Awful Announcing Podcast

Dec 06 2024 257 ep. 45 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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The guys from 'Breakfast Ball' on show origins, taking risks, Bob Costas, and more

Dec 06 2024 54 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth from FS1's "Breakfast Ball." Brandon and the guys discuss a wide range of topics including the start of "Breakfast Ball," developing chemistry among the three of them, a hilarious story involving Danny and Bob Costas, and more.-46: How does “Breakfast Ball” compare to “The Carton Show?”-3:14: Wha

Kimberley A. Martin on 'First Take,' Stephen A. Smith, New York Jets, and more

Nov 29 2024 52 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL reporter and "First Take"/"Get Up" contributor, Kimberley A. Martin. Brandon and Kimberley discuss a wide range of topics including the happenings with the New York Jets, having Stephen A. Smith as a mentor, the time Jim Irsay went after Kimberley on social media, and more.-:40: Missing the New York Jets beat?-1:30: Being on the Jets beat-2:09: Mi

Bob Wischusen on calling Jets games, Robert Saleh's firing, Aaron Rodgers as QB, and more

Nov 22 2024 75 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews New York Jets radio voice and ESPN NHL, college football, and college basketball broadcaster, Bob Wischusen. Brandon and Bob discuss a bunch of Jets topics, among other things, including what changes for the Jets after Robert Saleh's firing, Aaron Rodgers' future as Jets QB, Rex Ryan wanting to come back as head coach, and more.NOTE: We recorded with

Peter King on retirement, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and more

Nov 15 2024 79 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews legendary NFL reporter and columnist Peter King. Brandon and Peter discuss a wide range of topics including enjoying football and America during retirement, Tom Brady trying to be an NFL team owner and a broadcaster, being on the same podcast as Bill Belichick despite not being on speaking terms, and more.-:42: Enjoying NFL season and driving across A

Jeff Gluck on NASCAR lawsuits and controversies, embracing Patreon, Michael Jordan, and more

Nov 08 2024 80 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews motorsports staff writer for The Athletic, Jeff Gluck. Brandon and Jeff discuss a wide range of topics including the fallout from Martinsville as well as the 23XI Racing-Front Row Motorsports lawsuit against NASCAR, making a living in the early days of Patreon, Michael Jordan possibly becoming a NASCAR champion team owner while suing NASCAR, and more.

Andrew Siciliano on Scott Hanson, Jim Donovan, Cleveland Browns, and more

Nov 01 2024 61 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews former host of Red Zone Channel and current radio voice of the Cleveland Browns, Andrew Siciliano. Brandon and Andrew discuss a wide range of topics including working Red Zone and working with Scott Hanson, Jameis Winston taking charge of the Cleveland Browns, the emotion in the booth after the loss of Jim Donovan, and more.-:38: Emotions in Browns br

Robert Griffin III on ESPN layoff, being a broadcaster, Lamar Jackson, and more

Oct 25 2024 77 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews former NFL quarterback and co-host of "Outta Pocket With RG3," Robert Griffin III. Brandon and Robert discuss a wide range of topics including his reaction to being laid off by ESPN, getting practically dragged into doing sports media, being the mentor for Lamar Jackson, and more.-:40: Croissant pic-2:16: Olympics aspirations-3:29: Considering trainin

Bobby Marks on Adrian Wojnarowski, John Calipari, JJ Redick, and more

Oct 18 2024 58 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NBA Front Office Insider and former assistant GM of the Brooklyn Nets, Bobby Marks. Brandon and Bobby discuss a wide range of topics including working with Adrian Wojnarowski and Bobby's reaction to Woj's retirement, working with John Calipari at the Nets, how JJ Redick will handle the media with the Lakers, and more.For even more discussion, hea

Jordan Schultz on Draymond Green talking football, Adrian Wojnarowski, Robert Saleh, and more

Oct 11 2024 64 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Brandon and Jordan discuss a wide range of topics including his football podcast with Draymond Green, being on "The Herd," Pat McAfee messing with him, Robert Saleh's firing at the New York Jets, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Thread

Ian Eagle on Taylor Swift, Noah Eagle, 'NBA on TNT,' and more

Oct 04 2024 75 mins

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS play-by-play commentator Ian Eagle. Brandon and Ian discuss a wide range of topics including dealing with the Taylor Swift effect at NFL games, the nervousness of watching son Noah on commentary, how Aaron Rodgers is in pregame production meetings, his feelings on the NBA leaving TNT, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing