Howie Rose on retirement, retirement, the Mets, WFAN, Mike Piazza, ‘Matteau,’ Gary Cohen, and more

Awful Announcing Podcast · Sep 3, 2026 · 1h 3m

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…