The GSoM-Franco Finn Interview Trilogy, Part I

by dj fuzzylogic on Oct 28, 2007 4:16 PM PDT in Interviews

We here at GSoM are always trying to break you off with the hotness and this time around we thought who else could speak to the ins and outs of the bay area and the Warriors than Warriors' "hypeman" Franco Finn!

No one knows "hype" like Franco Finn

We had the honor of talking to Franco (you can call him "freestyle" too) Finn, the man who plays an integral part in getting the party started every night at the Roaracle. Franco's energy and enthusiasm reverberates throughout the arena and with every fan, ensuring that every game is "a great time out!" With the Warriors home opener (aka GSoM Nite II) just a few days away, Franco took some time out of his schedule to break bread with the GSoM family, giving us the 411 on the the mysteries of Don Nelson, which Warrior was voted one of the sexiest players in the NBA, who inspires him on a day to day basis, and where to find him weekly!

Shout out to The Cheesecake Factor of Union Square for hosting our interview and giving us the VIP booth (that explains the non-stop clanking of kitchenware in the background). Below is part 1; check back in the next few days for more Franco Finn fun (we love alliterations at GSoM)! Click on links below for each downloadable segment of this interview trilogy!

Franco Finn Interview Part 1: Find out about Franco's pre and in-game routines, what goes into preparing for the show, and more Nellie antics!

Much thanks again Franco Finn for sharing your time. See you at GSoM Night II!

(Franco loves meeting new fans! If you want to give him a shout, feel free to contact him @ freestyle@francofinn.com)

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this guy sucks

ok, before the PC community goes nuts and flips out, I dont know this guy personally. heres a little story tho for a little perspective on the new GSOM hero.

Before each game last year, Finn did warriors trivia with fans that would play on the jumbotron. this would take place at least 30 mins b4 the game. There would be 5 questions asked with each question getting harder as the game went on. Also, the prizes got better.

Well, one time, he was doing it with this one kid, and the question was "What is Adonal Foyle's bday?". IN THE WARRIORS PREGAME HANDOUT IT listed a certain date(dont remember which). So, naturally, the kid said that date. Finn immediately pronounced him wrong and said the game was over. Even though...the warriors official handout that they give to the fans listed the same bday the fan said. No explanation was given.... When I(and many other fans), shouted this to him, he just kind of shrugged.

hella shady

by jrizzle on Oct 28, 2007 4:27 PM PDT 0 recs

You can't judge somebody over a contest error...

Dude, Fuzzy and Atma worked real hard at getting an interview set up with GTOe's very own and you gonna set it off like that? You just gonna open the blog doors and set off some smack talk for someone I've seen the past 2 seasons give his 110% out there on the floor? Give the guy a break! I'm sure it was an honest mistake! Franco's job is a big one... Hype the crowd! and he does an absolute great job each and every game! and I'll back that up to the fullest! Great job guys at GSoM- I hope 2 see more exclusives like this one on GSoM's front page! I know Franco is readin' this- keep up the good job- all of section 218 and the entire Roaracle has your back... thats just as much your home as ours... (Just swing by the upper level more often... with Pizza's!)

by Tony.psd on Oct 28, 2007 4:55 PM PDT up 0 recs

I have to agree that maybe it was a mistake

but for someone who is supposed to know all the "ins and outs" of the bay area and especially the warriors, making a mistake like that has to suck and can hurt your reputation. Honest mistake maybe, but it had to have been determined it was a mistake later and if was not remedied, kind of sucks for the kid who got the question right, but still didn't get his props.

by david240z on Oct 28, 2007 5:54 PM PDT up 0 recs

your comment sucks

Seriously are you really that immature and short-sighted to think that it's cool to post "this guy sucks" here because of some silly isolated incident? There's no need for that type of trash here at GSoM.

If you want to share your story about this mistake that happened at a game that's perfectly fine, but to say the good man "sucks" because of it makes you look foolish when you even admitted you don't know him. What this has to do about the "PC community" going nuts is completely beyond me.

This is our house and Franco's our guest. Don't think it's okay to ever disrespect one of our guests here like that ever again.

your comment is hella foolish

by Atma Brother ONE on Oct 28, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up 0 recs

This pregame activity is meant

to give something away...to jazz the crowd. That said...Finn gives you the answers to the first three questions...the last two are on your own. This is supposed to be Fan-FUN and I'm sure Finn has FUN too.

by streetballer on Oct 28, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

Franco is good peoples!

That guy knows everybody in the Bay area! He's the voice of the Golden State Warriors and a good friend! The guys all hype and shoot... we even end up at the same wedding celebrations! The guy can truly work a crowd, esp. those at the Roaracle!

by Tony.psd on Oct 28, 2007 4:46 PM PDT 0 recs

Franco's super COOL

Franco is a great person.He personally asked me to tape a segment for the "5 questions trivia" during the Lithuania pre season game a few weeks ago.An absolute down to earth cool guy and fellow pinoy at that! Btw my segment will be shown sometime during the season. I can't give away what the questions were but you'll know its me when u see "Kevin from Hercules".i wore a blue hooded zipped sweatshirt and the 07-08 Season Ticket Holder long sleeve that the Warriors gave us.

i just renewed my belief in the Warriors! So much that i'm a season ticket holder for next year! GO WARRIORS!!

by kevinBELIEVES on Oct 28, 2007 5:14 PM PDT 0 recs

Much respect to Franco!

It was definitely cool hanging out with the man. He's good people and a really interesting person. I'm glad he had some time in his busy schedule to squeeze us in last week.

Franco brings it every night at the arena and he brought it in this lunchtime interview.

Thanks again Franco!

1 Bay.

by Atma Brother ONE on Oct 28, 2007 6:31 PM PDT 0 recs

Franco is da man!

by callahan on Oct 28, 2007 7:00 PM PDT 0 recs

Anybody reppin

Terry Teagle IS golden, in my book. If he's ever in Vegas and wants some chicken adobo, he come by my house anytime.

Funkiest Jumper I EVER Saw!

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Oct 28, 2007 8:25 PM PDT 0 recs

Keepin' it real....

What up GSoM! First off much love to Atma1 and DJ FuzzyLogic for taking the time to interview me and much props for the grub too! I appreciate the honesty and "realness" of the GSoM peeps.

Just to clarify when it comes to those pre-game GTOe-TV contests, sometimes what's written on paper isn't exactly always the right answer. I'm given the contest questions and answers early on but I personally don't come up with all the questions. I have Game Ops people who also write up the questions and answers for me and as the host, my job is to relay the info to the fans.

There are times when the answers don't match what's in the Warriors Media Guide or vice versa. We try to catch those mistakes when we can but sometimes the program gets really tight and we just have to move on get the next item of business broadcasted to the masses. I'll try and acknowledge mistakes when I can so if I didn't that time around when that kid was doing the contest, I personally apologize if I didn't give the kid a prize. But to be honest, whenever I interview kids or have them as contestants, I usually give them the prize anyways, off-camera. Especially when it comes to kids, they're always winners in my book. (Hey, I've worked at Radio Disney for 8 years, I know what's up when it comes to handling the lil' ones)

So enough about that, just wanted to get the reply in, you know. Anyways, as far as the season goes, I'm ready, I'm hyped and I'm looking forward to a crazy ride at the Oracle. My personal mission is to get to know as many fans as possible from high to low. As a true fan myself, I've been there too through those roller coaster moments, but I'll tell ya one thing, and people around the nation know it too....The Warriors fans are the craziest, hypest, dedicated and coolest fans in the NBA. I'm proud to be a Yay Area native....hey man, we only got one NBA team...our time will come. It'll be that much sweeter when we get there! See y'all opening night for GSoM II....Thanks for letting me stop by.

Warriors "Hype" Man "Freestyle" Franco Finn GO WARRIORS!

by francofinn on Oct 29, 2007 12:08 PM PDT 0 recs