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Denning Gerig is the new Voice of the Shockers and he joins us to talk about taking over for Mike Kennedy on men's basketball and baseball in 2026-27.

We discuss growing up as a Shocker fan, rushing to a bar to watch the end of the 2006 Wichita State win at Syracuse and why he wore No. 37 on his baseball uniform. Gerig, 32, describes how the job has changed over the years, how a class with instructor Eric Wilson changed his life and how he plans to tell stories that matter to fans.

To celebrate this transition, there will be a public reception on Friday, June 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Social Tap in Braeburn Square. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Gerig and join the Wichita State community in honoring Kennedy as he concludes his historic broadcasting career.