In this episode of I Can’t Believe I’m 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement, Brian sits down with legendary voice of DC-area sports, Byron Kerr, a conversation made even more fun by their double connection.

First, in Brian’s former life as an educator, Byron’s kids attended his school. Small world, right? Second and maybe more full-circle, Byron has been the play-by-play voice of George Washington Basketball for the past two decades, while Brian played at GW(1983-1987)… just a few years before he started calling games 😉.

Byron’s story is one of movement, passion, and finding your voice literally.

✈️ From Air Force Brat to Virginia Fixture

Raised as an Air Force brat, Byron grew up everywhere from Alabama and New York to Japan, Colorado, Nebraska, California, and Virginia. That early exposure to the world fueled a lifelong love of travel, whether across the U.S. or throughout Europe.

He’s also a diehard sports fan who loves being in the building including attending two Super Bowls in person.

Byron has called Virginia home since the 1980s, attending Woodbridge High School and later UVA, where he earned an Army ROTC scholarship. A multi-sport athlete, he played basketball and tennis in high school.

🎧 A Career Behind the Mic

Byron’s broadcasting résumé is as deep as it is impressive:

• Play-by-play announcer
  • George Mason Basketball (13 years)
  • George Washington Basketball (20 years)
• Called games for GMU, GW, Maryland, Virginia Tech, UVA, and VCU
• National broadcasts for:
  • Westwood One
  • Pac-12 College Football
  • Big Ten Network (Maryland Football)
• Called multiple NCAA Tournament games and the 2016 NIT Championship
• PA Announcer:
  • NBA Washington Bullets
  • DC United
  • CAA Tournament
  • USA Basketball
  • NWSL Championship
  • MLS Cup
• Play-by-play voice of the Washington Mystics for 7 seasons
• TV & Radio host/journalist for the Washington Nationals (14 years)
• Sports announcer at WTOP and WJFK
• Journalist for MLB.com and Associated Press (AP)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family First

At the center of it all is the family of Byron, his wife Lisa, and their three kids.

This episode is full of laughs, memories, behind-the-scenes sports stories, and reflections on how life has a funny way of bringing people back together sometimes decades later, and sometimes through a microphone.

🎧 Whether you love sports, storytelling, or just a great life journey, this one’s for you.

To find out more about Byron go to: https://about.me/byronkerr

This episode, the first of season 2, in 2026 (#16 overall) is extra special for Brian. Kas Allen and Brian have been dear friends since they first met in 1983, back when she was starring on the women’s basketball team, and Brian was grinding it out on the men’s team.

Kas’s journey weaves together elite athletics, resilience through injury, academic excellence, international experiences, and a lifelong commitment to helping others heal through her physical therapy practice in Los Angeles.

🏀 Basketball Roots & College Stardom

• Wakefield High School
  • Averaged 23 points and 11 rebounds per game
  • Team captain for Potomac District Champions
  • Selected to the All-Met Team
• George Washington University
  • Freshman year: 22 points and 10 rebounds per game
  • Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year
  • Third all-time single-game scorer at GW with a 37-point performance at East Carolina
  • Overcame a major back injury in 1984, returning to play three more seasons
  • Finished her career with 1,502 points and 878 rebounds
  • Senior year honors:
    • Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference (Honorable Mention)
    • GW Abbie Oliver Smith Award for Academic & Athletic Excellence
  • First women’s basketball player inducted into the GW Hall of Fame

🌍 Life Beyond the Court

• Fun Fact: After graduating from GW, Kas spent 1988 in Seoul, Korea, helping the Seoul Olympic Committee prepare basketball venues for the Men’s and Women’s Olympics and the Paralympics
• Moved to Los Angeles to earn her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy
• Today, Kas owns and operates her own physical therapy practice in Los Angeles, specializing in orthopedics

🏈 Another Fun Fact (and a Rose Bowl Ring!)

• 1993–1994: Worked as a physical therapist for UCLA Athletics
• Received a Rose Bowl ring and watch when UCLA played Wisconsin 😊

🌱 Small World Moments

• GW later recruited Kas’s nephew, Eddie Muhl, from Los Angeles
• When legendary GW coach Gregg Ritchie (’86) asked Eddie why GW was on his list, he mentioned many reasons—including his Aunt Kas Allen
• Eddie went on to have a very successful career at GW as a relief pitcher

This conversation is about more than basketball, it’s about resilience, lifelong friendships, giving back, and evolving with purpose. Kas’s path from elite athlete to trusted healer is a reminder that the lessons we learn on the court stay with us long after the final buzzer.

After being on Hiatus for 6 months, Brian will be dropping new shows early in 2026!