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Awful Announcing Podcast
Join Brandon Contes as he interviews some of the biggest names and newsmakers in sports media each Thursday on "The Awful Announcing Podcast."
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Episodes
Awful Announcing PodcastMike Greenberg on Michael Jordan, 'Inside the NBA,' Shedeur Sanders, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN's "Get Up!" and "Sunday NFL Countdown" host Mike Greenberg. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including…
Awful Announcing PodcastJames Hinchcliffe on Indy 500, Danica Patrick, Roger Penske, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox IndyCar analyst and 2016 Indy 500 pole sitter James Hinchcliffe. With the 2025 Indy 500 approaching, Brandon and James…
Awful Announcing PodcastCurt Menefee on 'Fox NFL Sunday,' UFL, interviewing Eric Adams, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews "Fox NFL Sunday" host and Fox UFL play-by-play broadcaster Curt Menefee. Brandon and Curt discuss a wide range of topics…
Awful Announcing PodcastMark Immelman on the Masters, Tiger Woods, Jim Nantz, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports golf reporter Mark Immelman. Brandon and Mark discuss a wide range of topics including brother Trevor's 2008 Masters…
Awful Announcing PodcastMatt Miller on Shedeur Sanders, NFL Draft, Mel Kiper Jr. and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller. Brandon and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including Shedeur Sanders' drop in the NFL…
Awful Announcing PodcastChris Fallica on Lee Corso, 'College GameDay,' 'Big Noon Kickoff,' and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports wagering expert and "Big Noon Kickoff" contributor Chris Fallica. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics…
Awful Announcing PodcastDave LaGreca on WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-founder and host of "Busted Open" on SiriusXM Dave LaGreca. As WrestleMania approaches, Brandon and Dave discuss a wide range…
Awful Announcing PodcastTony Reali on hosting 'Around the Horn,' replacing Max Kellerman, end of show, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews longtime "Around the Horn" host Tony Reali. With the end of the series coming in May, Brandon and Tony discuss a wide range of…
Awful Announcing PodcastKen Rosenthal on MLB Opening Day, Rob Manfred, Shohei Ohtani, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports MLB field reporter/The Athletic MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. With Opening Day upon us, Brandon and Ken discuss a wide…
Awful Announcing PodcastIan Rapoport on Aaron Rodgers' free agency status, Jordan Schultz altercation, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Brandon and Ian discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Rodgers seeking a new team…
Awful Announcing PodcastSeth Davis on March Madness, Charles Barkley, Caitlin Clark, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball analyst and Hoops HQ co-founder Seth Davis. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Seth discuss…
Awful Announcing PodcastJon Rothstein on March Madness, Doug Gottlieb, Cooper Flagg, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Jon discuss a wide range of topics…
Awful Announcing PodcastJerry Ferrara on 'Entourage,' NY Knicks, hosting 'Throwbacks' podcast with Matt Leinart, and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastJeremy Schaap on 'The Sports Reporters,' Pat McAfee, the Bob Knight interview, and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastLarry McReynolds on Daytona 500, being a crew chief, Dale Earnhardt, and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastPhil Simms on Tom Brady, Super Bowl, Greg Olsen, and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastAndrew Perloff on Dan Patrick, Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl, and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastMatt Ryan on Dan Quinn, Super Bowl LI, 'The NFL Today,' and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastHowie Rose on New York Mets, MLB pitch clock, Pete Alonso's HR call, and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastLogan Ryan on Jerod Mayo, Super Bowl memories, Tom Brady, and more
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…
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Best of 2024 featuring Nick Wright, Rebecca Lobo, Stugotz, Bob Costas, and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastAlan Hahn on new ESPN Radio show, Mike Breen, NBA ratings, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews "Get Up" contributor, host of "Don, Hahn & Rosenberg," and Knicks MSG broadcaster Alan Hahn. Brandon and Alan discuss a wide…
Awful Announcing PodcastJeff Marek on Sportsnet, NHL expansion, J.T. Miller, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former Sportsnet NHL host and current host of "The Sheet with Jeff Marek," Jeff Marek. Brandon and Jeff discuss a wide range of…
Awful Announcing PodcastChris Mannix on Adrian Wojnarowski, Sports Illustrated, Jake Paul, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including Chris' profile on…
Awful Announcing PodcastThe guys from 'Breakfast Ball' on show origins, taking risks, Bob Costas, and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastKimberley A. Martin on 'First Take,' Stephen A. Smith, New York Jets, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL reporter and "First Take"/"Get Up" contributor, Kimberley A. Martin. Brandon and Kimberley discuss a wide range of topics…
Awful Announcing PodcastBob Wischusen on calling Jets games, Robert Saleh's firing, Aaron Rodgers as QB, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews New York Jets radio voice and ESPN NHL, college football, and college basketball broadcaster, Bob Wischusen. Brandon and Bob…
Awful Announcing PodcastPeter King on retirement, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews legendary NFL reporter and columnist Peter King. Brandon and Peter discuss a wide range of topics including enjoying football…
Awful Announcing PodcastJeff Gluck on NASCAR lawsuits and controversies, embracing Patreon, Michael Jordan, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews motorsports staff writer for The Athletic, Jeff Gluck. Brandon and Jeff discuss a wide range of topics including the fallout…
Awful Announcing PodcastAndrew Siciliano on Scott Hanson, Jim Donovan, Cleveland Browns, and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastRobert Griffin III on ESPN layoff, being a broadcaster, Lamar Jackson, and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastBobby Marks on Adrian Wojnarowski, John Calipari, JJ Redick, and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastJordan Schultz on Draymond Green talking football, Adrian Wojnarowski, Robert Saleh, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Brandon and Jordan discuss a wide range of topics including his football podcast with Draymond…
Awful Announcing PodcastIan Eagle on Taylor Swift, Noah Eagle, 'NBA on TNT,' and more
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…
Awful Announcing PodcastRamona Shelburne on Adrian Wojnarowski, Donald Sterling, Kobe Bryant, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NBA insider and senior writer Ramona Shelburne. Brandon and Ramona discuss a wide range of topics including her reaction to…
Awful Announcing PodcastMike Golic Jr. on 'Mike & Mike,' leaving ESPN, Manti Te'o, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of "GoJo and Golic," Mike Golic Jr. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including growing up with "Mike &…
Awful Announcing PodcastThe Play-By-Play: Shannon Sharpe sex on IG Live, The Athletic pivoting, Jason Kelce all over ‘MNF’
FOR FUTURE EPISODES, SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLAY-BY-PLAY: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-play-by-play/id1763654809 Spotify…
Awful Announcing PodcastJim Lampley on HBO Boxing ending, Jake Paul, Howard Cosell, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews broadcasting legend Jim Lampley. Brandon and Jim discuss a wide range of topics including HBO getting out of boxing in 2018…
Awful Announcing PodcastThe Play-By-Play: Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and Jason Kelce debut, Colt McCoy has rough broadcast
On the latest episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing's Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss the Fox broadcasting debut of Tom Brady, the ESPN debut of…
Awful Announcing PodcastJoe Davis on Greg Olsen, Tom Brady, Joe Buck, Shohei Ohtani, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL and MLB play-by-play, and LA Dodgers play-by-play broadcaster, Joe Davis. Brandon and Joe discuss a wide range of topics…
Awful Announcing PodcastMike Wright on "The Fantasy Footballers" podcast, Matthew Berry, Kyler Murray, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of "The Fantasy Footballers" podcast, Mike Wright. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including the origins…
Awful Announcing PodcastThe Play-By-Play: Breakfast Ball's debut, Kirk Herbstreit goes heel and Coach Prime bans a columnist
On the latest episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing's Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss the debut of Fox Sports 1's "Breakfast Ball," the season…
Awful Announcing PodcastThe Play-By-Play: ESPN fires RG3 and Sam Ponder, Ariel Helwani partners with Yahoo, Mina Kimes vs. Clay Travis
On the first episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing's Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss ESPN firing Robert Griffin III and Sam Ponder, Ariel Helwani…
Awful Announcing PodcastDianna Russini on Adam Schefter, being an NFL insider, Aaron Rodgers, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews The Athletic's NFL insider Dianna Russini. Brandon and Dianna discuss a wide range of topics including being an NFL insider, how…
Awful Announcing PodcastChris Haynes on "Inside the NBA," cultivating relationships in media, LeBron James, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews TNT and Bleacher Report NBA insider Chris Haynes. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including the future of the…
Awful Announcing PodcastChiney Ogwumike on Caitlin Clark/Angel Reese rivalry, WNBA, Stephen A. Smith, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former WNBA player and current ESPN host/analyst Chiney Ogwumike. Brandon and Chiney discuss a wide range of topics including…
Awful Announcing PodcastJonathan Tannenwald on Gregg Berhalter, Emma Hayes, CONMEBOL, Lionel Messi, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Jonathan Tannenwald. Brandon and Jonathan discuss a wide range of topics including Gregg…
Awful Announcing PodcastBrian Kenny on MLB All-Star Game uniforms, HOF weekend, Max Kellerman's whereabouts, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews MLB Network host and emcee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Brian Kenny. Brandon and Brian discuss a…
Awful Announcing PodcastIan Rapoport on Adam Schefter, NFL Network, getting scoops, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Brandon and Ian discuss a wide range of topics including Ian's relationship with ESPN's Adam…
Awful Announcing PodcastAndrea Kremer on sports journalism, women in sports, "Real Sports'" cancellation, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews sports journalism legend Andrea Kremer. Brandon and Andrea discuss a wide range of topics including the state of sports…
Awful Announcing PodcastConnor Hughes on New York Jets, Robert Saleh, Aaron Rodgers, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews SNY's New York Jets reporter Connor Hughes. Brandon and Connor discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Rodgers being…
Awful Announcing PodcastChris Carlin on "Mike and the Mad Dog," Don Imus, Mike Piazza, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former "Mike and the Mad Dog" producer and current co-host of "Carlin vs. Joe," Chris Carlin. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide…
Awful Announcing PodcastMichael Holley on Boston Celtics, "Around the Horn," Max Kellerman, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former "Around the Horn" panelist and current co-host of "Brother From Another" Michael Holley. Brandon and Michael discuss a…
Awful Announcing PodcastNick Wright on FS1, Kansas City, Caitlin Clark, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews "First Things First" co-host Nick Wright. Brandon and Nick discuss a wide range of topics including going to FS1 instead of…
Awful Announcing PodcastThe Bill Walton Tribute Show: With Jason Benetti, Roxy Bernstein, and Dave Pasch
Bill Walton died on May 27, 2024 at the age of 71. Bill meant a lot to us at Awful Announcing, so we wanted to do something special. We invited a few of Bill's…
Awful Announcing PodcastPaul Page on Indy 500, Sid Collins, Bobby Unser, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews legendary Indianapolis 500 broadcaster Paul Page. Brandon and Paul discuss a wide range of topics including working the Indy 500…
Awful Announcing PodcastJohn Brenkus on "SportScience," Marcellus Wiley, Brinx. TV, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews executive producer and host of "SportScience," John Brenkus. Brandon and John discuss a wide range of topics including creating…
Awful Announcing PodcastSteve Levy on Stanley Cup Playoffs, ESPN, bulging discs, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN's Steve Levy. Brandon and Steve discuss a wide range of topics including being a Rangers fan and working with Mark Messier…
Awful Announcing PodcastJon "Stugotz" Weiner on Dan Le Batard, WFAN, Pat McAfee, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz," Jon "Stugotz" Weiner. Brandon and Stugotz discuss a wide range of topics…
Awful Announcing PodcastEli Gold on departing Alabama, NASCAR, Nick Saban, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews broadcasting legend Eli Gold. Brandon and Bob discuss a wide range of topics including being the voice of the Alabama Crimson…