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Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Fouts. They discuss the new HBO documentary "Miller Night Football" which depicts ABC’s decision to build a Monday Night Football booth around Al Michaels, Dan Fouts and Dennis Miller. Fouts opens up about working with Miller and Michaels, and being replaced by John Madden. He also discusses the Los Angeles Chargers, including his relationship with Justin Herbert and Philip Rivers. -02:15: Emotions of participating in this documentary -05:51: Could Dan, Al and Dennis have been a long-term fit? -07:49: Was the booth a success? -08:38: Reaction to ABC hiring Dennis Miller -10:35: Rush Limbaugh tryouts -11:35: Relationship with Al and Dennis -12:22: Al Michaels and John Madden -15:20: Growing up the son of a broadcaster -16:31: Noah Eagle compared to Ian Eagle -18:38: What’s wrong with the Chargers? -21:35: Justin Herbert -23:20: Philip Rivers -25:17: Quarterback injuries -26:28: Analytics -27:39: Playing in Tokyo Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes is joined by former ESPN host and reporter Suzy Kolber. They discuss Kolber’s new show with Scripps Sports, her ESPN layoff, sideline reporting, Joe Namath, Arch Manning, Charissa Thompson, and more. -02:34: Leaving sports media for three years -04:48: New show with Scripps Sports -10:18: Future of show for Scripps Sports -13:24: Joe Namath -16:32: Reaction to interview with Joe Namath -19:25: What the reaction be today? -20:37: Arch Manning/Holly Rowe -24:10: Chasing coaches as a sideline reporter -29:00: Charissa Thompson making up reports -31:53: ESPN layoff -42:47: Damar Hamlin -50:04: Women in sports media Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awful Announcing's Brandon Contes is joined by former NFL player and current sports media host Emmanuel Acho. They discuss the comeback win by Texas over Ohio State, Arch Manning’s reaction to an AI video of Holly Rowe, working at FS1, Skip Bayless, Joy Taylor, Speakeasy, Donald Trump, and more. -01:50: Texas comeback win over Ohio State -06:27: Arch Manning in comeback win -07:42: Arch Manning laughing at AI video of Holly Rowe -18:34: Start in media -21:09: Interest in replacing Shannon Sharpe on Undisputed -23:24: Skip Bayless -24:15: Joy Taylor -27:40: Fallout from the 2025 lawsuit against FS1 -29:57: Getting Undisputed YouTube channel to build Speakeasy -34:56: Interest in returning to linear television -37:08: Rumored NFL investigation after car accident comments -38:24: Trump administration banning 'Uncomfortable Conversations' Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion and current CBS NFL analyst Logan Ryan for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss transitioning from the field to the broadcast booth, becoming a full-time analyst with CBS, Tony Romo’s future, playing for Mike Vrabel and Bill Belichick, non-quarterback analysts, Tom Brady’s MAGA hat, Aaron Donald, Lamar Jackson, and more. -02:53: Transition to broadcasting -08:04: Critiquing players -10:52: Being on the same timeline as Tom Brady -13:19: Relationship with CBS -15:21: What happens if Tony Romo returns? -17:19: Shadowing Jim Nantz and Tony Romo -22:06: Taking production meetings seriously as a player -24:28: Lack of minority NFL game analysts -25:51: Do quarterbacks make better analysts? -27:48: Lamar Jackson -34:14: Playing for Mike Vrabel -35:09: Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini -35:38: Playing for Bill Belichick -37:48: How would NFL players react to Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson? -45:02: Aaron Donald -52:57: Jaxson Dart embracing celebrity lifestyle -54:56: Jaxson Dart introducing Donald Trump at rally -56:47: Tom Brady MAGA hat in his locker -59:27: Intercepting Tom Brady’s last pass as a Patriot Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with Frank Cashen -31:14: Succeeding Bob Murphy -32:47: Mike Piazza home run after 9/11 -36:47: Most famous MLB calls -39:06: Comparing Mike Piazza and Pete Alonso home run calls -41:11: Relationship with Gary Cohen -41:46: Interest in SNY -44:53: Gary Cohen rejoining Mets radio booth during 2006 playoffs -47:04: ‘Matteau’ call -51:30: Marv Albert -54:00: Going from Rangers to Islanders -57:33: Final Mets broadcast -59:32: Will Howie Rose ever call another Mets game? Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes interviews Sal Licata. They discuss Licata’s new venture Underscore Media, his departure from WFAN, working with Brandon Tierney, producing Mike and the Mad Dog, being there for Chris Russo’s departure to SiriusXM, potential Mike Francesa co-hosts, and more. -02:06: Underscore Media -07:38: Immediate plans after leaving WFAN -16:25: Learning about Craig Carton’s return while on-air -17:20: Taking the high road -19:41: Expecting to survive Craig Carton’s return -21:15: Hosting radio shows vs digital -30:12: Working with Brandon Tierney -31:03: Gregg Giannotti calling Brandon Tierney a bad teammate -33:15: Solo host vs having co-host -35:00: 2010 firing from WFAN -41:26: Producing Mike and the Mad Dog -45:02: Mike Francesa and Chris Russo relationship at the end -48:53: Traveling with Mike and Chris -51:01: Serious candidates to replace Chris Russo -54:22: Learning Chris Russo was leaving WFAN Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes interviews New York Yankees TV voice Michael Kay. They discuss a wide range of topics including Awful Announcing’s MLB broadcaster rankings, whether there is an anti-Yankee bias, the YES Network, John Sterling, The Michael Kay Show, Don La Greca, Peter Rosenberg, Mike Francesa, and more. -02:33: Awful Announcing’s broadcaster rankings -10:20: YES broadcast vs SNY -15:45: The decision to join YES in 2002 -16:37: John Sterling -21:23: How much longer will Michael call Yankee games? -25:49: Competing with WFAN and Mike Francesa -28:54: Did Michael Kay ever consider joining WFAN? -31:18: Don La Greca -34:10: Reaction to Peter Rosenberg joining The Michael Kay Show -39:52: Diet Coke bit -45:07: Derek Jeter’s relationship with the Yankees -45:46: Did Michael Kay ever get yelled at by George Steinbrenner? Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN’s Michael Wilbon. They discuss a wide range of topics including The Washington Post, "PTI’s" relationship with ESPN, insiders, Stephen A. Smith, the face of ESPN, Pat McAfee, Michael Jordan, and more. -02:13: Will Wilbon ever host a podcast? -10:00: The newsroom at The Washington Post -16:37: Starting "PTI" with Tony Kornheiser -22:37: Kobe Bryant’s "PTI" advice -25:54: "PTI" would not have lasted in Bristol 3 -32:29: Will Wilbon continue "PTI" if Kornheiser retires? -37:28: Are insiders journalists? -40:25: Is Stephen A. Smith still a journalist? -43:36: Wilbon refuses to let ESPN force him to talk Cowboys -45:22: Advice for Ryan Clark -48:00: Who is the face of ESPN? -49:12: Pat McAfee -50:23: Can fans trust ESPN’s NFL partnership? -54:38: Michael Jordan Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon interviews Spolitics host Jemele Hill. They discuss a wide range of topics including ESPN’s latest round of layoffs, the decision to part ways with Ryan Clark, Jason Whitlock, Stephen A. Smith’s influence at ESPN, his role as a journalist, Caitlin Clark, and more. -02:11: Does Jemele Hill miss ESPN? -04:18: Being at ESPN during 2017 layoffs -15:43: Was Ryan Clark fired by ESPN? -19:17: Should Ryan Clark sue ESPN? -23:27: Cam Newton interview with Jason Whitlock -26:25: Is Stephen A. Smith losing influence at ESPN -33:56: Stephen A. Smith for president? -38:19: Caitlin Clark Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon interviews now former ESPN personality Linda Cohn. They discuss a wide range of topics including Cohn being ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, working in Bristol vs. Los Angeles, being a woman in a male-dominated industry, “Master Batter,” Keith Olbermann, her lone suspension, and more.   -02:35: Leaving ESPN -07:54: Was there interest in staying with ESPN? -14:45: Changing comradery in Bristol -19:36: Keith Olbermann -22:47: Balancing a woman in a male-dominated industry -39:59: Catchphrases and “Master Batter” -43:46: Receiving suspension from John Skipper -49:37: Next Venture -58:14: Why do so many leave sports media and get political? -1:02:04: Indiana Fever are America’s Team Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon interviews longtime Golf Channel analyst Rich Lerner. They discuss a wide range of topics including Lerner’s new book “Aren’t You That Golf Guy?” The book includes topics on Lerner’s youth, his media career, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, the U.S. Open, PGA Tour, and more. -02:20: Book title -05:37: Pivoting off a book about Tiger Woods -20:46: Kobe Bryant and Payne Stewart -28:39: Jim Nantz -30:41: Working for WFAN -43:15: Tiger Woods’ demons   -53:44: Could Tiger Woods have won 10 more majors? -59:22: Phil’ Mickelson’s downfall is more surprising than Tiger’s -1:06:11: U.S. Open fans on Long Island -1:10:43: PGA Tour changes for 2028 Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon interviews longtime ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler. They discuss a wide range of topics including the Knicks breaking their championship drought, Legler getting to call his first NBA Finals, the future of ESPN’s NBA booth, Mike Breen, refs, Victor Wembanyama, and more.  -02:15: Knicks-Spurs, best 5-game series ever? -09:28: Legler getting to call his first NBA Finals on TV -14:39: Pressure on a first-year broadcast booth calling the NBA Finals -20:10: Can Legler, Jefferson and Breen stabilize ESPN’s NBA broadcast? -22:46: Mike Breen calling Knicks playoff games -29:38: Knicks 29-point comeback -32:59 Broadcast approach after De’Aaron Fox layup attempt in Game 4 -38:25: Being critical of officials -39:42: Victor Wembanyama -44:43: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Miami Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon interviews Kevin Clancy of Barstool Sports. They discuss a wide range of topics including the New York Knicks breaking their 53-year championship drought, Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, James Dolan, Barstool Sports, youth sports, Dave Portnoy, and more. -02:18: Feeling of winning first championship as a fan -09:08: Experiencing Knicks championship with your kids -14:18: The Dolan/Mamdani/Trump effect -21:16: Brunson vs. Wemby -34:30: Has the perception of James Dolan changed? -39:31: Creating Barstool content with kids/Youth sports -46:06: Payout from Barstool -50:34: Relationship with Dave Portnoy Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon interviews Kevin Clark of ESPN and Omaha Productions. They discuss a wide range of topics including covering the Knicks for The Wall Street Journal, being married to a Pulitzer-Prize-winning reporter, working with Bill Simmons, The Ringer, joining ESPN, and more. -03:46: Covering the Knicks -15:47: Joining The Wall Street Journal at 22 years old -22:37: Being married to Pulitzer-Prize winner Emily Glazer -25:45: Jim Nantz interview -37:22: Getting Recruited by Bill Simmons -44:36: Leaving The Ringer for ESPN -51:58: Receiving the Stephen A. Smith stamp of approval Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon Contes interviews ESPN Senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill. They discuss a wide range of topics including the NBA Finals, New York Knicks, Victor Wembanyama, Stephen A. Smith, LeBron James, working on Get Up and First Take, and more. -04:34: Is this season a success for the Knicks if they lose? -12:08: Is Victor Wembanyama the face of the NBA? -27:12: Mitchell Robinson hand injury -35:07: Local reporters vs national media -37:54: Being confronted by Rip Hamilton -45:35: Doing Get Up and First Take -50:29: Stephen A. Smith as a mentor -53:26: LeBron James’ future Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.