Awful Announcing Podcast

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