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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 PodcastBob Costas on Donald Trump, Olympics, Tom Brady, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews broadcasting legend Bob Costas. Brandon and Bob discuss a wide range of topics including his feelings on Donald Trump before and…
Awful Announcing PodcastDanny Parkins on Caleb Williams, Nick Wright, Danny's book, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews "Parkins & Spiegel Show" co-host and co-author of the book "Pipeline to the Pros," Danny Parkins. Brandon and Danny discuss a…
Awful Announcing PodcastBuster Olney on MLB offseason, Scott Boras, Shohei Ohtani, and more
Guest host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ESPN MLB reporter Buster Olney. Jessica and Buster discuss a wide range of topics including the slow pace of the MLB…
Awful Announcing PodcastAriel Helwani on UFC, Dana White, Joe Rogan, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews MMA reporter Ariel Helwani. Brandon and Ariel discuss a wide range of topics including discovering mixed martial arts and going…
Awful Announcing PodcastRebecca Lobo on Caitlin Clark, Kim Mulkey, Doris Burke, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN WNBA and college basketball analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo. Brandon and Rebecca discuss a wide range of…
Awful Announcing PodcastAdam Lefkoe on "Inside the NBA," Doc Rivers, LeBron James, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews "Inside the NBA" host and co-host of "The Big Podcast with Shaq," Adam Lefkoe. Brandon and Adam discuss a wide range of topics…
Awful Announcing PodcastTaylor Twellman on Lionel Messi, MLS, Apple, Tom Brady, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews head Apple MLS commentator Taylor Twellman. Brandon and Taylor discuss a wide range of topics including giving Tom Brady…
Awful Announcing PodcastMike Joy on the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt, Kevin Harvick, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews legendary Fox NASCAR play-by-play commentator Mike Joy. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including interviewing…
Awful Announcing PodcastCarrington Harrison on Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift, Nick Wright, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews host of "The Drive" on 610 AM in Kansas City, Carrington Harrison. Brandon and Carrington discuss a wide range of topics…
Awful Announcing PodcastRich Eisen on Jim Harbaugh, Aaron Rodgers, Stuart Scott, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network's Rich Eisen. Brandon and Rich discuss Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan, Aaron Rodgers playing for the New York Jets…
Awful Announcing PodcastEvan Washburn on Charissa Thompson, working Super Bowl, interviewing losing teams, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS NFL sideline reporter Evan Washburn. Brandon and Evan discuss working the Super Bowl, interviewing the teams who lose big…
Awful Announcing PodcastKeyshawn Johnson on Skip Bayless, "All Facts No Brakes" podcast, Dallas Cowboys, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews "Undisputed" host and host of the "All Facts No Brakes" podcast Keyshawn Johnson. Brandon and Keyshawn discuss Keyshawn's new…
Awful Announcing PodcastJemele Hill on ESPN, Pat McAfee, Aaron Rodgers, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former ESPN host and current writer for The Atlantic, Jemele Hill. Brandon and Jemele have an in-depth discussion about the Pat…
Awful Announcing PodcastSpike Eskin on WFAN, Carl Banks, JJ Redick, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews WFAN VP of Programming and host of the "Rights to Ricky Sanchez" podcast Spike Eskin. Brandon and Spike discuss a wide range of…
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It's a special episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast. The first half of our show has host Brandon Contes sitting down with fellow members of the Awful…
Awful Announcing PodcastDean Blandino on NFL officiating, Brotherly Shove, Jerry Jones, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL rules analyst Dean Blandino. Brandon and Dean discuss a wide range of topics including Dean's thoughts on the Brotherly…
Awful Announcing PodcastJason Benetti on Bill Walton, Kevin Brown, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox broadcaster and new voice of the Detroit Tigers Jason Benetti. Brandon and Jason discuss a wide range of topics including…
Awful Announcing PodcastShan Shariff on Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys, Skip Bayless, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of "Shan & RJ" on 105.3 The Fan, Shan Shariff. Brandon and Shan discuss a wide range of topics including hanging Mark…
Awful Announcing PodcastJared Greenberg on "Inside the NBA," Charles Barkley, Gregg Popovich, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews NBA on TNT reporter and host of "NBA CrunchTime" on the NBA app, Jared Greenberg. Brandon and Jared discuss a wide range of…
Awful Announcing PodcastAwful Announcing Live: Reaction to Charissa Thompson's bombshell reveal
While on Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast, Charissa Thompson revealed she would make up a sideline report if extenuating circumstances prevented her…
Awful Announcing PodcastDan Patrick on "SportsCenter," retirement, "Jeopardy!," and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former "SportsCenter" and current host of "The Dan Patrick Show," Dan Patrick. Brandon and Dan discuss a wide range of topics…
Awful Announcing PodcastSteve Letarte on NASCAR championship, Dale Earnhardt Jr., New England Patriots, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Steve Letarte, NASCAR on NBC analyst and former Daytona 500 winning crew chief for Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Brandon…
Awful Announcing PodcastJay Crawford on Deshaun Watson, Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Jay Crawford, former ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor/"First Take" host and current host of the "Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show" and…
Awful Announcing PodcastTrey Wingo on Aaron Rodgers, ESPN, NFL Live, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Trey Wingo, former ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor and "NFL Live" host, and current co-host of the "Chasin' It" podcast with Chase…
Awful Announcing PodcastKenny Albert on Charles Barkley, Tony Siragusa, being versatile, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Kenny Albert, NFL on Fox broadcaster, NHL on TNT broadcaster, New York Rangers and Knicks broadcaster, and author of the book "A…
Awful Announcing PodcastMichelle Beadle on Rachel Nichols, ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Michelle Beadle, former host of many ESPN shows and current co-host of "Beadle and Decker" on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio…
Awful Announcing PodcastPablo Torre on Taylor Swift, Dan Le Batard and Donald Trump, Stephen A. Smith, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Pablo Torre, host of Meadowlark Media's "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast, as well as being on "Around the Horn" and "Pardon the…
Awful Announcing PodcastChase Daniel on being a backup QB, Hard Knocks, Drew Brees, Sean Payton, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews free agent quarterback and NFL Network analyst Chase Daniel. Brandon and Chase discuss a wide range of topics including being a…
Awful Announcing PodcastChris Myers on NFL on Fox, Tom Brady, Bill Murray, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports broadcaster Chris Myers. Ahead of Fox's 30th season broadcasting the NFL, Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of…
Awful Announcing PodcastParker Kligerman on pit reporting, NASCAR playoffs, Bubba Wallace, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Parker Kligerman, NBC NASCAR pit reporter and driver of the #48 Spiked Light Coolers Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series…
Awful Announcing PodcastCraig Carton on WFAN, Howard Stern, Mike Francesa, gambling addiction, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Craig Carton, formerly of WFAN and now host of "The Carton Show" on FS1. Brandon and Craig discuss a wide range of topics…
Awful Announcing PodcastKevin Clancy (KFCBarstool) on Dave Portnoy buying Barstool, being unfiltered, Pat McAfee, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Barstool Sports' Kevin Clancy, a.k.a. KFCBarstool. Brandon and Clancy discuss a wide range of topics including Dave Portnoy…
Awful Announcing PodcastAndy Staples on Pac-12 realignment, Big Ten, Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews On3's Andy Staples. Brandon and Andy discuss a wide range of topics including the Pac-12 realignment news, how the Big Ten and…
Awful Announcing PodcastJessica Kleinschmidt on Oakland A's, social media, Moneyball, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Oakland Athletics broadcaster and Short and to the Point host Jessica Kleinschmidt. Brandon and Jessica discuss a wide range of…
Awful Announcing PodcastBram Weinstein on Washington Commanders, Daniel Snyder, ESPN, Dan Le Batard, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Bram Weinstein, former ESPN SportsCenter anchor and current play-by-play radio voice of the Washington Commanders. Brandon and…
Awful Announcing PodcastHeather O'Reilly on Women's World Cup, Grant Wahl, Megan Rapinoe, Taylor Swift, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Heather O'Reilly, 2015 Women's World Cup champ, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and Fox soccer analyst. Brandon and Heather…
Awful Announcing PodcastWayne Randazzo on Shohei Ohtani, Stephen A. Smith, Albert Pujols, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Wayne Randazzo, Los Angeles Angels and Apple TV+ MLB play-by-play person. Brandon and Wayne discuss a wide range of topics…
Awful Announcing PodcastAnish Shroff on Carolina Panthers, lacrosse, mayonnaise, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Anish Shroff, ESPN play-by-play commentator and radio voice of the Carolina Panthers. Brandon and Anish discuss a wide range of…
Awful Announcing PodcastAdam Schein on Aaron Rodgers, Snooki, Mike Francesa, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Adam Schein, host of "Schein on Sports" on SiriusXM, "Time to Schein" on CBS Sports Network, and the "Rise and Schein" podcast…
Awful Announcing PodcastBrian Windhorst on LeBron James, The Decision, Skip Bayless, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Brian Windhorst, ESPN senior NBA writer and host of "Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective." Brandon and Brian discuss a wide…
Awful Announcing PodcastMark Schlereth on the Denver Nuggets, morning radio, Tom Brady, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Mark Schlereth, three-time Super Bowl champion, Fox NFL analyst, and Denver sports talk radio host. Brandon and Mark discuss a…
Awful Announcing PodcastLeigh Diffey on the Indy 500, facing adversity becoming a U.S. citizen, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Leigh Diffey, play-by-play commentator for the NTT IndyCar Series for NBC as well as IMSA, MotoGP, Supercross, and Olympic track…
Awful Announcing PodcastRyan Ruocco on Jeff Van Gundy, Pat McAfee, Stephen A. Smith, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Ryan Ruocco, play-by-play commentator for the NBA and WNBA for ESPN as well as the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets for YES…
Awful Announcing PodcastLakers radio voice John Ireland on LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews John Ireland, radio voice of the Los Angeles Lakers and co-host of "Mason and Ireland" on ESPN Radio in LA. Brandon and John…
Awful Announcing PodcastMaggie Gray on Mike Francesa, Kyrie Irving, Aaron Rodgers, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Maggie Gray from "Maggie and Perloff." Brandon and Maggie touch on a wide range of topics including replacing Mike Francesa, her…
Awful Announcing PodcastBomani Jones on ESPN layoffs, Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith, and more
We're back! After a few years, the Awful Announcing Podcast returns with host Brandon Contes as he interviews Bomani Jones. For even more discussion, head over…
Awful Announcing PodcastAwful Announcing Podcast Episode 55 - Adam Amin
5:30 - In Watching "The Last Dance," when did the early memories of being a kid in Chicago watching the Bulls kick in? 7:35 - Did he ever try to emulate any…
Awful Announcing PodcastAwful Announcing Podcast Episode 54 - Joe Buck
5:48 - How he admired his dad's ability to remember and connect with everyone he met 7:22 - Have things slowed down for him after starting his career so fast…
Awful Announcing PodcastAwful Announcing Podcast Episode 53 - Ernie Johnson
5:38 - How he and his family are handling/keeping busy during the pandemic 7:30 - On finding a routine / starting EJ's Journalism School 11:35 - Which of the…
Awful Announcing PodcastAwful Announcing Podcast Episode 52 - Joe Davis (Fox Sports)
0:21: Podcast Introduction 5:30: Introduction with Joe Davis 6:35: How he's stayed busy throughout quarantine/stay-at-home in CA 8:47: Favorite spots around…
Awful Announcing PodcastAA Episode 51-Dianna Russini
2:45 - Intro 3:50 - Her start at ESPN, struggles on SportsCenter and how it changed her career 7:00 - How management was committed to helping coach her up and…
Awful Announcing PodcastAwful Announcing Podcast Episode 50 - Chris Fowler
3:00 - Why he loves creating a bunch of new content on Instagram/Why it's more positive than Twitter 4:30 - Finding a good balance between talking sports vs…
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AA Podcast Episode 49 - Todd Fuhrman of "Lock it In" & "Bet the Board"
3:30 - On him being "Most Likely to Be a Bookie" for his high school yearbook superlative/first interest in sports wagering 6:04 - On choosing the career of an…
Awful Announcing PodcastAwful Announcing Podcast Episode 48 - Colleen Wolfe of NFL Network
On this week's edition of the podcast, host Ben Heisler was joined by NFL Network's Colleen Wolfe. 4:20 - Her love for rescuing animals, despite being allergic…
Awful Announcing PodcastAwful Announcing Podcast Episode 47 - Candace Parker
2:08 - Her dominant High School championship performance against Ben's HS team 3:05 - Where her love of basketball first began 4:50 - How her and her dad were…
Awful Announcing PodcastAwful Announcing Podcast Episode 46 - Greg Amsinger of MLB Network
2:20 - On his 11 years at MLB Network 3:00 - What changed in his life early on that made him want to pursue this as a career 4:40 - Growing up with seven…
Awful Announcing PodcastAA NFL Opening Weekend Roundtable + Mike Pereira
ROUNDTABLE (PART 1) 2:00 - Thoughts on the updated ESPN MNF Booth 6:20 - Are we likely to see more "hot take" style analysts on broadcasts in an "embrace…
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Awful Announcing Podcast: Jason Benetti
4:30 - Calling an Electrician Championship on ESPN 8 the Ocho this year 7:20 - When he learned that broadcasts could and should be fun 9:28 - Where did his…
Awful Announcing PodcastAwful Announcing Podcast Episode 43 - Matthew Berry
4:48 - The challenges and exciting things that come with putting out a 28 hour fantasy football marathon 5:33 - Keeping content fresh vs allowing newcomers to…
Awful Announcing PodcastAwful Announcing Podcast Episode 42 - Mina Kimes
4:20 - Is her next opportunity to be a Head Coach in the NFL now that she's working with Sean McVay 5:35 - How the idea of being a booth analyst didn't really…