Hes got some good stories. will hang up the headphones next month, when he retires after 40 years on the airwaves.He has had a longbroadcasting career, starting out as a cartridge operator in Adelaide back in 1972. (Corey Masisak), Resch making some last-minute additions to his game chart. And it is true to some extent, but what I failed to appreciate was that alongside those confrontations there were many, many LGBT Catholics who were fighting for their lives while also fighting for their faith as they were being kicked out of parishes. He told the Cairns Post: "People I've interviewed, from your Mick Jaggers to authors of books like Jeffery Deaver and Lee Child it's just been great." Thinking back on his most memorable time at the Cairns station: , He knows everybody. Loughlin and Resch sign off from New Jerseys digital radio broadcast at 10:33 p.m. and, after a couple of quick thank yous to the two local men who helped engineer the show, its time to navigate the 300 levels of the arena and find the quickest route downstairs to the bus. ", "LGBTQ Catholics are once again wondering whether we belong", "New book details Catholics who showed mercynot fearto AIDS patients despite Church's stance", "'Hidden Mercy' shines light on nuns, priests who responded to AIDS with compassion", "Pope honors Catholic priests, nuns who cared for HIV victims", Review: "This poignant account shines a well-deserved spotlight on Catholics who chose compassion over fear. O'Loughlin started his career in Adelaide in carting. Yeah, I feel like religious responses are really complex. East Rutherford, NJ - (August 1, 2006) The New Jersey Devils named Matt Loughlin to its radio broadcast team as play-by-play announcer. That had been upsetting to me because I really value my faith and it was a big part of my life, and I felt like I was being forced to choose between two parts of my identity and it felt upsetting and unfair. A life-defining passion: 3AWs Tony Moclair lands dream Airshow role, Bailey Corrigan: Im beyond excited to kick off my dream career, NOW FMs Greg Henry: Attracting radio talent to the country is getting harder and harder, Chris Smith joins TNT Radio for afternoon show. The bus is leaving for the airport at 10:30 p.m., and there is plenty of time to reach it. This article was updated after inclement weather has closed down campus for two days. Mike O'Loughlin, the. Resch notes that Keith Kinkaid seems to be freezing the puck more, likely to give his teammates extra time to get their legs up to speed with Nashville looking like the quicker team. His knowledge of the game is superb, Loughlin said. On top of writing, OLoughlin also hosts the podcast Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church.. OLoughlin values the stories people have shared with him over the years and hopes this talk can be an opportunity for everyone to share and learn from each other. O'Loughlin started his career in Adelaide in carting in 1972 and has worked in a heap of stations both On-Air and in programming, including 3XY, Krock, BayFM, 4CA and 4RO to name just a few. Its the first time this season the Devils have won a game after regulation. I've always enjoyed writing. Its very much an opportunity for people to ask questions, share their own stories, and really engage in dialogue about what can be a difficult topic for many people today. Michael J. O'Loughlin is the author of "Hidden Mercy: Catholics, AIDS, and Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear," which is based on the America podcast series, " Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church ." We look forward to Matt joining our radio broadcast team as he changes careers and we enter the second season of our relationship with WFAN. Loughlin, 48, has served as a pre- and post-game host for FOX Sports Net New Yorks Devils television coverage on a regular basis since the 1997-98 season. by Mike 'Locco' O'Loughlin, the breakfast announcer at 4CA FM in Cairns, is retiring next month after 40 years in the industry. Drawn to the question of how religion and faith take shape in the public sphere, award-winning journalist Michael OLoughlin, seeks a deeper understanding of responses from members of the catholic church during the HIV and AIDS crisis of the 80s and 90s in his book Hidden Mercy. One year later, Loughlin began hosting the New Jersey Nets pre- and post-game shows, as well as a limited number of Devils and New York Islanders games. We were able to do a campaign on the air to get her a house again. Early on, there were still moments of discomfort. | All content 1996-2023. I'm wondering how this has changed for you throughout your life and in writing this book. Matt Loughlin is an American sportscaster who is the radio play-by-play voice of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League on WFAN, where he is partnered with former goaltender and former Devils TV color commentator Chico Resch . Loughlin gets to his room at the Nashville hotel at 2 a.m. CT. Loughlins first radio partner was former Devils player Tom Chorske. His career path led him away from radio and into television and, while he spent the better part of 15 years hosting pre- and postgame shows for the Devils, Mets and Nets, his desire to be a play-by-play announcer did not go away. Corey Masisak is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the San Jose Sharks. Hes been in the game forever. To see those differences and understand more deeply where they come from, results in a better conception of religion in general. radioinfo ABN: 87 004 005 109 | PO Box 6430 North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia. He served a similar role on New York Mets telecasts from 1996 to 2005. He is a man of the people, but many years ago he mentioned that everyone has a name and everyone likes to be called by their name. He, To connect with Mike about speaking and writing opportunities, click, 2018by Michael J. O'Loughlin. Review: ".an essential historical addition." Gawker. That shared trait has helped them develop on-air rapport to match their off-air friendship. The talk will be recorded and made available as a podcast at a later date. Resch breaks down what he thinks Coleman could have done coming out of the break and, in a fateful twist a few minutes later, Coleman passes to Wood for a goal. Locco would also be looking on with pride at his son, Angus', growing radio career. I had really struggled with remaining part of the Catholic Church because it sometimes did feel very unwelcoming, whether it was statements from church leaders, or my own interpretation of church teaching or scripture. It took generations and years and fighting to keep that space friendly and welcoming to the community. 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. It's one faith that prompts people to respond to contemporary challenges in very different ways. For me, I think the church is most interesting when we're looking at how people live their faith in the public square. Loughlin ties in parts of his talk with Fiala from earlier in the day, discussing with Hischier the rise of Swiss hockey and former Islanders captain Mark Streit leading the charge. ", Review: "vital, necessary, timely, and pointed at a broad Catholic readership", Review: "provides a means of healing, hope and inspiration", Review: "A superb unravelling of the Catholic Church in the midst of the Aids crisis. The Official Site of the New Jersey Devils. One of Nashvilles best early chances goes off the right post. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. There was no grand plan to become a journalist. This past weekend was a unique one on the Devils schedule, and for the teams broadcasters. Weve got 12 minutes to get to the bus.. Privacy Policy | We do not sell or share your personal information | 2023 All About Jazz & Jazz Near You . It is with great excitement that we welcome Mike O'Loughlin to Tasmania Talks in 2021! He is movingsouth, for a career change managing a farm in Victorias Goulburn Valley. Loughlin began his broadcasting career in 1979 as a news reporter at WCTC-AM in New Brunswick (NJ). I know, it's something that we haven't been taught in schools. Thats one of his great traits., Listen back to the interviews from the skate and send the audio to Josh Lachot, who works for Skyview Networks and produces the Devils broadcast from Phoenix, Make notes to use from the audio that wont air on the pregame show, Go over the plan for intermission interviews (the Vegas game includes a pre-recorded segment with Rob Lippolis from the Binghamton Devils), Proof the ad reads hell need to do at specific times in the broadcast, Read through the game notes and check on any league news/trends that might mean late additions to his game charts, Find power-play/penalty-killing numbers from the past five games, because Resch likes recent special teams data more than season numbers. Then sort of looking at what's happening with the church today, like what have we learned from that time in history? Vegas opens the game with the first five shots on goal and a 1-0 lead. There are 100+ professionals named "Michael Oloughlin", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Facebook gives people the power. Resch might be a master storyteller, but Weber has one for him that he doesnt know, from the days when Weber was working for the Los Angeles Kings and Resch was a goaltender for the Islanders. He has won awards from the Catholic Media Association, the National LGBT Journalists Association, and the Religion News Association. , by Noah Lamberger I never really thought about the tensions that arose during the AIDS crisis with the Catholic church and work for social justice issues in that time. Review: "O'Loughlin has done invaluable work by excavating and . During the postgame show, Loughlin and Resch talk with Brett Seney, who scored the tying goal. Mike has 9 jobs listed on their profile. Assist key staff by producing 60 minute DJ sets for Friday night broadcasts. Hes a man of the people, Loughlin says of his partner. I try to recognize when its time to talk to business and its time to just say, How are things going? Loughlin says. Your book came out in 2021, so relatively recently. I've been really fortunate that there was this creative outlet where I could bring my passion for religion with my love of writing and asking questions. He wants to know what their day has been like and talk about their kids. They chat informally about Sheros old boss, Predators GM David Poile, whos going to be Loughlins intermission guest that night. I noticed that you've been doing a lot of book talks at colleges. To be honest I was thrilled to get back. Then the Knights also score on shots Nos. I called it the Miracle on Mulberry Street, Resch says. Resch then came out of retirement to join Loughlin last season. Seney tells them his linemates, Drew Stafford and Brian Boyle, probably have more combined NHL experience than he has years alive. Menu Log In Sign Up It's a motivation that compels strong responses in people in very different ways. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Was there anything that surprised you about it or interesting things that came up when you're doing the research? Michael J. OLoughlin is the author of Hidden Mercy: Catholics, AIDS, and Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear, which is based on the America podcast series, Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church. Mike is the national correspondent and an associate editor at America: The Jesuit Reviewand the author of The Tweetable Pope: A Spiritual Revolution in 140 Characters. Review: "This poignant account shines a well-deserved spotlight on Catholics who chose compassion over fear." Publishers Weekly. [1] Also known as Michael P O'Loughlin, Michael P O Loughlin, Mich Oloughlin, Michael O'Loug, Michael O'Loughli Includes Address (6) Phone (4) Email (5) See Results Michael Perry Oloughlin, 73 Resides in San Antonio, TX Lived In Mount Prospect IL, Cedar Rapids IA, Laredo TX Related To Patricia Oloughlin, Robert Oloughlin, Adriana Oloughlin With that restriction now lifted, traveling is a much easier and less stressful part of the job, other than the times when they need to hustle to reach the bus. Chico and I are old school. radioinfo ABN: 960 699 39797 | PO Box 6430 North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia. A miracle has just happened at the Prudential Center! Resch opines. The door closes behind you and Lou doesnt B.S. His knowledge of the game is superb, Loughlin said. Justin Smith (presenter) Pete Smith (announcer) Jo Stanley. They will wait for Taylor Hall, but they wont wait for Matt Loughlin or Chico Resch, Loughlin says. He began his SportsChannel New York/FSN career in 1989 as announcer/reporter for Hofstra University football and lacrosse telecasts. For Resch, if you think the travel means he doesnt have admirers stopping him or shouting to him like he does in New Jersey, think again. They talk some more about how great Nashville is as a city. Dr. Michael T. O'Loughlin is a Radiologist in Hartford, CT. Find Dr. O'Loughlin's phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more. Sherry came in, and she had done it previously, Loughlin said. Not a lecture, but very much a dialogue where we'll be exploring some of the themes in the book, exploring the history of HIV and AIDS in the United States, how the Catholic Church responded to it, what lessons are there from that time for LGBT communities and their friends and families today. One of my favorite parts is chatting with people after the event ends. | All content 1996-2023. Whats quickly become evident about their chemistry is how expressive they are during game action and not just on the airwaves. Loughlin interviews Marcus Johansson and joins the Cory Schneider scrum, because the goaltender is making his first home start of the season and thats going to be a prominent storyline. I've worked on newspapers, in high school and college and grad school. He is currently doing breakfast at SAFM in Adelaide. The best bonding is winning, Resch says. Brett knows the analytics on that one, Resch responds. (Working with Chico) has been awesome. A former staff writer for The Boston Globe and its Catholic site Crux, his work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Foreign Policy and the Advocate. It was, Why do you think you can do this? Drawn to the question of how religion and faith take shape in the public sphere, award-winning journalist Michael O'Loughlin, seeks a deeper understanding of responses from members of the catholic church during the HIV and AIDS crisis of the 80s and 90s in his book "Hidden Mercy". There were Catholic Sisters running hospitals that treated large populations of people with HIV and AIDS. Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? That was a great answer.. The Devils do not skate because of the quick turnaround, but Loughlin takes in Nashville coach Peter Laviolettes presser before speaking with a few players in the Predators locker room. The Devils rally to tie the game in the third period and send it into overtime, where Nico Hischier seals one of the biggest wins of the season with a highlight-reel goal. I am wondering, how does it feel to be able to meet and interact with people and to talk about this book in a public setting now? That tip had him beat but the post said, Ill take care of that, Keith. So I think capturing that story is essential to understanding our political situation today. Share on twitter Share on facebook 3SRFM Mike 'Locco' O'Loughlin Recent comments (0) Post new comment Load more posts Jobs 6PR Digital Content Producer Its not intimidating, but I cant count on one hand well, maybe both hands in the 25 years Ive been associated with the Devils that I was in his office, Loughlin said. I said thats great and we talked about some terms, which were all agreeable on his end. Theyll come to our booth and were on the air, but its OK. Theyll yell, Chi-cooooo, and hell acknowledge them so thats cool.. It's really interesting to hear you talking about this and how those stories that may have slipped away, how you recover them, to look back at history in a new light and see the stories that may not have been shown. Loughlin and Resch start the pregame show with a quick recap of the California road trip and update the lineups for the game. I was hired by the Boston Globe and worked there for a couple of years covering the Catholic Church and then started back up in America in 2016. Also known as M F Oloughlin, Michael Loughlin, M O'Loughlin, M Loughlin, Michael O'Loughlin, Oloughlin Michael. I walk in and he says, I want to offer you the job, Loughlin recalled. At one point during the second intermission, Resch is standing near the entrance to the section where their booth is located, talking to a man with a customized Predators jersey that reads Predxican on the back. In addition to years of content development, he has over 20,000 hours of audio editing and digital asset creation under his belt.<br><br>After 13 years with the Southern Cross Austereo network working on some of radio's largest shows, including National Nights, Capital City Breakfast . Hes got some good stories. It didnt last long. All rights reserved. After a coffee and some more work on his game charts, Loughlin heads over to the Predators morning skate. Saros is one of the smallest goalies in the league but he came up big tonight, Resch says. So for me, it's been a personal quest to capture these stories before it's too late because so many of the people who were doing this important ministry at the time or this activism at the time, are getting older and passing away and the stories have never been captured. I think it's important for college students to learn about the history of LGBT people in the Catholic Church, because it can provide a lifeline when people are struggling to reconcile their faith with their identity, whether it be sexual orientation, gender identity or something else. From 1993-95, he was the trackside reporter for Summer Racing at Yonkers Raceway, and in 1995 called play-by-play for the New Jersey Rockin Rollers professional roller hockey league team. I walk in and he says, I want to offer you the job, Loughlin recalled. Sherry Ross, who had worked as an analyst for the team from 1992-95 before joining the New York Daily News, returned to the booth to join Loughlin in 2007. But, a year later, having done 55 of these book events now I've become quite comfortable with it. He knows everybody. The Devils get to Newark Airport at about 11:10 and take off for Nashville right around 11:45. Someone has to be a hero every night. Its been a blast. What draws you to the intersection of faith and social issues? A 1979 graduate of Seton Hall University, Loughlin worked as a sideline reporter and pre- and post-game show host for Devils' telecasts on Fox Sports Net New York from 1997 to 2006. I had this superficial understanding that there was the activist community on one side, and then Catholic leaders on the other side, and they were just constantly battling when it came to HIV and AIDS. NewJerseyDevils.com is the official web site of the New Jersey Devils, a member team of the National Hockey League ("NHL"). So I began an internship at America Magazine, where I work now, back in 2009 as a grad student, and then was lucky to do a lot of freelancing. Here is the best thing about Chico, Loughlin says. Tonight it was Ryan Johansen and he wears the wrong jersey for the Devils.. Loughlin is reading a book called Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement. One of the co-authors of the book, Civil Rights advocate John Lewis, went to college in Nashville and helped stage a famous sit-in at Woolworths diner on Fifth Avenue to protest segregation. Not just because of the comeback, but because they also finally won a game in overtime and they might have needed a miracle to do it.. He has been a resident of Westfield, New Jersey.[1]. Loughlin is a New Jersey native and a proud Seton Hall alum. Loughlins post-lunch routine on the road usually includes last-minute alterations to his charts or notes for the night and time spent walking around. Im offering you the job. He also tapped a pile of resumes, or what I assumed were resumes, and he goes, Ive got to let these people know, one way or another., One of Matt Loughlins game charts for New Jerseys game against Nashville. His third and final stint in Cairns is ending after 12 years; his last day on the air will be December 21. During the pregame show, Loughlin plays part of his pregame interview with Palmieri and part of Hynes media scrum before they recap the wild Friday night at the Rock. (Corey Masisak), Hes a man of the people, Loughlin says of his partner. During Loughlins 12 years as sports director, the network received six national CableACE Awards, including three for Overall Sports Coverage. He has been interviewed by a number of media outlets, including NPR, The BBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, and MSNBC. Triple M unveils its commentary team for 2023 NRL season, Lachy Perry: From AFTRS to Workday Announcer at 94.9 PowerFM, Kate Ritchie rumoured to be returning to Nova on another show, Sydneys 2CH becomes SEN as Crocmedia confirms sports format, Nine revives Magic to replace Macquarie Sports Radio, SCAs Hit Network axes 19 regional breakfast shows, Michael McLaren to host National Overnights on Nine Radio. During that time, he has also served as the play-by-play announcer for selected Devils games. Isnt that what you goalies always say?. Sign in / sign up and request update access to the Mike O'Loughlin page. 2018by Michael J. O'Loughlin. For me, I didn't know this history until I wrote the book. For me, it was a beautiful, touching moment and a very teary moment.". After a second intermission interview with Jesper Bratt, Loughlin has time during the commercial break to say hello to his son and sons friends who are at the game and have come over to their booth. It evolves into an exciting game, with Brian Boyle scoring a 6-on-5 goal in the final moments of regulation, back-and-forth overtime and a shootout. Plus, there arent a lot of highlights to break down from this one. Follow Corey on Twitter @cmasisak22. 30 November 2012. You only see one type of response. Later, the Devils have a great chance to tie the game but Marcus Johansson fails to connect with Hischier on a pass. Related To Jennifer Oloughlin, Kinie Oloughlin. From 1996-2005, Loughlin was the pre- and post-game host for New York Mets games, as well as play-by-play announcer . Loughlin attended St. Mary's High School.[1]. They will wait for Taylor Hall, but they wont wait for Matt Loughlin or Chico Resch, Loughlin says. It kind of gave me strength and fortitude and consolation that there was a possibility to live with integrity in the institution. Ross Stevenson (radio presenter) Richard Stubbs. Triple M unveils its commentary team for 2023 NRL season, Lachy Perry: From AFTRS to Workday Announcer at 94.9 PowerFM, Kate Ritchie rumoured to be returning to Nova on another show, Sydneys 2CH becomes SEN as Crocmedia confirms sports format, Nine revives Magic to replace Macquarie Sports Radio, Michael McLaren to host National Overnights on Nine Radio, SCAs Hit Network axes 19 regional breakfast shows. It was buzzing over there before the game, Resch says of the honky-tonk filled street. Tufaro, Greg; McGurk, Tom; Falk, Steven; Havsy, Jane; Newman, Josh; Stapleton, Art. Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? Then Poile joins him in the makeshift radio booth for a chat about his Hall of Fame induction and the growth of hockey in Tennessee. Ive learned a lot about hockey history from him, and we get along really well.. Matt Loughlin and Chico Resch finish their postgame show Saturday night, after the Devils lost in a shootout to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena and, after all the preparation to put together two hockey broadcasts in about 28 hours, the time left to catch the team bus becomes the most important number of the moment. By my grammar school math, thats 25 years and Seney is 22, so I think hes correct, Loughlin says. Loughlin has a template he uses for every game, but he likes to write down the information instead of just typing it up on a computer and printing it out. Perform network optimization, design of regional network as well as sanity check on antenna configuration.