Awful Announcing Podcast

Awful Announcing
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Join Brandon Contes as he interviews some of the biggest names and newsmakers in sports media each Thursday on "The Awful Announcing Podcast." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 18h ago

    Howie Rose on retirement, retirement, the Mets, WFAN, Mike Piazza, ‘Matteau,’ Gary Cohen, and more

    Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes is joined by Howie Rose for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss Rose’s decision to retire as lead radio voice of the New York Mets, Bob Murphy, Gary Cohen, Mike Piazza, 9/11, his most famous calls, ‘Matteau, Matteau, Matteau,’ going from the Rangers to the Islanders, and more. -02:32: Decision to retire -04:24: ‘Cutting corners’ in recent seasons -06:53: Not traveling with the Mets -10:59: Does Howie Rose still feel at the top of his game? -15:26: Ability to be honest as a broadcaster -20:40: Importance of being present in the clubhouse -22:12: Battles with Frank Cashen -31:14: Succeeding Bob Murphy -32:47: Mike Piazza home run after 9/11 -36:47: Most famous MLB calls -39:06: Comparing Mike Piazza and Pete Alonso home run calls -41:11: Relationship with Gary Cohen -41:46: Interest in SNY -44:53: Gary Cohen rejoining Mets radio booth during 2006 playoffs -47:04: ‘Matteau’ call -51:30: Marv Albert -54:00: Going from Rangers to Islanders -57:33: Final Mets broadcast -59:32: Will Howie Rose ever call another Mets game? Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Howie Rose on retirement, retirement, the Mets, WFAN, Mike Piazza, ‘Matteau,’ Gary Cohen, and more

  2. Aug 27

    Sal Licata on Underscore Media, WFAN, Brandon Tierney, Mike Francesa, and more

    Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes interviews Sal Licata. They discuss Licata’s new venture Underscore Media, his departure from WFAN, working with Brandon Tierney, producing Mike and the Mad Dog, being there for Chris Russo’s departure to SiriusXM, potential Mike Francesa co-hosts, and more. -02:06: Underscore Media -07:38: Immediate plans after leaving WFAN -16:25: Learning about Craig Carton’s return while on-air -17:20: Taking the high road -19:41: Expecting to survive Craig Carton’s return -21:15: Hosting radio shows vs digital -30:12: Working with Brandon Tierney -31:03: Gregg Giannotti calling Brandon Tierney a bad teammate -33:15: Solo host vs having co-host -35:00: 2010 firing from WFAN -41:26: Producing Mike and the Mad Dog -45:02: Mike Francesa and Chris Russo relationship at the end -48:53: Traveling with Mike and Chris -51:01: Serious candidates to replace Chris Russo -54:22: Learning Chris Russo was leaving WFAN Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sal Licata on Underscore Media, WFAN, Brandon Tierney, Mike Francesa, and more

  3. Aug 20

    Michael Kay on broadcaster rankings, John Sterling, Don La Greca, Peter Rosenberg, Mike Francesa and more

    Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes interviews New York Yankees TV voice Michael Kay. They discuss a wide range of topics including Awful Announcing’s MLB broadcaster rankings, whether there is an anti-Yankee bias, the YES Network, John Sterling, The Michael Kay Show, Don La Greca, Peter Rosenberg, Mike Francesa, and more. -02:33: Awful Announcing’s broadcaster rankings -10:20: YES broadcast vs SNY -15:45: The decision to join YES in 2002 -16:37: John Sterling -21:23: How much longer will Michael call Yankee games? -25:49: Competing with WFAN and Mike Francesa -28:54: Did Michael Kay ever consider joining WFAN? -31:18: Don La Greca -34:10: Reaction to Peter Rosenberg joining The Michael Kay Show -39:52: Diet Coke bit -45:07: Derek Jeter’s relationship with the Yankees -45:46: Did Michael Kay ever get yelled at by George Steinbrenner? Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Michael Kay on broadcaster rankings, John Sterling, Don La Greca, Peter Rosenberg, Mike Francesa and more

  4. Aug 6

    Michael Wilbon on PTI, ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Stephen A. Smith, Michael Jordan and more

    Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN’s Michael Wilbon. They discuss a wide range of topics including The Washington Post, "PTI’s" relationship with ESPN, insiders, Stephen A. Smith, the face of ESPN, Pat McAfee, Michael Jordan, and more. -02:13: Will Wilbon ever host a podcast? -10:00: The newsroom at The Washington Post -16:37: Starting "PTI" with Tony Kornheiser -22:37: Kobe Bryant’s "PTI" advice -25:54: "PTI" would not have lasted in Bristol 3 -32:29: Will Wilbon continue "PTI" if Kornheiser retires? -37:28: Are insiders journalists? -40:25: Is Stephen A. Smith still a journalist? -43:36: Wilbon refuses to let ESPN force him to talk Cowboys -45:22: Advice for Ryan Clark -48:00: Who is the face of ESPN? -49:12: Pat McAfee -50:23: Can fans trust ESPN’s NFL partnership? -54:38: Michael Jordan Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Michael Wilbon on PTI, ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Stephen A. Smith, Michael Jordan and more

  5. Jul 30

    Jemele Hill on ESPN layoffs, Ryan Clark, Stephen A. Smith, Caitlin Clark, and more

    Brandon interviews Spolitics host Jemele Hill. They discuss a wide range of topics including ESPN’s latest round of layoffs, the decision to part ways with Ryan Clark, Jason Whitlock, Stephen A. Smith’s influence at ESPN, his role as a journalist, Caitlin Clark, and more. -02:11: Does Jemele Hill miss ESPN? -04:18: Being at ESPN during 2017 layoffs -15:43: Was Ryan Clark fired by ESPN? -19:17: Should Ryan Clark sue ESPN? -23:27: Cam Newton interview with Jason Whitlock -26:25: Is Stephen A. Smith losing influence at ESPN -33:56: Stephen A. Smith for president? -38:19: Caitlin Clark Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jemele Hill on ESPN layoffs, Ryan Clark, Stephen A. Smith, Caitlin Clark, and more

  6. Jul 16

    Linda Cohn on leaving ESPN, her next venture, Keith Olbermann, John Skipper, and more

    Brandon interviews now former ESPN personality Linda Cohn. They discuss a wide range of topics including Cohn being ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, working in Bristol vs. Los Angeles, being a woman in a male-dominated industry, “Master Batter,” Keith Olbermann, her lone suspension, and more.   -02:35: Leaving ESPN -07:54: Was there interest in staying with ESPN? -14:45: Changing comradery in Bristol -19:36: Keith Olbermann -22:47: Balancing a woman in a male-dominated industry -39:59: Catchphrases and “Master Batter” -43:46: Receiving suspension from John Skipper -49:37: Next Venture -58:14: Why do so many leave sports media and get political? -1:02:04: Indiana Fever are America’s Team Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Linda Cohn on leaving ESPN, her next venture, Keith Olbermann, John Skipper, and more

  7. Jul 2

    Rich Lerner on his new book, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, the PGA Tour, and more

    Brandon interviews longtime Golf Channel analyst Rich Lerner. They discuss a wide range of topics including Lerner’s new book “Aren’t You That Golf Guy?” The book includes topics on Lerner’s youth, his media career, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, the U.S. Open, PGA Tour, and more. -02:20: Book title -05:37: Pivoting off a book about Tiger Woods -20:46: Kobe Bryant and Payne Stewart -28:39: Jim Nantz -30:41: Working for WFAN -43:15: Tiger Woods’ demons   -53:44: Could Tiger Woods have won 10 more majors? -59:22: Phil’ Mickelson’s downfall is more surprising than Tiger’s -1:06:11: U.S. Open fans on Long Island -1:10:43: PGA Tour changes for 2028 Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rich Lerner on his new book, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, the PGA Tour, and more

  8. Jun 25

    Tim Legler on the NBA Finals, Knicks fans, Mike Breen, referees, Victor Wembanyama, and more

    Brandon interviews longtime ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler. They discuss a wide range of topics including the Knicks breaking their championship drought, Legler getting to call his first NBA Finals, the future of ESPN’s NBA booth, Mike Breen, refs, Victor Wembanyama, and more.  -02:15: Knicks-Spurs, best 5-game series ever? -09:28: Legler getting to call his first NBA Finals on TV -14:39: Pressure on a first-year broadcast booth calling the NBA Finals -20:10: Can Legler, Jefferson and Breen stabilize ESPN’s NBA broadcast? -22:46: Mike Breen calling Knicks playoff games -29:38: Knicks 29-point comeback -32:59 Broadcast approach after De’Aaron Fox layup attempt in Game 4 -38:25: Being critical of officials -39:42: Victor Wembanyama -44:43: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Miami Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tim Legler on the NBA Finals, Knicks fans, Mike Breen, referees, Victor Wembanyama, and more
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Join Brandon Contes as he interviews some of the biggest names and newsmakers in sports media each Thursday on "The Awful Announcing Podcast." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Awful Announcing
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    298
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