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Awful Announcing Podcast
by Awful Announcing
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.
Episodes
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Mike Ryan Ruiz on The Dan Le Batard Show, Stugotz, ESPN, hot takes, Pat McAfee, and more
Awful Announcing's Brandon Contes is joined Mike Ryan Ruiz from The Dan Le Batard Show. They discuss Mike’s start with the show, his current role and future. The also discussed Stugotz leaving the show, the importance of being ESPN, the breakup with ESPN, how The Dan Le Batard Show compares to...
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Dan Fouts on Dennis Miller, Al Michaels, Monday Night Football, Justin Herbert, and more
Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Fouts. They discuss the new HBO documentary "Miller Night Football" which depicts ABC’s decision to build a Monday Night Football booth around Al Michaels, Dan Fouts and Dennis Miller. Fouts opens up about working with...
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Suzy Kolber on ESPN, her new show, Joe Namath, Arch Manning, Charissa Thompson, and more
Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes is joined by former ESPN host and reporter Suzy Kolber. They discuss Kolber’s new show with Scripps Sports, her ESPN layoff, sideline reporting, Joe Namath, Arch Manning, Charissa Thompson, and more. -02:34: Leaving sports media for three years -04:48: New show...
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Emmanuel Acho on Arch Manning, Speakeasy, Fox, Skip Bayless, Joy Taylor, and more
Awful Announcing's Brandon Contes is joined by former NFL player and current sports media host Emmanuel Acho. They discuss the comeback win by Texas over Ohio State, Arch Manning’s reaction to an AI video of Holly Rowe, working at FS1, Skip Bayless, Joy Taylor, Speakeasy, Donald Trump, and more....
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Logan Ryan on joining CBS, Tony Romo, Mike Vrabel, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and more
Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion and current CBS NFL analyst Logan Ryan for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss transitioning from the field to the broadcast booth, becoming a full-time analyst with CBS, Tony Romo’s future, playing for Mike Vrabel and...
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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...
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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....
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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,...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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,...
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Kevin Clancy (KFC) on the Knicks, Dolan, Barstool, youth sports, Dave Portnoy, and more
Brandon interviews Kevin Clancy of Barstool Sports. They discuss a wide range of topics including the New York Knicks breaking their 53-year championship drought, Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, James Dolan, Barstool Sports, youth sports, Dave Portnoy, and more. -02:18: Feeling of winning first...
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Kevin Clark on the Knicks, The Ringer, Bill Simmons, Stephen A. Smith, and more
Brandon interviews Kevin Clark of ESPN and Omaha Productions. They discuss a wide range of topics including covering the Knicks for The Wall Street Journal, being married to a Pulitzer-Prize-winning reporter, working with Bill Simmons, The Ringer, joining ESPN, and more. -03:46: Covering the…
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Vincent Goodwill on the NBA Finals, Knicks, Wemby, Stephen A. Smith, LeBron James, and more
Brandon Contes interviews ESPN Senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill. They discuss a wide range of topics including the NBA Finals, New York Knicks, Victor Wembanyama, Stephen A. Smith, LeBron James, working on Get Up and First Take, and more. -04:34: Is this season a success for the Knicks if they...
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Jackie Redmond on covering the NHL and WWE, Triple H, The Rock, Pat McAfee, and more
Brandon Contes interviews NHL Network, NHL on TNT and WWE reporter Jackie Redmond. They discuss a wide range of topics including Redmond’s wild travel schedule, the differences in reporting on NHL players and WWE stars, her viral moment with Triple H and The Rock, being a woman in a…
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Jonathan Zaslow on 790 The Ticket, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, Joy Taylor, and more
Brandon Contes interviews longtime Miami sports media member Jonathan Zaslow. They discuss a wide range of topics including Zaslow’s start in radio at 790 The Ticket, joining The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, Le Batard’s current relationship with Stugotz, the Miami Heat, working with Joy…
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Doc Emrick on retirement, John Sterling, Charles Barkley, the glowing puck era, and more
Brandon Contes interviews legendary NHL broadcaster Mike “Doc” Emrick. They discuss a wide range of topics including his decision to retire, the Olympics, his one regret, the glowing puck era from Fox, John Sterling, Charles Barkley, Barry Melrose, and more. -02:25: Does Doc Emrick miss calling…
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Doc Emrick on retirement, John Sterling, Charles Barkley, the glowing puck era, and more
Brandon Contes interviews legendary NHL broadcaster Mike “Doc” Emrick. They discuss a wide range of topics including his decision to retire, the Olympics, his one regret, the glowing puck era from Fox, John Sterling, Charles Barkley, Barry Melrose, and more. -02:25: Does Doc Emrick miss calling…
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Mike Felger on Mike Vrabel, Bill Belichick, The Sports Hub vs. WEEI, and more
Brandon Contes interviews longtime Boston sports media member Mike Felger. They discuss a wide range of topics including Mike Vrabel’s relationship with Dianna Russini, Bill Belichick’s legacy, The Sports Hub vs. WEEI, competing with Rich Shertenlieb, and more. -02:26: Mike Vrabel and Dianna...
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Trey Wingo on the NFL Draft, ESPN, LIV Golf, Tiger Woods, and more
Brandon Contes interviews former ESPN host Trey Wingo. They discuss a wide range of topics including Wingo’s time covering the NFL Draft for ESPN, working with Mel Kiper Jr., building NFL Live, ESPN’s merger with NFL Network, LIV Golf, the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods, and more. -02:32: Does Trey Wingo...
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Brandon Gaudin on BravesVision, Chip Caray, Madden, Sunday Night Baseball, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Atlanta Braves TV announcer Brandon Gaudin. They discussed a wide range of topics on the podcast including the inaugural season of BravesVision, replacing Chip Caray, succeeding Jim Nantz as the voice of Madden, NBC’s decision to use rotating analysts on Sunday…
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John Jastremski on Bill Simmons, Mike Francesa, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former WFAN and The Ringer host and current host of the "New York, New York" podcast, John Jastremski. Brandon and John discuss a wide range of topics including not being renewed by Spotify and working for Bill Simmons, how close he came to being Mike Francesa's...
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Bill Raftery on March Madness, onions, not slowing down, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews college basketball broadcasting legend Bill Raftery. Brandon and Bill discuss a wide range of topics including working March Madness, why Bill was unable to trademark "onions," Bill still loving his job and not slowing down at 82 (or is he 82), and more. -2:04…
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Keith McPherson on leaving WFAN, Aaron Judge's WBC comments, Jon Heyman, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews part-time WFAN evening host and content creator, Keith McPherson. Brandon and Keith discuss a wide range of topics including stepping down from full-time at WFAN, Aaron Judge's comments that the World Baseball Classic is bigger than the World Series, Keith's…
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Spero Dedes on March Madness, Kobe Bryant, leaving Lakers and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL on CBS and NCAA March Madness broadcaster, Spero Dedes. Brandon and Spero discuss a wide range of topics including preparing to call four tournament games in one day, Kobe Bryant's 81 point game, leaving as radio voice of the LA Lakers, and more. -2:07: Bam...
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Kenny Mayne on Augusta 'ban,' NFL tryout, hosting 'SportsCenter,' and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former "SportsCenter" anchor and co-host of the "We Need a Fourth" podcast, Kenny Mayne. Brandon and Kenny discuss a wide range of topics including his ban from Augusta National, trying out for the Seattle Seahawks, working at ESPN and replacing Keith Olbermann at...
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Ethan Strauss on NBA All-Star Game, tanking, Kevin Durant, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former Warriors beat writer and House of Strauss founder Ethan Strauss. Brandon and Ethan discuss a wide range of topics including this year's NBA All-Star Game, the tanking and load management problem in basketball, Kevin Durant's burner account scandal, and more....
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Alex Weaver on state of NASCAR, Daytona 500, Michael Jordan, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports NASCAR reporter Alex Weaver. Brandon and Alex discuss a wide range of topics including this year's Daytona 500 storylines, the aftermath of the 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports lawsuit, the return of The Chase championship format, and more. -2:13…
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Kaylee Hartung on Super Bowl LX, Winter Olympics, sideline reporting, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Prime Video and NBC NFL sideline reporter and "Today" correspondent Kaylee Hartung. Kaylee is working the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics for NBC, so Brandon and Kaylee discuss a wide range of topics including working the Super Bowl as a sideline reporter for the...
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Elle Duncan on "Skyscraper Live" criticism, leaving ESPN, Caitlin Clark, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Netflix sports anchor and host Elle Duncan. Brandon and Elle discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Skyscraper Live" and understanding viewer criticism of her commentary, leaving ESPN for Netflix, joining USA Sports WNBA coverage, and more. -2:05: Alex...
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T-Bob Hebert on Indiana's title win, Lane Kiffin, Barstool Sports, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews "Wake Up Barstool" co-host T-Bob Hebert Brandon and T-Bob discuss a wide range of topics including Indiana's rise to power winning the National Championship, Lane Kiffin heading to T-Bob's alma mater LSU, working at Barstool Sports, and more. -2:06: CFP National...
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Craig Carton on his new WFAN show, end of 'Breakfast Ball,' Bill Belichick, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Craig Carton, host of "The Craig Carton Show" podcast as well as the new WFAN afternoon drive show, "The Carton Show with Chris Carton and Chris McMonigle." Brandon and Craig discuss a wide range of topics including FS1 canceling "Breakfast Ball," if Craig could…
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Brandon Tierney on Craig Carton, Stephen A. Smith, screaming at Mike Francesa, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Brandon Tierney, who hosts a new show on his YouTube page called "BT Unleashed." The two Brandon's discuss a wide range of topics including being replaced by Craig Carton at WFAN, working with Stephen A. Smith before "First Take," getting in a shouting match with…
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Best of 2025 featuring Tony Reali, Mike Greenberg, Verne Lundquist, and more
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 2025. We thank you for listening/viewing the podcast, and have a happy 2026. -:19: Howie Rose on not...
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Bob Pockrass on NASCAR lawsuit, Michael Jordan, playoffs, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass. Brandon and Bob discuss a wide range of topics including all the happenings in the 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports vs. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit and settlement, getting called out by Michael Jordan, the NASCAR playoff system, and...
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Adam Amin on Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, Chicago Bulls, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL/MLB on Fox announcer and Chicago Bulls voice Adam Amin. Brandon and Adam discuss a wide range of topics including being Drew Brees' broadcast partner, the Indianapolis Colts signing Philip Rivers, working with Stacey King on Chicago Bulls broadcasts, and more....
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Cole Cubelic on Lane Kiffin, SEC football, Paul Finebaum, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN SEC football analyst and co-host of “McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning” Cole Cubelic. Brandon and Cole discuss a wide range of topics including Lane Kiffin going to LSU, SEC football as a whole, Paul Finebaum's consideration and decision not to run for U.S....
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Steve Gelbs on Aaron Glenn, Mets broadcast booth, MLB free agency, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews New York Mets field reporter/play-by-play broadcaster Steve Gelbs. Brandon and Steve discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Glenn's handling of the media, Steve's initial struggles on the Mets' broadcast and hesitation to move to play-by-play, and more.…
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Joe Davis on World Series, Shohei Ohtani, Donald Trump in broadcast booth, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL and MLB broadcaster Joe Davis. Brandon and Joe review one of the best World Series ever, discussing Joe's favorite calls from the World Series and calls he wished he could redo. We also talk about accusations of bias because Joe also calls games for the LA...
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Jordan Schultz on NFL trade deadline, Draymond Green, Pablo Torre, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL insider, host of "The Schultz Report," and co-host of "Why Is Draymond Green Talking About Football?", Jordan Schultz. Brandon and Jordan discuss a wide range of topics including the craziness of the NFL trade deadline, Pablo Torre's take on insiders, working…
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Michael Grady on Alex Rodriguez, Anthony Edwards, working for Prime and NBC, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves and NBA/WNBA play-by-play for Prime Video and NBC Michael Grady. Brandon and Michael discuss a wide range of topics including Alex Rodriguez owning the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards and the "Face of the League" talk, being able to...
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Eric Collins on joining Prime Video, Vin Scully, calling Hornets games, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Voice of the Charlotte Hornets Eric Collins. Brandon and Eric discuss a wide range of topics including his NFL broadcasting debut and his upcoming NBA work with Prime Video, working opposite Vin Scully at the Los Angeles Dodgers, calling Charlotte Hornets games…
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Rich Podolsky shares incredible John Madden stories from his new book
Host Brandon Contes interviews author Rich Podolsky, whose new book "Madden & Summerall--How They Revolutionized NFL Broadcasting" is out wherever you purchase your books. Brandon and Rich discuss stories from Rich's book, which takes us through the broadcasting careers of John Madden and Pat...
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Chase Daniel on Arch Manning, Jaxson Dart, calling football games, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN football analyst and co-host of the "Scoop City" podcast, Chase Daniel. Brandon and Chase discuss a wide range of topics including how Kirk Herbstreit helped him call football games, Arch Manning's struggles, Jaxson Dart being the man on the New York Giants…
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Bryan Curtis on Jimmy Kimmel, Bill Simmons, Molly Qerim, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews editor-at-large at The Ringer and co-host for "The Press Box" podcast, Bryan Curtis. Brandon and Bryan discuss a wide range of topics including Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and reinstatement, Bill Simmons' influence on sports media, Molly Qerim leaving "First Take,"…
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Evan Cohen on Molly Qerim, Stephen A. Smith, Howard Stern, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host for ESPN's "Unsportsmanlike" Evan Cohen. Brandon and Evan discuss a wide range of topics including him working on "Morning Men" and "Unsportsmanlike," his reaction to Molly Qerim leaving "First Take" and guest hosting, his interaction with Howard Stern, and...
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Kyle Long on his dad Howie, playing baseball, Travis Kelce, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former NFL player and analyst on "The NFL Today +" Kyle Long. Brandon and Kyle discuss a wide range of topics including growing up with Howie Long as a father, getting drafted by the Chicago White Sox but deciding to play football instead, being friends with Travis...
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Rich Eisen on NFL-ESPN deal, hosting 'SportsCenter,' honoring Stuart Scott, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews host of "The Rich Eisen Show" and NFL Network Rich Eisen. Brandon and Rich discuss a wide range of topics including ESPN buying NFL Media and the NFL owning a piece of ESPN, hosting "SportsCenter" for the first time in over 20 years and paying tribute to Stuart…
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