Awful Announcing Podcast

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 and appearing on "The Pat McAfee Show," being Stuart Scott's friend, doing play-by-play for NFL Network, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:34: Winning the “Awfulie” for Best Sports Radio Personality-6:00: Michigan Wolverines and the sign stealing scandal-12:09: Does Rich get bothered when he’s asked about Michigan’s sign stealing?-12:55: Connor Stalions-14:02: Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan-16:39: New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers-18:42: Where will a Jets Super Bowl rank in Rich’s life?-21:19: Thoughts on Rodgers during the NFL season-23:26: Rodgers on Pat McAfee-26:13: How Rich would interview Rodgers-31:01: Should Jets advise Rodgers to not go on McAfee?-33:05: Does McAfee’s audience match ESPN’s audience?

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS NFL sideline reporter Evan Washburn. Brandon and Evan discuss working the Super Bowl, interviewing the teams who lose big games, Charissa Thompson's sideline reporting admission, and more.Evan will be on the sideline for the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on Sunday 3:00 PM ET on CBS. Evan will also work Super Bowl LVIII, taking place February 11 on CBS and Nickelodeon.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:48: Being in hometown Baltimore for AFC Championship Game-1:39: Pre-Ravens fandom-2:37: What is Super Bowl week like?-4:24: Not staying for the Super Bowl when CBS doesn’t have the game-4:55: Working first Super Bowl-6:47: Freezing up/funny moments on a broadcast-7:49: Working with Ian Eagle and Charles Davis-9:02: College basketball work-9:37: Following college basketball during NFL season-10:

Host Brandon Contes interviews "Undisputed" host and host of the "All Facts No Brakes" podcast Keyshawn Johnson. Brandon and Keyshawn discuss Keyshawn's new podcast, working with Skip Bayless, having conversations instead of debates, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:38: Being on “Undisputed”-1:06: Interest in sports media while playing-2:14: Listening to sports talk radio while playing in New York-3:11: Keyshawn’s new “All Facts No Brakes” podcast-5:50: Keyshawn’s son taking part in the podcast-6:33: Appeal of podcasting-7:31: Active players in media-8:31: Is an active player in media a distraction?-9:25: Aaron Rodgers on “The Pat McAfee Show”-10:16: Rodgers playing well after healing Achilles-10:40: Working with Skip Bayless-12:06: Rooting against the Cowboys because of Skip?-12:38: Compelled to bring balance when Skip and Michael are big Cowboys fans?-14:3

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 McAfee/Aaron Rodgers saga. From Rodgers insinuating Jimmy Kimmel was in the Jeffrey Epstein files to McAfee accusing ESPN exec Norby Williamson of trying to sabotage "The Pat McAfee Show." We also talk about "SC6," Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:56: Feelings toward ESPN about Pat McAfee/Aaron Rodgers/Norby Williamson/Jimmy Kimmel situation-2:14: Internal conversations at ESPN regarding Rodgers-4:54: Should ESPN talent be treated equally?-6:39: Is McAfee giving other ESPN people the invitation to be controversial on the air?-8:29: How does “The Pat McAfee Show” fit at ESPN?-10:02: Where does McAfee rank in ESPN’s hierarchy?-11:46: McAfee having leverage at ESPN-13:54: P

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 topics including what happened with Carl Banks and how things are going, paid interviews, not liking JJ Redick, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:41: Are people complaining more about WFAN or the 76ers?-1:41: Receiving feedback-2:55: Has WFAN gone into the toilet?-6:46: “Evan and Tiki”-8:06: How long does it take for Spike to give a show time to develop?-9:51: Shaun Morash-14:09: Benefits of being the third person on a two-person radio show-15:18: Awareness of the attention WFAN gets in the media-19:27: Carl Banks situation-21:37: Surprise that Banks said he wasn’t coming back on?-24:40: Was Banks’ segments entertaining?-26:04: Banks’ reluctance to be critical on the show-28:05: Gregg Giannotti defendin

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 Announcing staff. Ben Koo, Andrew Bucholtz, and Sean Keeley discuss the winners from the 2023 Awfulies, including Pat McAfee winning Sports Media Person of the Year, Stephen A. Smith winning Best Sports Debate Personality, and Greg Olsen winning Game Analyst of the Year.Afterward, we put together a collection of clips from our first 30 episodes in 2023. We thank you for listening/viewing the podcast, and have a happy holiday season.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-1:04: Pat McAfee as Sports Media Person of the Year-8:55: Kevin Brown suspended from Orioles as Top Sports Media Story-16:57: Greg Olsen as Game Analyst of the Year-26:46: Stephen A. Smith as Best Sports Debate Personality, First Take as Best Sports Debate S

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 Shove, being on Jerry Jones' party bus, being Fox's rules analyst, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:42: What Dean misses most about Long Island-1:39: What Dean misses most about being NFL VP of Officiating-2:35: Is refereeing a “thankless job?”-4:00: Being a replay official-4:51: Goals from having internship in NFL officiating department-5:25: How do referees get to the NFL?-6:29: Officials looking down on Dean because Dean wasn’t an on-field ref-7:31: Could Dean have been an on-field ref?-7:51: Calls from coaches as VP of Officiating-8:25: Coaches Dean dreaded talking to?-9:26: Players who were more difficult to deal with?-10:20: Going from VP of Officiating to an on-air rules analyst for Fox -11:35:

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 working with Bill Walton, Kevin Brown's suspension from the Orioles, having cerebral palsy, leaving the Chicago White Sox to become the TV voice of the Detroit Tigers, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:37: Being the voice of the Detroit Tigers-1:12: White Sox voice being a “dream job”-3:05: Being a White Sox fan while calling games-4:39: Is it easier or harder to call games of a team being a fan of?-7:23: Why was Detroit the right fit?-8:46: Relationship with White Sox front office -9:59: Complaints from Jerry Reinsdorf?-11:21: Is Reinsdorf the same owner with the White Sox as he is with the Bulls?-13:31: Surprised by the press and attention about getting the Tigers job-16:08: Striving to have a deep conn

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 Cuban selling the Mavericks, interviewing Jerry Jones every week, his dislike for Skip Bayless, his respect of Stephen A. Smith, his falling out with Dan Orlovsky, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:37: Mark Cuban selling the Dallas Mavericks-1:58: Ulterior motives from Cuban?-3:12: Cuban retaining control of the team-4:26: How does Dallas feel about Mark Cuban?-6:05: Is Jerry Jones liked in Dallas?-6:52: Interviewing Jones every week-8:34: Surprised Jones is this involved and open to the media at his age? -10:44: Surprising or strangest things Jones said that stick out?-14:10: Interviewing Michael Irvin as he reveals his Marriott encounter before the Super Bowl-15:49: Still interviewing Irvin?-17:30:

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 topics including hanging out with the "Inside the NBA" guys, being in the bubble during COVID, being on the receiving end of Gregg Popovich's interviews, remembering Kobe Bryant, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:40: Seeing Victor Wembanyama up close-2:01: “NBA CrunchTime”-2:56: Preparation for “NBA CrunchTime”-6:55: Developing flow at hosting a whiparound show-10:46: Working at Warner Bros. Discovery-11:43: Pre-WBD-12:56: Covering Kyrie Irving in high school-13:25: “Inside the NBA”-17:04: “Inside the NBA” roles-18:47: Charles Barkley-19:55: Drinking with Barkley-22:10: Imaging Barkley retiring from “Inside the NBA”-24:36: Imagining Ernie Johnson retiring from “Inside the NBA”-25:21: What makes the “Inside

While on Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast, Charissa Thompson revealed she would make up a sideline report if extenuating circumstances prevented her from getting a report. Thompson noted instances like the head coach not coming out at halftime or that it was too late to get an interview as examples where Thompson would come up with basic talking points that a head coach might say if they were to talk to her. While Thompson revealed this years before, it's brought strong reactions and on a live edition of the "Awful Announcing Podcast," host Brandon Contes talks with Oakland A's reporter and "Short and to the Point" host Jessica Kleinschmidt about Thompson's comments.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 including anchoring "SportsCenter," working in radio, retiring in four years, hosting "Jeopardy!," and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:40: Is this part of a retirement tour or a book tour?-1:00: Collaborating with Joel Cohen-2:55: Coming up with the format of the book-4:30: Writing a book forward-6:05: Most extensive book tour? Dan’s or Stephen A. Smith’s?-7:10: Retirement talk-8:22: Retirement announcement taking off-9:41: Concern about being someone that social media views is too old and wants to point out every mistake-11:08: Is four years long enough for Dan to welcome retirement?-13:34: Being the “old man” at “SportsCenter”-14:56: Radio-16:40: Making producers part of the show-18:28: Howard Stern-19:26

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 and Steve discuss a wide range of topics including working for Hendrick Motorsports, improving as a broadcaster, previewing the NASCAR Championship 4, the New England Patriots rebuilding, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:47: Adrenaline of calling a championship race-1:38: Working for Hendrick Motorsports at 16-4:39: How people become crew chiefs-5:52: “Pinch me” moments-7:39: What was more special? Winning the Daytona 500 with Jeff Gordon or with Dale Earnhardt Jr.-8:58: Interactions between a crew chief and a driver during a race-10:46: Steve’s interactions between Gordon and Dale Jr.-12:24: Watching the race as a crew chief on the pit box-13:03: Watching the race as an analyst in the broadcasting booth

Host Brandon Contes interviews Jay Crawford, former ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor/"First Take" host and current host of the "Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show" and WKYC NBC anchor. Brandon and Jay discuss a wide range of topics including covering Deshaun Watson, working with Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith, coming back home to Cleveland, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:48: Having a low 90s fastball-2:21: Jay’s Minor League Baseball career-7:19: Thoughts on playing a full season?-9:20: Going from ESPN to local TV in Cleveland-18:56: Audience for local sports show on YouTube-27:15: Covering the Deshaun Watson trade while also covering his sexual misconduct allegations-33:50: How do Cleveland sports fans feel about Watson?-36:46: Dealing with “The Decision” as a Cleveland sports fan and ESPN employee-41:36: Working with Skip Bayless-45:06: Is what Skip does an act

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 Daniel. Brandon and Trey discuss a wide range of topics including having the scoop first that Aaron Rodgers was going to the Jets, not being a morning person, working with Bob Ley on 9/11, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:48: Thinking of Hawaii-2:45: Is Taylor Swift “moving the needle” on Trey’s podcast?-4:19: Swift’s ability to overshadow the NFL-5:30: Chase Daniel-6:39: Daniel co-hosting “Golic & Wingo”-8:05: Freedom in the podcast space post-ESPN-9:04: Does Trey miss being at ESPN?-9:34: Leaving ESPN-11:00: Taking over for Mike Greenberg to host morning show with Mike Golic-12:49: “Golic & Wingo”-15:17: Taking the morning show offer-15:55: Would Golic and Wingo still be at ESPN if Trey stayed

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 Mic For All Seasons." Brandon and Kenny discuss a wide range of topics including Charles Barkley as an NHL analyst, working with Tony Siragusa, covering all four major American sports, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:51: Kenny on his new book “A Mic For All Seasons”-3:06: Book media tour-5:49: Being Marv Albert’s son-8:34: Getting broadcasting experience-9:19: Wanting to be a sportscaster-9:53: “Pinch me” moment?-11:26: Combating nepotism-13:57: Fox NFL coverage after 30 years-15:40: Shock inside Fox that Joe Buck and Troy Aikman left for ESPN-17:37: Aspirations to be lead NFL Fox analyst?-19:33: Being lead NHL voice for NBC and then TNT-21:31: Charles Barkley’s NHL fandom-22:25: Barkley as an NHL an

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. Brandon and Michelle discuss a wide range of topics including LeBron James trying to get Michelle removed from "NBA Countdown," Rachel Nichols replacing Michelle on "NBA Countdown," Stephen A. Smith's repeated trashing of Max Kellerman, dealing with Gregg Popovich, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:53: Being on SiriusXM-2:06: Post-ESPN hiatus-4:34: Appeal of daily sports radio-6:13: Excitement about being nervous on the job-7:05: Cody Decker-7:46: Chemistry with Decker-8:49: Craig Carton-9:34: Returning to TV?-10:34: LeBron James-11:04: When Michelle found out LeBron tried to get her fired from "NBA Countdown"-11:42: Did LeBron have any influence in "NBA Countdown" staffing decisions?-12:48: Rachel Nicho

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 Interruption." Brandon and Pablo discuss a wide range of topics including the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce relationship and how that's impacting the NFL, confronting Dan Le Batard about having former president Donald Trump on his show many times, Stephen A. Smith blurring the lines of journalism and entertainment, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-1:08: Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce-3:14: Swift making NFL secondary to her-5:15: Dan Le Batard/Donald Trump-7:46 Was Pablo aware of how much Le Batard and Trump spoke?-9:23: Trump on the radio-11:18: Chris Christie-11:47: Russell Wilson episode of "Pablo Torre Finds Out"-14:06: Freedom at Meadowlark Media-15:40: Work split between Meadowlark, ESPN, and MSNBC-17:00: Ha

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 career backup QB, how Hard Knocks isn't a distraction, why Drew Brees did a good job as an analyst, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:43: Is Chase retired from playing?-1:28: Staying in game shape-2:25: Finding the right fit to come back to play-4:39: Being a backup quarterback-6:22: Perennial backup QB’s who never got the opportunity to be a starter-8:13: NFL Network-9:54: Being honest at NFL Network while still playing-11:46: Did Chase have a teammate or opponent complain about something he said?-12:36: Similarities in preparation as a quarterback and as an analyst-14:05: Tony Romo predicting plays-15:28: Talking to networks about game analyst work-16:50: Possible pushback from networks given Chase is

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 topics including calling Bryce Young's first game, freezing up on live TV at the Super Bowl, interviewing O.J. Simpson post-trial, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-1:34: Still getting a rush calling football after all these years-2:43: Calling Bryce Young’s first game-4:27: Rookie players Chris called and thinking at the time they were special-5:53: Preparing for the NFL season-7:46: Difficulties of working preseason games-9:51: Working the Super Bowl-14:20: Interviewing Tom Brady after comeback Super Bowl win-17:47: Based on interviews when he was a player, does Chris think Brady will be a great broadcaster?-19:45: Working with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman-20:44: Favorite analysts/analysts Chris wants to wo