By Hannah Proctor
Staff Writer
All Mira Costa football fans are familiar with the catch-phrase, “boom shakalaka,” yelled every time a major event occurs in the game, but the man behind the voice is far more interesting than the phrase itself.
Patrick “Buzz” Burke, also known as “The Talk Guy,” has grown up in a musical background, working at radio stations with prominent music stars such as Neil Diamond. He has also been recognized for his speaking ability as a radio host and has been a speaker on radio shows on KLOS and KROQ, earning him widespread recognition from all of his fans.
“I love to talk and announce, which makes this hobby incredibly fun for me,” Burke said.
Burke became the announcer for both the Costa team and a semi-professional team, the South Bay Skulls, after his three children attended Mira Costa. His upbeat announcing at football games has entertained fans for 20 years.
“It’s funny and he always knows what he is talking about because he’s been at the school for so long,” junior Connor Matthews said.
Burke has become a constantpresence at Costa games and the voice past and present students connect with the Mustang football team.
“I think he is really entertaining,” junior Nick Matson said. “It’s great that we have a vibrant announcer like Mr. Burke to really liven up the games and get everyone involved.”
The players on the team also appreciate the enthusiasm that Burke brings to the football games. The exciting announcing he provides at football games gives the team encouragement that it would not otherwise have.
“One of the reasons why home games are so much better than away games is because of the familiarity of it all,” junior Jack Hadley said. “Everything, including the familiar voice of our great announcer, gets us more excited for our games here at Costa.”
Burke looks forward to many more years supporting Mustang football and continuing to bring his unforgettable catch-phrase to the ears of Costa students.
He enjoys entertaining the crowd through his energetic and knowledgeable commentary and is glad that the Mira Costa football program has given him the ability to do so.
“I look forward to helping Costa, not only with football, but with the school as well,” Burke said. “I love the Mustangs dearly, and I lend a hand in any way I can.”
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