RECOVERY PODCAST: RAPTORS ANNOUNCER HERBIE KUHN

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Like millions of Canadians, it's very likely you were wrapped up in the thrilling Toronto Raptors run to the 2019 NBA championship this past spring!

 And, if you were tuned into the broadcasts on TSN and Sportsnet, you'll recall a deep, baritone voice introducing "Yourrrrrrrrrrr Toronnnnnto Rrrrrraptors!" to the hardwood at Scotiabank Arena before thousands of fans, and millions more on TV.

 That voice belongs to my friend Herbie Kuhn who, in addition to his role as Public Address Announcer for Canada's NBA Team, serves as the club's official co-Chaplin. He is also the Team Chaplin for the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, and that's how he and I crossed paths.

 It was at the 2016 Grey Cup in Toronto, where Herbie was serving as the MC for the annual Athletes In Action Breakfast at the Sheraton in Downtown Toronto. I'll detail a little more of the story in the podcast, but suffice it to say that Herbie and I met, exchanged numbers, and became fast friends.

 Fast forward to today, and Herbie can now say he's a champion of both the CFL and the NBA! But he took a long, tough road to get there due to a battle with substance abuse and mental health issues before turning his life around. Now, he's helping others get out of similar funks and clearly he's doing great things.

 Please enjoy our visit with Raptors announcer Herbie Kuhn on this month's Pedersen Recovery Podcast:

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