ 1:40: Balancing act as Erie assistant GM/play-by-play announcer

â–¶ 4:10: Travelling on the Ohio Turnpike headed to Detroit

â–¶ 9:20: Pressure of filling in for Dan Dickerson

â–¶ 12:10: Best career advice: Be authentic

â–¶ 15:50: First game in 2018 after Rod Allen-Mario Impemba dispute

â–¶ 19:30: “Emotional breakdown” with SeaWolves

â–¶ 23:30: Always be ready for big break

â–¶ 30:50: Aspirations to work for one of the 30 MLB teams

â–¶ 32:10: Selling Moon Mammoth merchandise

tpaul@detroitnews.com

@tonypaul1984

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