ASPNHD CURRENT CORE TEAM:
Arlen Showstack - PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/CAMERA OPERATOR & FOUNDER
As founder of ASPNHD, Arlen brings over 40 years of video and television production experience, beginning as a volunteer producer in 1986 and transitioning to professional broadcasting in the early 90s at Cablevision/Comcast. His extensive resume includes coverage of the Yawkey Baseball League, educational programming, and recognition with first-place Alliance for Community Media "NOR'EASTERS" Awards for Sports Programming (2020, 2023), multiple NECTA Awards, NATOA Government Programming Awards, and Comcast Leadership Awards including the Dan Aaron Leadership Award nomination.
Showcasing his creative range, Arlen wrote, produced, directed, and performed in two rap music videos featuring his Orioles team, one in 1986, "We're the Brookline Orioles, We Play for Fun", and another in 1992, "Oriole Pride Never Dies", with the same group of players six years later.
In 2025, Arlen was featured on Channel 5 News for his remarkable 50 years of volunteer coaching with the Brookline Youth Baseball Orioles - the same team he played for as a youth. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the Baystate Baseball League in appreciation of fifty years and was honored at the 2025 All-Star Game by Brookline Youth Baseball.
Arlen's philosophy extends beyond technical excellence. After every game and production, he recognizes each player and crew member individually, creating lasting relationships built on his motto: "Once an Oriole, always an Oriole." This approach has resulted in lifelong bonds, with Arlen attending bar mitzvahs, serving in wedding parties, and being invited to milestone family celebrations.
His 13 year old YouTube Channel has garnered over 16,700 subscribers, showcasing professional sports broadcast coverage while continuing his mission to celebrate and preserve the achievements of young athletes. Recent highlights include the 2025 Yawkey Championship Game and the 2025 Little League All-Star Game.
Learn more about Arlen's complete story → (link to full About Arlen page)
Showcasing his creative range, Arlen wrote, produced, directed, and performed in two rap music videos featuring his Orioles team, one in 1986, "We're the Brookline Orioles, We Play for Fun", and another in 1992, "Oriole Pride Never Dies", with the same group of players six years later.
In 2025, Arlen was featured on Channel 5 News for his remarkable 50 years of volunteer coaching with the Brookline Youth Baseball Orioles - the same team he played for as a youth. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the Baystate Baseball League in appreciation of fifty years and was honored at the 2025 All-Star Game by Brookline Youth Baseball.
Arlen's philosophy extends beyond technical excellence. After every game and production, he recognizes each player and crew member individually, creating lasting relationships built on his motto: "Once an Oriole, always an Oriole." This approach has resulted in lifelong bonds, with Arlen attending bar mitzvahs, serving in wedding parties, and being invited to milestone family celebrations.
His 13 year old YouTube Channel has garnered over 16,700 subscribers, showcasing professional sports broadcast coverage while continuing his mission to celebrate and preserve the achievements of young athletes. Recent highlights include the 2025 Yawkey Championship Game and the 2025 Little League All-Star Game.
Learn more about Arlen's complete story → (link to full About Arlen page)
Chris Murphy - TECHNICAL PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Chris brings close to 30 years of live event production experience to ASPNHD as Technical Production Coordinator. His diverse technical expertise spans multiple critical production roles including Video Lead, Projectionist, Graphics Lead, E2 Operator (Barco E2 Event Master presentation switcher), and Green Room Operations. For more than 20 years, he has concentrated his focus on video engineering and operations.
He handles all aspects of field production support including equipment preparation, transportation, setup, breakdown, and on-location technical testing. Chris's extensive background as a contractor in the corporate video industry, combined with his specialized skills in advanced presentation systems and live event production, ensures smooth, professional operations for all ASPNHD single-camera productions.
His reliability and multi-faceted technical expertise have made him an integral part of ASPNHD's streamlined production workflow over the past several years, allowing Arlen to focus on directing and camera operation while maintaining the highest production standards across all technical aspects of the broadcast.
He handles all aspects of field production support including equipment preparation, transportation, setup, breakdown, and on-location technical testing. Chris's extensive background as a contractor in the corporate video industry, combined with his specialized skills in advanced presentation systems and live event production, ensures smooth, professional operations for all ASPNHD single-camera productions.
His reliability and multi-faceted technical expertise have made him an integral part of ASPNHD's streamlined production workflow over the past several years, allowing Arlen to focus on directing and camera operation while maintaining the highest production standards across all technical aspects of the broadcast.
John R. Leahy - BROADCASTER (PLAY-BY-PLAY)
John Leahy is an award-winning broadcaster, podcaster, narrator, and musician with over 30 years of experience on the air since 1995. He is currently the radio play-by-play voice of UMass Lowell River Hawks men's hockey, taking over in August 2024 after the retirement of 40-year veteran Bob Ellis. John also operates his own internet radio station, the Harborlight Sessions Radio Network, which supports and enhances his broadcast work.
John's broadcasting journey began with play-by-play coverage on local cable access in Stoughton, MA, for the Stoughton Cable 9 Sports Network from 1995-2005. In 2003-2004, he served as lead play-by-play announcer on the Comcast Television Network, covering Yawkey League Baseball, professional wrestling, and North Shore Spirit baseball. In 2004, he placed second in NESN's "Announcer for an Inning" competition, auditioning before Boston sports media legends including Glenn Ordway, Sean McDonough, and Bob Lobel for a chance to broadcast with Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy.
From 2005-2007, John was the lead play-by-play voice for the North Shore Spirit baseball club of the Can-Am League, followed by positions with the Kalamazoo Kings (2008-2009) and Florence Freedom (2010). In 2011, he joined the Lowell Spinners of the New York-Penn League, becoming their full-time voice in 2013 and calling games from historic Fenway Park. In summer 2017, John surpassed the 1,000-game milestone for baseball broadcasts.
John served as radio play-by-play voice for Merrimack College men's hockey from 2005-2022, then transitioned to television coverage on ESPN+ for both men's and women's hockey. His hockey experience includes calling games from TD Garden and Fenway Park, plus rinkside reporting on ESPNU.
A two-time recipient of the Warner Fusselle Award from the New York Penn League (2016, 2019) - the first broadcaster to win multiple times - John was inducted into Connecticut School of Broadcasting's Wall of Fame in 2014. He's a member of the National Sports Media Association and Sportscasters Talent Agency of America.
Beyond traditional broadcasting, John launched his podcast Airing It Out, Files From Leahy's Broadcast Booth in 2020 and entered audiobook narration the same year, showcasing his versatile vocal talents alongside his musical abilities.
John's broadcasting journey began with play-by-play coverage on local cable access in Stoughton, MA, for the Stoughton Cable 9 Sports Network from 1995-2005. In 2003-2004, he served as lead play-by-play announcer on the Comcast Television Network, covering Yawkey League Baseball, professional wrestling, and North Shore Spirit baseball. In 2004, he placed second in NESN's "Announcer for an Inning" competition, auditioning before Boston sports media legends including Glenn Ordway, Sean McDonough, and Bob Lobel for a chance to broadcast with Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy.
From 2005-2007, John was the lead play-by-play voice for the North Shore Spirit baseball club of the Can-Am League, followed by positions with the Kalamazoo Kings (2008-2009) and Florence Freedom (2010). In 2011, he joined the Lowell Spinners of the New York-Penn League, becoming their full-time voice in 2013 and calling games from historic Fenway Park. In summer 2017, John surpassed the 1,000-game milestone for baseball broadcasts.
John served as radio play-by-play voice for Merrimack College men's hockey from 2005-2022, then transitioned to television coverage on ESPN+ for both men's and women's hockey. His hockey experience includes calling games from TD Garden and Fenway Park, plus rinkside reporting on ESPNU.
A two-time recipient of the Warner Fusselle Award from the New York Penn League (2016, 2019) - the first broadcaster to win multiple times - John was inducted into Connecticut School of Broadcasting's Wall of Fame in 2014. He's a member of the National Sports Media Association and Sportscasters Talent Agency of America.
Beyond traditional broadcasting, John launched his podcast Airing It Out, Files From Leahy's Broadcast Booth in 2020 and entered audiobook narration the same year, showcasing his versatile vocal talents alongside his musical abilities.
Mason Stalph - BROADCASTER (PLAY-BY-PLAY/COLOR)
Mason Stalph has over a decade of experience as a play-by-play broadcaster, color analyst, and public address announcer. Currently based in Quincy, Massachusetts, Mason has broadcast 16 different sports across the professional, semi-professional, collegiate, high school, and local levels.
Originally from Wethersfield, CT, Mason is a 2018 graduate of Division I Elon University in North Carolina, where he called all varsity sports for four years. He served as Women's Basketball Radio Broadcasting Director and lead play-by-play broadcaster for two CAA Women's Basketball Championships and an NCAA Tournament, and was the public address announcer for the nationally-ranked FCS football team and baseball team (featuring current Seattle Mariners All-Star pitcher George Kirby).
After graduating, Mason moved to Southern California, where he announced at the professional level for the Ontario Reign of the AHL and Orange County Soccer Club of the USL Championship, while also calling games for Division II Cal Poly Pomona and Division III Pomona-Pitzer.
In 2020, Mason returned to his native New England and began an impressive regional broadcasting career. He currently serves as color analyst for Bryant University Men's & Women's Basketball and play-by-play broadcaster for Bentley University Football and Men's & Women's Lacrosse, and Stonehill College Women's Lacrosse. He also calls games regularly at Boston University, Brown University, The College of the Holy Cross, UMass Lowell, UMass Boston, and Tufts University. In the 2021-22 athletic year alone, he called 125 games across 8 different sports, and his 2022-23 schedule includes eight different schools across all 3 NCAA divisions.
Since 2015, Mason has called 15 NCAA Tournament games, more than 25 NCAA conference championships, and an International Friendly soccer match featuring Club Tijuana of the Mexican Liga MX. His impressive resume includes football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, ice hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, softball, gymnastics, tennis, track & field, cross country, water polo, swimming & diving, and wrestling.
Mason has worked with ASPNHD since 2022, calling the Mayor's Cup Hockey Tournament, High School Football at Fenway Park, multiple Massachusetts State Tournament Basketball games, and the Brookline Youth Baseball All-Star Game & Home Run Derby. In addition to broadcasting, he works full-time at DraftKings, headquartered in Boston, and lives in Plymouth, MA, with his wife, Jenna.
Originally from Wethersfield, CT, Mason is a 2018 graduate of Division I Elon University in North Carolina, where he called all varsity sports for four years. He served as Women's Basketball Radio Broadcasting Director and lead play-by-play broadcaster for two CAA Women's Basketball Championships and an NCAA Tournament, and was the public address announcer for the nationally-ranked FCS football team and baseball team (featuring current Seattle Mariners All-Star pitcher George Kirby).
After graduating, Mason moved to Southern California, where he announced at the professional level for the Ontario Reign of the AHL and Orange County Soccer Club of the USL Championship, while also calling games for Division II Cal Poly Pomona and Division III Pomona-Pitzer.
In 2020, Mason returned to his native New England and began an impressive regional broadcasting career. He currently serves as color analyst for Bryant University Men's & Women's Basketball and play-by-play broadcaster for Bentley University Football and Men's & Women's Lacrosse, and Stonehill College Women's Lacrosse. He also calls games regularly at Boston University, Brown University, The College of the Holy Cross, UMass Lowell, UMass Boston, and Tufts University. In the 2021-22 athletic year alone, he called 125 games across 8 different sports, and his 2022-23 schedule includes eight different schools across all 3 NCAA divisions.
Since 2015, Mason has called 15 NCAA Tournament games, more than 25 NCAA conference championships, and an International Friendly soccer match featuring Club Tijuana of the Mexican Liga MX. His impressive resume includes football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, ice hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, softball, gymnastics, tennis, track & field, cross country, water polo, swimming & diving, and wrestling.
Mason has worked with ASPNHD since 2022, calling the Mayor's Cup Hockey Tournament, High School Football at Fenway Park, multiple Massachusetts State Tournament Basketball games, and the Brookline Youth Baseball All-Star Game & Home Run Derby. In addition to broadcasting, he works full-time at DraftKings, headquartered in Boston, and lives in Plymouth, MA, with his wife, Jenna.
Jesse Mayfield-Sheehan - BROADCASTER (PLAY-BY-PLAY/COLOR)
Jesse Mayfield-Sheehan began his sportscasting career at the age of 12 when he attended the Scholastic Play-by-Play Sports Broadcasting Camp at Boston University, launching a journey that continues to this day.
After four summers of broadcasting camp, Jesse joined the year-round broadcast program Young Broadcasters of America, where he appeared on weekly sports talk shows on radio and online. He provided color commentary for a World TeamTennis match featuring the Boston Lobsters that aired on Peabody Access TV, and interviewed renowned sports figures including Cedric Maxwell, Jim Courier, and John Isner.
Jesse built a multifaceted resume during his journalism studies at UMass Amherst, working his way up to leadership positions at both the school newspaper and TV station while interning for professional media companies including NESN, ABC, and PBS.
After graduating in 2015, Jesse began his professional career as a Production Assistant at NESN, the local broadcast station for the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins, before transitioning to print journalism as a sports reporter for various newspapers. He spent four years working for The Madisonville Messenger in Kentucky, The Norwich Bulletin in Connecticut, and the Keene Sentinel in New Hampshire, winning four state journalism awards including First Place for Best Sports Feature Story from the Kentucky Press Association in 2016. During his time in Madisonville, he also provided play-by-play and color commentary for high school games and regularly appeared on a weekly radio sports talk show.
After his successful print journalism career, Jesse returned to his first love of sports broadcasting, leaving the Sentinel to become a freelance videographer and play-by-play broadcaster in his hometown of Brookline, MA. As a volunteer broadcaster for Brookline High School, he has maintained his commitment to covering local sports while building his freelance career. In addition, Jesse has his own YouTube Channel.
As a member of the ASPNHD team, Jesse has covered the Lou Tompkins All-Star League semifinal and championship games, as well as the Brookline Youth Baseball Town Championship, bringing his professional journalism experience and broadcasting passion to every assignment.
After four summers of broadcasting camp, Jesse joined the year-round broadcast program Young Broadcasters of America, where he appeared on weekly sports talk shows on radio and online. He provided color commentary for a World TeamTennis match featuring the Boston Lobsters that aired on Peabody Access TV, and interviewed renowned sports figures including Cedric Maxwell, Jim Courier, and John Isner.
Jesse built a multifaceted resume during his journalism studies at UMass Amherst, working his way up to leadership positions at both the school newspaper and TV station while interning for professional media companies including NESN, ABC, and PBS.
After graduating in 2015, Jesse began his professional career as a Production Assistant at NESN, the local broadcast station for the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins, before transitioning to print journalism as a sports reporter for various newspapers. He spent four years working for The Madisonville Messenger in Kentucky, The Norwich Bulletin in Connecticut, and the Keene Sentinel in New Hampshire, winning four state journalism awards including First Place for Best Sports Feature Story from the Kentucky Press Association in 2016. During his time in Madisonville, he also provided play-by-play and color commentary for high school games and regularly appeared on a weekly radio sports talk show.
After his successful print journalism career, Jesse returned to his first love of sports broadcasting, leaving the Sentinel to become a freelance videographer and play-by-play broadcaster in his hometown of Brookline, MA. As a volunteer broadcaster for Brookline High School, he has maintained his commitment to covering local sports while building his freelance career. In addition, Jesse has his own YouTube Channel.
As a member of the ASPNHD team, Jesse has covered the Lou Tompkins All-Star League semifinal and championship games, as well as the Brookline Youth Baseball Town Championship, bringing his professional journalism experience and broadcasting passion to every assignment.
Ken Bergeron - PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Ken graduated from Springfield Technical Community College located in Springfield MA. With an associate’s degree in Telecommunications Technology. Ken has been involved in live video production for past 45 years.
Ken has also worked in the cable industry for 28 years starting as a technician and then moved into the plant operations side of the business as a lineman then transitioning to an Environmental, Health and Safety professional.
Ken started working in video in 1979 during his High School senior year operating a 16mm film camera capturing the Varsity Football games and has had a passion for video production ever sense then.
Ken worked at Boston Neighborhood Networks for 10 years as a Production Assistant he has worked in the studio with his main concentration in live productions including civic events, parade coverage and high school football and basketball “Game of The Week” (GOW).
Ken continues his video production passion and works for NBC Sports, as a Utility worker, supporting NBC broadcasts such as NASCAR, College Basketball Big10, LPGA Golf, Motocross Sports, and Patriots Football game events.
He works freelance for KC Visuals Video Operations, he is a camera operator capturing High School Football, Lacrosse and Basketball video for the local High School coaches.
Ken is also currently employed with the City of Cambridge MA. as an Environmental, Health and Safety Officer.
With Ken’s background and years of experience in the video production field with an outstanding attention to detail, he is an important asset to our productions here at ASPNHD.
Ken has also worked in the cable industry for 28 years starting as a technician and then moved into the plant operations side of the business as a lineman then transitioning to an Environmental, Health and Safety professional.
Ken started working in video in 1979 during his High School senior year operating a 16mm film camera capturing the Varsity Football games and has had a passion for video production ever sense then.
Ken worked at Boston Neighborhood Networks for 10 years as a Production Assistant he has worked in the studio with his main concentration in live productions including civic events, parade coverage and high school football and basketball “Game of The Week” (GOW).
Ken continues his video production passion and works for NBC Sports, as a Utility worker, supporting NBC broadcasts such as NASCAR, College Basketball Big10, LPGA Golf, Motocross Sports, and Patriots Football game events.
He works freelance for KC Visuals Video Operations, he is a camera operator capturing High School Football, Lacrosse and Basketball video for the local High School coaches.
Ken is also currently employed with the City of Cambridge MA. as an Environmental, Health and Safety Officer.
With Ken’s background and years of experience in the video production field with an outstanding attention to detail, he is an important asset to our productions here at ASPNHD.
aspnhd contributing professionals:
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Stu Sklaver - Sports Statistician
Andy Anderson - Camera Operator/Technical Assistant
Jim Doughty - Camera Operator
Frank Morello - Camera Operator
Radcliffe Angus - Video Engineer
BROADCASTING TEAM:
Dave Fleming - Broadcaster
Garry Frazier - Broadcaster
John Skudris - Broadcaster
Seth Orensky - Broadcaster
Allan Segal - Broadcaster
Leverett Ball - Broadcaster
Stu Sklaver - Sports Statistician
Andy Anderson - Camera Operator/Technical Assistant
Jim Doughty - Camera Operator
Frank Morello - Camera Operator
Radcliffe Angus - Video Engineer
BROADCASTING TEAM:
Dave Fleming - Broadcaster
Garry Frazier - Broadcaster
John Skudris - Broadcaster
Seth Orensky - Broadcaster
Allan Segal - Broadcaster
Leverett Ball - Broadcaster