Awful Announcing Podcast

Mar 07 2025 270 ep. 46 mins 2.6k

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One 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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Jon Rothstein on March Madness, Doug Gottlieb, Cooper Flagg, and more

Mar 07 2025 54 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Jon discuss a wide range of topics including how the First Four could be tweaked, Doug Gottlieb being a good friend, Cooper Flagg living up to the hype, and more.-:46: Getting through March without coffee-3:18: Best Italian restaurants in every college basket

Jerry Ferrara on 'Entourage,' NY Knicks, hosting 'Throwbacks' podcast with Matt Leinart, and more

Feb 28 2025 58 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of the "Throwbacks" podcast and the man who played Turtle in "Entourage," Jerry Ferrara. Brandon and Jerry discuss a wide range of topics including how the New York Knicks might fare this season, how Jerry and Matt Leinart got to hosting a podcast, Jerry's willingness to reboot "Entourage," and more.-:43: What makes Jerry more nervous? Opening

Jeremy Schaap on 'The Sports Reporters,' Pat McAfee, the Bob Knight interview, and more

Feb 21 2025 78 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews host of "The Sports Reporters," "Outside the Lines," and "E:60," Jeremy Schaap. Brandon and Jeremy discuss a wide range of topics including the evolution of "The Sports Reporters," Pat McAfee's interview approach when it comes to Aaron Rodgers, an in-depth discussion on Jeremy's 2000 live interview with Bob Knight, and more.-:44: Stephen A. Smith’s

Larry McReynolds on Daytona 500, being a crew chief, Dale Earnhardt, and more

Feb 14 2025 63 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews two-time Daytona 500 winning crew chief and NASCAR on Fox analyst, Larry McReynolds. In the lead up to the Daytona 500 (Sunday, February 16 at 1:30 PM ET on Fox), Brandon and Larry discuss a wide range of topics including how Larry became a crew chief, winning the Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt, remembering Earnhardt's death and the way Mike Joy led

Phil Simms on Tom Brady, Super Bowl, Greg Olsen, and more

Feb 07 2025 64 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews Super Bowl XXI MVP and analyst on eight Super Bowl broadcasts, Phil Simms. Brandon and Phil discuss a wide range of topics including Phil's advice for Tom Brady in his first Super Bowl as a broadcaster, Greg Olsen being vocal about being demoted at Fox, remembering Greg Gumbel, and more.-:40: Being Super Bowl XXI MVP-1:28: Super Bowl completion record

Andrew Perloff on Dan Patrick, Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl, and more

Jan 31 2025 55 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews former "Dan Patrick Show" Danette and current co-host of "Maggie and Perloff," Andrew Perloff. Brandon and Andrew discuss a wide range of topics including working for Dan Patrick, his Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, NFL fans being fatigued by the Chiefs talk, and more.-:43: Feeling of seeing Eagles going to a Super Bowl after winning one-1:40:

Matt Ryan on Dan Quinn, Super Bowl LI, 'The NFL Today,' and more

Jan 24 2025 31 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews 2016 NFL MVP and CBS NFL analyst Matt Ryan. Brandon and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including Dan Quinn coaching the Washington Commanders to the NFC Championship Game, losing to the Patriots in Super Bowl LI, the chemistry of "The NFL Today," and more.-:43: Feelings of watching playoffs after recently retiring-1:29: Fielding NFL offers while

Howie Rose on New York Mets, MLB pitch clock, Pete Alonso's HR call, and more

Jan 17 2025 46 mins

Guest host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews radio voice of the New York Mets Howie Rose. Jess and Howie discuss a wide range of topics including Howie's childhood love of the Mets, how baseball was "in trouble" before the pitch clock, his call of Pete Alonso's home run in the Wild Card Series, and more.-2:00: Love for Mets origin story-4:28: Fan interactions-5:44: Being more of a re

Logan Ryan on Jerod Mayo, Super Bowl memories, Tom Brady, and more

Jan 10 2025 51 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews two-time Super Bowl champion and CBS Sports college football analyst Logan Ryan. Brandon and Logan discuss a wide range of topics including Logan's reaction to the Patriots firing Jerod Mayo, winning Super Bowls XLIX and LI, Tom Brady as a teammate, and more.-:38: First season in retirement-1:47: Transitioning from player to broadcaster-2:57: Making a

Best of 2024 featuring Nick Wright, Rebecca Lobo, Stugotz, Bob Costas, and more

Jan 03 2025 70 mins

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 2024. We thank you for listening/viewing the podcast, and have a happy 2025.-:19: Jemele Hill on Pat McAfee accusing Norby Williamson of sabotaging his show (Episode 33)-3:20: Keyshawn Joh