Spurs Announcer Jacob Tobey on Future of the Spurs, Lessons from Pop, and Becoming the Voice of SA
Spurs Bros PodcastOctober 15, 202500:42:42

Spurs Announcer Jacob Tobey on Future of the Spurs, Lessons from Pop, and Becoming the Voice of SA

We are excited to bring you this special edition of the Spurs Bros Podcast, as we have the Spurs Play by Play Announcer Jacob Tobey on the show! We dive deep with Jacob, learning about his broadcasting journey and how he go to San Antonio, lessons he's learned from the likes of Coach Gregg Popovich, his partner Sean Elliot, and Victor Wembanyama himself.

We ask him about what he's most excited for this upcoming season, what becoming the voice of the Spurs means to him, and his favorite things about his hometown of Sandwich, Massachusetts!

PLUS: we end learning about Jacob's Native American heritage, how he's embraced tradition over the last few years, and how he earned his Native American name, "Strong Oak".

Gear up to hear Jacob on the mic as the Spurs tip off the 2025-26 season against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, October 22nd at 8:30pm CST.

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GO SPURS GO!

00:00 Introduction to Jacob Tobey
01:29 Advice from Coach Pop
05:10 Building Chemistry with Sean Elliott
08:01 Life on the Road with the Spurs
10:49 Embracing Opportunities Beyond Broadcasting
13:24 Learning and Evolving as a Broadcaster
20:19 Understanding the WNBA and NBA Connection
21:58 Watching the Spurs Young Talent
22:24 Jacob's Favorite Moments and Which Spurs Have Impressed
25:56 Veteran Adjustments to New Winning Expectations
31:47 Cultural Heritage and Identity
35:24 The Significance of "Strong Oak"
39:57 Embracing Community and Future Aspirations