Bob Costas: Handed envelope of cash at dad’s funeral

Sports broadcasting icon Bob Costas remembers his upbringing, including anecdotes from his father’s gambling addiction. Costas talks of his dad passing away at an early age due to a heart attack and unexpectedly receiving an envelope containing $6,000 in cash at the funeral. He ponders what life would be like if his dad were alive to witness his career growth and remembers his mom Jayne for her good-natured, self-deprecating humor, among other things.
#Gambling #Dad #Broadcaster

Episode debuted nationwide in 2022.

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[seanjones]

I am always impressed with Costas's speaking. He NEVER fumbles! He hardly ever mispronounces a frickin word! The dude is a jedi. When I think of a broadcaster, I think of Bob Costas

[triciaheine]

I did bob's makeup for sports events many moons ago. Boston Celtic games especially . He was very professional, pleasant, very intense and extremely prepared. I still work in tv and film as a makeup artist but gotta say he was one in a million. They dont make em like that anymore.

[ericcampbell]

Costas had a late night show in the 80s. His guests were not all athletes. That show was fantastic. He interviewed in long form, one hour with one guest. Those interviews were incredible.

[mr.iforgot]

I used to drive for Bob. He was always polite and never got upset.

[JohnMiller-ozgv]

Man, this guy has a gift for communication.

[WOODBINEMAN]

Your dad would have been so proud-Bob you are indeed one of the greatest broadcaster's ever

[viviandarkbloom]

Never knew about his Father. Just reminds me to never assume what an individual has gone through in their life. Respect for Bob for telling these personal stories.

[frankie_CALB]

Just goes to show you never know what someone is going through or has been through. I respect Mr. Costas all the more.

[leighcohn]

Bob’s account of his father’s gambling and how it effected the family deeply touched me. We’re about the same age and I could have said nearly the exact things about my dad, except that he lived into his eighties. The sports betting, the bookies, the happy times when he was winning and abusive anger when he was losing lasted his whole life. If I had been broadcasting the Olympics, he probably wouldn’t have watched because he couldn’t have bet on it. Today’s availability and promotion of legal betting is going to result in unhappy homes and terrified families. Thanks, Bob.

[mulletmanrobertvandamme]

Thank you Bob for sitting down for this interview and being open. Thank you Graham for making your guests feel so comfortable during your interviews.

[ARIZJOE]

Bob Costas is a man of tremendous intelligence, integrity and grit. Mr. Costas is one of the few in my generation who is not overrated. He prepared with a good education at Syracuse, he had insight into broadcasting, and when opportunity knocked with the ABA he made a huge career out of it. As we heard, it was not easy.

[lynrowan]

Great interview. It's very unusual to hear Bob Costa talking about his private life. I've seen a whole new side of him here. ❤

[authorjohnwquinn]

Great interview. I never even imagined that Mr. Costas had this type of family background. Thank you for bringing it out of him. Very well done.

[lisas]

I have always loved and admired Bob Costas. He is as straightforward and genuine as they come in a world where many things and many people are not as they seem. To say he is a standout is an understatement. After this interview my respect grows even greater. This man is a humble role model and mentor for any young man wishing to be true to himself, cultivate morals and ethics, humanity and be a success in anything he chooses. Bob Costas does not disappoint.

[makula]

Bob Costas will always be a legendary figure in broadcasting

[lynnturman]

Don't think I've ever heard him talking about his personal life or history. Very interesting.

[bucksdiaryfan]

Wow, I've never seen Costas so visibly uncomfortable. His scars from his dad's behavior are deep

[m.w.]

Bob’s stellar vocabulary usage is wonderful to listen to.

He is in a league of his own in Sports Broadcasting! I so respect and admire him!

[timsmusic]

Great interview. My dad was a hard working farmer and absolutely loved construction. Really wish he could see the building we are working on today. I know he’d be there every morning at 7am.

[TeachAManToAngle]

Heartbreaking to hear a person wonder what their parents would think of them as a matured and accomplished adult. I can relate.