{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Episode 50 - Bob Asmussen","description":"Never shy with his genuine opinion, Bob Asmussen as been covering Illinois sports since 1989 for the News-Gazette. He visits with Scott and Robert to discuss the beginning of his sports writing career, his Atlanta Braves and Hank Aaron fandom, whether he roots for the Illini, his relationship with coaches, how life changed after a heart attack and strokes, planting seeds for Robert's career, and how sports reporting has changed. Finally, he shares his outlook for this year's football season.","author_name":"Light The I","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5164384-light-the-i","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43691259/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}