Short and to the Point

Feb 18 2025 66 ep. 47 mins 3

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Oakland A's broadcaster Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews some of the biggest names in the sports industry on Short and to the Point.
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Amy Lawrence on leaving 'After Hours,' being yourself, Radio Row, and more

Feb 18 2025 58 mins

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews former host of "After Hours with Amy Lawrence," Amy Lawrence. Jess and Amy discuss a wide range of topics including Amy leaving the show and being transparent as to why she decided now was the time, nailing the perfect interview, Super Bowl Radio Row, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook,

Jamie Little on Team Penske, pit reporting, Joey Logano, and more

Feb 11 2025 46 mins

In the lead up to the Daytona 500 (Sunday, February 16 at 1:30 PM ET on Fox) host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Fox NASCAR pit reporter/play-by-play commentator Jamie Little. Jess and Jamie discuss a wide range of topics including Jamie's love of dirt bikes, breaking through as a woman in motorsports, the domination of Team Penske and why Joey Logano gets booed, and more.For even

Chris Caray on Dallas Braden, the A's, working same game with dad, and more

Jan 21 2025 39 mins

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews A's play-by-play broadcaster Chris Caray. Jess and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including working with Dallas Braden, being a fourth-generation broadcaster, the grind of Minor League Baseball, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok,

Ryan Ruocco on WNBA, CC Sabathia, Domingo Germán’s perfect game, and more

Dec 17 2024 49 mins

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Yankees, Nets, WNBA, NBA, and women's college basketball announcer Ryan Ruocco. Jessica and Ryan discuss a wide range of topics including the rise of the WNBA, working with CC Sabathia, being on the call for Domingo Germán's perfect game, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter),

Michelle Smallmon on hosting 'Unsportsmanlike,' Cardinals, Jets, and more

Nov 26 2024 51 mins

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews co-host of "Unsportsmanlike," Michelle Smallmon. Jessica and Michelle discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Unsportsmanlike" and needing to cover a black eye with makeup before the first show, being from St. Louis and being a Cardinals fan, the continued futility of the New York Jets, and more.For even more discussion, head over to a

Jean Fruth on making 'See Her Be Her,' being a photographer, Billie Jean King, and more

Oct 22 2024 38 mins

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews photographer and filmmaker Jean Fruth. Jean directs and produces the documentary "See Her Be Her" which will premiere Sunday, October 27. Jessica and Jean discuss a wide range of topics including DJ'ing for the 49ers and Giants, the Bay Area hip-hop music scene, having a residency in Las Vegas, and more."See He Be Her" will premiere Sunday Octob

DJ E-Rock on Bay Area music, DJ'ing for the 49ers, Willie Mays, and more

Oct 15 2024 69 mins

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Bay Area DJ and official director of the San Francisco 49ers' DJ program, DJ E-Rock. Jessica and E-Rock discuss a wide range of topics including DJ'ing for the 49ers and Giants, the Bay Area hip-hop music scene, having a residency in Las Vegas, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twit

LJ Rader on creating @ArtButSports, no AI, being a Yankees fan, and more

Oct 01 2024 45 mins

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews the creator of "Art But Make It Sports," LJ Rader. Jessica and LJ discuss a wide range of topics including creating the account, not using AI for his ideas, being a Yankees fan, and more.-1:33: Bringing art into sport-3:00: Starting on Instagram-4:24: Differences in Instagram/X-5:58: When did @ArtButSports begin to take off?-7:35: Basketball bei

Peter Rosenberg on Rhea Ripley, Joe Tessitore in WWE, hip-hop, and more

Sep 17 2024 32 mins

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews radio and podcast host Peter Rosenberg. Jessica and Peter discuss a wide range of topics including Rhea Ripley running the women's division in WWE, Joe Tessitore's WWE commentary debut, Peter's love of hip-hop, working for Michael Kay, and more.-1:44: Welcome Peter to Short and to the Point-1:47: Peter’s love of hip-hop-2:52: What aspect of hi

Kacy Standohar on Caleb Williams, Chicago Cubs, working in sports, and more

Sep 10 2024 57 mins

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews sideline reporter Kacy Standohar. Jessica and Kacy discuss a wide range of topics including Caleb Williams on the Chicago Bears, Craig Counsell on the Chicago Cubs, grinding in sports media, and more.-2:15: Welcome Kacy to Short and to the Point-2:31: The concept of “fake it until you make it”-3:51: Having the confidence to keep going-5:11: