Chemistry between commentators is the most important element of a broadcast. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have been working together for nearly 20 years, but that chemistry took a little while to develop—and needed a little liquid inspiration.
On a recent episode of his podcast, Colin Cowherd told Buck that his broadcasts with Aikman have a unique feel because they sound like “college buddies” who each have “a small glass of bourbon.”
Actually, Buck said, the pair really did used to drink in the booth, but it was tequila.
Buck said the idea to bring an adult beverage into the booth began as a way to keep himself from getting too tense during playoff baseball games.