Just Call Me “Andi”: Sports Stories from a Trailblazer
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When Andi Petrillo decided to pursue a career in sportscasting, a woman offering her opinion on sports was still a novelty. She was constantly being criticized, scrutinized, and sexualized, but her love for sports — and her determination to prove she deserved to be doing what she loved — propelled her into a successful and historic career. From becoming the first woman to be part of the Hockey Night in Canada in-studio broadcast, to being the first woman to host a daily sports radio talk show in Canada (Leafs Lunch on TSN), to being the first woman to win a Canadian Screen Award for Best Sports Host, she’s come to see her perseverance as inspiration for young women who now believe they too can achieve great things in sports broadcasting.
Just Call Me “Andi” shares many of the obstacles Petrillo’s faced, as well as the incredible friendships she’s made, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. It also provides a behind-the-scenes look into the industry, explaining why editorial and broadcast decisions are often made and how the broadcasting world has evolved in the era of streaming and social media.
Women have come a long way in sportscasting, but it may surprise people to learn about the pervasive sexism and the downright ridiculous requests that are still made of women that are not made of men … Petrillo’s story is both heartbreakingly honest and deeply insightful, providing a roadmap for future broadcasters navigating similar challenges so that female voices in sport are the norm, not the exception.
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Andi Petrillo grew up playing a variety of sports. She turned her passion into a career and over the years Petrillo has become one of the premier voices in Canada for hockey, soccer, and the Olympics. Andi lives in Toronto, ON, with her husband, Jon, and their two dogs, Pepper and Ginger.
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Published: October 2025
ISBN: 9781770417939
Dimensions: 6 x 9 in.
Pages: 264
Reviews
“Just Call Me Andi is the perfect chronicle of what it takes to rise through the sports broadcasting ranks with grace. Andi brilliantly captures the highs and lows of her trailblazing journey from athlete to reporter with the same signature wit, intelligence, and honesty that have made her a favourite with audiences. They’ll love her even more as she pulls back the veil on a life dedicated to one great passion. And she’s only getting started. A fabulous read!” — Kristen Shilton, NHL reporter, ESPN
“I love to see hard work and perseverance pay off, and it has with Andi. She’s one of the top broadcasters in Canada, but also one of the most authentic and relatable. It’s what had me excited to read this book. The sports world might provide the setting for many of her stories, but it was also easy to connect with them on a human level.” — Sara Orlesky, sports broadcaster
“When working with Andi, three things become glaringly apparent. She’s extremely funny, has unmatched knowledge on whatever the subject is, and her bullshit barometer doesn’t go very high. These are traits I truly admire in a person and in a book. Just Call Me Andi has all these things and much more.” — Craig McMorris, sports analyst and professional snowboarder
“Andi is not only the most talented broadcaster I’ve ever worked with, but also the hardest worker, best mentor, and — more generally speaking — the coolest person. Now she’s written a book that puts all that on display.” — Hailey Salvian, sportswriter, The Athletic