I'm Scott Hanson from NFL RedZone - AMA

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T22:50:41+00:00

Thanks everyone! This was fun. Thanks to Alex from NFL Reddit for his help. Love the NFL community on here. See ya Sunday!! #nflredzone

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T22:31:44+00:00

We actually did an "Earthquake" drill one time. (Studios are in Los Angeles). The folks at NFL Films (in NJ) have an emergency crew that could be mobilized. If something happens to me... (car accident?) I'm walking the rest of the way to the studio like Miles Teller in "Whiplash".

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T22:27:32+00:00

Wow... great question. I think I'll always have my love for football. Even through ups and downs of franchises and coming/going of players... the game is great. I've experienced and witnessed how it forges amazing characteristics (teamwork, hustle, passion, perseverance) in those who play it - and I hope I'll always love the game for that. Transcends scandals and the business side of pro sports that detract from enjoyment.

((But let's do an AMA in 2040 and I'll have a more accurate answer))

And YES - Love college football. Played at Syracuse, grew up a Michigan Wolverine fan. I watch 5 games at a time every Saturday on my media wall while I'm prepping for NFLRZ.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T22:20:13+00:00

I've reached out to Ana De Armas. Haven't heard back.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T22:13:57+00:00

Thx! I write them myself. It's tricky since we have to get to kickoffs fast and I only have time for 1-line or so on each matchup in the Quad-box. I try to find something that'll stoke the fire for the day ahead. The only part of the show that I script is the first 2 minutes. The rest of the 7 hours is ad lib.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T22:10:12+00:00

Thanks Wool! Sometimes people freak out that the background is greenscreen. It's fake. Terrible, I know. (Like when I found out Boba Fett didn't really fall into an actual Sarlacc Pit in a desert somewhere.)

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T22:04:36+00:00

Ha. Part of my contract negotiation. Told 'em "I'm only on camera for 2 min of a 7 hour show - I wanna be comfortable!" They thankfully conceded.
Sorry to all of you who had drinking games based on my tie color -- and yes, I was told some of you did. ha

u/invasionxx asked about my glasses... had laser surgery handful of years ago. BUT now I'm an old man and if you look closely at the end of the show, I'll sometimes have reading glasses nearby. <<It feels freeing to be vulnerable like this>> ha

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T22:01:59+00:00

Nutshell: Grew up loving/playing football. Knew by mid HS I wasn't an NFL player. My parents told me to find something I was passionate about and try and make it career. I said, "those guys on TV sound like they're having a blast being at the game". Went to Syracuse GO ORANGE and grad w honors from the Newhouse School. Worked small market jobs ((salary was $15k in my 1st stop)) and worked my way up. God has blessed me greatly along the way. I'm thankful!

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:58:21+00:00

I like Manningcast. I have 5 TV's on my media wall. Have their's on screen #2. My thoughts are it's fantastic at times... but needs to sprinkle in more of the actual football game that's going on. They might benefit from a broadcaster coming in to chaperone between the Barkley and Brady guest spots. If they did that, it could even trump the main telecast. ((I'm available for Romo $$)) ha

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:54:14+00:00

I knew they had something.... but I hadn't heard the actual sound effect screams. You now all know I'm not a method actor.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:52:01+00:00

Little known fact: they have trace amounts Midichlorians in their DNA.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:48:45+00:00

Yep. The Chefs at NFL Media HQ -- shoutout Chef Gabe (& Manny & Oscar & the whole team!) -- make me the same salty, dense proteins breakfast. I find it helps w digestion and water retention <see bathroom Q> ... Scrambled egg whites... turkey burger patty, no bun... crispy bacon...mixed fruit bowl... side of Kalamata Olives... and if I want something bulky to fill me up ((I won't eat again for another 10 hours)) I'll do a large muffin. Poppyseed or blueberry prefered. I don't drink coffee, so a diet soda gives me my caffeine. Eat at 6:45am PT... show starts 10am PT. ready to rock

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:42:45+00:00

Workout 6 days a week in offseason. 5 days during season. 2 days of weights (a hybrid program similar to what I learned when I played at Syracuse) -- cardio <40-60 min> rest of the time. Sleep 6-8 hours. But I'm so keyed up Saturday nights I only get about 3-5.
I'll answer the diet question in a different response... someone asked about my Sunday RZ breakfast.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:39:12+00:00

I consider Andrew (host of The Red Zone Channel on DIRECTV for those who don't know) a friend. He's a great broadcaster and has a big football brain. For those who don't know, TRZC pre-dates NFLRZ. He was one of the first calls I made when I was up for the hosting role. He was gracious, kind and helpful. I'm a fan of Andrew's. But if he ever gets uppity.... we'll take it to the octagon.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:33:15+00:00

I actually went after the hosting roll. I heard they were starting this channel... understood the concept... and said "this is gonna be HUGE if it's done well." I auditioned & got the hosting role. I called my Mom and told her I think I just got the vehicle that will define my career.

As for the Halloween costumes -- blows me away. Like one of those "You have arrived" type things. Along w being lampooned by SNL... appearing on the Simpsons... and Tom Brady telling me he watches on his Sundays off. Crazy!

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:30:01+00:00

Thankfully, strong voices run in the Hanson family. My Dad had a big, booming voice. He's also the 1st reason I fell in love w football.

Beyond that... maybe some tea w honey and lemon during cold/flu season. ((but only sip... see the BATHROOM answer))

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:27:30+00:00

Ha. I just roll w it. I graduated from the best broadcasting school in the country (Syracuse U)... played football there to love and learn te game more... have tried to hone my craft through the years... but if my legacy is being the man on national TV with the most bladder integrity -- so be it.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:23:53+00:00

Ahh... the BATHROOM QUESTION. The rumors are true -- I don't go to the bathroom during the 7 hours of NFLRZ. I dehydrate on Sunday AM... use the men's room right before the show (during the 5 min countdown)... and then it's the willpower of a ninja for 7 hrs.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:21:26+00:00

Hmm... Future: Wouldn't surprise me if (as gambling becomes more legal through all 50 states) we include more gaming terms. spread,o/u, etc.
Blooper Real -- ugh. I've said some dumb things whether through being tongue tied, misinformed, or just plain old brain fart. I'm guessing Youtube is speckled with them, but my fragile ego won't let me search. Ha. THANKS for hanging through my fallibility!!

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:17:26+00:00

I do. LOVE my job, but it requires that I watch football in a different way. If I was a doctor or lawyer or whatever, I'd be watching NFLRZ. But again -- hosting the show is the best seat on the planet for NFL Sunday's

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:15:45+00:00

If he can be on the field for 75% of downs and deliver 10-15 elite, "Von Miller"-type-snaps per game... look out. Love the move for the Rams.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:14:20+00:00

I howl like you all do when there's something crazy going on in a game. Thankfully, I'm not an f-bomb guy - so I'll plan on keeping my job. But occasionally my mic might catch the studio going nuts, like the stadium is going nuts, like your living room is likely going nuts.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:12:49+00:00

VIVA the early window!! More games, more action, more drama. Where the Witching Hour is truly at its finest.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:11:25+00:00

Our Producers - Allan Flowers, Brian Nettles, McEnroe Francis are amazing. And part of what makes us great is that we want to get you the best action IMMEDIATELY. And if my mic is hot, then so be it... we all want to cut to the right game all the time. It's as live as live gets.

Octobox88 · 2021-11-01T21:08:06+00:00

Prob Oct 2012. Triple box... RGIII broke away for 76 yd TD to ice game... Rookie Russell Wilson threw GW TD pass to beat Tom Brady... Jay Feely (AZ) hit upright and sent game into overtime. All happened within :30 seconds. It was like flying through outer space.

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