What We Learned From Joe Buck's Deadspin Chat

Joe Buck came by today for a lively and entertaining chat. After deciphering his Joycean prose style, here's what we learned about Joe:

He's friends with Artie Lange, who famously crapped all over the premiere of Buck's HBO show.

His childhood nickname was Jasper Pennypucker.

He actually does enjoy calling games, despite what all you big meanies think.

Nepotism got him only his first job.

He has no time for the haters.

He'll read on air anything he's handed.

He doesn't deny rooting against all Philly teams.

He thinks Tom Coughlin has a circulation problem.

He did not have an affair with Fernando Tatis.

His advice for aspiring broadcasters? Get a famous dad.

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