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When Andi Petrillo decided to pursue a career in sportscasting, a woman offering her opinion on sports was still a novelty. She was constantly being criticized, scrutinized, and sexualized, but her love for sports - and her determination to prove she deserved to be doing what she loved - propelled her into a successful and historic career. From becoming the first woman to be part of the Hockey Night in Canada in-studio broadcast, to being the first woman to host a daily sports radio talk show in Canada (Leafs Lunch on TSN), to being the first woman to win a Canadian Screen Award for Best Sports Host, she's come to see her perseverance as inspiration for young women who now believe they too can achieve great things in sports broadcasting.
Just Call Me "Andi" shares many of the obstacles Petrillo's faced, as well as the incredible friendships she's made, and the lessons she's learned along the way. It also provides a behind-the-scenes look into the industry, explaining why editorial and broadcast decisions are often made and how the broadcasting world has evolved in the era of streaming and social media.
Women have come a long way in sportscasting, but it may surprise people to learn about the pervasive sexism and the downright ridiculous requests that are still made of women that are not made of men … Petrillo's story is both heartbreakingly honest and deeply insightful, providing a roadmap for future broadcasters navigating similar challenges so that female voices in sport are the norm, not the exception.
Andi Petrillo's groundbreaking career in sportscasting smashed barriers, overcame criticism, and inspired women in broadcasting. This book shares her challenges, lessons, industry insights, and cherished moments, inspiring the next generation.
Andi Petrillo grew up playing a variety of sports. She turned her passion into a career and over the years Petrillo has become one of the premier voices in Canada for hockey, soccer, and the Olympics. Andi lives in Toronto, ON, with her husband, Jon, and their two dogs, Pepper and Ginger.
Sales and Market Bullets
• A MASSIVE PLATFORM AND A PIONEER IN SPORTS BROADCASTING: Andi Petrillo has a loyal following with 80K followers on X and 29K on Instagram. She joined Leafs TV in 2006, reporting on Toronto Maple Leafs and Marlies games, and expanded into sports like lacrosse, basketball, and soccer, covering the Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC. In 2011, Petrillo made history as the first female full-time member of Hockey Night in Canada's studio team. She anchored CBC's coverage of major events, such as the 2014 Winter Olympics and FIFA World Cup. In 2016, she became the first woman in Canada to host a daily sports talk radio show with Leafs Lunch on TSN. Petrillo also worked as an analyst for OneSoccer and hosted pre-game coverage for the 2016 MLS Cup. She won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Sports Host in 2022 and co-hosted Prime Monday Night Hockey on Amazon Prime Video in 2024, further solidifying her status as a trailblazer in sports broadcasting.
• A FEMALE PERSPECTIVE: While there have been several sportscasting memoirs written by prominent sports journalists like James Duthie, Steve Dangle, Jay Onrait, and Ken Reid, there are so few written by a woman in the industry. With the explosion of the PWHL, Toronto's acquisition of a WNBA team, and female-focused sports news outlets like The GIST, it is clear that there is an appetite for fresh and dynamic perspectives. This book contributes to the push for the voices of women in sports to become the norm, not the exception.
Just Call Me "Andi" shares many of the obstacles Petrillo's faced, as well as the incredible friendships she's made, and the lessons she's learned along the way. It also provides a behind-the-scenes look into the industry, explaining why editorial and broadcast decisions are often made and how the broadcasting world has evolved in the era of streaming and social media.
Women have come a long way in sportscasting, but it may surprise people to learn about the pervasive sexism and the downright ridiculous requests that are still made of women that are not made of men … Petrillo's story is both heartbreakingly honest and deeply insightful, providing a roadmap for future broadcasters navigating similar challenges so that female voices in sport are the norm, not the exception.
Andi Petrillo's groundbreaking career in sportscasting smashed barriers, overcame criticism, and inspired women in broadcasting. This book shares her challenges, lessons, industry insights, and cherished moments, inspiring the next generation.
Andi Petrillo grew up playing a variety of sports. She turned her passion into a career and over the years Petrillo has become one of the premier voices in Canada for hockey, soccer, and the Olympics. Andi lives in Toronto, ON, with her husband, Jon, and their two dogs, Pepper and Ginger.
Sales and Market Bullets
• A MASSIVE PLATFORM AND A PIONEER IN SPORTS BROADCASTING: Andi Petrillo has a loyal following with 80K followers on X and 29K on Instagram. She joined Leafs TV in 2006, reporting on Toronto Maple Leafs and Marlies games, and expanded into sports like lacrosse, basketball, and soccer, covering the Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC. In 2011, Petrillo made history as the first female full-time member of Hockey Night in Canada's studio team. She anchored CBC's coverage of major events, such as the 2014 Winter Olympics and FIFA World Cup. In 2016, she became the first woman in Canada to host a daily sports talk radio show with Leafs Lunch on TSN. Petrillo also worked as an analyst for OneSoccer and hosted pre-game coverage for the 2016 MLS Cup. She won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Sports Host in 2022 and co-hosted Prime Monday Night Hockey on Amazon Prime Video in 2024, further solidifying her status as a trailblazer in sports broadcasting.
• A FEMALE PERSPECTIVE: While there have been several sportscasting memoirs written by prominent sports journalists like James Duthie, Steve Dangle, Jay Onrait, and Ken Reid, there are so few written by a woman in the industry. With the explosion of the PWHL, Toronto's acquisition of a WNBA team, and female-focused sports news outlets like The GIST, it is clear that there is an appetite for fresh and dynamic perspectives. This book contributes to the push for the voices of women in sports to become the norm, not the exception.