Updated: April 16, 2009, 10:09 AM ET
Behind the Scenes at 'Mike & Mike'
You know Greeny and Golic, but who are the guys behind the guys? And who are the guys behind the guys behind the guys? Meet The Staff
Mike and Mike Behind the Scenes Part 1
You know Greeny and Golic, but who are the guys behind the guys? And who are the guys behind the guys behind the guys? There are a lot of quality people working hard to bring you your "Mike & Mike in the Morning" every day. Watch the behind-the-scenes videos, check out the mini-bios below and view pictures of the staff in the photo gallery.
Radio Staff
Meet Scott: First off, I stand at a soaring 5-foot-8. Yes, 5-8!
ESPNThe Gnome
producer of "Mike & Mike in the Morning" for nearly three years before being promoted to Program Director of ESPN Radio. I was born and raised in Minneapolis, and I'm a loyal fan of all Minnesota teams. While it sometimes can be a painful experience, my loyalty and dedication to my teams will never waver. I attended Emory University in Atlanta and graduated cum laude with a BBA in 2002. I majored in finance and venture management and minored in journalism. Prior to producing Mike & Mike, I served as the producer of "Mayhem in the AM" at 790 the Zone (WQXI) in Atlanta. Fun nugget: While in the third grade, I was a cast member in the Broadway traveling play of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Carousel." Be sure to check out my fan profile!
Meet Liam: Being that I was born and raised in England until I was 12, you
may be thinking to yourself "How did Liam end up working at ESPN?"
ESPNLiam
I majored in communications at UConn and did a ton of work at the student television and radio stations. I did commentary for the men's and women's soccer teams and (believe it or not) the men's and women's basketball teams. I met an ESPN employee at a career fair at UConn and bugged him for 11 months and ended up getting an interview. The rest, as they say, is history. I support the English national team and the Liverpool Football Club. My favorite sports moment is the 2005 Champions League final. Liverpool were down 3-0 to AC Milan at halftime and came back to tie it at 3-3 in the second half and ended up winning on penalties. My favorite player is Steven Gerrard. My girlfriend Erica is an Arsenal fan and once didn't speak to me for three days because Liverpool beat Arsenal. If you are reading this and you are a Liverpool fan, sing it with me! Walk on … walk on … with hope in your heart and you'll never walk alone …
Years at ESPN: 3 years
Favorite teams: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Mariners and OKC Thunder.
Nickname: Stats
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Nickname: Joaquin
ESPNJoaquin
TV Crew
Years at ESPN: Many
College: Salve Regina University in beautiful Newport, R.I.
ESPNWondo
Other hobbies and interests: Famous explorers of the 15th century, Swiss literature, etymology, mammals, Greedo from Star Wars, hair metal and St. Patrick's Day.
Random thoughts: I knew I was destined to work on Mike and Mike in the Morning when someone from scheduling told me I had to work on the show.
Favorite memories: The birth of my daughter Meredith, marrying my wife Maureen, any time there is an open bar, being born, learning that The Gnome claims to be 5'8'', being nominated for Mammal of the Year and Joe Carter's World Series-winning home run.
Notable achievements: best dancer on the entire Mike and Mike staff, traveling to South Africa, Ireland, 3 Emmy Awards, hanging out with Bret Michaels, winning a flip cup tournament.
ESPNSeth Horwitz
Meet Seth: I've been working on the TV simulcast since it started in 2004. I grew up in Chicago where I spent my childhood at the bowling lanes. When not there, I was rooting on the Chicago teams where I was fortunate enough to watch legends like Walter Payton, Michael Jordan and Ryne Sandberg. I can say even with coming into work each day at 3 a.m. I'm almost always smiling and I love what I do. I've really enjoyed watching the show grow and getting to work with these fine people on a daily basis. Making a couple of appearances on-set has been a nice bonus as well.
Years at ESPN: 4 years
ESPNMatt Ketaineck
Favorite teams: Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Giants and UConn.
More from Matt: I'm one of the few people who was born and raised in the area, having grown up in Cheshire, Conn. I majored in American studies at Hobart, never thinking I would wind up at ESPN. I took a part-time job at ESPN while in grad school at Southern Connecticut State University working toward my history masters and teacher certification. I left school upon receiving a full-time offer at the Worldwide Leader.
ESPNMeaghan Fitzpatrick
Years at ESPN: 1.5 years
College: Notre Dame (Pursuing a master's at Quinnipiac)
More from Meaghan: I played varsity women's lacrosse at Notre Dame, and I am now a volunteer coach at Quinnipiac. You can usually find me at the gym, watching hockey, watching college basketball or snowboarding. I also like to bake and paint!
ESPNUbaldo
College: Villanova University
Years at ESPN: I resumed my career at ESPN in 2003 after serving the Worldwide Leader from 1995-96.
Favorite teams: I grew up in northeast Philadelphia so I'm a diehard Phillies, Eagles, Flyers and Sixers fan who takes losing very personally.
Nickname: Ubaldo
Years at ESPN: 2 years
College: Hofstra University
ESPNEd Headlam
More from Ed: I came to ESPN in October 2006. It has been a crazy experience for me. I started out doing highlights for SportsCenter and ESPNews, including Yankees Opening Day in 2007 and the Knicks-Nuggets brawl back in 2006. I had a lot of fun doing it but I've had more fun working on Mike and Mike. It's been almost two years on the show for me. It has been fun doing the locks and listening to two great talk show hosts do their thing every morning. I even got a nickname out of it, although Greeny and Golic only know me by it. In my off time you can find me at the gym, watching my teams play, going to NYC or the Jersey Shore, traveling to different places and watching my favorite TV shows. I watch "How I Met Your Mother," "WWE Raw," "Lost," "One Tree Hill," "American Idol" and "90210" (yes, I watch it and like it) and reality tv shows like "Amazing Race," "Big Brother," "Real World," Real World/Road Rules Challenge" and "I Love Money."
Years at ESPN: 6 years
More from Paul: I spent most of my time at ESPN working in International
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before coming to "Mike & Mike" in summer 2007. I graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 2000. I couldn't care less about football, NBA, college sports and pretty much everything else that is popular here. I'm the guy who watched the History Channel over the Super Bowl last year. I do follow MLB and I was raised a Red Sox fan. I follow the Tour de France every July. I compete in long-distance cycling races and triathlons several times a year. I completed my first half-Ironman this summer, during which I cracked the fork of my bike when I hit an SUV (with minimal whiplash as a result). I'm training for a full Ironman now; hopefully the Lake Placid race next July. Craig O'Brien and I alternate making the video for the Stone Cold Lead Pipe Locks every week during the football season.
Years at ESPN: 3 years
Nickname: COB
More with Craig: It's been an interesting ride, that's for sure. I graduated
in 2005 from Marist College, where I basically sold my soul to the campus
television station, created commercials featuring my skinny
ESPNCraig O'Brien
talking trash to rival schools and made montages of people watching montages. When I arrived at ESPN as a content editor, I spent a year and a half I working on the night shift for "SportsCenter" and the rest of the nighttime programming. Then I moved to the morning shift working on "Mike & Mike in the Morning." Aside from the morning highlights, video and sound that you see every morning on ESPN2, I also tag-team with Paul Ryan to bring you the unique visuals that grace television screens across the nation. From the montages of Buster Olney and Todd McShay to the Stone Cold Lead Pipe Locks, we try to do justice to the wacky radio shenanigans of Joaquin and Liam. I'm originally from Walpole, Mass., and yes, that's the home of the state prison. I'm a huge Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics fan, and yes, all of which I've been for most of my lifetime. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, pointing at cameras, watching horrible television shows and planning extensive BBQ parties featuring lawn chairs.
ESPNLacy Slone
Years at ESPN: 1.5 years
College: Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich.
Hometown: Olivet, Mich.
Favorite teams: I like all the Detroit teams: Red Wings, Tigers, Pistons and sadly the Lions.
Years at ESPN: 1 year
College: I attended Murray State University in Murray, Ky.
Favorite teams: The Chicago Bears and any team that beats the Green Bay
Packers.
ESPNKimberley Murphy
Years at ESPN: 1 year
College: Notre Dame
More with Kim: I graduated from Notre Dame in 2008 as a finance major. During my senior year I was the personnel manager of the Men's Basketball team, which included planning their travel and dealing with team expenses. I am from Pittsburgh, PA which obviously makes me a crazy Steelers fan. I joined the Mike and Mike staff in February and have enjoyed every minute of it so far. When I'm not working you can usually find me at the gym, spending time with friends, or cheering on the Irish!
Years at ESPN: 3.5 years
College: Southern Connecticut State University
Favorite teams: Yankees, Giants, Rangers, Knicks
More with Scott: I was born and raised an hour north of New York City and made my way over to Connecticut a decade ago. I went to college, worked in advertising, owned a video production business, went back to college for my degree and here I am. I build and play out the graphics during the shows (the really cool looking ones that animate and have sound). It's part of my job to have 10 televisions on at a time watching sports and keeping up with the latest. I must be dreaming - don't wake me up please! I've worked mostly on SportsCenter, but now I have the pleasure of working on Mike and Mike three days a week. It's a great group of people and we have a lot of fun bringing this show to our viewers. Thanks for watching!
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ESPNPaul Carr
More from Paul: After joining ESPN in February of 2008, I took the "Mike & Mike" role in July. My tasks include making the hosts appear informed and intelligent, creating the full-screen graphics seen on television and accomplishing all of the above despite waking up at 2 a.m. each day. A Kansas native, I am a graduate of Wheaton (Ill.) College and root for the Dolphins, Royals and national champion Jayhawks. I am also a rare American with a passion for soccer.
Mums
Liam's Mum
Years at ESPN: None
Favorite teams: Brewers
Favorite ballpark: Busch Stadium
Favorite NASCAR driver: Clint Bowyer (sponsored by Jack Daniels)
Hobbies: Knocking back some pints.
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Years at ESPN: 2.5 years
College: Notre Dame
Favorite teams: Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics.
More from Joe: I made this page.
