In this episode of The Boerne Brew, hosts Roland J Ruiz and Kerry Barboza sit down with legendary sports broadcaster Bill Schoening for an in-depth conversation. Bill shares stories from his 24 years as the voice of the San Antonio Spurs, his experiences covering Texas sports, and his passion for music and songwriting. The discussion covers memorable moments with Spurs players, the challenges and joys of sports broadcasting, Bill’s musical journey, and his involvement in music ministry. The episode is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and impressions of famous sports personalities.

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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