You Can't Make This Up: Miracles, Memories, and the Perfect Marriage of Sports and Television
by L. Jon Wertheim
Narrated by Al Michaels, Ray Porter
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Al Michaels spent 40 years narrating history as it happened — now he's finally telling you what he actually thought in those moments.
- Great if you want: an insider's view of landmark sports moments and TV history
- Listening experience: conversational and breezy — feels like a long dinner with Michaels
- Narration: Michaels narrating himself is the only voice this book could work with
- Skip if: you want deep personal reflection over name-dropping and anecdotes
About This Audiobook
Legendary sportscaster Al Michaels opens his memoir vault to share decades of behind-the-scenes stories from television's biggest sporting moments. From his early broadcasting days to becoming the voice of iconic events like the "Miracle on Ice" and multiple Super Bowls, Michaels chronicles how sports and television evolved together into the entertainment juggernaut audiences know today. He reveals candid encounters with legendary athletes, coaches, and fellow broadcasters while navigating the pressure-cooker world of live television, where split-second decisions and unrehearsable moments create broadcasting gold or career-defining disasters.
Michaels himself narrates much of this audiobook, bringing authentic warmth and timing to stories only he could tell, while Ray Porter provides seamless support throughout the lengthy production. The veteran broadcaster's natural storytelling ability translates perfectly to audio, as listeners hear the same voice that guided them through countless memorable games now sharing the untold stories behind those broadcasts. His practiced delivery captures both the intensity of live sporting events and the humor found in television's unpredictable moments, creating an intimate experience that feels like spending an evening with a master raconteur.