Vern Glenn: How Sports Build Communities and Change Lives

Few voices are as woven into Bay Area sports as Vern Glenn’s. In this episode of Get Real, the longtime broadcaster sits down with Jim to trace his journey to becoming one of the most recognizable storytellers in local television. Vern reflects on breaking into the business, making mistakes on air, and building a career defined by curiosity, humor, and hands‑on reporting — earning the nickname “Mr. Involvement.” They talk about the pressures facing athletes, the power of sports for mental health and community, and why giving back through the Vern Glenn Invitational has become one of his proudest chapters. A warm, candid conversation about craft, longevity, and loving the work enough to keep showing up.