Episode 22

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Published on:

23rd Sep 2025

Scott Howard on Following Larry Munson, Georgia Football & The SEC

Scott Howard, the legendary Voice of the Georgia Bulldogs, joins Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Powell to talk about Georgia Bulldogs football, life behind the mic, following Larry Munson, UGA’s success in the SEC, and the evolving landscape of college football broadcasting. From the Bulldogs’ big wins to NIL challenges, Scott shares an insider’s perspective on what it means to call games for one of college football’s greatest programs.

What You Will Learn in This Episode

✅ How Scott Howard stepped into Larry Munson’s shoes and made the role his own

✅ Why Georgia’s win against Tennessee was such a pivotal SEC moment

✅ Inside stories about changes in the Bulldogs’ radio booth and new partnerships

✅ Scott’s perspective on NIL, player culture shifts, and the future of college football

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Key Timestamps

  • 00:00  Scott Howard on stepping into the booth after Larry Munson
  • 04:33  Breaking down Georgia vs Tennessee and SEC competition
  • 08:36  Scott Howard’s Hall of Fame induction and broadcasting career
  • 10:45  Changes in the Georgia Bulldogs’ radio booth this season
  • 14:59  Following a legend while staying authentic
  • 23:01  Georgia vs Alabama rivalry and championship moments
  • 25:57  SEC predictions: LSU, Oklahoma, Missouri, and more
  • 29:37  Scott Howard on NIL and its impact on athletes
  • 32:54  Carson Beck, Georgia quarterback transitions, and locker room culture
  • 36:10  Depth at QB: Gunner Stockton and Psi impressing the Dawgs
  • 38:49 Closing thoughts and why being authentic matters in broadcasting

Key Takeaways

🔹 Authenticity is everything: Scott Howard succeeded Larry Munson by being himself, not an imitation

🔹 Georgia’s dominance in the SEC comes from consistent leadership and depth at every position

🔹 NIL is reshaping college football culture, presenting both opportunities and challenges

🔹 The SEC remains a gauntlet, with LSU, Oklahoma, and Alabama looming as serious contenders

Guest Bio – Scott Howard

Scott Howard is the longtime Voice of the Georgia Bulldogs, calling football and basketball for UGA. With over three decades behind the mic, he’s a Hall of Fame broadcaster who has carried on the tradition of legendary calls while creating his own authentic style.

Resources & Links

Georgia Bulldogs, Scott Howard, Larry Munson, SEC football, UGA, college football radio, NIL, Carson Beck, Gunner Stockton, college sports broadcasting


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Bio: Jim Powell is an American radio and television sportscaster, previously employed with Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers (1996–2008) and Atlanta Braves (2009–2023). A native of Roswell, Georgia, Powell was educated at the University of Georgia. He began his baseball play-by-play career with the minor-league Columbia Mets (1987–89, 1993–94) and Charlotte Knights (1990–91, 1995), also calling games part-time for the Minnesota Twins in 1993–94 before being hired by the Brewers in 1996. Teaming with Bob Uecker, Powell called games for the Milwaukee Brewers Radio Network and was Uecker’s longest-tenured partner. Powell was named Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year in 1998. In 2009, he began teaming with Don Sutton to call games on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network and continued his play-by-play role through 2023. In addition to his baseball work, Powell has called college football (for the University of South Carolina and CBS Radio) and college basketball (for Davidson College and South Carolina) at various points in his career. Powell was a National Merit Scholar and is MENSA-qualified. He was inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2020.


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