E57 Jake Zivin

Enjoy this 40-minute conversation with Jake Zivin, lead play-by-play voice for MLS on Apple TV. In this raw interview, conversation includes the 2026 FIFA World Cup, growing up with the game of soccer, choosing soccer over mathematics out of college, the importance of being encouraged into doing something you love, the most difficult skill of soccer play-by-play, knowing when to lay out during a broadcast, the confidence of knowing how to call a game, battling with imposter syndrome, best advice for aspiring play-by-play broadcasters, FIFA 2026 World Cup host feed coverage philosophy, handling the art of diving in professional soccer, being mindful of hot mics, favorite stadium atmosphere, toughest MLS to pronounce, favorite pregame meal, quality of MLS level of play, level growth in MLS and biggest improvement over the last five seasons in MLS. Reminder to subscribe to Inside The Truck on all your social platforms for additional content.