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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<blockquote>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&rsquo;s musical journey, and his involvement in music ministry. The episode is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and impressions of famous sports personalities.</blockquote>
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YouTube Timeline
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00:00 &ndash; Introduction and welcome to Bill Schoening 00:29 &ndash; Life on the road as the Spurs&rsquo; broadcaster 01:45 &ndash; The prep work behind every game 02:45 &ndash; Preparing for opponents and updating stats 04:01 &ndash; Bill&rsquo;s early career: Sam Houston State and Texas sports 06:15 &ndash; Favorite Spurs players and Manu Ginobili stories 09:13 &ndash; Interactions with international players and language anecdotes 11:27 &ndash; Writing a reggae song about Turkish basketball 12:58 &ndash; Bill&rsquo;s passion for music and songwriting 15:31 &ndash; Musical influences from Philly soul to Bruce Springsteen 18:38 &ndash; Meeting Bruce Springsteen and career advice 20:44 &ndash; Bill&rsquo;s songwriting process and collaborations 23:30 &ndash; Learning guitar in Austin and lessons with Van Wilkes 25:30 &ndash; Friendship and stories with musician Jimmy LaFave 28:17 &ndash; Collaborating with other Austin musicians 29:54 &ndash; Recent songs and stories behind them 31:30 &ndash; Music ministry and working with incarcerated individuals 34:00 &ndash; Reflections on compassion and family support 35:55 &ndash; Song about Joe Frazier and Philly sports 38:00 &ndash; Bill&rsquo;s vocal impressions and sports announcer stories 41:00 &ndash; Impressions of Harry Caray, Bill Walton, and Howard Cosell 44:00 &ndash; Closing thoughts and farewell
Original Air Date:&nbsp; November 1, 2025, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
<a href="https://www.boernestar.com/">https://www.boernestar.com/</a>
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The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn

The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brewwith Jeff Flinn- Managing Editor of The Boerne Star in Boerne, and along with Sportswriter Kerry Barboza.

You'll hear special interviews and conversations on the issues in Boerne, Texas (water, traffic, fire, growth, politics, and other newsmakers).  Plus insights in the Boerne sports world with Coaches and Player interviews.

Produced at the Boerne Star Studios as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 8am.

The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn- Managing Editor of The Boerne Star in Boerne, and along with Sportswriter Kerry Barboza.
You'll hear special interviews and conversations on the issues in Boerne, Texas (water, traffic, fire, growth, politics, and other newsmakers).  Plus insights in the Boerne sports world with Coaches and Player interviews.
Produced at the Boerne Star Studios as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 8am.