Kevin Harlan: The Best Job in the World

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[@dlanistheman]

"I'm calling both games!" remains one of the all time great moments in NFL commentary

[@OG_MajinVegeta]

Big facts

[@ihadtoo23]

Was that the Miami miracle?

[@kitcarandang]

@@ihadtoo23 2019 Week 17 when the Phins upset Pats at Foxborough granting the Chiefs a first round bye

[@ethanlane3055]

Facts.

[@JBHtown1646]

@@kitcarandang yup, it then placed Titans vs Patriots which sent Patriots packing early.

[@sports3117]

This guy was made for announcing. He calls both the NFL and the NBA so well that’s he’s won 2 national sportscaster of the year awards in his career

[@TheRealNorth21]

“He’s calling both leagues!”

[@chuyozuna2398]

He also calls MNF radio on ESPN, dude is the most hardest working sports announcer

[@sports3117]

@@chuyozuna2398 you mean MNF on Westwood One

[@TheForeverRanger]

He is also one of the few radio guys to make the successful transition into TV. Before he became who he is today, Harlan was the Chiefs play by play guy on radio next to Len Dawson.

[@giantatt25]

like hell he is. he tries to sound older than what he really is which is so annoying for any sports broadcaster. that's the reason why in my opinion, he's not up there with the elite like Al michaels, Joe Buck and Jim Nantz & that's also the reason why after his long tenure, he has never covered the world series or the super bowl

[@michaelhession2105]

"OH, HE BROKE HIS ANKLES!" "HE IS HOUDINI!" That call still gives me chills. So does this. "LOOK AT THE BIG MAN NGATA! RUMBLING IN FOR THE TOUCHDOWN!"

[@SuperOmnicronsj44]

Yeah, Kevin Harlan is one of the more exciting announcers in the game.

[@BondandBourne]

“Some goofball in a hat… The guy is drunk but there is goes!… You got a night in the clink coming up!” One of the greatest calls ever

[@c-fink]

Lol I forgot about that one 😂. Harlan the goat

[@rylandspencer]

I was driving in my car listening to it live. About drove off the road I was laughing so hard.

[@caras2004]

It was the best highlight of that football game

[@ZeeZedZee]

Context: some drunk dude ran on the field during a game, causing a delay. Harlan gave play-by-play on the man’s movements with the same energy he’d put into calling a championship game.

[@STP43FAN1]

The guy is drunk! But there he goes! And the cat is in the CDW Redzone...... I’m calling both games! Pull up your pants my man! Pull up those pants!

[@gatienlaurol5793]

Kevin Harlan is an American treasure. He calls games for the NBA and NFL and calls the Super Bowl on radio. He must be protected at all times.

[@buffal1000]

Tops my list as MOST OBNOXIOUS ANNOUNCER ON TV. Unfortunately the Ravens get stuck with him too much and I end up having to mute the game. He's soooooooo damn over-dramatic.

[@_pawzl]

@@buffal1000 worst take on the planet, we watch this sport for excitement, if you wanna watch a boring game go watch a local varsity game or any game joe buck is calling

[@phulioyuong3659]

Kevin Harlan with his NBA call was already GOAT material. Wasn't familiarized with his other work in the NFL but man u can feel the hype. This dude has it all. Legendary work

[@mjwatts1983]

2019 NBA East Semis PHI-TOR Game 7 “Is this the dagger…?”

[@tchoopee5143]

Kevin Harlan has always been one of my goat commentators with Marv Albert in the NBA. And then I find out he is just as legendary in the NFL? Man this guy is incredible

[@phulioyuong3659]

@@mjwatts1983 ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Game, Series, Toronto has won

[@Noles4life77]

He’s an all time great for the nba, but everyone knows Mike Breen is the goat of nba commentary

[@Tenormic3]

This touched my heart. Seriously felt a tingle watching this. Harlan is so so good and I dont think he gets enough appreciation, should honestly be one of the main voices not a third or fourth option on CBS.

[@rwa2play]

You can see it at the end: It means the world to him to be part of what his dad did and now what his daughter is doing. He is one of the best, no question.

[@maverickd6214]

He’s my favorite announcer by far. His energy, voice, everything is perfect

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

I feel like Kevin Harlan has only been recently getting his due as an all-time great announcer.

[@n7josh911]

A true gentleman. I met him at a gas station, he was probably headed out of town but we shot the breeze about the Chiefs and the NBA. A nice person.

[@DMV831]

“You serve the listener/viewer but it that game I was working for my dad” that’s so badass of her to follow her dads footsteps and at such a young age. So touching. 😅

[@zachwhitlow4]

And trust me she's not a pretty face or Daddy's little girl. She's very talented at her job

[@joanfelicianoo]

This guy works on NFL on CBS, NBA on TNT, MNF on ESPN Radio, he's also the main broadcaster on NBA 2K game. He's everywhere and it's awesome.

[@andrewboyce7268]

Wish we got more Kevin Harlan games in KC. He's just fantastic, miss him as the play by play too.

[@mjwatts1983]

Here’s something special Harlan was on the call for CBS in 2019 when KC won the #2 seed w/W vs LAC & MIA W at NE (“I AM CALLING BOTH GAMES!”) Then he was on the radio for Super Bowl LIV, KC’s 1st Super Bowl W since 1969

[@TheForeverRanger]

@@mjwatts1983 I am convinced that he was in the booth for the 2019 Chargers game because that was Lenny's last regular-season game on the Chiefs radio. For those that may or may not know, Kevin Harlan was the Chiefs radio play by play before Mitch Holthus.

[@jay7568]

Yeah its weird because he lives in the area

[@ImaBawss22]

@@jay7568 Im a Chiefs fan and I love Kevin, but Its because hes clearly biased when calling the chiefs lol. Thats why he only calls the games that we have a high probability of winning

[@Zalis116]

That's the curse of the Chiefs being too good and too popular in the Mahomes era -- most non-primetime games get Nantz/Romo as the CBS lead team, or maybe the #2 Eagle/Davis team at the lowest. IIRC Harlan got more Chiefs games back when Alex Smith was the QB, putting KC in the "good not great" realm.

[@bryanchang9015]

He does a great job on NBA on TNT too

[@4plus4equalsmoo]

GAME. SERIES. TORONTO HAS WON.

[@theunthinkable1021]

Buckle up for Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant, he just sucked the gravity right out of the Target Center.

[@user-gw5zp2bl3q]

Anthony edwards for the dunk

[@MRMCDONALD13]

Him and Gus Johnson, make it happen NFL.

[@MrTheBigNoze]

Imagine Harlan, Romo, and Johnson calling the Super Bowl …

[@crashstitches79]

Kevin Harlan, Gus Johnson, Al Michaels, Brad Sham, and Hawk Harrelson are my favorite PBP guys. Loved Dan Dierdorf and Vin Scully as well.

[@therobable1]

Good list. Id add Kevin Burkhardt to mine.

[@chrisdurso3325]

Ehhh take Al Michaels off. I really think he's lost his touch over the years

[@harjunb3692]

I'm a super biased Detroit guy, but I think Dan Miller is the super underdog for best PBP guys. So many great quotes.

[@melvinshine9841]

Gus Johnson's awful. Calling him a K-Mart, bargain bin Mike Tirico is being generous. I can not watch a game if he's on the call.

[@crashstitches79]

@@melvinshine9841 Sounds like a personal problem.

[@Indioprophecy81]

You know you're one of the best announcers when you're the voice of NFL & The NBA.

[@2822MJ]

As much as I love him commentating in the NFL, which he is great at, The NBA is where I love him the most with lines like "With no regard for human life," "He just sucked the gravity right out of the building" "We just saw man fly".

[@nate78824]

The guy is drunk, but there he goes! Waving his arms, bare-chested, somebody stop that man!!

[@STP43FAN1]

And the cat runs into the end zone! That is a touchdown! And the cat is elusive. Kind of like Barkley and Elliott.

[@brodown64]

I first heard abt Harlan when I played 2k and watched the NBA, when I started watching the NFL i was excited to hear him calling for CBS, he’s been my personal favorite and is kinda underrated

[@_Zack__]

I had no idea about his daughter and that story of them calling a game together, that's really awesome.

[@anthonygambitta6220]

One of the best voices of the NFL on CBS. He brings high energy, enthusiasm, experience, knowledge and joy to watching an NFL game. His trademark is now "Picked off, and you can kiss it goodbye. Touchdown!!!!"

[@johndonohoe3778]

My favorite announcer. You do not need a TV around when you have Kevin Harlan.

[@sway_9803]

Harlan is one of the greatest announcers in the history of sports I love hearing the energy he brings.

[@CSharp__]

Kevin Harlan is one of the greats 🙌

[@rileyolson2481]

His voice is so nostalgic. Every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday night I would fall asleep listening to him call football games. Back when there was nothing to worry about. I miss that.

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Kevin Harlan Best Play By Play Announcer For Kansas City Chiefs From The 80s And Early 90s ☺🏈Thanks For Uploading

[@swissmrkc]

Oh you don't like Mitch and Touchdown...Kan...Sass city....yeah me neither

[@ajsmodernandretrogames8523]

@@swissmrkc Mitch is the GOAT, you shut your mouth.

[@Red-li2ys]

He's the only announcer that can probably make a backyard football game sound like the greatest sports event you're missing out on. He's top-5 greatest ever in my opinion.

[@TheForeverRanger]

The Chiefs were blessed with two very good play-by-play guys on the radio going from Kevin Harlan to Mitch Holthus. Much like his partner in the booth Trent Green you know that deep down they are pulling for the Chiefs but remain as unbiased as you can get. The only times I remember Harlan showing any level of bias in favor of the Chiefs were the "I'm calling both games" and when Damien Williams scored the final TD of SB54.

[@6tuf85dyfu]

Listening to Kevin Harlan call an NFL game on a cold, damp, fall night is timeless. I will sit in my driveway and listen to him paint the picture with his voice instead of just going inside to watch the game.

[@DukesMusic84]

Fave call: When he did a Niners/Rams MNF game and some goofball in a hat ran onto the field. I was at a bar with the game on full volume, we were all cracking tf up. There is only one Kevin Harlan

[@1mikevest]

They say “never meet your heroes.” But I did several times and Kevin Harlan is the absolute best. My all-time favorite broadcaster and one of my childhood heroes. Rock Chalk and Go Chiefs!

[@nengehtardzer2839]

Kevin harlen should call a super bowl one day if not a superbowl than at least a playoff game for cbs

[@maverickd6214]

Him and Romo would be sweet

[@theleftuprightatsoldierfield]

He does the radio broadcast for the super bowl

[@jeffreyrobinson6628]

There’s a lot of people who don’t like exciting announcers. I love listening to Kevin Harlan and Gus Johnson. A lot of comments on here do appreciate the excitement and energy they bring to a broadcast. Excitement is part of it. The fans are going crazy in the stands so commentators should be allowed to bring excitement to us listeners as well. Hearing Harlan call both NFL and NFL is fantastic. I love hearing Gus Johnson call soccer 🥅 ⚽️ (Futbol)

[@SimuLord]

I'm an NBA guy, and what always jumps out at me about Kevin Harlan is his masterful job of reading promos. SLURP IT AND ENJOY IT!

[@pastel_pink]

My favorite announcer

[@Rooster714]

Kevin Harlan is living the dream! I hope I can get an opportunity to broadcast in the NFL!

[@nasyithrahman9594]

4:14 "I'm calling both games!"

[@scsmith4604]

As a Chiefs fan for 50 years, I would love to listen to Harlan call the game on the radio. In the '80s before the Chiefs were decent, they never sold enough tickets to get the blackout lifted so all you got was the radio call if you did not go to the stadium. Harlan was able to describe the setting in such vivid detail that I still remember it 35 years later. He would comment about the uniforms of each team with detailed color descriptions and trims, the wind direction, how the sun would or would not be shining on the field, the mood of the fans, etc. He would describe the Raiders like they were all recently released from prison. It was great. He does tone it down now for TV compared to radio and does not get near as excited when he calls radio for NFL games as he did when he did those Chiefs games in the Mid '80s, but he is still great to listen to. He really should go into the Hall of Fame. Both the Pro Football and Chiefs.

[@otaviofrn_adv]

Kevin is a legend, end of story. I'm with way less road paved than you Sir and first heard him playing the videogame, NBA 2k. Been a fan ever since. He keeps the game interesting. About his calls, I think this is part of not being biased in the national broadcasts of Fox, CBS and Westwood One. Local broadcasters are more "fans" of the teams they call. But "I'm calling both games" is proof that he still carries and cares a lot about the Chiefs

[@jackson5781]

He started as Our Broadcaster in KC and miss him but glad we have Mitch Holtous

[@Gcool243]

Such a great voice for this. What a legend. He’s destined for the hall of fame

[@frankdariano]

A few years back during my radio broadcasting career I was at a workshop for sportscasters. Time and again Harlan was held up as the guy to emulate, especially for radio play by play, for his descriptions, pacing, tone, delivery, and everything else, the guy is a total package.

[@griffinhart4373]

I think by the time it’s all said and done I feel like Harland is gonna be held in the same stratosphere as Summerall, Madden and Nantz in terms of his status

[@patmccrotch5373]

Love listening to him calling games on Westwood one radio. He's got a great voice, is entertaining, and calls a great game.

[@devontayounge7164]

NBA Broadcasting Legend I might add .... "RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYE!!" 🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@loganfruchtman953]

Kevin Harlan does such a great job in both NBA and NFL.

[@mikedauplaise7477]

As Packers fans, we are so fortunate to have Kevin do our pre-season games on the statewide television network. Talk about having the first string!

[@samholder196]

that Lamar call he made is my fave OHHH HE BROKE HIS ANKLES

[@MrSmokegud]

Loved his call on TNT with J.R. Smith "We just seen a man fly.....ride'em cowboy" 😂😂.

[@mjwatts1983]

“LEBRON JAMES, WITH NO REGARD FOR HUMAN LIFE!”

[@chuyozuna2398]

@@mjwatts1983 “Is this the dagger”

[@theclandestinewitness]

My personal favorite announcer. I always loved listening to Kevin call the Chiefs games with Trent Green. Thank you for what you do Kevin!

[@dcbandnerd]

I haven't had a TV in years but I never felt like I've missed out on big games because Kevin Harlan's calls on Westwood One are always so good

[@PieDisliker]

The best in the world. The man that keeps on giving. I look forward to listening to him any time I tune in.

[@joejonas3684]

Literally my favorite announcer, his voice is just fantastic

[@meganjo1251991]

He’s one of my favorite announcers! An unique voice! When he talks, it’s sound a little different. I always look forward watching an NFL or NBA with him. I would like to see him call prime time games!

[@dragroch5536]

I love this commentator. Unbiased, exciting, pleasant to listen to.

[@weeniehutjunior]

He is a. legendary announcer. I love his energy and enthusiasm.

[@luigi_boy2559]

“I’m calling both games!”

[@MrTheBigNoze]

Harlan just has one of the most exciting and memorable voices in broadcasting today

[@iuaump4]

Kevin is fun to work with and is very humble

[@Soundersfan2023]

Honestly I would love to see a broadcast booth with Kevin Harlan Andrew Catalon Kevin burkhardt Gus Johnson Daryl moose Johnston and Bob Lee I know that hypothetically that couldn't happen because the fact that you can only fit two or three people in a booth at once but it would be pretty cool if you could fit like five or six people in a booth at a game together or maybe have like two of them be on the sidelines calling the game while they're on the sidelines or like one place in the crowd to pose like a fan but be calling the game in the seats which be pretty cool but it wouldn't happen.

[@Arya-qm4fm]

yesss especially with catalon and burkhardt I love those guys

[@Searchy001]

Harlan is the best NFL announcer by far. Really hope he doesnt retire any time soon. He's fantastic.

[@adrienflickinger1717]

i love kevin harlan one of my favorite announcers 🥺

[@House.Of.Pain.]

It’s awesome and it shows how much respect this family has for one another in this interview. The daughter was tearing up when talking about following in the footsteps of her father Kevin and then Kevin tearing up while talking about following in the footsteps of his father. It’s just really nice to see a family who cares about each other so much. But that’s honestly how all families should be with one another! I’m not saying crying or anything, I mean caring for one another this much.

[@daimionhollins528]

I LOVE THIS GUY!! 😄 HE'S PROBABLY IN THE TOP 10 OF MOST ICONIC ANNOUNCERS OF THE 2000s He's up there with Gary Thorne. So good to hear his voice 👏👏👏👏

[@mesomemore97]

I thoroughly enjoy him as a commentator. A real gem of sports broadcasting. The long history he has is for good reason.

[@BDJ4mTex]

He called the Bengals vs Texans this weekend and had me pumped up due to his narration of big plays. Huge fan.

[@stevemiller4292]

My goat other than his dad who saved the Packers. The Harlan family means so much to us Wisconsinites

[@braidboi1004]

I love when he says “he’s got hill!” When tua throws to reek

[@alphaomega8373]

When the Nigerian nightmare meets Steve, the nightmare retires.

[@fromagetete]

From the Premontre Cadets forward…always a favorite to hear the way he calls the games. Touching piece.

[@shempshempleton4746]

He really is one of the greats. God bless him :)

[@nixonco9111]

1 of my favorite announcers, NBA and NFL..

[@kyddopeness]

I love him so much! I love the work he does for both the NFL and NBA

[@kitescuriosities7717]

Beautiful story. Harlan is one of my absolute favorites. Very passionate broadcaster.

[@isaaccervantes5955]

Great article . Fantastic announcer listened to several of his big games on the radio

[@Aezetyr]

Mr. Harlan is a freakin treasure. Great voice and you can hear the passion for sports. He is known for "I'm calling BOTH games!" (which is fantastic) but he goes back quite a long time.

[@1wayroad935]

Fantastic in both NFL and NBA calls

[@markgabrick7198]

What a nice tribute. I knew Kevin years ago in KC, and am pleased to say he is as genuine and authentic as it gets. God blessed him with dynamic vocal chords and a mind that can interpret the game perfectly for the listener. I love to see these generational transitions in sports and the success that his daughter has realized.

[@sensation8342]

His voice is iconic all the younger Generation now from NBA2K but it started from the NFL

[@vpartha23]

Hands down my favorite football AND basketball announcer!!!

[@terucks]

My favorite Commentator!!! LOVE THIS MAN since I was a KID! Just pure energy and charisma! MY GUY!

[@tmt1675]

Voice made for calling sports! Man this brings me back! Those years of NFL were awesome growing up!

[@christopherconway2185]

Love this fella, watching NFL from the UK.

[@andrewclover1462]

Kevin Harlan might be the best play by play guy ever. He's up there with the best.

[@robustbottlecap]

Honestly, by voice talent alone, him and Joe Buck got the best ones to do the job. He perfected it with some of the best lines and energy to fit with the big screen

[@damm41]

I love Kevin Harlan he is awesome! My first time hearing him was when he was Doing the famous play by play

[@gemgirl2000]

Kevin Harlan was one of the reasons I fell in love with the Chiefs. I started watching football in 1989. A very interesting and seminal year for the organization. We had drafted this guy out of Alabama at linebacker ❤. I was 8 years old. My dad would turn down the national broadcast and turn on 101.1 the Fox and that voice would be the soundtrack of the games. Some of the best memories of my childhood were listening to Kevin Harlan on Sundays with my dad.

[@juanrodriguezjr451]

Kevin Harlan is the absolute best in the business. To now see a glimpse of the man away from the camera!?!? Epic. It is an absolute pleasure to listen to this man on game day. Doesn't matter the sport! God bless and keep up the great work!

[@shockjay]

One of my favorite broadcasters. I also turned down the TV and turned up the radio when I listened to Chiefs games.

[@jamo3976]

One of the GOAT announcers

[@mboss7733]

This was just fantastic. I could've watched an hour of this.

[@JKSSubstandard]

Kevin has been my favorite football announcer for a long time. A lot of announcers have a remarkable voice, a memorable voice. Jim nanz is a professional, top to bottom. Joe Buck can make any game sound important. Gus Johnson brings an energy not evewn the players can match. But Kevin Harlan brings this perfect mix of professional and genuine excitement you just dont see very often. He sounds like a guy genuinely having the time of his life watching football every week just like the rest of us and those moments of brevity like the cat or both games show hes having just as much fun as the rest of us. I think its a genuine crime hes not further up the announcer heirarchy at the network. And frankly, id love to see Amazon give him a shot if big Al ever decides to retire

[@atlascormac6273]

Love this guy

[@ajlucky0076]

Perfect voice for this job

[@thebourg]

So awesome I was just reading about him yesterday!

[@jasonyearwood8699]

One of the best voices in sports!

[@pratikfrank4804]

One of the GOATS

[@jeriah4k218]

Idk what it is but when you hear his voice with the NFL theme song and the lil pre game show or whatever it gives you a feeling that you don’t get when he’s not on the game

[@House.Of.Pain.]

I seriously put him in the top Sport’s Announcers of all time right along with legends the likes of John Madden and Pat Summerall just to name a few.