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. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeoloughlin. Review: "O'Loughlin has done invaluable work by excavating and . In the aftermath of the Devils 2-1 shootout loss, the two have to improvise a bit during the postgame show because they dont have a player to interview (that happens sometimes after a loss on the road). Part of it is because of the Church's teaching on homosexuality, but I think part of it is because people look back at that time and are ashamed of how society acted, how they turned their back to the gay community during this very difficult time. Plus, there arent a lot of highlights to break down from this one. From the field to the booth: These New Jersey athletes became sports broadcasters", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Matt_Loughlin&oldid=1016863072, This page was last edited on 9 April 2021, at 13:38. Ross Stevenson (radio presenter) Richard Stubbs. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Good show. So I do feel like we're in this race against the clock to capture these stories before they are lost completely to time. I walk in and he says, I want to offer you the job, Loughlin recalled. 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. After 12 years doing breakfast in Cairns at 4CA FM, in 2012 Mike Locco OLoughlin pulled the pin to head to the farm in Victoria and we thought to retire. Menu Log In Sign Up I called it the Miracle on Mulberry Street, Resch says. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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. During Loughlins 12 years as sports director, the network received six national CableACE Awards, including three for Overall Sports Coverage. They chat informally about Sheros old boss, Predators GM David Poile, whos going to be Loughlins intermission guest that night. It worked out really, really well in terms of her professionalism, her knowledge of the team, her knowledge of the medium., (Working with Chico) has been awesome. I really enjoy the opportunity to chat with others who maybe are in a different place in that struggle, to sort of hear what their story has been like and share some common experiences to help each other out. One of Nashvilles best early chances goes off the right post. 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. ", "Michael O'Loughlin On AIDS And The Church", Review: "an essential historical addition", Review: "OLoughlin has done invaluable work by excavating and preserving these stories. Locco is back doing breakfast radio in the Goulburn Valley with 3SR FM telling Radio Today: I thought I had retired, but got asked back into the fold. Standing with the community in need. Justin Smith (presenter) Pete Smith (announcer) Jo Stanley. 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. That meant an interview with the Devils general manager at the time, Lou Lamoriello. But hes picked it up well. Privacy Policy | We do not sell or share your personal information | 2023 All About Jazz & Jazz Near You . What will be the focus of your talk and how are you going to integrate material from your book, Hidden Mercy, into the talk? He runs into Devils general manager Ray Shero, whos also enjoying the slightly warmer Tennessee morning after a few cold days in New Jersey. And they all want a piece of him. Like you said, individuals interpret things differently and respond in very different ways, even though they may be coming from the same faith community. 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. He has been interviewed by a number of media outlets, including NPR, The BBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, and MSNBC. Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you. "Michael O'Loughlin On AIDS And The Church". On this day, he stays and works in the media room at Prudential Center. degree in marketing. View the profiles of people named Mike O'loughlin. East Rutherford, NJ - (August 1, 2006) The New Jersey Devils named Matt Loughlin to its radio broadcast team as play-by-play announcer. At one point early in the third period, Loughlin notes that the crowd is pretty quiet, but that it wont be on Broadway after the game. This was also a reminder that it's a continual battle that LGBT Catholics and their friends, families and allies have to fight to make those spaces stay a place where the LGBT community feels welcome. This article was updated after inclement weather has closed down campus for two days. He typically spends two-and-a-half to three hours creating the charts for each game, but thats usually spread out over a couple of days. But he said, You cant leave without telling me yes or no. I said, Well, this is a pretty big change Im making and he said, You should have thought about that before you applied. For me, I didn't know this history until I wrote the book. 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. 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. Resch and Loughlin both catch up with Pete Weber, the longtime Predators announcer, before the game. There were Catholic Sisters running hospitals that treated large populations of people with HIV and AIDS. Sherry came in, and she had done it previously, Loughlin said. But he said, You cant leave without telling me yes or no. I said, Well, this is a pretty big change Im making and he said, You should have thought about that before you applied. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Chico and I are old school. Even the home game against Vegas provided a wrinkle for Loughlin and Resch because its only the third game in Devils history against the sophomore franchise. I said thats great and we talked about some terms, which were all agreeable on his end. 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. Your email address will not be published. Please Sign Up or Sign In to send your inquiry. During the postgame show, Loughlin and Resch talk with Brett Seney, who scored the tying goal. So, whether it's Catholics who are involved in politics, nonprofit organizations, social justice movements, to see how the gospel inspires people to act in very different ways. 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. (Corey Masisak), Here is the best thing about Chico, Loughlin says. There are 100+ professionals named "Michael Oloughlin", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. 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. Matt and his wife Maggie, reside in Westfield, NJ, with their three sons: Matthew, Conor and Liam. The department store is long gone, but Woolworths on Fifth has reopened as a diner replicated from that era. The best bonding is winning, Resch says. Loughlin began his broadcasting career in 1979 as a news reporter at WCTC-AM in New Brunswick (NJ). Im looking forward to it. For me, I think the church is most interesting when we're looking at how people live their faith in the public square. The announcement was made by Devils CEO/ President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. 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. But, a year later, having done 55 of these book events now I've become quite comfortable with it. Vegas opens the game with the first five shots on goal and a 1-0 lead. 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. Last night it was Nico. All About Jazz musician pages are maintained by musicians, publicists and trusted members like you. I was walking into the inner sanctum, so to speak. Loughlin attended St. Mary's High School. From 1996-2005, Loughlin was the pre- and post-game host for New York Mets games, as well as play-by-play announcer . The pregame show starts at 6:50 p.m., but Loughlin likes to get to his seat well before that to clear his head and go over everything one last time, as the fans begin to fill up the areas down by the ice for warmups. Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? Produce news and sports packages for Newcenter 88 and FM 88 sports staff. There will be five Swiss players in this game, including Hischier and Mirco Mueller from the Devils, which is an anecdote Loughlin wants to work into the broadcast. by 2018by Michael J. O'Loughlin. Mike 'Locco' O'Loughlin, the breakfast announcer at 4CA FM in Cairns, is retiring next month after 40 years in the industry. Mike OLoughlin, the 4CA breakfast announcer. During the summer of 1995, Loughlin was the sports anchor at 1010 WINS-AM Radio. What draws you to the intersection of faith and social issues? He is eager to share the stories and experiences as part of the Author Talk series. 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. Proudly created with, Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church. He has won awards from the Catholic Media Association, the National LGBT Journalists Association, and the Religion News Association. It took generations and years and fighting to keep that space friendly and welcoming to the community. 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. That was a great answer.. 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". He previously covered the New Jersey Devils for The Athletic, and before that the Washington Capitals for the Washington Times and CSN Washington, and the league for NHL.com. There was a little bit of a transition from TV to radio because theres nobody talking in your ear, no producer. That tip had him beat but the post said, Ill take care of that, Keith. This United States biographical article related to radio is a stub. Join Facebook to connect with Mike O'loughlin and others you may know. He wants to know what their day has been like and talk about their kids. "@context": "https://schema.org", Blake Coleman fails to score on a 2-on-1 in the second period and, when Resch notes during a commercial break that Coleman could have passed to Miles Wood, Loughlin immediately tells his partner theyre going talk about that. In a phone interview with The Beacon, OLoughlin discussed his experience as a writer, the importance of the stories in Hidden Mercy and what he hopes we can learn from them. View Michael Olaughlin results in Florida (FL) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. I kind of stumbled into it, but it's worked out over the past several years. Loughlin substituted for play-by-play announcer Mike Emrick on occasion, often due to Emrick's conflicting national broadcast assignments. Weve got 12 minutes to get to the bus.. 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. Includes Address (7) Phone (4) Email (19) See Results. The duo immediately dives into a discussion about how Johansson was in a great position to shoot, but after seeing a replay they come back from a commercial break and Resch points out that Hischier got caught watching Johansson and not driving to the net as hard as he could have. His third and final stint in Cairns is ending after 12 years; his last day on the air will be December 21. 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. The thing I love about him is hes all about stories and people. It kind of gave me strength and fortitude and consolation that there was a possibility to live with integrity in the institution. One of my favorite parts is chatting with people after the event ends. 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. | All content 1996-2023. Instrument: Voice / vocals (Corey Masisak), Hes a man of the people, Loughlin says of his partner. I noticed you write for America Magazine as well, and a lot of your stories cover faith based questions of social issues and that kind of intersection. NHL teams have plenty of back-to-backs each season, but the Devils dont have many that include a trip to a Western Conference city. Hes self-deprecating. 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.". He tries to learn everyones name and talks to everyone from the top organization down to someone who may be very important but is a ticket-taker or an usher. 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. 6 and 7, turning this first period into whats become an all-too-familiar situation for Schneider this season. A surprise was the vibrancy and the breadth of how large the movement was when it came to the Catholic pastoral response to people with HIV and AIDS in the 80s and 90s. Loughlin and Resch sit next to each other on the plane. Find articles, news, musician pages, and more! During the summer of 1995, Loughlin was the sports anchor at 1010 WINS-AM Radio. Youve done TV mostly and radio only early in your career. He had some questions. Yeah, I think there's sort of a bias in the mainstream reporting to view religious people as being conservative, and there certainly is a large cohort of US Christians who are politically conservative. [1] Then, Loughlin points out something Hynes had told him earlier in the day, which he said hed read somewhere that Nashville is host to a crazy number of bachelorette parties each month. The thing I love about him is hes all about stories and people. It's one faith that prompts people to respond to contemporary challenges in very different ways. Ive learned a lot about hockey history from him, and we get along really well.. Its been a blast. So I think capturing that story is essential to understanding our political situation today. Was there anything that surprised you about it or interesting things that came up when you're doing the research? "url": "https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/mike-oloughlin" 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. Hes been in the game forever. After airing highlights and part of Devils coach John Hynes press conference, Loughlin recalls their pregame discussion about Hall being out and other players needing to step up. All Rights Reserved. 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. There was no grand plan to become a journalist. Well, it didnt work the last time, but Coleman found Wood on that one! Loughlin says. Loughlin and Resch didnt need much filler material the previous night because Schneiders struggles dominated the first period and the wild comeback win filled the rest of the evening. He knows everybody. , by Meg Breen You spoke about reconciling your own experience with faith and sexuality. Loughlin gets to his room at the Nashville hotel at 2 a.m. CT. Loughlins first radio partner was former Devils player Tom Chorske. It also gives fans sitting in the sections nearby or hanging out behind them the type of access they wouldnt typically get, if Loughlin and Resch were up in the press box above the seats. Once the game starts in Nashville, its clear its going to be a very different type of contest to broadcast. Reset your passwordClick the eye to show your password. His drive to the arena sometimes includes a stop at Dunkin Donuts, depending on time and traffic. 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 noticed that you've been doing a lot of book talks at colleges. I've always enjoyed writing. The charts for the game Saturday in Nashville have to be done in pieces ahead of time because of the back-to-back, so he works on it when he can like Friday afternoon and later that night when the team is at the airport waiting for the chartered plane to be ready for them. 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 Resch was the starting goaltender when the Colorado Rockies moved to New Jersey in 1982 and is in his 20th season as an analyst for the club the first 18 were on television before a three-year retirement and a return to the radio booth with Loughlin last season. After the skate is over, Loughlin shoots a pregame video. "image": "", Corey Masisak is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the San Jose Sharks. Isnt that what you goalies always say?. 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. They focus on the Devils getting three out of four points during a weekend without Hall, and look ahead to a critical upcoming stretch of the season. 30 November 2012. This past weekend was a unique one on the Devils schedule, and for the teams broadcasters. They talk some more about how great Nashville is as a city. Have something to share? NewJerseyDevils.com is the official web site of the New Jersey Devils, a member team of the National Hockey League ("NHL"). He will make his debut behind the Devils/ WFAN Radio microphone on Friday, October 6, when the club opens its 25th Anniversary season at Carolina. I feel like a lot of times it can be one sided. She can be reached at wanzek22@up.edu. Ernie Sigley. 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He is currently doing breakfast at SAFM in Adelaide. by Brandy Daniels He most recently hosted two webcasts on MSGNetwork.com: This Week in Hockey and Battr Up!, featuring interviews with current NHL and MLB players. Mike O'Loughlin Vice President Sales and Marketing Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area 851 followers 500+ connections Join to connect Systemair NA The Ohio State University About Experienced. He tries to learn everyones name and talks to everyone from the top organization down to someone who may be very important but is a ticket-taker or an usher. I think that's an underappreciated element of how the press covers society. Your email address will not be published. Before the game, Resch had taken part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with members of the Devils ownership group in honor of the opening of the William Hill Sports Lounge, a sports betting haven connected to the Prudential Center. In 1980, he became assistant sports director at Suburban Cablevision in New Jersey, and in 1982, was promoted to sports director at the station. He talks with Nick Bonino about growing up in Connecticut, and with Kevin Fiala about his Swiss roots. But hes picked it up well. Loughlin is a New Jersey native and a proud Seton Hall alum. }. Every broadcaster has game charts, a way to organize loads of information that can be accessed in real time on the air. 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. OLoughlin hopes to carry on the stories of those who were neglected during such a tragic time for the LGBTQ+ community that were never taught in history classes. A couple of days later, Lamoriello called Loughlin and asked for another meeting in his office. His knowledge of the game is superb, Loughlin said. Review: ".an essential historical addition." Gawker. Sign in / sign up and request update access to the Mike O'Loughlin page. He is currently writing for America Media and has written for The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and more. He has been a resident of Westfield, New Jersey.[1]. They will wait for Taylor Hall, but they wont wait for Matt Loughlin or Chico Resch, Loughlin says. Hes got some good stories. View Mike O'Loughlin's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Facebook gives people the power. / New Jersey Devils, Matt Loughlin Named Radio Play-by-Play Voice, Devils Begin Second Season Over Sports Radio 66 WFAN. Theyll come to our booth and were on the air, but its OK. Theyll yell, Chi-cooooo, and hell acknowledge them so thats cool., Sherry came in, and she had done it previously, Loughlin said. I'm wondering how this has changed for you throughout your life and in writing this book. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Staff Writer 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. The duo discuss the impact of Halls absence on the Devils and Schneiders first home start. 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. Someone has to be a hero every night. New Jersey played the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday at Prudential Center, before a quick trip to Nashvillefor a Saturday night on Broadway. What would you say is the biggest thing you've learned about the Catholic Church, through your research and historical analysis of the HIV and AIDS crisis. I've worked on newspapers, in high school and college and grad school. ", 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. Maria Wanzek is a reporter for The Beacon.