Awful Announcing Podcast

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 Bill Belichick, non-quarterback analysts, Tom Brady’s MAGA hat, Aaron Donald, Lamar Jackson, and more.-02:53: Transition to broadcasting-08:04: Critiquing players-10:52: Being on the same timeline as Tom Brady-13:19: Relationship with CBS-15:21: What happens if Tony Romo returns?-17:19: Shadowing Jim Nantz and Tony Romo-22:06: Taking production meetings seriously as a player-24:28: Lack of minority NFL game analysts-25:51: Do quarterbacks make better analysts?-27:48: Lamar Jackson-34:14: Playing for Mike Vrabel-35:09: Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini-35:38: Playing for Bill Belichick-37:48: How would NFL players react to Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson?-45:02: Aaron Donald-52:57: Jaxson Dart embracing celebrity lifest

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

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 WFANDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Anno

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 AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing o

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 JordanDownload 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

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 ClarkDownload 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.

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 TeamDownload 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.

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 2028Download 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.

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 MiamiDownload 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 o

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 championship as a fan-09:08: Experiencing Knicks championship with your kids-14:18: The Dolan/Mamdani/Trump effect-21:16: Brunson vs. Wemby-34:30: Has the perception of James Dolan changed?-39:31: Creating Barstool content with kids/Youth sports-46:06: Payout from Barstool-50:34: Relationship with Dave PortnoyDownload 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.

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 Knicks-15:47: Joining The Wall Street Journal at 22 years old-22:37: Being married to Pulitzer-Prize winner Emily Glazer-25:45: Jim Nantz interview-37:22: Getting Recruited by Bill Simmons-44:36: Leaving The Ringer for ESPN-51:58: Receiving the Stephen A. Smith stamp of approvalDownload 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.

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 lose?-12:08: Is Victor Wembanyama the face of the NBA?-27:12: Mitchell Robinson hand injury-35:07: Local reporters vs national media-37:54: Being confronted by Rip Hamilton-45:35: Doing Get Up and First Take-50:29: Stephen A. Smith as a mentor-53:26: LeBron James’ futureDownload 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.

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 male-dominated industry, and more.-02:06: Making Awful Announcing’s ‘Rising Stars’ list-14:25: Risk of getting burnt out covering NHL and WWE-18:02: Can you make up reports as a WWE reporter?-24:47: Viral interaction between Triple H and The Rock-29:17: Is Pat McAfee done with wrestling?-35:33: NHL Network segment on Kyle Beach-39:35: Being a woman in a male-dominated industryDownload 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.

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 Taylor, and more.- 04:30: Being hired by Stugotz at 790 The Ticket- 15:55: Covering the LeBron James era in Miami- 21:37: The end of 790 The Ticket-30:45: Dan Le Batard Show’s reach vs ESPN Radio-32:37: Getting a role on The Dan Le Batard Show-35:35: Is Zaslow Stugotz’s replacement?-41:22: Relationship between Le Batard and Stugotz-48:35: Working with Joy TaylorDownload 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.

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 NHL games?-11:48: Doc Emrick remembers John Sterling-20:02: Calling an overtime in the Stanley Cup Finals-27:29: Where was Doc Emrick for the 1980 Miracle on Ice game?-32:38: Game Doc wishes he could do over-39:31: Charles Barkley-44:26: Barry Melrose-50:22: The NHL on Fox glowing puck  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Russini-05:02: Has Boston media covered Vrabel-Russini well?-14:32: Reporters’ relationships with teams-21:37: Bill Belichick’s legacy-30:13: Bill Simmons vs. Dave Portnoy in Boston-33:52: Is it harder to be polarizing today?-38:05: Competing with Rich Shertenlieb-43:17: The Sports Hub vs WEEIDownload 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.

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 miss hosting the NFL Draft for ESPN?-10:54: The Covid NFL Draft-20:03: Mel Kiper Jr.-29:37: ESPN-NFL Network merger-36:23: The future of LIV Golf-47:05: Why hasn’t LIV worked?-53:00: Tiger WoodsDownload 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 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 Night Baseball, MLB’s looming lockout, and more.-00:35: BravesVision-07:09: Replacing Chip Caray with the Braves-22:22: Sunday Night Baseball-28:30: Replacing Jim Nantz on Madden-38:30: Working with Chris Webber-45:57: Jeff Francoeur and Ronald Acuna Jr.-50:44: Looming MLB lockoutDownload 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 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 co-host, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo's renaissance, and more.-2:15: Spotify/The Ringer-15:19: Working with Bill Simmons-19:23: WFAN-44:53: WFAN’s prominence and sports talk radio vs. podcasting-58:01: Syracuse, Malik Willis/Miami DolphinsDownload 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 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: March Madness-7:18: “Onions”-11:32: Drinking stories-15:37: Jim Nantz/Ian Eagle-25:45: Coaching/Starting broadcasting career/Final Four-37:07: NBA/Gus Johnson/St. Johns/Retirement?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.