Larry Cotlar
Larry Cotlar has been involved in radio professionally since 1974. He has done it all - from sports talk radio to play-by-play.
Cotlar, the 2007 Iowa Sportscaster of the Year has been a sports talk radio host since 1981 when he began hosting the "Sportsline" and "Saturday Sportsline" shows on the legendary WHO Radio in Des Moines, IA. Cotlar entered the national scene by hosting shows at the "Sports and Entertainment Network" and "American Sports Radio Network" in Las Vegas. He then moved to Chicago to become a host at the "One-on-One Sports Network" (now Sporting News Radio). He also hosted a talk show at KTRS in St. Louis.
Returning to Des Moines, Cotlar hosted and produced "Cotlar and Company" on KXNO Radio. Currently he is producer and co-host of the "The Zone" on KBGG radio.
Cotlar's expertise extends into play-by-play where he has been the radio voice of the Drake Bulldog men's basketball team since 2005. He was the radio voice of the Iowa Barnstormers during the 2011-2012 seasons and currently is the sideline reporter for Iowa Barnstormers television broadcasts.
Cotlar is well-known for his Rolodex. Larry has interviewed thousands of sports personalities and entertainers throughout his 40-year talk radio career including Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, Tom Seaver, Joe Montana, Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Wilt Chamberlain, and Bob Knight along with Olympians Dan Gable, Carl Lewis, Mary Lou Retton, Shawn Johnson, and Gabby Douglas. Cotlar has also interviewed Doc Severinsen, Donnie and Marie Osmond, John Tesh, David Cassidy, Vince McMahon and B.B. King, as well as legendary gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
TESTIMONIALS
While everyone has heard plenty of messages about customer service, Larry's approach was very unique and refreshing. We all agreed that Larry's analogies to sports figures and sporting events kept everyone's interest.
Mark C. Miller, Direct of Corporate Services, DuPont Pioneer, Johnston, Iowa
Larry is an entertaining storyteller. He had us laughing at his stories with some that tugged at our heartstrings. This came from Larry's special connections with the best of the best Iowa athletes and radio broadcasters. After forty years of broadcasting, Larry has something to say with thousands of stories that will touch your heart and make you smile
Pat McManus, executive director, Rock-In-Prevention
We really enjoyed having Larry speak to our group. The subject matter was very entertaining and very informative and his presentation kept us on the edge of our seats to hear what he would say next.
David Bagby, past president, Urbandale Optimist Club
Larry Cotlar has been involved in radio professionally since 1974. He has done it all - from sports talk radio to play-by-play.
Cotlar, the 2007 Iowa Sportscaster of the Year has been a sports talk radio host since 1981 when he began hosting the "Sportsline" and "Saturday Sportsline" shows on the legendary WHO Radio in Des Moines, IA. Cotlar entered the national scene by hosting shows at the "Sports and Entertainment Network" and "American Sports Radio Network" in Las Vegas. He then moved to Chicago to become a host at the "One-on-One Sports Network" (now Sporting News Radio). He also hosted a talk show at KTRS in St. Louis.
Returning to Des Moines, Cotlar hosted and produced "Cotlar and Company" on KXNO Radio. Currently he is producer and co-host of the "The Zone" on KBGG radio.
Cotlar's expertise extends into play-by-play where he has been the radio voice of the Drake Bulldog men's basketball team since 2005. He was the radio voice of the Iowa Barnstormers during the 2011-2012 seasons and currently is the sideline reporter for Iowa Barnstormers television broadcasts.
Cotlar is well-known for his Rolodex. Larry has interviewed thousands of sports personalities and entertainers throughout his 40-year talk radio career including Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, Tom Seaver, Joe Montana, Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Wilt Chamberlain, and Bob Knight along with Olympians Dan Gable, Carl Lewis, Mary Lou Retton, Shawn Johnson, and Gabby Douglas. Cotlar has also interviewed Doc Severinsen, Donnie and Marie Osmond, John Tesh, David Cassidy, Vince McMahon and B.B. King, as well as legendary gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
TESTIMONIALS
While everyone has heard plenty of messages about customer service, Larry's approach was very unique and refreshing. We all agreed that Larry's analogies to sports figures and sporting events kept everyone's interest.
Mark C. Miller, Direct of Corporate Services, DuPont Pioneer, Johnston, Iowa
Larry is an entertaining storyteller. He had us laughing at his stories with some that tugged at our heartstrings. This came from Larry's special connections with the best of the best Iowa athletes and radio broadcasters. After forty years of broadcasting, Larry has something to say with thousands of stories that will touch your heart and make you smile
Pat McManus, executive director, Rock-In-Prevention
We really enjoyed having Larry speak to our group. The subject matter was very entertaining and very informative and his presentation kept us on the edge of our seats to hear what he would say next.
David Bagby, past president, Urbandale Optimist Club
GETTING BETTER EVERY DAY
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INSIDE THE ROLODEX AND BEYOND
• Cotlar has interviewed thousands of personalities during his 40-year radio career
• Provides audiences with some fascinating stories involving top personalities from the sports and entertainment worlds.
PUTTING ON YOUR GAME FACE
• Similarity between broadcasting and customer service
• Detailing the importance of customer service
• Building better relationship with your customers
