Awful Announcing Podcast

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 isn’t fully retired?-18:03: Hard Knocks-19:40: Does Hard Knocks hinder a team’s ability to go to the Super Bowl?-20:55: Podcasting with Trey Wingo-23:12: Interest in media-27:06: ESPN Radio-28:22: The Chase Daniel/Chase Patton ESPN the Magazine cover-30:25: Former teammates who could be great broadcasters-32:06: Drew Brees as a broadcaster-34:21: Sean Payton as a broadcaster-35:45: Payton returning to coaching-36:48: Payton with Russell Wilson-38:18: Are the Wilson/Brees comparisons fair?-39:48: Talking to teams about coaching?-41:07: Payton calling out Nathaniel Hackett-43:15: Better offensive coach? Sean Payton or Andy Reid?-44:44: Biggest surprise in Week 1?-45:58: Biggest disappointment in Week 1?-46:56: Daniel Jones-48:33: Dak Prescott-49:55: Do the 49ers more deserve credit for finding Brock Purdy or ridicule for missing on Trey Lance?-51:14: Which veteran has a better chance of Comeback Player of the Year? Russell Wilson or Matthew Stafford?-52:12: Current rookie QB who has the best chance to be a franchise QB?-53:25: Impressed with Jordan Love? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 work with someday-21:51: Reaction to Buck and Aikman going to ESPN-23:11: Differences between working for ESPN and working for Fox-26:17: Amid the Kevin Brown situation, was Chris ever unfairly reprimanded for something he said?-29:19: Up Close and the O.J. Simpson interview-31:18: Asking O.J. the tough questions-33:33: Memorable or difficult interviews-35:52: Being friends with Bill Murray-38:55: Taking pride in being a versatile broadcaster-41:35: Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Parker Kligerman, NBC NASCAR pit reporter and driver of the #48 Spiked Light Coolers Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Brandon and Parker discuss a wide range of topics including racing and broadcasting on the same weekend, how sim racing taught Parker for the real thing, Parker's pick for NASCAR Cup Series champion, 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.-:39: Getting into racing-2:30: Karting-4:45: Not coming from a racing family-7:39: eNASCAR team ownership-10:29: Accuracy of iRacing compared to the real thing-11:14: Growth of iRacing-13:41: Riverhead Raceway-14:14: Talent pool at local short tracks-16:40: Having the talent and finances to get far in racing-19:18: Is the commitment of being a broadcaster hurting the ability to be a Cup Series driver?-25:46: Would Parker leave NBC for a full-time Cup opportunity?-28:19: Should more high-level Cup teams be knocking on the door given the increased notoriety?-30:03: Resentment of seeing others getting Cup rides?-35:12: Broadcasting being the more secure job compared to driving-37:13: Racing and broadcasting at the same time-39:56: Current drivers who have a future in broadcasting-41:34: Are drivers more comfortable or more candid talking to Parker than to a reporter?-44:15: Getting inside information from other drivers-45:32: Has being a reporter and asking difficult questions gotten in the way of friendships?-46:51: Fan backlash?-49:05: Balancing the broadcasting/racing schedule throughout the week-51:43: Men and women competing together in racing-54:00: NASCAR Cup Playoff picks-55:02: Bubba Wallace making the playoffs-57:19: Wallace not speaking to media before Daytona-59:52: Michael Jordan as a NASCAR team owner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 including his dislike of Mike Francesa, almost replacing Howard Stern, being the face of gambling addiction, 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: Being a “former” WFAN host-1:29: Decision to leave WFAN-2:42: Doing TV and radio on the same day-4:03: “The Carton Show” growth over the past year-4:51: Reception of the show on social media-5:46: Critics and haters-7:05: Being comfortable with clips generating social media engagement-8:43: Craig’s recent Jets soundbite -9:41: Ratings talk-10:37: Cody Decker-11:15: Decker doing a morning TV show and a mid-day afternoon radio show-12:46: Being exclusive to Fox growing “The Carton Show”-13:12: Can you love TV as much as loving radio?-14:06: TV hosting/radio hosting-14:30: Is there any wasted talent by not doing radio?-15:04: Being a performer-16:46: Returning to WFAN after prison-17:56: Evan Roberts-19:10: Roberts being the right fit for “Carton and Roberts”-20:01: Moment the show started to click-21:12: Roberts and Tiki Barber-22:23: Taking pride in seeing people develop while at WFAN-25:17: Rooting for “Evan and Tiki”-27:05 : Mike Francesa -28:59: Enjoying the rivalry with Francesa-30:22: Listeners wanting Craig and Boomer Esiason to have a rivalry when Craig moved to afternoon-32:59: Camaraderie at FS1-33:43: Skip Bayless/Shannon Sharpe breakup-33:59: Does debate format appeal to Craig?-34:51: Greg Jennings/Skip Bayless clip-36:46: Building chemistry with rotating hosts-37:31: Almost replacing Howard Stern-39:34: Animosity working for a station that didn't let Craig replace Stern-40:29: Affiliate plan-41:21: Would replacing Stern been a harder challenge than replacing Don Imus?-42:47: Mark Chernoff-43:29: Secret meeting with Francesa-44:29: Chris “Mad Dog” Russo-44:56: Sports talk-46:08: How long does Esiason have on radio?-46:36: Would Craig ever come back to WFAN?-47:22: Importance of “Hello, My Name is Craig”-49:19: Gambling addiction-50:40: Being an ambassador for FanDuel-52:24: Does Craig treat the anniversary of his arrest different than any other day? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Barstool Sports' Kevin Clancy, a.k.a. KFCBarstool. Brandon and Clancy discuss a wide range of topics including Dave Portnoy buying Barstool back from Penn Entertainment, Erika Ayers Badan’s impact on Barstool, Pat McAfee at Barstool and heading to ESPN, and more.As a bonus, make sure you listen after KFCBarstool's interview as we chat with Awful Announcing's Andrew Bucholtz about his involvement in breaking the bombshell story that Kevin Brown was removed from Baltimore Orioles broadcasts for seemingly innocuous, and true, comments about the team.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:47: Finding out Dave Portnoy was buying Barstool back-2:05: Concerns Barstool was moving on without KFC due to Penn Entertainment relationship-3:49: How was Barstool’s relationship with Penn from KFC’s perspective?-5:06: Could Barstool have existed without Portnoy?-7:34: Fan reaction to Portnoy buying Barstool back-9:17: Will the old Barstool come back?-12:21: Did KFC ever consider doing things outside of Barstool before Portnoy bought back the company?-14:12: How have things changed for KFC in terms of what is said or done at Barstool?-16:39: Being unfiltered-18:00: Old tweets resurfacing-20:02: Being transparent with personal life-23:04: Is it easier to bury an unfortunate story instead of being up front?-25:06: Wanting something to not be content at Barstool-26:24: Barstool’s charity work-30:04: Are the original Stoolies around? Has the Barstool audience evolved to a younger demographic?-32:17: Barstool content Stoolies most associate KFC with-33:45: Barstool/Sirius-34:36: Going to Fordham/working in finance/working at WFUV-37:41: WFUV co-workers still in the industry-38:58: Pat McAfee at Barstool -39:55: McAfee at ESPN-40:45: Erika Ayers Badan’s impact on Barstool-41:51: Recent interactions with Portnoy-43:09: Blogging pre-Barstool-45:49: Being on Boomer and Carton-48:02: Has KFC ever been approached for a job at WFAN?-50:25: Surprised Carton left WFAN for FS1?-51:20: Mike Francesa-52:46: Mets struggles-58:14: Welcoming Andrew Bucholtz to the AA Podcast-1:00:02: Was there surprise at how the Kevin Brown story took off?-1:01:54: Vetting the story before publishing-1:03:16: Fair to say this treatment is a “pattern” by the Orioles?-1:04:56: Would announcers hesitate to work for the Orioles going forward?-1:05:54: Any sense of vindication as other outlets confirmed the story?-1:06:59: Brown’s statement and return to Orioles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Big 12 fare, how it affects the regular season and College Football Playoff, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:41: Pac-12 realignment talk-3:00: Oregon and Washington leaving for the Big Ten-5:46: Networks influencing realignment-6:32: Who was in better shape two years ago when Texas and Oklahoma left the Big 12? Big 12 and Pac-12?-8:49: Person most responsible for Pac-12’s downfall?-10:46: Apple TV-11:28: Was there someone who could’ve kept the Pac-12 intact?-13:00: Realignment recruiting casual fans-16:08: Fewer out-of-conference cupcake games?-18:58: Realignment altering College Football Playoff structure?-19:44: Right number of teams in College Football Playoff?-20:27: Will these big conferences split into dedicated divisions?-22:29: Was the potential Apple deal close to saving the Pac-12 or was this inevitable?-24:41: Where does Apple go from here?-29:10: Value of being on ESPN-30:55: Does college football want two superconferences?-32:25: Would Big Ten and ACC work together to sell a media package?-33:06: Does college football need the NCAA?-35:23: Would the players become employees if college football does break off?-38:12: Is there a correlation between NIL and realignment?-38:40: Does college football need a commissioner to oversee everything?-39:16: Ideal situation for remaining Pac-12 teams-41:02: Will Nick Saban win another national championship?-41:53: Over/under four seasons for Deion Sanders at Colorado?-43:32: Will Urban Meyer be a head coach again?-44:15: Will Arch Manning start a game for Texas this season?-45:07: Is the hype level for Manning appropriate?-45:58: Will Omaha Productions be following Manning around?-49:05: Being a walk-on at Florida-49:26: Playing for Steve Spurrier-51:26: Joining On3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Oakland Athletics broadcaster and Short and to the Point host Jessica Kleinschmidt. Brandon and Jessica discuss a wide range of topics including quitting a government job to pursue a sports broadcasting career, building a social media brand and dealing with the hate, working for the Oakland A's, how A's fans like Moneyball, working for Awful Announcing and The Comeback, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-47: Meeting the Oakland Coliseum opossum-1:21: Is the opossum a menace or a nice animal?-2:24: Oakland Coliseum-5:43: Growing up an A’s fan-9:10: Covering the A’s-9:59: Dropping out of college and work before sports-13:08: Moving to the Bay Area without an established job-17:44: Role with the A’s-19:47: A’s Cast-21:25: Taking callers on the radio-23:19: Things the A’s fanbase should be proud of-26:41: Building a social media presence-30:10: People Jessica looked up to in broadcasting-32:21: Playing baseball-34:13: Being a woman in a male dominated industry-36:23: Dealing with social media hate-38:19: Mentors-42:25: Mentoring others-48:45: Becoming friends with players while also covering them-54:11: Players Jessica interviewed who have a future in media-56:21: Do A’s fans like the movie Moneyball?-59:24: Hosting Short and to the Point/working for Awful Announcing and The Comeback-1:02:54: Dave Portnoy responding to the Jared Carrabis episode of Short and to the Point-1:04:16: Career goals-1:06:36: Thoughts about Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Bram Weinstein, former ESPN SportsCenter anchor and current play-by-play radio voice of the Washington Commanders. Brandon and Bram discuss a wide range of topics including Daniel Snyder as former owner of the Washington Commanders, the "Commanders" name, being a SportsCenter anchor, Dan Le Batard's thoughts on Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:45: Reaction to ownership change-2:14: Fan frustration of supporting Commanders but not wanting to support Daniel Snyder-4:08: Recent interactions with Snyder-4:44: Was Snyder aware he was so disliked by the fanbase?-7:15: Was Snyder unfairly blamed at times?-9:41: Topic changing to Snyder when hosting fan events-11:48: Most surprising Snyder move: Changing the name or selling the team?-13:47: Did the rebrand buy Snyder more time?-15:00: Will the Commanders ever have throwback uniforms?-17:47: Was "Commanders" the right pick for the new name?-19:58: Staff feelings with new ownership in terms of job security-22:30: Being play-by-play voice of childhood team-24:33: Play-by-play experience before the Commanders-26:30: Difficulties of working first season during COVID-19 pandemic-27:57: First time calling a game in front of a full crowd-28:41: Balancing hosting local sports talk radio and working play-by-play in terms of having opinions about the Commanders-30:41: Was Bram ever too critical on his radio show?-32:10: Realistic expectations for the Commanders this season-34:03: Working on SportsCenter-35:25: How much input did Bram have in his SportsCenter episodes?-37:09: Doing ‘This is SportsCenter’ commercials-37:54: The SportsCenter brand changing-40:28: Thoughts on Dan Le Batard’s comments about Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless-43:55: People Bram looked up to-46:15: Does hosting a sports talk radio show in Washington D.C. bring more political talk?-47:20: Political talk radio shows-48:23: Creating and running Ampire Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 discuss a wide range of topics including the Women's World Cup and the USWNT, Grant Wahl's impact on soccer in the U.S., being on stage with Taylor Swift, Megan Rapinoe's retirement, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:36: Flying to Sydney-1:53: Acclimatizing to the time difference-3:42: Transitioning from playing to broadcasting-5:57: Balance between being a fan and being impartial with the USWNT on broadcasts-8:30: Retiring from play in 2019 and coming back in 2022-11:18: Does broadcasting help fill the void of playing?-13:17: Does playing/coaching help with broadcasting and vice versa?-16:08: Thoughts about making a comeback to the USWNT-18:59: Winning the 2015 Women’s World Cup-22:08: Grant Wahl and his impact on women’s soccer-26:15: Going to Qatar-28:26: Megan Rapinoe retiring-32:00: Equal Pay lawsuit-35:17: Future of the USWNT and USMNT in terms of where they stand worldwide-40:34: Casual fans coming in for the World Cup-43:12: USWNT draw reaction, prediction for Women’s World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 including Shohei Ohtani being a "walking legend," Stephen A. Smith's "Angels are irrelevant" comments, Albert Pujols' 700th home run, and more.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:40: All-Star Game talk-1:52: Becoming TV play-by-play for the LA Angels-3:30: After doing radio, was TV the goal for Wayne?-5:18: Does being a TV play-by-play person feel bigger than radio play-by-play?-6:42: Covering Shohei Ohtani-8:37: Interactions with Ohtani-9:24: Ohtani’s competitiveness-10:57: Could the Angels trade Ohtani? Would that be smart?-14:38: Ohtani national media coverage-18:41: Mike Trout being under-the-radar in national media-20:34: Reaction to Stephen A. Smith’s “Angels are irrelevant” comments-22:32: Did Stephen A’s comments resonate with Angels fans?-24:06: Working for Apple-24:46: Apple criticism/fan feedback-27:17: Calling Albert Pujols’ 700th home run-30:44: Working with Howie Rose-31:59: Camaraderie between radio/TV booths-34:19: Cadence differences between TV and radio-35:06: Feelings about the pitch clock-36:19: Feelings about In-game interviews with players-37:47: Ingratiating yourself to a team broadcast for a team you didn’t grow up with-40:07: Joe Davis-42:19: Calling games while umpire cousin Tony Randazzo is working the same game-43:14: Would Wayne someday want to broadcast in Chicago? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.