Awful Announcing Podcast
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★ - 36 ratingsOne of the premier sports blogs on the Internet now has its own podcast. Some of the biggest names and newsmakers in sports media will join us regularly on the Awful Announcing Podcast.
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Episodes
Danny Parkins on Caleb Williams, Nick Wright, Danny's book, and more
April 12, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews "Parkins & Spiegel Show" co-host and co-author of the book "Pipeline to the Pros," Danny Parkins. Brandon and Danny discuss a wide range of topics including Caleb Williams (very likely) going to the Bears, being the best man at Nick Wright's vow renewal, breaking the news of the Jovan Belcher tragedy, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and Y...
Buster Olney on MLB offseason, Scott Boras, Shohei Ohtani, and more
March 29, 2024 21:07 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBGuest host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ESPN MLB reporter Buster Olney. Jessica and Buster discuss a wide range of topics including the slow pace of the MLB offseason, Scott Boras taking some losses in negotiations, helping Buster Posey be more media friendly, and more. NOTE: We recorded with Buster on Friday March 22, so in between recording and posting, some details about the Shohei Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara gambling story have been updated. For even more discussion, head over to awfulann...
Ariel Helwani on UFC, Dana White, Joe Rogan, and more
March 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews MMA reporter Ariel Helwani. Brandon and Ariel discuss a wide range of topics including discovering mixed martial arts and going to school to cover the sport, Dana White running the UFC, Joe Rogan as a UFC commentator, 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: Confidence level on the New York Knicks -4:05: Why be...
Rebecca Lobo on Caitlin Clark, Kim Mulkey, Doris Burke, and more
March 15, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews ESPN WNBA and college basketball analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo. Brandon and Rebecca discuss a wide range of topics including Caitlin Clark and the growth of women's college basketball, going to the White House to interview Barack Obama filling out his bracket, her reaction to Kim Mulkey's comments, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok...
Adam Lefkoe on "Inside the NBA," Doc Rivers, LeBron James, and more
March 01, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews "Inside the NBA" host and co-host of "The Big Podcast with Shaq," Adam Lefkoe. Brandon and Adam discuss a wide range of topics including lots of talk about "Inside the NBA" and the crew, reporting that Doc Rivers was heading to the Milwaukee Bucks and the uneasiness throughout the night when that wasn't immediately confirmed, interviewing LeBron James after he broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring record, and more. For even more discussion, head over to aw...
Taylor Twellman on Lionel Messi, MLS, Apple, Tom Brady, and more
February 23, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews head Apple MLS commentator Taylor Twellman. Brandon and Taylor discuss a wide range of topics including giving Tom Brady broadcasting advice, Lionel Messi in MLS, leaving ESPN for Apple, 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: Excitement for start of MLS season -1:51: Transition from pitch to booth -3:29: Not ...
Mike Joy on the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt, Kevin Harvick, and more
February 16, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews legendary Fox NASCAR play-by-play commentator Mike Joy. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including interviewing being on the call for some of the best, and most tragic, moments in Daytona 500 history, what happens to the Daytona 500 if the Super Bowl is moved to Presidents' Day Weekend, Kevin Harvick joining the Fox booth, and more. Tune in for the 66th running of the Daytona 500 Sunday, February 18 at 2:30 et on Fox. For even more discussion, h...
Carrington Harrison on Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift, Nick Wright, and more
February 09, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews host of "The Drive" on 610 AM in Kansas City, Carrington Harrison. Brandon and Carrington discuss a wide range of topics including interviewing Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift living in KC, Jason Whitlock in KC, watching The Decision with Nick Wright, 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: AA P...
Rich Eisen on Jim Harbaugh, Aaron Rodgers, Stuart Scott, and more
February 02, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network's Rich Eisen. Brandon and Rich discuss Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan, Aaron Rodgers playing for the New York Jets and appearing on "The Pat McAfee Show," being Stuart Scott's friend, doing play-by-play for NFL Network, 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. -:34: Winning the “Awfulie” for Best Sports Ra...
Evan Washburn on Charissa Thompson, working Super Bowl, interviewing losing teams, and more
January 26, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - 78.4 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews CBS NFL sideline reporter Evan Washburn. Brandon and Evan discuss working the Super Bowl, interviewing the teams who lose big games, Charissa Thompson's sideline reporting admission, and more. Evan will be on the sideline for the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on Sunday 3:00 PM ET on CBS. Evan will also work Super Bowl LVIII, taking place February 11 on CBS and Nickelodeon. For even more discussion, head over to awful...
Keyshawn Johnson on Skip Bayless, "All Facts No Brakes" podcast, Dallas Cowboys, and more
January 19, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews "Undisputed" host and host of the "All Facts No Brakes" podcast Keyshawn Johnson. Brandon and Keyshawn discuss Keyshawn's new podcast, working with Skip Bayless, having conversations instead of debates, 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: Being on “Undisputed” -1:06: Interest in sports media while playing ...
Jemele Hill on ESPN, Pat McAfee, Aaron Rodgers, and more
January 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 99 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews former ESPN host and current writer for The Atlantic, Jemele Hill. Brandon and Jemele have an in-depth discussion about the Pat McAfee/Aaron Rodgers saga. From Rodgers insinuating Jimmy Kimmel was in the Jeffrey Epstein files to McAfee accusing ESPN exec Norby Williamson of trying to sabotage "The Pat McAfee Show." We also talk about "SC6," Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Face...
Spike Eskin on WFAN, Carl Banks, JJ Redick, and more
December 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews WFAN VP of Programming and host of the "Rights to Ricky Sanchez" podcast Spike Eskin. Brandon and Spike discuss a wide range of topics including what happened with Carl Banks and how things are going, paid interviews, not liking JJ Redick, 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. -:41: Are people complaining more abo...
The AA staff talks Awfulies winners and we share our best AA Podcast clips from 2023
December 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBIt's a special episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast. The first half of our show has host Brandon Contes sitting down with fellow members of the Awful Announcing staff. Ben Koo, Andrew Bucholtz, and Sean Keeley discuss the winners from the 2023 Awfulies, including Pat McAfee winning Sports Media Person of the Year, Stephen A. Smith winning Best Sports Debate Personality, and Greg Olsen winning Game Analyst of the Year. Afterward, we put together a collection of clips from our first 30 epis...
Dean Blandino on NFL officiating, Brotherly Shove, Jerry Jones, and more
December 15, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL rules analyst Dean Blandino. Brandon and Dean discuss a wide range of topics including Dean's thoughts on the Brotherly Shove, being on Jerry Jones' party bus, being Fox's rules analyst, 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: What Dean misses most about Long Island -1:39: What Dean misses most about b...
Jason Benetti on Bill Walton, Kevin Brown, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, and more
December 08, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Fox broadcaster and new voice of the Detroit Tigers Jason Benetti. Brandon and Jason discuss a wide range of topics including working with Bill Walton, Kevin Brown's suspension from the Orioles, having cerebral palsy, leaving the Chicago White Sox to become the TV voice of the Detroit Tigers, 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: @a...
Shan Shariff on Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys, Skip Bayless, and more
December 01, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews co-host of "Shan & RJ" on 105.3 The Fan, Shan Shariff. Brandon and Shan discuss a wide range of topics including hanging Mark Cuban selling the Mavericks, interviewing Jerry Jones every week, his dislike for Skip Bayless, his respect of Stephen A. Smith, his falling out with Dan Orlovsky, 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: @awful...
Jared Greenberg on "Inside the NBA," Charles Barkley, Gregg Popovich, and more
November 17, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews NBA on TNT reporter and host of "NBA CrunchTime" on the NBA app, Jared Greenberg. Brandon and Jared discuss a wide range of topics including hanging out with the "Inside the NBA" guys, being in the bubble during COVID, being on the receiving end of Gregg Popovich's interviews, remembering Kobe Bryant, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yo...
Awful Announcing Live: Reaction to Charissa Thompson's bombshell reveal
November 16, 2023 21:56 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWhile on Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast, Charissa Thompson revealed she would make up a sideline report if extenuating circumstances prevented her from getting a report. Thompson noted instances like the head coach not coming out at halftime or that it was too late to get an interview as examples where Thompson would come up with basic talking points that a head coach might say if they were to talk to her. While Thompson revealed this years before, it's brought strong reactions and...
Dan Patrick on "SportsCenter," retirement, "Jeopardy!," and more
November 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews former "SportsCenter" and current host of "The Dan Patrick Show," Dan Patrick. Brandon and Dan discuss a wide range of topics including anchoring "SportsCenter," working in radio, retiring in four years, hosting "Jeopardy!," 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. -:40: Is this part of a retirement tour or a book to...
Steve Letarte on NASCAR championship, Dale Earnhardt Jr., New England Patriots, and more
November 03, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Steve Letarte, NASCAR on NBC analyst and former Daytona 500 winning crew chief for Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Brandon and Steve discuss a wide range of topics including working for Hendrick Motorsports, improving as a broadcaster, previewing the NASCAR Championship 4, the New England Patriots rebuilding, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Blue...
Jay Crawford on Deshaun Watson, Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith, and more
October 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Jay Crawford, former ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor/"First Take" host and current host of the "Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show" and WKYC NBC anchor. Brandon and Jay discuss a wide range of topics including covering Deshaun Watson, working with Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith, coming back home to Cleveland, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and ...
Trey Wingo on Aaron Rodgers, ESPN, NFL Live, and more
October 20, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Trey Wingo, former ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor and "NFL Live" host, and current co-host of the "Chasin' It" podcast with Chase Daniel. Brandon and Trey discuss a wide range of topics including having the scoop first that Aaron Rodgers was going to the Jets, not being a morning person, working with Bob Ley on 9/11, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Blu...
Kenny Albert on Charles Barkley, Tony Siragusa, being versatile, and more
October 13, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Kenny Albert, NFL on Fox broadcaster, NHL on TNT broadcaster, New York Rangers and Knicks broadcaster, and author of the book "A Mic For All Seasons." Brandon and Kenny discuss a wide range of topics including Charles Barkley as an NHL analyst, working with Tony Siragusa, covering all four major American sports, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Blue...
Michelle Beadle on Rachel Nichols, ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, and more
October 06, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Michelle Beadle, former host of many ESPN shows and current co-host of "Beadle and Decker" on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio. Brandon and Michelle discuss a wide range of topics including LeBron James trying to get Michelle removed from "NBA Countdown," Rachel Nichols replacing Michelle on "NBA Countdown," Stephen A. Smith's repeated trashing of Max Kellerman, dealing with Gregg Popovich, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and...
Pablo Torre on Taylor Swift, Dan Le Batard and Donald Trump, Stephen A. Smith, and more
September 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Pablo Torre, host of Meadowlark Media's "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast, as well as being on "Around the Horn" and "Pardon the Interruption." Brandon and Pablo discuss a wide range of topics including the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce relationship and how that's impacting the NFL, confronting Dan Le Batard about having former president Donald Trump on his show many times, Stephen A. Smith blurring the lines of journalism and entertainment, and more. For even more d...
Chase Daniel on being a backup QB, Hard Knocks, Drew Brees, Sean Payton, and more
September 15, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews free agent quarterback and NFL Network analyst Chase Daniel. Brandon and Chase discuss a wide range of topics including being a career backup QB, how Hard Knocks isn't a distraction, why Drew Brees did a good job as an analyst, 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. -:43: Is Chase retired from playing? -1:28: Stayi...
Chris Myers on NFL on Fox, Tom Brady, Bill Murray, and more
September 08, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports broadcaster Chris Myers. Ahead of Fox's 30th season broadcasting the NFL, Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including calling Bryce Young's first game, freezing up on live TV at the Super Bowl, interviewing O.J. Simpson post-trial, 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. -1:34: Still gettin...
Parker Kligerman on pit reporting, NASCAR playoffs, Bubba Wallace, and more
September 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Parker Kligerman, NBC NASCAR pit reporter and driver of the #48 Spiked Light Coolers Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Brandon and Parker discuss a wide range of topics including racing and broadcasting on the same weekend, how sim racing taught Parker for the real thing, Parker's pick for NASCAR Cup Series champion, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, T...
Craig Carton on WFAN, Howard Stern, Mike Francesa, gambling addiction, and more
August 25, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Craig Carton, formerly of WFAN and now host of "The Carton Show" on FS1. Brandon and Craig discuss a wide range of topics including his dislike of Mike Francesa, almost replacing Howard Stern, being the face of gambling addiction, 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. -:40: Being a “former” WFAN host -1:29: Decisi...
Kevin Clancy (KFCBarstool) on Dave Portnoy buying Barstool, being unfiltered, Pat McAfee, and more
August 18, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Barstool Sports' Kevin Clancy, a.k.a. KFCBarstool. Brandon and Clancy discuss a wide range of topics including Dave Portnoy buying Barstool back from Penn Entertainment, Erika Ayers Badan’s impact on Barstool, Pat McAfee at Barstool and heading to ESPN, and more. As a bonus, make sure you listen after KFCBarstool's interview as we chat with Awful Announcing's Andrew Bucholtz about his involvement in breaking the bombshell story that Kevin Brown was removed from...
Andy Staples on Pac-12 realignment, Big Ten, Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, and more
August 11, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews On3's Andy Staples. Brandon and Andy discuss a wide range of topics including the Pac-12 realignment news, how the Big Ten and Big 12 fare, how it affects the regular season and College Football Playoff, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -:41: Pac-12 realignment talk -3:00: Oregon and Washington leaving for the Bi...
Jessica Kleinschmidt on Oakland A's, social media, Moneyball, and more
August 04, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Oakland Athletics broadcaster and Short and to the Point host Jessica Kleinschmidt. Brandon and Jessica discuss a wide range of topics including quitting a government job to pursue a sports broadcasting career, building a social media brand and dealing with the hate, working for the Oakland A's, how A's fans like Moneyball, working for Awful Announcing and The Comeback, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebo...
Bram Weinstein on Washington Commanders, Daniel Snyder, ESPN, Dan Le Batard, and more
July 28, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Bram Weinstein, former ESPN SportsCenter anchor and current play-by-play radio voice of the Washington Commanders. Brandon and Bram discuss a wide range of topics including Daniel Snyder as former owner of the Washington Commanders, the "Commanders" name, being a SportsCenter anchor, Dan Le Batard's thoughts on Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, T...
Heather O'Reilly on Women's World Cup, Grant Wahl, Megan Rapinoe, Taylor Swift, and more
July 21, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Heather O'Reilly, 2015 Women's World Cup champ, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and Fox soccer analyst. Brandon and Heather discuss a wide range of topics including the Women's World Cup and the USWNT, Grant Wahl's impact on soccer in the U.S., being on stage with Taylor Swift, Megan Rapinoe's retirement, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and ...
Wayne Randazzo on Shohei Ohtani, Stephen A. Smith, Albert Pujols, and more
July 14, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Wayne Randazzo, Los Angeles Angels and Apple TV+ MLB play-by-play person. Brandon and Wayne discuss a wide range of topics including Shohei Ohtani being a "walking legend," Stephen A. Smith's "Angels are irrelevant" comments, Albert Pujols' 700th home run, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -:40: All-Star Game talk...
Anish Shroff on Carolina Panthers, lacrosse, mayonnaise, and more
June 30, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Anish Shroff, ESPN play-by-play commentator and radio voice of the Carolina Panthers. Brandon and Anish discuss a wide range of topics including calling the Duke's Mayo Bowl, being on "Dream Job," working lacrosse for ESPN, being the voice of the Panthers, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -:54: Being the voice of the Duke’s Mayo Bo...
Adam Schein on Aaron Rodgers, Snooki, Mike Francesa, and more
June 16, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Adam Schein, host of "Schein on Sports" on SiriusXM, "Time to Schein" on CBS Sports Network, and the "Rise and Schein" podcast that uploads every Monday. Brandon and Adam discuss a wide range of topics including interviewing Aaron Rodgers, that time Snooki and Adam had a beef, Larry King calling in, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. ...
Brian Windhorst on LeBron James, The Decision, Skip Bayless, and more
June 09, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Brian Windhorst, ESPN senior NBA writer and host of "Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective." Brandon and Brian discuss a wide range of topics including NBA Finals coverage, covering The Decision, becoming a meme, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -:42: NBA Finals talk -1:19: Covering the Denver Nuggets for ESPN -1:57: Seeing new teams in the...
Mark Schlereth on the Denver Nuggets, morning radio, Tom Brady, and more
June 02, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Mark Schlereth, three-time Super Bowl champion, Fox NFL analyst, and Denver sports talk radio host. Brandon and Mark discuss a wide range of topics including ESPN's treatment of the Denver Nuggets, Tom Brady entering broadcasting, working with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -:48: Fan perception of a former foot...
Leigh Diffey on the Indy 500, facing adversity becoming a U.S. citizen, and more
May 26, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Leigh Diffey, play-by-play commentator for the NTT IndyCar Series for NBC as well as IMSA, MotoGP, Supercross, and Olympic track and field. In the lead-up to the 107th Indianapolis 500, Brandon and Leigh discuss a wide range of topics including the narrative some people have that race car drivers are not "athletes," the importance of the Indy 500, what casual fans should be looking for at Indy, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.c...
Ryan Ruocco on Jeff Van Gundy, Pat McAfee, Stephen A. Smith, and more
May 19, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Ryan Ruocco, play-by-play commentator for the NBA and WNBA for ESPN as well as the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets for YES, in addition to co-hosting the "R2C2 Podcast" with CC Sabathia. Brandon and Ryan discuss a wide range of topics including being the "Voice of the WNBA," working an NBA game for ESPN the night COVID shut everything down, Pat McAfee moving to ESPN, working with Stephen A. Smith, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannoun...
Lakers radio voice John Ireland on LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and more
May 12, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews John Ireland, radio voice of the Los Angeles Lakers and co-host of "Mason and Ireland" on ESPN Radio in LA. Brandon and John discuss a wide range of topics including a potential "Last Dance" docuseries with Kobe or LeBron, Kobe and Shaq's divorce and reconciliation, and covering an NBA Finals during a pandemic. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -:44:...
Maggie Gray on Mike Francesa, Kyrie Irving, Aaron Rodgers, and more
May 05, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBHost Brandon Contes interviews Maggie Gray from "Maggie and Perloff." Brandon and Maggie touch on a wide range of topics including replacing Mike Francesa, her hot take about kids being at postgame press conferences, covering Kyrie Irving in high school, and Aaron Rodgers dealing with the NYC media. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -:36: Andrew Perloff eating a jar of peanut butt...
Bomani Jones on ESPN layoffs, Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith, and more
April 28, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBWe're back! After a few years, the Awful Announcing Podcast returns with host Brandon Contes as he interviews Bomani Jones. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. *Apologies for some audio issues in the final couple minutes. -1:02: Bomani’s path to ESPN and sports media -2:36: Embracing streaming/podcasting before the industry did -5:26: Does Bomani miss doing local radio? -8:03: Boma...
Awful Announcing Podcast Episode 1 - Bomani Jones
April 28, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBWe're back! After a few years, the Awful Announcing Podcast returns with host Brandon Contes as he interviews Bomani Jones. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. *Apologies for some audio issues in the final couple minutes. -1:02: Bomani’s path to ESPN and sports media -2:36: Embracing streaming/podcasting before the industry did -5:26: Does Bomani miss doing local radio? -...
Awful Announcing Podcast Episode 55 - Adam Amin
May 19, 2020 15:18 - 54 minutes - 74.1 MB5:30 - In Watching "The Last Dance," when did the early memories of being a kid in Chicago watching the Bulls kick in? 7:35 - Did he ever try to emulate any 1990s Bulls when he was hooping it up? 8:42 - How and when did his father, as a Pakistani immigrant, become a huge Chicago sports fans? 10:36 - Their shared love of sports despite never going to a game in-person together 12:53 - The story of a really beautiful connected moment between his dad, him, and Steve Kerr 19:22 - How he views the ...
Awful Announcing Podcast Episode 54 - Joe Buck
April 22, 2020 15:42 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB5:48 - How he admired his dad's ability to remember and connect with everyone he met 7:22 - Have things slowed down for him after starting his career so fast and quickly? 8:41 - Parenting in his late 20s/early 30s vs now at 50 with two young twin boys 10:30 - On his dad being his best friend and how he handled getting the Cardinals gig at age 21 13:21 - Did he feel like he got unfairly singled out early on because of his name? 15:24 - His relationship with him mom/sister and how his mom gave ...
Awful Announcing Podcast Episode 53 - Ernie Johnson
April 16, 2020 18:22 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB5:38 - How he and his family are handling/keeping busy during the pandemic 7:30 - On finding a routine / starting EJ's Journalism School 11:35 - Which of the "J-School" lessons has stood out most? 14:35 - His path in broadcasting... was there apprehension about working Braves games with his dad 16:50 - When did he feel like he found his voice in broadcasting? 20:36 - The moment he knew that there was something different and special about "Inside the NBA" 23:45 - On the origin of the "Inside t...
Awful Announcing Podcast Episode 52 - Joe Davis (Fox Sports)
March 25, 2020 21:52 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB0:21: Podcast Introduction 5:30: Introduction with Joe Davis 6:35: How he's stayed busy throughout quarantine/stay-at-home in CA 8:47: Favorite spots around the country to find the best smoked meat in America 10:04: First interest in broadcasting and how he started calling his first games 11:05: The first broadcasters he emulated early on 15:13: Getting letters/DMs asking for broadcast advice after he did it when he was a kid 17:00: His college football days - was he good with the media as an...