Awful Announcing Podcast

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 win, Tiger Woods' future, the upcoming PGA Championship, and more. -1:17: Which is harder? Playing golf or analyzing golf on TV? -2:14: Pointing out how difficult golf is on TV -3:28: Which is more fun? -4:28: Truist Championship at a differ...

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 Draft, the lack of attention paid to Cam Ward and how Ward can use that to his advantage, Mel Kiper Jr.'s advice to Matt, and more. -:37: Post-draft routine -1:49: Green Bay as an NFL Draft host city -3:08: Covering the NFL Draft -3:41: Footb...

Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports wagering expert and "Big Noon Kickoff" contributor Chris Fallica. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including Lee Corso's retirement announcement, Corso's headgear picks on "College GameDay," "Big Noon Kickoff" challenging "GameDay," and more. -:44: Reaction to Lee Corso retiring -4:11: Working at “College GameDay” in 1996 for the first head...

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 of topics including the lack of build for the non-main event WrestleMania matches, Cody Rhodes being the "Face of WWE," John Cena being an effective heel, and more. -:52: Dave’s Las Vegas schedule -1:27: Being inducted to the International...

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 topics including hosting "Around the Horn," sticking around as "Stat Boy" on "Pardon the Interruption, reaching out to Jay Mariotti, and more. -1:05: What will Tony miss most about “Around the Horn?” -4:51: Response from fans on “Around the H...

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 range of topics including not liking the idea of the golden at-bat rule, not being retained at MLB Network and Ken's relationship with Rob Manfred, Shohei Ohtani being a star, and more. -:43: Excitement for Opening Day -1:17: First full-time...

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, Mike Mularkey's admission of feeding Ian false information, Jordan Schultz confronting Ian at Starbucks, and more. -:42: Knowing where Aaron Rodgers will go? -1:53: Who’s holding it up? -2:45: The fun of chasing a story like Rodgers’ free agenc...

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball analyst and Hoops HQ co-founder Seth Davis. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Seth discuss a wide range of topics including how expanding the tournament is a good thing, Charles Barkley's generosity, Caitlin Clark's TIME Magazine interview, and more. -:50: What would today’s NCAA Tournament be like without X? -2:09: Hoops HQ -4:10...

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Jon discuss a wide range of topics including how the First Four could be tweaked, Doug Gottlieb being a good friend, Cooper Flagg living up to the hype, and more. -:46: Getting through March without coffee -3:18: Best Italian restaurants in every college basketball town? -4:...

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 wide range of topics including how the New York Knicks might fare this season, how Jerry and Matt Leinart got to hosting a podcast, Jerry's willingness to reboot "Entourage," and more. -:43: What makes Jerry more nervous? Opening night of a mov...

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 topics including the evolution of "The Sports Reporters," Pat McAfee's interview approach when it comes to Aaron Rodgers, an in-depth discussion on Jeremy's 2000 live interview with Bob Knight, and more. -:44: Stephen A. Smith’s presidential talk...

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, February 16 at 1:30 PM ET on Fox), Brandon and Larry discuss a wide range of topics including how Larry became a crew chief, winning the Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt, remembering Earnhardt's death and the way Mike Joy led the broadcast, a...

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 including Phil's advice for Tom Brady in his first Super Bowl as a broadcaster, Greg Olsen being vocal about being demoted at Fox, remembering Greg Gumbel, and more. -:40: Being Super Bowl XXI MVP -1:28: Super Bowl completion record -2:00: Callin...

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 range of topics including working for Dan Patrick, his Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, NFL fans being fatigued by the Chiefs talk, and more. -:43: Feeling of seeing Eagles going to a Super Bowl after winning one -1:40: When Andrew be...

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 Washington Commanders to the NFC Championship Game, losing to the Patriots in Super Bowl LI, the chemistry of "The NFL Today," and more. -:43: Feelings of watching playoffs after recently retiring -1:29: Fielding NFL offers while in the broadca...

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 childhood love of the Mets, how baseball was "in trouble" before the pitch clock, his call of Pete Alonso's home run in the Wild Card Series, and more. -2:00: Love for Mets origin story -4:28: Fan interactions -5:44: Being more of a recognizable pe...

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 topics including Logan's reaction to the Patriots firing Jerod Mayo, winning Super Bowls XLIX and LI, Tom Brady as a teammate, and more. -:38: First season in retirement -1:47: Transitioning from player to broadcaster -2:57: Making a comeback to...

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 together a collection of clips from 2024. We thank you for listening/viewing the podcast, and have a happy 2025. -:19: Jemele Hill on Pat McAfee accusing Norby Williamson of sabotaging his show (Episode 33) -3:20: Keyshawn Johnson on workin...

Host Brandon Contes interviews "Get Up" contributor, host of "Don, Hahn & Rosenberg," and Knicks MSG broadcaster Alan Hahn. Brandon and Alan discuss a wide range of topics including replacing Michael Kay and working with Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg, working with Mike Breen, Alan's thoughts on falling NBA ratings, and more. -46: Afternoon drive in NYC -1:52: How did soft opening feel? -3:1...

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 topics including his dismissal from Sportsnet, which cities are prime for an NHL expansion team, his thoughts on J.T. Miller's reported mental health break from hockey, and more. -37: “The Sheet with Jeff Marek” -1:41: Missing the grind -3:2...

Host Brandon Contes interviews Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including Chris' profile on Adrian Wojnarowski for Sports Illustrated, how SI is doing with Minute Media in charge, if Jake Paul is good or bad for boxing, and more. -42: Response to Chris’ profile on Adrian Wojnarowski -2:11: Woj’s apartment -4:04: Learning about Woj -6:4...

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 including the start of "Breakfast Ball," developing chemistry among the three of them, a hilarious story involving Danny and Bob Costas, and more. -46: How does “Breakfast Ball” compare to “The Carton Show?” -3:14: What does “Breakfast Ball...

Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL reporter and "First Take"/"Get Up" contributor, Kimberley A. Martin. Brandon and Kimberley discuss a wide range of topics including the happenings with the New York Jets, having Stephen A. Smith as a mentor, the time Jim Irsay went after Kimberley on social media, and more. -:40: Missing the New York Jets beat? -1:30: Being on the Jets beat -2:09: Mike Tannenbaum...

Host Brandon Contes interviews New York Jets radio voice and ESPN NHL, college football, and college basketball broadcaster, Bob Wischusen. Brandon and Bob discuss a bunch of Jets topics, among other things, including what changes for the Jets after Robert Saleh's firing, Aaron Rodgers' future as Jets QB, Rex Ryan wanting to come back as head coach, and more. NOTE: We recorded with Bob the day bef...

Host Brandon Contes interviews legendary NFL reporter and columnist Peter King. Brandon and Peter discuss a wide range of topics including enjoying football and America during retirement, Tom Brady trying to be an NFL team owner and a broadcaster, being on the same podcast as Bill Belichick despite not being on speaking terms, and more. -:42: Enjoying NFL season and driving across America in retir...