Awful Announcing Podcast

Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN's "Get Up!" and "Sunday NFL Countdown" host Mike Greenberg. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including covering Michael Jordan in the early 90s, how "Inside the NBA" will do on ESPN, ESPN's strategy in covering Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft, and more.-:48: Growing up a Knicks fan-2:10: Greeny still a Knicks fan?-4:33: Becoming Bulls beat writer in the 90s-7:27: Michael Jordan with the local media-10:25: Goals out of college-12:11: Favorite interaction with Jordan-19:03: Why does Greeny think Jordan retired from basketball?-23:19: Jordan to NBC-24:53: “Inside the NBA” to ESPN-26:03: Feelings about “Inside the NBA” coming to ESPN if Greeny was still hosting “NBA Countdown”?-27:33: Trying to get Charles Barkley on “Get Up!”-29:53: Having a role with the NFL on ESPN-32:33: Preparing for the NFL Draft-35:50: Shedeur Sanders talk-39:10: End of “Mike & Mike”-42:02: Relationship with Mike Golic then and now-42:48: Chemistry with Golic if show came back today?-44:45: Chemistry with Jalen Rose and Michelle Beadle in start of “Get Up!”-47:08: Pitch for “Get Up!”-48:16: “Get Up!” evolution-50:18: Pressure to do hot takes?-52:56: Aaron Rodgers on “The Pat McAfee Show”-54:22: McAfee on ESPN-55:51: Missing radio?-57:16: Guest hosting with Kelly Ripa after Regis Philbin's retirement-59:01: Just For Men commercialsDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox IndyCar analyst and 2016 Indy 500 pole sitter James Hinchcliffe. With the 2025 Indy 500 approaching, Brandon and James discuss a wide range of topics including taking risks even after a near-fatal crash, working with Danica Patrick, how the series is going with Roger Penske owning a team as well as IndyCar, and more.NOTE: We recorded with James on Tuesday 5/20, one day before Roger Penske announced he fired team president Tim Cindric, managing director Ron Ruzewski, and general manager Kyle Moyer. Awful Announcing reached out to Fox Sports to see if the news changed James' view and did not receive an update.-:44: More fun preparing to race or commentate the Indy 500?-1:20: Racing in IMSA-2:31: Would James ever return to IndyCar racing?-3:35: Difficulties of racing part-time compared to full-time drivers-4:22: Learning to crash-5:00: 2015 near-fatal crash-7:08: Pushing through boundaries of risk-8:17: Making the decision to retire-9:17: Comfort level with criticizing fellow competitors and friends-10:14: Calling first IndyCar race-10:52: Is broadcasting fulfilling?-11:49: Working with Danica Patrick-12:16: Popularity boost replacing Patrick-13:20: Working with Fox compared to NBC-14:51: Fan response of Fox IndyCar coverage-17:19: Team Penske penalties-22:07: Roger Penske owning Team Penske, IndyCar, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway-23:51: Will Fox discuss Penske penalties during race broadcast?-24:38: Difficulty for Newgarden to win three Indy 500's in a row-25:17: Hélio Castroneves going for five Indy 500 wins-25:42: Kyle Larson trying to do the Indy-Charlotte double-26:05: Cold forecast at Indy-26:35: Gaps in schedule for IndyCarDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews "Fox NFL Sunday" host and Fox UFL play-by-play broadcaster Curt Menefee. Brandon and Curt discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Fox NFL Sunday" and being a part of Jimmy Johnson's Pro Football Hall of Fame announcement, a look at the strengths and opportunities of the UFL, pressing New York City mayor Eric Adams in a live interview, and more.-:50: Can a network have too many Dallas Cowboys games?-2:02: Paying attention to NFL schedule release?-3:32: Paying attention to TV ratings?-4:27: What made “Fox NFL Sunday” so successful?-6:09: Keeping the same feeling with Jimmy Johnson retiring-7:32: Learning when Johnson was retiring-9:22: Most memorable moment with Johnson-11:35: Balancing keeping show on track while letting hijinks shine-13:06: Terry Bradshaw-13:50: Replacing James Brown-17:47: Splitting hosting role with Joe Buck-19:17: Relationship with Buck at the time?-20:13: More pressure to build a new show or being the new guy on an established show?-21:01: Differences of “Fox NFL Sunday” and “Good Day New York”-23:31: Eric Adams interview-24:51: Commute during NFL season-26:48: Taking “Good Day New York” job-29:01: Daily sports radio in Dallas-30:26: Interacting with Skip Bayless-31:03: UFL play-by-play-32:39: UFL progression-34:10: Is UFL a success story?-35:53: Value of spring football-36:59: The Rock's involvement-37:47: Seeing star potential with Greg Olsen-39:23: Interest in calling NFL games again?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports golf reporter Mark Immelman. Brandon and Mark discuss a wide range of topics including brother Trevor's 2008 Masters win, Tiger Woods' future, the upcoming PGA Championship, and more.-1:17: Which is harder? Playing golf or analyzing golf on TV?-2:14: Pointing out how difficult golf is on TV-3:28: Which is more fun?-4:28: Truist Championship at a different course due to PGA Championship -5:48: PGA Championship being played in May-6:48: Differences in broadcasting a major compared to a regular tournament-9:00: Balancing excitement and adrenaline-10:06: Jim Nantz's versatility-11:34: Working with Nantz-13:01: Joining CBS-15:21: Did Trevor Immelman envision being a broadcaster?-16:46: Advice for Trevor when replacing Nick Faldo-18:00: Differences between Mark and Trevor-19:20: PGA Championship role-19:58: 2008 Masters-20:58: Seeing Trevor win Masters and hold off Tiger Woods-22:16: Most exciting tournament as a broadcaster?-24:30: Verne Lundquist not at Masters-27:22: Mindset as a course reporter-28:34: Exclusivity of covering the Masters-29:53: Are the bird sounds real?-31:02: TGL-32:58: TGL elements that the PGA should implement?-36:26: Tiger Woods comeback?-37:36: Tiger taking on an ambassador role-38:36: The "Face of Golf"-39:57: Golfers and media-43:10: Future of golf-44:42: PGA and LIV rivalries-45:37: The big story at the PGA ChampionshipDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller. Brandon and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including Shedeur Sanders' drop in the NFL Draft, the lack of attention paid to Cam Ward and how Ward can use that to his advantage, Mel Kiper Jr.'s advice to Matt, and more.-:37: Post-draft routine-1:49: Green Bay as an NFL Draft host city-3:08: Covering the NFL Draft-3:41: Football background pre-Bleacher Report-5:55: Getting to ESPN-8:07: Pressure going from Bleacher Report to ESPN-9:44: Noticing an increase in attention at ESPN?-10:45: Handing in final mock draft-11:21: Changing up mock draft late in process-13:12: Talking to every team before the NFL Draft-13:55: What's a good hit rate for a mock draft first round?-15:00: Does player ratings impact mock drafts and vice versa?-15:53: Getting mock drafts wrong-17:13: Ranking Shedeur Sanders-18:19: Estimating Sanders-21:46: Would having an agent have helped Sanders?-23:27: Getting backlash from agents?-24:11: Do coaches and scouts value games enough?-25:38: Owners stepping in and taking Sanders off draft board?-26:26: Did owners want Sanders to go undrafted?-27:10: Did Donald Trump's post have an impact on Sanders getting drafted?-27:47: Did Shedeur's slide mean no NFL team wants Deion to be a head coach?-29:00: Shedeur Sanders talk on Saturday-32:08: Lack of attention on Cam Ward-34:02: Can being under the radar be good for Ward?-34:58: Five years from now, will a team have their franchise QB?-35:43: Biggest winner of NFL Draft-36:23: Biggest loser of NFL Draft-37:03: Where would Travis Hunter be drafted if he played one position?-37:47: Jaguars trade for Hunter-38:29: Favorite story from NFL Draft-39:24: Being comfortable on TV-41:58: Mel Kiper's successor?-43:40: Best advice Kiper gave to Matt?-45:30: Most interesting thing Matt learned about Kiper?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports wagering expert and "Big Noon Kickoff" contributor Chris Fallica. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including Lee Corso's retirement announcement, Corso's headgear picks on "College GameDay," "Big Noon Kickoff" challenging "GameDay," and more.-:44: Reaction to Lee Corso retiring-4:11: Working at “College GameDay” in 1996 for the first headgear-5:56: Headgear becoming a staple of “GameDay”-7:22: Should ESPN continue headgear segment-8:33: Traveling with Corso-12:32: Relationship with Corso-16:02: Significant memories with Corso-22:02: Going on-air at "GameDay"-24:05: ESPN being receptive to having Chris on-air-26:51: Comfort level being on-air-29:11: Goal to get on-air?-31:53: Interest in college football-34:40: “Big Noon Kickoff” being a legit competitor to “College GameDay”-38:32: Camaraderie of “Big Noon” compared to “GameDay”-40:42: What happens when both shows are in the same place?-46:12: Working with Pat McAfee-49:19: Any resistance to having McAfee on “GameDay?”-50:50: Has Fox maxed out on betting content?-54:35: Finding ways to sprinkle gambling references before it was legal-58:36: Anyone in college football push back on those references?-1:00:05: Can betting content be interesting for non-bettors?-1:01:27: Has transfer portal affected futures betting?-1:05:41: NFL Draft QB's-1:07:16: Arch Manning #1 pick?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews co-founder and host of "Busted Open" on SiriusXM Dave LaGreca. As WrestleMania approaches, Brandon and Dave discuss a wide range of topics including the lack of build for the non-main event WrestleMania matches, Cody Rhodes being the "Face of WWE," John Cena being an effective heel, and more.-:52: Dave's Las Vegas schedule-1:27: Being inducted to the International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame-2:25: Envisioning HOF induction when “Busted Open” started?-2:54: Getting into radio-3:59: Dave's brother Don in radio-4:47: First role at SiriusXM-5:03: Starting “Busted Open”-6:21: Getting bosses to believe in a wrestling show-7:15: Pro wrestling going mainstream-8:02: “Busted Open” being the most popular sports show on SiriusXM-9:32: Realizing when “Busted Open” became a hit?-10:10: Has growth of “Busted Open” changed how Dave talks about pro wrestling?-10:46: Divide between WWE and AEW fans?-12:38: Is pro wrestling audience big enough to be split?-13:41: Does WWE and AEW like the divide?-14:21: Dave not considering himself as a journalist-15:38: Interviewing a pro wrestler as the person or as the character-16:59: Pro wrestling media scrums-19:13: Dave Meltzer's value to pro wrestling-20:29: WrestleMania in terms of being the biggest event on the pro wrestling calendar-21:40: Dave's favorite WrestleMania-22:35: What is this year's WrestleMania build missing?-23:43: Being surprised by John Cena's heel turn-24:25: How effective has Cena's heel turn been?-24:50: Importance of having Cody Rhodes as the good guy in making Cena an compelling heel-25:38: What makes Rhodes compelling?-26:33: WWE flourishing without Vince McMahon-28:02: Any chance McMahon tries to come back to WWE?-29:04: How should wrestling fans view McMahon?-30:26: Would McMahon remain in pro wrestling in some form?-31:08: A wrestler that Dave was most surprised to see their character get over?-31:48: A wrestler that Dave thought would get over but didn't?-32:59: Pat McAfee and pro wrestling-34:30: Joe Tessitore and WWE-35:07: Nick Khan's influence in WWE-35:56: WWE getting away from PG-36:40: How does this current era compare to the Attitude Era?-39:10: Dave's favorite era of wrestling?-39:50: Who wins at WrestleMania? Cody Rhodes or John Cena?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews longtime "Around the Horn" host Tony Reali. With the end of the series coming in May, Brandon and Tony discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Around the Horn," sticking around as "Stat Boy" on "Pardon the Interruption, reaching out to Jay Mariotti, and more.-1:05: What will Tony miss most about “Around the Horn?”-4:51: Response from fans on “Around the Horn's” cancellation-6:59: Was the show nearing an expiration point?-9:17: Tony's relationship with ESPN-10:27: Tony's contract status with ESPN-15:38: Meeting Charles Barkley-17:16: ESPN and “Inside the NBA”-19:19: Consuming sports content growing up-20:42: Getting hired for “Pardon the Interruption”-22:38: Being on “PTI”-23:51: Not viewing “PTI” as a stepping stone-25:11: Getting to “Around the Horn”-28:35: Feeling pressure?-30:29: Getting rid of the nerves-32:07: Building the show today-34:08: “Around the Horn” giving a platform to journalists and young journalists-36:37: Being able to remain exclusive to two shows at ESPN-39:21: Being able to host “Around the Horn” without being bigger than the show-41:23: Any regrets of not being bigger than “Around the Horn?”-43:50: Why does “Around the Horn” have a communal feeling?-47:01: Addressing serious topics and discussing personal life-49:53: Most memorable days/moments on show?-51:13: Staying at “PTI”-55:22: Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon's longevity-58:31: Hearing from Max Kellerman and Jay Mariotti?-1:01:18: Jay Mariotti-1:04:55: What will final show look like?-1:10:33: Will Tony take a break after “Around the Horn?”Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports MLB field reporter/The Athletic MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. With Opening Day upon us, Brandon and Ken discuss a wide range of topics including not liking the idea of the golden at-bat rule, not being retained at MLB Network and Ken's relationship with Rob Manfred, Shohei Ohtani being a star, and more.-:43: Excitement for Opening Day-1:17: First full-time season-2:11: What Ken likes about covering baseball today-3:17: Favorite rule change while covering baseball-4:01: Golden at-bat rule-6:02: Going from local to national-8:59: Being comfortable on TV?-10:00: Bowtie origins-12:08: Interviewing someone in dugout during game-13:21: Fan feedback from in-game interviews-15:06: Does MLB do a good job promoting their stars?-16:34: Does Shohei Ohtani embrace being the “Face of MLB?”-18:22: Do the Dodgers want Ohtani to be more available to the media?-18:50: Working with Joe Buck-20:52: Importance of an MLB and ESPN relationship-21:48: Working at MLB Network-23:12: Fear that criticism about MLB or Rob Manfred would cost Ken his MLB Network job?-24:13: Relationship with Rob Manfred-24:52: Work on Astros cheating scandal-26:06: Not realizing how big story would be at first-27:01: Anyone tried to get story quashed?-27:47: Story that had biggest impact to Ken's career?-28:46: Odds there will be a lockout in 2026?-30:15: Is MLB headed for realignment?-31:34: Potential 2025 MLB storyline that Ken is most excited forDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Brandon and Ian discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Rodgers seeking a new team, Mike Mularkey's admission of feeding Ian false information, Jordan Schultz confronting Ian at Starbucks, and more.-:42: Knowing where Aaron Rodgers will go?-1:53: Who's holding it up?-2:45: The fun of chasing a story like Rodgers' free agency-4:20: Reaching out to Rodgers directly?-6:29: Is Rodgers' inner circle tighter lipped than others?-7:56: Tips coming from unexpected sources-9:25: Hearing from Mike Mularkey?-10:59: Navigating first day of free agency without X-14:30: Relationship with Pat McAfee-15:52: Adam Schefter and McAfee-16:28: Paying attention to the reports of ESPN maybe buying NFL Network-17:38: Could Ian do his job better as an independent than working for a large media company?-19:23: Starbucks confrontation with Jordan Schultz-23:03: Being “part of the story”-26:07: Is the insider profession tough to break in?-27:20: Is there frustration seeing outsiders occasionally breaking stories?-29:21: Importance of giving appropriate credit-32:57: Is there an expiration date as an insider?-34:39: Juan Soto to the MetsDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball analyst and Hoops HQ co-founder Seth Davis. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Seth discuss a wide range of topics including how expanding the tournament is a good thing, Charles Barkley's generosity, Caitlin Clark's TIME Magazine interview, and more.-:50: What would today's NCAA Tournament be like without X?-2:09: Hoops HQ-4:10: Motive behind launching Hoops HQ-5:09: Welcoming added coverage in March-6:38: Is NIL good for college basketball?-8:30: Asking Charles Barkley if he would pay Auburn players pre-NIL-11:13: Working with Barkley-12:23: What does Barkley bring to the NCAA Tournament?-14:16: Excitement level for the First Round-16:44: Going from writing to TV-20:04: Preferring TV or writing-21:47: Most fulfilling book to write-23:49: Working on any books now?-24:19: Would Seth ever consider a career in politics?-26:46: Following politics-27:17: Caitlin Clark discourse-30:05: College basketball continuing to benefit from Caitlin Clark-31:23: Will a woman get a DI men's basketball head coaching opportunity?-33:57: Doug Gottlieb becoming a college basketball coach-36:21: Rick Pitino at St. John's-37:45: Has Cooper Flagg lived up to the hype?-38:52: Will and should the NCAA Tournament expand?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Jon discuss a wide range of topics including how the First Four could be tweaked, Doug Gottlieb being a good friend, Cooper Flagg living up to the hype, and more.-:46: Getting through March without coffee-3:18: Best Italian restaurants in every college basketball town?-4:28: Catchphrases-12:00: Improving work-life balance-14:35: Growing up a college basketball fan-15:55: Breaking into radio-20:59: Eventual career goal?-24:13: Gaining respect of college basketball coaches-25:42: Interviewing coaches-27:52: Role Jon enjoys most?-30:00: Growing confidence in giving opinions-31:06: Breaking news story Jon had that most helped his career-32:55: Getting scooped-33:56: Strangest place Jon broke a story?-36:08: Attending a wedding in March?-37:40: Posting college basketball news during big political events-38:53: What does Jon do in May?-40:11: Finding out when NCAA Tournament was canceled due to COVID-41:31: Doug Gottlieb being a head coach-41:59: Will Gottlieb get a second season at Green Bay?-45:00: Has John Calipari been hurt by NIL?-46:54: NIL not ruining college basketball-48:02: Cooper Flagg living up to the hype-48:43: How far can St. John's go?-50:22: Will Rick Pitino retire at St. John's?-51:04: What's a better Final Four? All No. 1 seeds or all low seeds?-51:58: Right number of teams in the NCAA Tournament?-52:58: What determines the quality of an Italian restaurant?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of the "Throwbacks" podcast and the man who played Turtle in "Entourage," Jerry Ferrara. Brandon and Jerry discuss a wide range of topics including how the New York Knicks might fare this season, how Jerry and Matt Leinart got to hosting a podcast, Jerry's willingness to reboot "Entourage," and more.-:43: What makes Jerry more nervous? Opening night of a movie premiere or Knicks-Pacers Game 7?-1:52: First Knicks memory-3:27: Expectations for this Knicks team-10:51: What should the Giants do at quarterback?-12:18: What should the Jets do at quarterback?-14:24: Working with Matt Leinart-17:07: Is chemistry instant or can it develop?-18:16: Evolution of podcasting-21:09: Format of “Throwbacks”-22:10: WFAN-23:25: Working with Evan Roberts-24:40: How close did Jerry get to working at WFAN full-time?-25:57: Was Jerry serious about taking the job?-28:06: Giving up acting for WFAN?-30:05: Chris Russo on “First Take”-30:35: Jerry on “First Take”-32:40: Sitting next to Aaron Rodgers in Celebrity Row at Knicks game-33:50: How does Celebrity Row work?-35:45: Being bumped off of Celebrity Row?-36:36: Filming “Entourage” courtside-38:22: Why did “Entourage” resonate with athletes?-39:49: Getting into acting-41:30: How Turtle developed on “Entourage”-42:52: Weight loss-47:02: Having a say in the Turtle character?-47:56: “Entourage” cast remaining close-48:50: “Entourage” reboot?-51:11: Which actor or athlete cameo was most fun to work with?-52:49: Star that was disappointing to work with?-54:02: What's most important when it comes to selecting an acting role?-56:36: Role Jerry would most want to play?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews host of "The Sports Reporters," "Outside the Lines," and "E:60," Jeremy Schaap. Brandon and Jeremy discuss a wide range of topics including the evolution of "The Sports Reporters," Pat McAfee's interview approach when it comes to Aaron Rodgers, an in-depth discussion on Jeremy's 2000 live interview with Bob Knight, and more.-:44: Stephen A. Smith's presidential talk-1:57: Sports media personality who would make a good president?-5:17: Presidents Jeremy has interviewed-7:42: Sports story that hasn't been investigated enough?-9:30: Time spent on an average “E:60” story-13:38: Evolution of “E:60”-15:54: “The Sports Reporters” revival-18:58: Virtual dynamic-21:36: Being on the old version of “The Sports Reporters”-24:12: Did ESPN ever tell Jeremy not to cover a certain story due to the subject?-28:51: Does sports media prioritize journalism enough?-30:58: What sports content does Jeremy consume?-33:03: How Pat McAfee/Aaron Rodgers discussions fit ESPN-40:06: Stories Jeremy would have liked to do over?-42:32: Being skeptical at the time-43:25: Learning experiences-45:47: Covering non-sports-50:16: Thoughts of going back to news?-51:45: Mourning father's death while in public eye-56:13: Bob Knight interview-59:20: Jeremy's internal reaction to the interview-1:01:54: Surprise Knight would do the interview-1:04:22: Preparing for a combative interview-1:07:51: Interactions with Knight after-1:10:00: Reaction to Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight-1:11:54: Toughest interview in careerDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews two-time Daytona 500 winning crew chief and NASCAR on Fox analyst, Larry McReynolds. In the lead up to the Daytona 500 (Sunday, February 16 at 1:30 PM ET on Fox), Brandon and Larry discuss a wide range of topics including how Larry became a crew chief, winning the Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt, remembering Earnhardt's death and the way Mike Joy led the broadcast, and more.-:49: Jalen Hurts winning Super Bowl-1:32: Chiefs fatigue-1:57: Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show reaction-4:17: Super Bowl and Daytona 500-6:25: 25 years at NASCAR on Fox-7:09: Larry's current position on broadcast-8:41: Studio role compared to booth role-10:51: Instant chemistry with Mike Joy and Darrell Waltrip-12:15: Media aspirations?-14:55: Workload between being a crew chief and being a broadcaster-16:20: Comfort of speaking to camera-17:50: Being “America's Crew Chief”-18:35: Larry's racing origin story-25:12: Becoming a crew chief-30:53: Was Larry's career trending to be a crew chief?-31:29: Qualities needed to be a successful crew chief?-32:43: Most meaningful win of Larry's career as a crew chief?-34:18: Becoming Dale Earnhardt's crew chief-37:24: Were changes made to get Dale over the hump to get 1998 Daytona 500 win?-39:25: How much did Daytona 500 win mean to Earnhardt?-40:36: Entering that 1998 race knowing Earnhardt had a great chance to win?-42:16: How much can you celebrate winning Daytona with a race next week?-43:38: Calling 2001 Daytona 500/Dale Earnhardt's death-47:48: Finding out Earnhardt died-49:32: Kevin Harvick winning weeks after-50:24: Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning at Daytona the first time back-52:28: Best driver in NASCAR right now?-53:48: Hélio Castroneves making his NASCAR debut in the Daytona 500-54:47: NASCAR going international with a Cup points race in Mexico-57:00: Relationship between Michael Jordan and NASCAR amid lawsuit-59:54: Is NASCAR “missing out” on embracing Jordan due to the lawsuit?-1:01:12: Larry's Daytona 500 pickDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Super Bowl XXI MVP and analyst on eight Super Bowl broadcasts, Phil Simms. Brandon and Phil discuss a wide range of topics including Phil's advice for Tom Brady in his first Super Bowl as a broadcaster, Greg Olsen being vocal about being demoted at Fox, remembering Greg Gumbel, and more.-:40: Being Super Bowl XXI MVP-1:28: Super Bowl completion record-2:00: Calling eight Super Bowls-2:40: Calling a Super Bowl vs. regular season game-3:22: Nerves starting out as a broadcaster-4:32: Importance of having Paul Maguire in the booth starting out-4:56: Advice for Tom Brady for his first Super Bowl as broadcaster-7:19: Brady on commentary-8:40: Preparation for calling a game as a broadcaster vs. as a quarterback-9:29: Importance of production meetings-11:11: Doing media as a player-12:56: Teams as willing to talk to broadcasters during Super Bowl week?-13:51: Brady doing broadcasting and ownership/conflict of interest-15:00: Best Super Bowl Phil called-16:07: Making mistakes while on commentary-18:55: Quarterbacks too concerned about making mistakes-20:30: Cam Newton not wanting to trade an MVP for a Super Bowl-21:44: Reaction to Super Bowl XLVII power outage-27:02: Greg Gumbel-29:11: Favorite broadcast partner-30:02: Jim Nantz-30:37: Calling games vs. working in studio-31:53: Talking time-32:37: Chemistry in “The NFL Today” studio-35:21: Moving from booth to studio-35:56: Tony Romo/Greg Olsen-38:51: Interest in going to another network?-40:15: Broadcaster salaries-40:59: Comfort level in booth on ref criticism-42:24: Does the NFL have an officiating issue?-43:12: Instant replay-45:48: Patrick Mahomes' legacy if the Chiefs three-peat?-47:58: Aaron Glenn and the Jets-48:55: Should Glenn keep Aaron Rodgers?-52:29: Saquon Barkley on the Eagles-54:29: John Mara as an owner-56:15: What should Giants do at quarterback?-58:33: Hosting “Simms Complete”Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews former "Dan Patrick Show" Danette and current co-host of "Maggie and Perloff," Andrew Perloff. Brandon and Andrew discuss a wide range of topics including working for Dan Patrick, his Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, NFL fans being fatigued by the Chiefs talk, and more.-:43: Feeling of seeing Eagles going to a Super Bowl after winning one-1:40: When Andrew believed this Eagles team could go to the Super Bowl-2:32: Eagles fans feelings on Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni-3:38: Is Hurts underrated or overrated?-5:04: Eagles fans feelings about Andy Reid-6:00: Are people “Chiefed out?”-8:07: Chiefs conspiracy theories-9:15: Reaction to Colin Cowherd's take as an Eagles fan and as a radio host-10:41: Crafting a good take-12:29: Most important part of a take-14:33: Take Andrew is most proud of-15:25: Being a “Bizarro World Stugotz”-16:18: Spike Eskin-17:15: Leaving “The Dan Patrick Show”-20:11: Getting on the air at “The Dan Patrick Show”-21:11: Developing "The Danettes"-23:42: Howard Stern-24:18: Adam Sandler-26:54: Dan supportive of Andrew leaving the show-27:45: Dan as a boss-30:26: Dan getting rattled on the show-32:18: Dan retiring-34:03: Dealing with bosses as a radio host compared to being a producer-35:34: Super Bowl Radio Row-37:51: Getting a Radio Row guest to say something unique-39:50: Drew Brees-41:24: Dan and Radio Row-42:30: “Maggie and Perloff” production-44:05: Finding things to disagree with Maggie Gray about-45:11: Measuring success of a national radio show-46:42: Being based in NYC but not broadcast in NYC-47:43: Interest in doing local NYC/WFAN show?-49:24: Leaving Philly-50:44: Listening to Dan Patrick before joining the show-52:01: Super Bowl prediction/favorite sports takeDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews 2016 NFL MVP and CBS NFL analyst Matt Ryan. Brandon and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including Dan Quinn coaching the Washington Commanders to the NFC Championship Game, losing to the Patriots in Super Bowl LI, the chemistry of "The NFL Today," and more.-:43: Feelings of watching playoffs after recently retiring-1:29: Fielding NFL offers while in the broadcasting booth?-2:31: Surprise going from the Colts to CBS?-3:46: Interest level in doing media after playing-5:07: Transition from playing to broadcasting-6:08: Preference between studio and the booth?-8:01: Advice Matt received, broadcasters Matt went to for advice-9:41: Three-person booth-11:35: Game preparation for the booth-14:13: Returning to the booth?-14:55: Chemistry on “The NFL Today” set-16:12: Snow games-18:34: Growing up a Philadelphia fan/Philly sports talk radio-19:02: Sports talk debate on quarterbacks-21:37: How does Matt view his 2017 playoff run?-23:12: Mood in Falcons locker room, up 21-3, in halftime of Super Bowl LI-24:15: Regrets from that Super Bowl?-25:33: Pro Football Hall of Fame aspirations?-26:16: Is there room in the NFL for pure pocket passers?-27:27: Dan Quinn-28:45: Bills vs. Chiefs preview-30:24: Which team has the QB advantage?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews radio voice of the New York Mets Howie Rose. Jess and Howie discuss a wide range of topics including Howie's childhood love of the Mets, how baseball was "in trouble" before the pitch clock, his call of Pete Alonso's home run in the Wild Card Series, and more.-2:00: Love for Mets origin story-4:28: Fan interactions-5:44: Being more of a recognizable personality-9:30: 50 years in sports media industry-10:56: Being introspective-12:39: Baseball on radio-15:37: Romanticism of baseball on the radio-18:18: Adjusting to pitch clock in doing radio-20:33: Baseball being “in trouble” pre-pitch clock-21:39: Were people surprised by Howie's pitch clock take?-22:36: Asking questions on “Mets Extra” like a beat reporter-27:19: Athlete/manager relationship with media in 80s-31:05: Pete Alonso's home run call during Wild Card Series-38:27: Feedback from peers about the call-40:35: Fraternity of radio broadcasters-42:04: Doing bridal party or gender reveal announcementsDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews two-time Super Bowl champion and CBS Sports college football analyst Logan Ryan. Brandon and Logan discuss a wide range of topics including Logan's reaction to the Patriots firing Jerod Mayo, winning Super Bowls XLIX and LI, Tom Brady as a teammate, and more.-:38: First season in retirement-1:47: Transitioning from player to broadcaster-2:57: Making a comeback to playing?-3:57: Getting into media-6:50: Being more honest and current on football issues in retirement-8:17: Preference in doing studio or booth?-9:20: Being at CBS Sports-11:20: NFL Broadcast Boot Camp-12:51: Improving at calling games-13:49: Former players turned analysts who have become mentors-14:55: Analyst that Logan might inspire to be?-16:55: Talking to Tom Brady about broadcasting-18:49: How was Brady as a teammate?-21:57: Super Bowl XLIX-25:11: Super Bowl LI-29:43: Playing for Bill Belichick-31:37: Belichick going to North Carolina-33:04: Belichick's girlfriend-33:52: Belichick's politics-37:10: Could players doing Trump dance potentially divide a locker room?-38:46: Belichick in the media industry-40:43: Malcolm Butler being benched at Super Bowl LII-41:21: Jerod Mayo fired from the Patriots-42:32: Playing for Mike Vrabel-44:14: Playing for Kyle Shanahan-48:13: Ryan Alternative Solutions TrainingDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a special episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast. We had some great discussions with many incredible people in sports media over the past year and we put together a collection of clips from 2024. We thank you for listening/viewing the podcast, and have a happy 2025.-:19: Jemele Hill on Pat McAfee accusing Norby Williamson of sabotaging his show (Episode 33)-3:20: Keyshawn Johnson on working with Max Kellerman (Episode 34)-4:14: Rich Eisen on the Kansas City Chiefs being a dynasty (Episode 36)-6:23: Mike Joy on calling Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s fatal crash at end of Daytona 500 (Episode 38)-13:06: Rebecca Lobo on Caitlin Clark's impact on women's basketball (Episode 41)-14:52: Bob Costas on meeting Donald Trump before he became president (Episode 45)-19:28: Stugotz on Dan Le Batard and crew leaving ESPN (Episode 47)-22:01: Nick Wright on how close he came to joining ESPN over FS1 (Episode 52)-29:32: Andrea Kremer on her surprise of being inducted into the Pro Football HOF (Episode 56)-32:48: Dianna Russini on her reaction to Aaron Rodgers calling her out on "The Pat McAfee Show" (Episode 62)-36:23: Joe Davis on wanting to redo Shohei Ohtani's 40/40 call (Episode 64)-39:04: Jim Lampley on how he got into calling boxing (Episode 65)-43:55: Mike Golic Jr. on growing up with his dad on "Mike and Mike" (Episode 66)-48:32: Ian Eagle on watching son Noah commentate games (Episode 68)-55:44: Robert Griffin III on having similar broadcaster restrictions as Tom Brady when trying to own Washington Commanders (Episode 71)-1:00:56: Jeff Gluck on 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports vs. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit (Episode 73)Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews "Get Up" contributor, host of "Don, Hahn & Rosenberg," and Knicks MSG broadcaster Alan Hahn. Brandon and Alan discuss a wide range of topics including replacing Michael Kay and working with Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg, working with Mike Breen, Alan's thoughts on falling NBA ratings, and more.-46: Afternoon drive in NYC-1:52: How did soft opening feel?-3:17: Working with Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg-4:45: Is it positive or negative to go in while La Greca and Rosenberg have been working together for so long?-7:18: La Greca's and Rosenberg's approach to the show?-10:31: “Don, Hahn & Rosenberg”-12:05: Getting the job-13:51: Relationship with Michael Kay-14:51: Kay rooting for the show to succeed?-17:11: Co-hosting with Rick DiPetro-25:00: Working with Chris Canty-27:47: Leaving “Hahn, Humpty & Canty”-33:09: Working with Bart Scott-35:58: Talking to Scott about the challenges of replacing a legend-37:52: Is there competition between WFAN and ESPN New York?-41:18: YES simulcast over?-44:30: Working with Mike Breen-47:43: Wanting to work more Knicks games-49:30: Doing “First Take” with Stephen A. Smith on the show-50:54: Playing basketball against Jay Williams and Keyshawn Johnson-53:39: Filling in for Zubin Mehenti-57:50: Rex Ryan for Jets head coaching job-1:01:08: NBA TV ratingsDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews former Sportsnet NHL host and current host of "The Sheet with Jeff Marek," Jeff Marek. Brandon and Jeff discuss a wide range of topics including his dismissal from Sportsnet, which cities are prime for an NHL expansion team, his thoughts on J.T. Miller's reported mental health break from hockey, and more.-37: “The Sheet with Jeff Marek”-1:41: Missing the grind-3:21: Feeling of not covering hockey at first-4:47: Having a deal with The Nation Network-5:12: Being a “podcaster” in the 90s-7:00: Familiarity with the Internet in the 90s-12:22: Wanting to do radio?-13:30: Going from promotions department to on-air-18:21: Going to Sportsnet-20:36: Looking back at Sportsnet tenure-21:34: Emotions of parting ways with Sportsnet-25:09: Jeff thinking about his future at Sportsnet?-26:01: Desire to talk about what happened?-26:38: Relationship with NHL-27:00: Relationship with Sportsnet-28:34: Response from fans about “The Sheet”-30:41: What should fans expect from “The Sheet”-32:07: Interest level in amateur and junior hockey-35:07: Growth potential of PWHL-37:15: Does NHL do a good job at marketing its stars?-39:50: How was Wayne Gretzky able to breakthrough in America?-42:50: J.T. Miller -45:16: Could more players request time off for mental health?-46:47: How did hockey fans react to Miller's absence?-48:20: How would Don Cherry react to Miller's absence?-49:32: Working with Cherry-50:20: Media partnerships in Canada-52:55: NHL expansionDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including Chris' profile on Adrian Wojnarowski for Sports Illustrated, how SI is doing with Minute Media in charge, if Jake Paul is good or bad for boxing, and more.-42: Response to Chris' profile on Adrian Wojnarowski-2:11: Woj's apartment-4:04: Learning about Woj-6:48: Woj's willingness to do profile-8:49: Surprise of Woj's retirement at the time-10:07: How did Woj revolutionize what it meant to be a reporter?-11:29: Woj and social media-12:54: Origin of Chris and Woj's friendship-14:23: Leaving Sports Illustrated to work with Woj at Yahoo-15:32: Working with Woj-18:17: Did Chris ever want to become an insider?-20:07: Did Woj try to recruit Chris to ESPN?-21:06: Working with Shams Charania-22:09: Will Shams be comfortable at ESPN?-23:56: Would Woj come back to media?-25:54: Working at Sports Illustrated under Minute Media's control-27:44: Beginning of Minute Media running Sports Illustrated-29:25: Working for SI when Chris started-31:35: Jokingly wanting to replace Dan Patrick?-34:07: “Inside the NBA” and ESPN-37:41: Being a Celtics ball boy-40:06: Being friends with players-42:34: Being able to be a Celtics fan now Chris is a journalist?-43:50: How is Chris received by Celtics fans?-44:49: How is Bill Simmons received by Celtics fans?-46:03: Jake Paul/Mike Tyson fight-49:06: Reaction to accusations that the fight was fixed-50:52: Was the fight good or bad for boxing?-52:24: Is Jake Paul good for boxing?-54:17: Does the NBA have a problem where many stars are in smaller markets?-57:27: Does the NBA internally acknowledge three point shooting as a problem?-58:39: How is JJ Redick's rookie season going as LA Lakers coach?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth from FS1's "Breakfast Ball." Brandon and the guys discuss a wide range of topics including the start of "Breakfast Ball," developing chemistry among the three of them, a hilarious story involving Danny and Bob Costas, and more.-46: How does “Breakfast Ball” compare to “The Carton Show?”-3:14: What does “Breakfast Ball” strive to be?-4:41: What was the pitch to Danny?-6:29: Mark being a full-time member of the show-9:04: Mark's comfort level when told he was leading the show-12:50: Craig's thoughts on having Mark host-15:00: First week without having a dress rehearsal-19:13: Harder to fill in on a show where you're the sole host or a show with co-hosts?-21:25: Doing “The Herd”-22:29: Extra pressure due to FS1 making them the succession plan post-Skip Bayless-25:25: Having a bigger staff for “Breakfast Ball”-27:12: Was it difficult for Danny to make decision to leave dream job in Chicago?-30:47: Does Danny miss radio?-31:42: Mark's radio schedule with “Breakfast Ball” now-34:29: Craig missing daily radio?-35:45: Craig having any input in the show?-39:02: Reassuring that FS1 investing in the show with their changes?-40:40: Craig doing Yankees games -42:30: Craig wanting to call a Knicks game-43:39: Mark's thoughts on Tom Brady not able to do production meetings-46:09: Has Mark spoken to Brady about broadcasting?-46:38: Danny's thoughts on the Dan Bernstein/Barstool feud-48:10: Does Danny get to listen to his former show?-49:40: Craig being inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame-52:22: Danny's Bob Costas storyDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL reporter and "First Take"/"Get Up" contributor, Kimberley A. Martin. Brandon and Kimberley discuss a wide range of topics including the happenings with the New York Jets, having Stephen A. Smith as a mentor, the time Jim Irsay went after Kimberley on social media, and more.-:40: Missing the New York Jets beat?-1:30: Being on the Jets beat-2:09: Mike Tannenbaum-2:45: Working with Tannenbaum and Rex Ryan-3:35: Jets using Tannenbaum and The 33rd Team to find a HC and GM-4:36: Ryan campaigning for the Jets head coach job-5:38: Does Ryan have an “in” with Tannenbaum?-6:54: Eric Mangini-8:00: Jets' wild bye week-9:43: Did it bother Kimberley when she was a local beat reporter and national writers got scoops?-10:31: Getting info from various teams-12:50: Is Woody Johnson caring about what others think good for running an NFL team?-14:08: Were the Jets any different when Christopher Johnson was running the team?-16:18: Reporting things players/coaches/GM's deny-20:57: Career before first beat-22:03: Focusing on sports coverage-23:48: Sports people Kimberley looked up to-25:33: Challenges faced when breaking into industry-29:41: Harder to build trust with players/teams or media execs?-32:03: NFL players trying to keep reporters out of locker room-34:15: Going to ESPN-36:13: Getting to know people at ESPN in pandemic-37:25: What made Kimberley know she'd be good at TV?-39:35: Facial expressions while on “First Take”-41:25: Stephen A. Smith-43:05: Getting into the rotating cast of “First Take” -44:23: Are atmospheres of “Get Up” and “First Take” different?-45:50: Hearing from the Colts or Jim Irsay after his insulting X post?-47:52: Wanting to do more writing-48:50: Future goals-50:31: Contract talkDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews New York Jets radio voice and ESPN NHL, college football, and college basketball broadcaster, Bob Wischusen. Brandon and Bob discuss a bunch of Jets topics, among other things, including what changes for the Jets after Robert Saleh's firing, Aaron Rodgers' future as Jets QB, Rex Ryan wanting to come back as head coach, and more.NOTE: We recorded with Bob the day before Joe Douglas was fired as Jets GM. So you will not hear Bob's thoughts on Douglas' firing.-:54: When did Bob realize the Jets would do poorly this season?-3:52: Aaron Rodgers' thought process this season-5:26: Robert Saleh fired-9:37: Harder to watch this season's Jets or last season's Jets?-13:40: Rodgers' influence in upcoming offseason-18:04: Is Jets situation appealing to a head coach?-21:09: Should Jets run it back with Rodgers next season?-24:11: Surprised by Sam Darnold's success?-26:53: Woody Johnson and Donald Trump-28:20: How Christopher Johnson differs from Woody?-32:00: Biggest issue with the Jets?-34:01: Rex Ryan coming back to the Jets?-38:04: Access as Jets play-by-play radio person-38:48: Rodgers fitting in Jets locker room?-39:41: Brett Favre fitting in Jets locker room?-41:17: Rodgers handling the New York media-43:40: Rodgers' appearances on Pat McAfee-44:59: Working with Anthony Becht-48:53: Bob's travel schedule-52:25: CFB broadcast partners-55:07: Calling NHL games-1:00:10: How Bob got the Jets PXP jobDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews legendary NFL reporter and columnist Peter King. Brandon and Peter discuss a wide range of topics including enjoying football and America during retirement, Tom Brady trying to be an NFL team owner and a broadcaster, being on the same podcast as Bill Belichick despite not being on speaking terms, and more.-:42: Enjoying NFL season and driving across America in retirement-4:17: Not missing “Monday Morning Quarterback/Monday Morning in America” column-7:30: How did column start?-9:58: Writing process-12:41: Ready to retire-16:08: Raising money to save school sports in hometown-19:08: Watching football differently in retirement-22:37: Can someone come into sports media and write a weekly longform column these days?-24:06: “Let's Go!” podcast-27:57: Does Jerry Jones belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?-29:41: Relationship with Tom Brady-34:03: Should Brady be an owner and an analyst?-37:14: Not working with Bill Belichick on “Let's Go!”-38:36: Relationship with Belichick pre-Spygate-39:17: Surprise of Belichick in sports media?-43:53: Belichick's young girlfriend causing concern among NFL teams hiring head coaches?-46:58: Favorite story or report of career-51:01: Least favorite story-55:26: What made the NFL skyrocket in popularity over the last 20 years? -1:00:37: State of NFL teams and the NFL product in 2024-1:06:13: Is Aaron Rodgers hurting his legacy right now?-1:09:46: Last time Peter spoke with Brett Favre-1:12:19: Is Russell Wilson cementing his Hall of Fame case?-1:13:48: State of sports media and sports journalismDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews motorsports staff writer for The Athletic, Jeff Gluck. Brandon and Jeff discuss a wide range of topics including the fallout from Martinsville as well as the 23XI Racing-Front Row Motorsports lawsuit against NASCAR, making a living in the early days of Patreon, Michael Jordan possibly becoming a NASCAR champion team owner while suing NASCAR, and more.-:46: Being childhood friends with Awful Announcing's Ben Koo-1:45: Growing up in Northern California-3:12: Going to college/covering the Super Bowl-4:53: What lured Jeff to NASCAR?-6:49: Learning about NASCAR while covering the sport-9:36: Leaving USA Today in 2017-13:45: Being on Patreon-18:58: NASCAR media access-20:40: Covering NASCAR while not in Charlotte-23:29: Kyle Busch/Joey Logano fight video-29:50: Joining The Athletic-32:16: Going back to working for a company-36:09: Having content separate from The Athletic-38:51: Working for The Athletic pre-New York Times purchase and during-42:28: How did Patreon subscribers react to Athletic move?-44:28: Backlash from USA Today article on the state of NASCAR in 2016-47:20: What is the current state of NASCAR on TV?-50:38: NASCAR embracing a younger, more diverse fanbase-53:46: Confederate flag ban-56:39: 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR -1:01:03: Revenue split to teams now and in the next deal?-1:04:06: NASCAR's reasoning for not having permanent charters?-1:05:25: Michael Jordan in NASCAR-1:07:51: Will NASCAR give Tyler Reddick the championship trophy if he wins?-1:08:42: What happens to 23XI and Front Row?-1:10:27: Massive controversy at Martinsville-1:13:47: Will NASCAR change playoff system-1:15:51: Does NASCAR like the controversy?-1:16:49: Championship 4Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews former host of Red Zone Channel and current radio voice of the Cleveland Browns, Andrew Siciliano. Brandon and Andrew discuss a wide range of topics including working Red Zone and working with Scott Hanson, Jameis Winston taking charge of the Cleveland Browns, the emotion in the booth after the loss of Jim Donovan, and more.-:38: Emotions in Browns broadcast booth after Jim Donovan's passing-3:03: What did Donovan mean to the Browns?-6:33: Replacing Donovan on Browns radio broadcasts-8:16: Talking with Donovan about the job-9:02: How Andrew became a Browns fan-10:32: Feeling of the Browns moving near Andrew's family and becoming the Ravens-13:50: Jameis Winston-15:45: Should Browns have switched to Winston earlier in the season?-17:33: Were the Browns trending in the direction to make the switch if Watson didn't get injured?-18:57: In-stadium reaction to Deshaun Watson's injury-21:30: Rush of being in stadium on radio broadcast-23:53: Was Browns job still attainable when Andrew had a TV career?-25:13: Fox Sports Radio-25:50: Tony Bruno-27:03: Passion for radio-28:00: Missing radio when doing TV-30:54: Red Zone Channel-34:19: Scott Hanson-35:14: Working with Hanson during Olympics-36:42: Preparation for doing an Olympics whiparound show-39:15: Feelings about the NFL's version of Red Zone at the time-44:32: Enjoying whiparound NFL coverage-46:53: Mindset of working Red Zone-48:40: Caffeine intake on Sunday's-50:01: Ideal split of games in the 1:00 and 4:00 window for Red Zone-53:16: Getting the call to work at NFL Network-57:50: Who's better suited for media? Matthew Stafford or Sean McVay?-59:11: Is Andrew interested in doing NFL play-by-play on TV?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews former NFL quarterback and co-host of "Outta Pocket With RG3," Robert Griffin III. Brandon and Robert discuss a wide range of topics including his reaction to being laid off by ESPN, getting practically dragged into doing sports media, being the mentor for Lamar Jackson, and more.-:40: Croissant pic-2:16: Olympics aspirations-3:29: Considering training for Olympics again?-4:30: Feeling of being blackballed by NFL-5:49: Flag football at Olympics-9:23: Adjusting to football season without ESPN-13:23: Seeking media opportunities as a player?-16:56: Kevin Burkhardt-18:00: Choosing ESPN over Fox-19:10: Prefers calling games or doing studio?-21:52: Best NFL analyst right now-24:30: Goal in calling games-26:13: Release from ESPN-28:29: Would Robert return to ESPN-29:13: Doing “First Take” with Stephen A. Smith-31:42: Did Robert's opinion of Smith change from when he was a player to being in the media-38:23: Getting on NFL for media layoffs-43:47: Is Robert a starting quarterback today?-45:20: Last time a team called?-47:26: Is coaching in Robert's future?-49:30: Double entendres-53:39: “Surviving Washington” book scrapped-55:00: How close was Robert in joining the Commanders' ownership group?-57:23 Difficulties for Tom Brady doing his broadcasting job-59:38: Would ESPN have allowed Robert to be a minority owner?-1:00:14: Lamar Jackson's legacy if he wins a Super Bowl?-1:03:04: Robert's initial opinion of Jackson-1:06:11: “Outta Pocket With RG3”-1:08:45: Reaction to Dana White interview-1:13:48: Preferences in creating contentDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NBA Front Office Insider and former assistant GM of the Brooklyn Nets, Bobby Marks. Brandon and Bobby discuss a wide range of topics including working with Adrian Wojnarowski and Bobby's reaction to Woj's retirement, working with John Calipari at the Nets, how JJ Redick will handle the media with the Lakers, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:37: How's Bobby doing with Hurricane Milton?-1:58: Reaction to Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement-4:04: When Bobby found out-4:40: How was Woj to work with?-6:34: How was Woj like at the Bergen Record?-8:06: Jeff Passan potentially switching from MLB to NBA-9:58: Shams Charania now at ESPN-11:36: Leaving the Nets to work with Woj-13:52: Woj bringing Bobby to ESPN-14:38: When sports media could be a career-16:34: Working in an NBA front office-18:14: What did Bobby want to do in college?-19:11: Working with John Calipari-20:01: Going from getting Calipari's car from Jets practice to being a capologist?-21:44: Who was looking at all the cap numbers back then?-22:54: What happened to Calipari at the Nets?-24:30: Can Calipari come back to the NBA?-25:38: Rod Thorn-27:03: Letting Kenyon Martin go-27:38: Vince Carter trade-29:17: Were the Nets ever in on Shaquille O'Neal?-29:41: Star player or trade that the Nets were doing and never happened?-30:26: Did signing LeBron James in 2010 seem realistic?-31:34: Working for Mikhail Prokhorov-34:14: Prokorhov pushing the move to Brooklyn-35:14: Paul Pierce-Kevin Garnett trade-38:39: NBA contracts compared to NBA revenue-39:54: Reaction to player contracts with the health of the NBA-41:15: Mikal Bridges trade-42:12: GM or coach recommending players to Bobby that surprised him-43:17: What changed between the Knicks and Nets to talk trades?-44:27: Knicks offseason moves-45:36: Will Steph Curry or LeBron James ever compete for a title again?-46:29: Bronny James' future-49:19: JJ Redick-50:21: Is Redick going to get sick of the media?-50:55: Can fans handle more serious info than sports media gives them credit for?-53:28: Zach Lowe-54:33: What makes Lowe great?-55:00: Doing “NBA Today”-56:03: Stephen A. SmithDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Brandon and Jordan discuss a wide range of topics including his football podcast with Draymond Green, being on "The Herd," Pat McAfee messing with him, Robert Saleh's firing at the New York Jets, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:42: “Why is Draymond Green talking about football?”-3:06: Length of episodes-4:18: How is Green on the show?-7:43: Green's reaction to the pitch-11:29: Podcast being unaffiliated with The Volume-12:47: Being a regular on “The Herd”-18:21: Being persistent-19:50: Cowherd being interested in Jordan's backstory-26:02: Having the drive to be an insider-32:05: Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement-34:00: Could Jeff Passan have switched to NBA?/Could Adam Schefter have done both NFL and NBA?-37:16: Trying to do NBA and NFL-39:35: Reporting the Baxter Holmes ESPN story on Robert Sarver-42:22: More backlash from the media/ESPN or the Suns?-44:17: Being on “First Take” with Max Kellerman-45:38: What's Kellerman doing?-49:08: Being on “The Pat McAfee Show”-52:09: Does Woody Johnson want to make a big splash for a head coach?-56:14: Aaron Rodgers' input (if any) on Robert Saleh's firing?-56:55: Strange that Joe Douglas wasn't there when Saleh was fired?-57:45: Does Woody Johnson call Bill Belichick to see if there's interest?-58:18: Saleh being escorted out by security-59:45: Do local beat reporters get upset when a national reporter scoops them?-1:01:44: Are the Jets less appealing to Davante Adams now that Saleh is fired?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS play-by-play commentator Ian Eagle. Brandon and Ian discuss a wide range of topics including dealing with the Taylor Swift effect at NFL games, the nervousness of watching son Noah on commentary, how Aaron Rodgers is in pregame production meetings, his feelings on the NBA leaving TNT, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:49: Making a case to win the 2024 Best PBP Awfulie-1:17: Being confused for Daniel Snyder-2:39: Was the “Blank Space” call prepared?-7:10: Taylor Swift effect-10:43: Meeting with Aaron Rodgers during production meetings?-12:51: Conversations with Rodgers behind closed doors-15:25: Changes with Rodgers in production meetings-17:45: Confrontations-19:48: Value of pregame production meetings-22:25: Is Tom Brady's job more difficult?-25:03: Working with a new analyst and seeing they'll be good?-27:13: Someone Ian knew who was immediately good at commentary-28:27: Difficulties of working with so many different partners-30:57: Relationship with Mike Fratello-33:55: Howie Deneroff-35:18: Working with Dan Fouts-37:04: Charles Davis-40:21: Challenges of calling games during COVID-43:48: Competition between broadcast booths?-46:21: Wanting to call a Super Bowl for a U.S. network?-47:22: Getting to call Final Four-50:24: Being comfortable speaking in a large audience-52:01: Noah Eagle at the Olympics-54:14: Nepotism claims-59:14: Being at WFAN-1:02:35: Working with Mike and the Mad Dog-1:08:47: Thoughts on the NBA leaving TNT-1:10:13: What happens to Ian on the NBA?-1:12:56: Preferred NBA partner to work atDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NBA insider and senior writer Ramona Shelburne. Brandon and Ramona discuss a wide range of topics including her reaction to Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement from sports media, getting to know Kobe Bryant and the emotion of covering his death, how different it is covering LeBron James compared to Kobe, being on the Donald Sterling story, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:46: Finding out when Adrian Wojnarowski retired-3:00: Conversation with Woj-6:39: Work-life balance/mental aspect of being an insider-11:00: Would Woj someday come back to media?-11:50: Could Woj still drop a “Woj bomb” even away from the job?-14:00: Recruiting Ramona to Yahoo-16:16: Woj joining ESPN and bringing the Yahoo team over-18:27: Changing the news breaking industry-23:40: Does journalism put too much emphasis on breaking news?-27:19: Would Ramona take on Woj's role?-32:38: Lakers/Danny Hurley story-36:03: Being on the Donald Sterling story-44:14: Kobe Bryant-47:46 Could a pro athlete in 2024 be able to rebuild their image and reputation like Kobe was able to do after the sexual assault charge?-49:46: Kobe's death-58:08: Covering the story as a journalist and as Kobe's friend and seeing others in the media hastily report incorrect info-1:00:32: Covering LeBron James compared to Kobe-1:03:34: What is Ramona working toward?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of "GoJo and Golic," Mike Golic Jr. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including growing up with "Mike & Mike" on the radio/TV, recognizing nepotism, being teammates with Manti Te'o during the catfishing story, the joy of calling the Duke's Mayo Bowl, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:45: Being involved in boxing again-:40: Being in audience for “Celebrity Family Feud”-2:52: Getting in audience-3:51: Friendship with Mina Kimes and Pablo Torre-5:23: Golic family doing “Family Feud?”-7:21: “Saved by the Bell”-7:48: Seeing Uncle Bob on “Saved by the Bell”-9:13: Going into sports media-10:49: Listening to “Mike & Mike” as kid-12:39: Were the family stories uncomfortable?-13:56: Did it feel like Mike Sr. was playing a character or was he the real deal?-15:26: Other sports shows Mike Jr. listened to and watched-18:11: Being done with football-20:29: Starting out in media-20:43: Criticizing players Mike Jr. knew or teams he was cut from-21:56: Being comfortable on radio-26:28: Being lead-in to “Mike & Mike”-29:34: How Mike Sr. gave advice-30:58: Mike Greenberg-32:15: Knowing Greeny growing up?-33:01: Emotion of final “Mike & Mike”-34:38: Being a part of “Golic and Wingo”-37:05: Working with Chiney Ogwumike-42:13: Leaving ESPN-43:56: Doing “GoJo and Golic” on DraftKings-45:38: Recognizing nepotism early in career-46:52: Pressure of overcoming nepotism-48:19: Manti Te'o-49:23: Te'o catfishing story-50:59: Did that affect the National Championship Game?-51:55: How was Te'o received by the locker room-53:09: Calling games-54:43: Calling the Duke's Mayo BowlDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FOR FUTURE EPISODES, SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLAY-BY-PLAY: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-play-by-play/id1763654809Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HaEA8ssc7LpPoJ8pKT1hk Shannon Sharpe accidentally posting himself having sex on Instagram Live. Is a Pistons beat writer moving to cover the Knicks a sign of change for The Athletic? Was sports media being condescending toward Tua Tagovailoa? Awful Announcing's Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss all that and more, including ESPN getting their money's worth for Jason Kelce this Monday night on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.Time Stamps:-1:16: Shannon Sharpe having sex on Instagram Live-13:00: The Athletic pivoting away from local coverage?-27:31: Congress proposing sports gambling legislation-41:21: Pro athletes getting endorsement deals within sports betting companies-47:46: Jason Kelce was all over ESPN Monday night-51:25: Sports media conversation about Tua Tagovailoa's concussionYou can subscribe to The Play-By-Play wherever podcasts are found. Please subscribe, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews broadcasting legend Jim Lampley. Brandon and Jim discuss a wide range of topics including HBO getting out of boxing in 2018, Jake Paul not being good for boxing, drawing the ire of Howard Cosell, being friends with Max Kellerman, and more.Jim will host PPV.COM's Viewer Chat, which doesn't require a subscription, for the Canelo Álvarez-Edgar Berlanga Unified Super Middleweight World Championship fight card, Saturday September 13 at 8 PM ET.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:45: Being involved in boxing again-2:46: Has it “filled the void?”-4:02: Teaching at UNC, going to school-10:22: Question students ask most?-11:20: Getting involved with PPV.COM-12:42: Others reaching out post-HBO?-12:57: HBO Boxing ending-14:45: Finding out about HBO Boxing ending-16:20: Who deserves more blame for HBO Boxing ending?-18:16: Final sign-off of final HBO Boxing show-20:15: Not wanting to take a break-20:38: How was the five-year break looking back?-21:54: Relating to those on “Inside the NBA” in their final year-22:46: How Jim got into calling boxing-27:38: Drawing the ire of Howard Cosell-28:43: Relationship with Cosell-29:45: Relationship with Muhammad Ali-31:24: Working with Max Kellerman-32:45: Being first on-air broadcaster on WFAN-35:00: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul-35:53: Is Jake Paul good for boxing?-36:17: Would boxing benefit from having a version of Dana White?-37:19: Working the Olympics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing's Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss the Fox broadcasting debut of Tom Brady, the ESPN debut of Jason Kelce, Bill Belichick's numerous appearances. The guys also discuss the changes on "The NFL Today," Greg Olsen's pivot to the No. 2 Fox NFL broadcast booth, and Colt McCoy's rough broadcast.Time Stamps:-1:47: Tom Brady broadcast booth review-18:51: Bill Belichick analysis review-28:19: Jason Kelce “Monday Night Countdown” review-33:52: “The NFL Today” getting younger-36:04: Praise for Mike Greenberg hosting “Sunday NFL Countdown”-38:14: Greg Olsen with Joe Davis as Fox's No. 2 NFL booth-39:34: Colt McCoy-45:14: “Out of the Darkness”-53:09: ESPN/NFL Media equity talks are offYou can subscribe to The Play-By-Play wherever podcasts are found. Please subscribe, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL and MLB play-by-play, and LA Dodgers play-by-play broadcaster, Joe Davis. Brandon and Joe discuss a wide range of topics including working with Greg Olsen, Tom Brady at Fox, succeeding Vin Scully and Joe Buck, covering Shohei Ohtani as a local broadcaster, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:59: Joe's upcoming schedule-1:46: Balancing work and family-2:22: Working Steelers/Falcons Week 1-2:51: Greg Olsen-4:07: What makes Olsen great and beloved by fans?-5:55: Being in competition with Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady?-6:44: Burkhardt and Brady-7:40: Importance of pregame meetings amid Brady restrictions-10:18: How much did Joe know when Joe Buck left Fox for ESPN?-11:36: Surprise Buck left Fox?-12:10: How Joe reacted to the situation-13:04: Working with Troy Aikman-13:56: Difficulties of working with a broadcast partner once-15:04: Arriving at Fox-16:14: Taking over for Vin Scully at the Dodgers-18:57: Dodgers reaching out first-21:09: What made Dodgers interested in Joe-22:07: Scully's involvement in the hiring process-23:07: Scully's advice to Joe-24:49: Winning over Dodgers fans-26:06: Was following Scully preparation for following Buck?-26:46: Which is tougher? Following Scully or following Buck?-29:15: Buck as a mentor-30:29: Best advice Buck gave Joe?-32:09: Doing Dodgers long-term?-34:06: Detroit Tigers-35:00: Calling World Series-35:57: Is calling the Super Bowl a goal?-36:47: Covering Shohei Ohtani-39:58: Favorite call?-41:31: Calls Joe would like to have back-44:12: Self-praise-45:15: Joe's cooking videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of "The Fantasy Footballers" podcast, Mike Wright. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including the origins of the podcast, Matthew Berry's importance in the industry, the evolution of fantasy sports coverage, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:36: 10 year anniversary of “The Fantasy Footballers”-1:28: Last week's live show-3:13: When did Mike start playing fantasy?-4:07: Number of leagues Mike is in-4:58: More pressure to win in fantasy now compared to 10 years ago?-6:02: Origins of the podcast-11:52: Potentially bailing on the podcast?-12:40: Listenership in the beginning-14:28: Milestone that stands out most?-17:04: Forging an audience-23:17: Putting content on YouTube-26:14: Thoughts about ever joining a larger company?-28:58: Podcasts Mike was listening to 10 years ago-29:56: Fantasy football shows 10 years ago-31:29: Matthew Berry-32:28: Mainstream media and fantasy sports-34:12: Field Yates dislocating shoulder-34:31: Draft order activities and last place punishments-36:48: Change in target audience over the years-39:00: Mike's kids playing fantasy football?-40:20: Bell curve for fantasy football?-42:12: Legalized gambling and fantasy football-45:45: When do most fantasy drafts take place?-46:55: Right number teams for a fantasy league?-47:42: Mike's best sleeper pick-50:49: Team and offense affecting a player in fantasy-52:36: Holdouts-54:41: Mike's biggest busts-56:57: Kyler Murray-58:30: Running QB's and fantasy football-59:47: More important for Mike that the Cardinals win or his fantasy teams win?-1:00:34: “Spitballers Comedy Podcast”-1:01:33: Ultimate Draft Kit supporting St. Jude Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing's Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss the debut of Fox Sports 1's "Breakfast Ball," the season premiere of "College GameDay" with Nick Saban's debut, Kirk Herbstreit going heel and Pat McAfee getting drunk, and Deion Sanders and Colorado banning The Denver Post's Sean Keeler from press conferences.Time Stamps:-:07: Welcome to The Play-By-Play!-1:53: The debut of FS1's "Breakfast Ball"-12:18: What happened with Michelle Beadle and FS1?-13:03: The rest of FS1's new lineup.-21:01 Nick Saban's debut on "College GameDay"-29:37: Kirk Herbstreit goes heel-34:47: Do we care Pat McAfee got drunk on air?-39:10: Colorado and Deion Sanders ban a columnist from press conferences.-49:14: Bill Simmons in a contract year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing's Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss ESPN firing Robert Griffin III and Sam Ponder, Ariel Helwani announcing that he's partnering with Yahoo Sports and the social media feud between ESPN's Mina Kimes and Clay Travis.Time Stamps:-:06: Welcome to The Play-By-Play!-3:03: Robert Griffin III and Sam Ponder out at ESPN-18:49: Ariel Helwani partners with Yahoo Sports-33:51: Mina Kimes vs. Clay Travis-47:00: WWE superstar Sheamus is College GameDay's first celebrity guest picker of the season.-50:49: Stephen A. Smith interviews Tom Brady at Fanatics FestYou can subscribe to The Play-By-Play wherever podcasts are found. Please subscribe, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews The Athletic's NFL insider Dianna Russini. Brandon and Dianna discuss a wide range of topics including being an NFL insider, how Adam Schefter and Adrian Wojnarowski are mentors, what Aaron Rodgers really thinks of Dianna, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:35: “Scoop City”-1:26: Podcasting-2:47: Turnaround time from recording to release on “Scoop City”-4:20: Chase Daniel-6:02: Getting partnered with Chase-9:05: Why did Diana launch “Scoop City?”-10:40: Co-hosting show with Mike Greenberg?-13:25: Was leaving ESPN more due to wanting to leave ESPN or because of The Athletic's offer?-15:58: Consistency of ESPN-17:33: Envisioning leaving ESPN when Dianna was hired?-19:41: Working with Adam Schefter/Having Adrian Wojnarowski as a mentor-24:14: Not being in Schefter's shadow-25:31: Where does breaking news rank in Dianna's career?-27:31: Do insiders have the same sources?-29:04: How demanding is it for an insider?-31:51: Challenges of being a woman in a male dominated industry-34:31: Harder to earn respect from employers and peers or teams and agents?-36:27: Mentors-37:02: Has Dianna's Jets fandom faded now she's covering the NFL?-38:34: Relationship with Jets fans-40:14: Aaron Rodgers calling out Dianna-43:51: Zach Wilson report-45:06: Rodgers on “The Pat McAfee Show”-46:31: Dianna going on McAfee-47:06: Relationship with Rodgers-48:13: Rodgers with NYC media-49:20: Does Rodgers care about how he's covered?-51:37: Ian O'Connor book about Rodgers-53:38: Aggregators-54:55: @PrettyRickey213-56:13: Christopher Johnson-56:49: Would Woody Johnson leave if Donald Trump is elected?-57:15: Woody Johnson as an owner-58:36: Would Rodgers have been receptive to change?-59:36: Moving on from Robert Saleh?-1:00:10: Saleh's handling of Rodgers-1:02:15: Diving catch from Rex Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews TNT and Bleacher Report NBA insider Chris Haynes. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including the future of the NBA on TNT and how the "Inside the NBA" guys are, being a local beat reporter and cultivating relationships, how LeBron James had a part in getting him a national reporting job, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:36: Second appearance on the podcast-1:54: Chris Hayes-3:28: Charles Barkley staying with TNT-5:33: Where was Chris when Barkley made his retirement announcement?-7:21: Discussion off camera after the announcement-9:01: Getting to know the “Inside the NBA” crew-12:21: Chris making sideline reporting role his own-15:31: Toughest person to interview-16:43: What makes “Inside the NBA” so special?-20:03: What to expect in final year of “Inside the NBA” with the NBA on TNT-21:09: Chris' status with TNT-22:15: Being an independent insider-23:20: Being a local reporter-28:30: Chris' media origin story-32:26: Odds being stacked against Chris starting out-37:50: Being perceived by other writers when starting out-42:58: Building relationships and trust-46:29: Going to cover Cleveland Cavs when LeBron James came back-48:35: Trying to build a relationship with LeBron-53:35: Is it more important to cultivate relationship with players, teams/GM's, or agents in terms of info gathering?-54:07: Difference between being a reporter and being an insider in terms of relationships-56:39: Being in competition with Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania?-57:58: How Chris gets the stories he breaks?-1:02:05: How much does Chris report?-1:04:01: Wildest report that Chris reported-1:06:25: Being on “Undisputed”-1:10:53: Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe off camera-1:13:08: Importance of breaking news-1:18:26: “Doc Rivers to Milwaukee Bucks” CNN Sports report-1:22:10: Report Chris is least proud of and most proud of Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews former WNBA player and current ESPN host/analyst Chiney Ogwumike. Brandon and Chiney discuss a wide range of topics including Caitlin Clark's impact on women's sports, being tested by WNBA vets as a #1 overall pick, being mentored by Stephen A. Smith, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:38: Is Chiney retired from WNBA?-1:45: Does Chiney miss playing basketball?-2:05: Does media help fill the void of not playing?-3:13: Playing with sister Nneka throughout career-4:38: Playing against Nneka in WNBA-6:27: Going to ESPN-12:27: Being drafted by the Connecticut Sun helping with media career-13:15: Working with Mike Golic Jr.-14:22: Differences between radio and TV-15:29: Feelings about debate shows while playing basketball-19:46: Doing “First Take” with Stephen A. Smith compared to doing it without him -20:49: Stephen A. and Monica McNutt moment on “First Take”-22:45: Stephen A. being approachable-24:09: Does Stephen A. deserve credit or criticism for his work in platforming women's basketball-28:20: Working with Kendrick Perkins and Richard Jefferson-30:00: Feeling “stifled” by ESPN? -32:01: Being more comfortable covering the WNBA or NBA?-34:15: Has national media done a “good job” covering women's basketball this year?-38:25: Can a misinformed WNBA take from a national media member be better than no take at all?-40:20: Importance of Caitlin Clark to growing women's basketball-42:30: WNBA as a physical league-44:44: Being treated differently as #1 overall pick-46:47: Caitlin Clark/Angel Reese rivalry-48:58: Is WNBA unfairly judged due to being compared to NBA today instead of the NBA at 27 years old?-52:32: WNBA's willingness to speak on social issues and Chiney's feelings about that-55:12: Working as a election clerk in 2020 election-56:48: Playing with Candace Parker-58:20: Spoken to Candace since WBD lost NBA rights?-58:55: Is NBC and Amazon getting NBA rights an opening for Chiney? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Jonathan Tannenwald. Brandon and Jonathan discuss a wide range of topics including Gregg Berhalter's sacking from the U.S. Men's National Team, the logistics mess by CONMEBOL at the Copa América, Emma Hayes with the U.S. Women's National Team, Lionel Messi in MLS, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:51: When will U.S. Soccer hire a new head coach?-1:33: Timing of Gregg Berhalter's sacking-3:22: Not giving a national coach two four-year terms-4:20: How far would the USMNT have had to go in Copa América to save Berhalter's job?-6:50: Who deserves the blame for the USMNT's performance?-11:20: What else needs to be fixed at U.S. Soccer?-13:15: Who will replace Berhalter and who should replace him?-15:27: Tim Howard's pitch to go after Jurgen Klopp-16:20: Was Howard sincere?-16:51: Alexi Lalas saying he would coach the USMNT if asked-19:10: Lalas the analyst-21:08: Realistic expectations for USMNT at the 2026 World Cup?-22:31: Copa América logistics-25:35: Concerns about logistics of 2026 World Cup?-26:52: Fans attending 2026 World Cup-27:47: Lionel Messi's ankle injury and Inter Miami CF-28:40: MLS clubs and reporting injuries-29:28: Messi's impact on MLS-31:30: Kevin Durant and the Philadelphia Union-31:43: Messi and media access-33:08: Cristiano Ronaldo and MLS-33:34: Ronaldo's Euro performance-33:55: Is Ronaldo hanging on too long?-34:16: England's struggles in tournaments-36:04: Talent pool in MLS-38:19: Popularity of MLS in United States and room to grow-41:38: U.S. Men's Olympic Team-44:55: Alex Morgan left off U.S. Women's Olympic Team-46:55: Emma Hayes-52:58: Adjusting expectations with USWNT?-54:06: Which gap closed more? The world to the USWNT or the USMNT to the world?-54:23: When is it realistic for the USMNT to win a World Cup? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews MLB Network host and emcee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Brian Kenny. Brandon and Brian discuss a wide range of topics including Brian defending the concept of having special uniforms for the All-Star Game, the responsibility of being emcee for induction weekend, what Max Kellerman has been doing and when he may emerge, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:50: Brian's sports media origin story-3:36: Getting to ESPN-4:04: Going from ESPN to MLB Network-5:28: MLB All-Star Game uniforms-7:57: More important for MLB ASG to win the game or get everyone involved?-11:15: Working with Chris Russo-12:49: “Mad Dog” and Sabermetrics-14:00: Being an early convert of Sabermetrics-15:13: Turning point with Sabermetrics discussion-17:45: Being on MLB Network in terms of editorial freedom-19:05: Ken Rosenthal not being retained by MLB Network-19:34: One thing Brian would like to see change in MLB-22:38: Realignment?-24:20: Does MLB do a good job marketing stars nationally?-27:30: Being Master of Ceremonies at the Hall of Fame-29:28: HOF voting process-31:02: Will Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens get in?-32:21: Being in “Rocky Balboa”-34:04: Max Kellerman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Brandon and Ian discuss a wide range of topics including Ian's relationship with ESPN's Adam Schefter, "The Insiders" on NFL Network, various stories about reporting, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-1:02: How busy is early July for an NFL insider?-2:04: Busiest week of the NFL season for an insider-3:23: NFL Draft and opinion on tipping picks-5:29: Being first to a story in free agency-6:58: Competition among insiders inside NFL Network?-8:30: Relationship with Adam Schefter-10:00: Sources-11:42: Local reporters-13:02: Giving gifts to sources?-14:23: Has Ian ever felt he was being used?-15:54: Can Ian be an NBA insider?-17:14: Multiple phones?-18:29: Story Ian missed breaking because he didn't have his phone-20:40: Most “out of nowhere” scoop-22:18: Biggest “swing and a miss” report-26:01: Rumors that never got reported-27:05: “The Insiders”-27:58: Being on and hosting “The Pat McAfee Show”-29:02: Doing TV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews sports journalism legend Andrea Kremer. Brandon and Andrea discuss a wide range of topics including the state of sports journalism especially after the cancellation of "Real Sports," the #MeToo movement in sports media, being part of the first all-woman NFL booth, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-1:26: National Sports Media Association HOF induction-5:12: Going into labor days before working Super Bowl-6:55: Going on air right after giving birth-9:47: Balancing career and being a mom-14:27: Pro Football HOF induction-17:43: Media industry progression for women-23:54: Goal to be in sports media or to be a journalist?-27:49: #MeToo and women in sports-30:30: More difficult to earn the respect of male athletes or male peers in sports media?-34:42: Covering the Chicago Bulls dynasty-41:36: Reaction to “Real Sports'” cancellation-46:08: Separating working for NFL Network and on “Real Sports”-48:14: Journalism today?-51:23: Charissa Thompson's sideline reporter comments-58:17: Calling NFL games with Hannah Storm-1:05:58: Access for “Thursday Night Football”-1:07:47: Most frequent question asked by aspiring journalists-1:09:54: Biggest piece of advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews SNY's New York Jets reporter Connor Hughes. Brandon and Connor discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Rodgers being Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh's handling of Rodgers missing mandatory minicamp, reporting or not reporting what sources tell you, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:38: First season covering the Jets-1:07: Covering the Jets today compared to when Connor started-2:26: Aaron Rodgers skipping mandatory minicamp-3:44: Where was/is Rodgers?-5:54: Did Rodgers missing minicamp become a distraction?-8:07: Rodgers' infamous “winning” quote-10:44: How did the Jets and Robert Saleh handle Rodgers' absence?-13:43: Does Rodgers trust Saleh?-16:11: Joe Douglas as general manager-19:05: Rodgers' relationship with Woody Johnson-20:15: Nathaniel Hackett-23:31: Concern within the Jets that Rodgers would actually run for VP?-25:19: Political tension between Rodgers and Johnson?-28:24: Jets feelings about Rodgers on “The Pat McAfee Show”-31:49: Have there been times Rodgers says something that led to a private talk afterwards?-32:50: Rodgers in press conferences-35:39: Concerns with NYC media regarding to Rodgers-38:11: Relationship amongst Jets reporters-39:59: Local reporters and national reporters-42:10: Sources and reporting-43:46: Does Robert Saleh still trust Joe Beningo as a source?-45:24: Percentage of info Connor receives that he actually reports?-47:01: Connor's relationship with Jets fans-48:40: Jamal Adams-49:00: Why has Woody Johnson failed as Jets owner?-52:42: Would Johnson again take a position in the Trump White House if Trump wins? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.