Awful Announcing Podcast

5:48 - How he admired his dad's ability to remember and connect with everyone he met7:22 - Have things slowed down for him after starting his career so fast and quickly?8:41 - Parenting in his late 20s/early 30s vs now at 50 with two young twin boys10:30 - On his dad being his best friend and how he handled getting the Cardinals gig at age 2113:21 - Did he feel like he got unfairly singled out early on because of his name?15:24 - His relationship with him mom/sister and how his mom gave him far more feedback on his broadcasting than his dad19:10 - Is he still able to get actual legitimate feedback for his broadcasts at FOX24:15 - Who he envisions as the next Romo & great NFL broadcast analyst25:56 - When did he feel like he needed to start opening up and feeling like he could be his authentic self29:04 - On being able to break out of his shell after nearly 20-something years of feeling like he couldn't30:50 - His newfound relationship with social media and the importance of being your real self on social media32:52 - His favorite mundane home achievement that he got to broadcast32:30 - On "Daddy Issues," and the early success of the show36:00 - On connecting to their podcast audience through their parenting stories and being a dad38:25 - The star power they've had on the show and gotten them (A-Rod specifically) to be a complete open book41:15 - What's next for the show42:30 - On booking on guest just to get another one (great story)44:45 - If he's had a pot brownie since the infamous night in Cabo49:00 - Old time crazy broadcaster stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5:38 - How he and his family are handling/keeping busy during the pandemic7:30 - On finding a routine / starting EJ's Journalism School11:35 - Which of the "J-School" lessons has stood out most?14:35 - His path in broadcasting... was there apprehension about working Braves games with his dad16:50 - When did he feel like he found his voice in broadcasting?20:36 - The moment he knew that there was something different and special about "Inside the NBA"23:45 - On the origin of the "Inside the NBA" games like "Who He Play For?" "How You Say That?" (etc...)29:25 - Memories/stories of travels and experiences with his NBA on TNT crew 32:21 - His NBA Together show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:21: Podcast Introduction5:30: Introduction with Joe Davis6:35: How he's stayed busy throughout quarantine/stay-at-home in CA8:47: Favorite spots around the country to find the best smoked meat in America10:04: First interest in broadcasting and how he started calling his first games11:05: The first broadcasters he emulated early on15:13: Getting letters/DMs asking for broadcast advice after he did it when he was a kid17:00: His college football days - was he good with the media as an athlete?18:25: His time in Montgomery, taking every broadcast and gig that he possibly could during that time22:20: What was his first "Welcome to the Big Leagues, kid" type of moment?23:30: Reflecting on taking over for Vin Scully after getting the Dodgers job24:41: The unbelievable advice Vin Scully passed along, and who he got that same advice from26:23: Does he miss play-by-play on radio? 27:24: How he envisions the baseball season going post Corona Virus30:00: How will the Astros scandal discussion likely unfold once the season begins?32:57: How he'd like to see baseball improve/connect with younger fans34:30: If he's had conversations on potentially adapting to betting information/more advanced stats into the broadcast36:15: RAPID-FIRE!-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:45 - Intro3:50 - Her start at ESPN, struggles on SportsCenter and how it changed her career7:00 - How management was committed to helping coach her up and improve8:55 - Her parents and how their tough love was instrumental early on12:20 - On being an open book and living her life on-air15:40 - If her producers have been receptive to her looking for more fun in the shows she's a part of17:19 - On her famous impression of her mother and how she owes Stugotz the credit for it20:00 - Her transition from DC to ESPN + why ESPN has found so much on-air talent in DC24:03 - Where her "newshound" instinct came from26:05 - If there's a lack of representation for women in sports media29:50 - On the networking side of the business, and develop sources33:15 - Has she found any insiders or newsbreakers that have found a work/life balance + how she met Woj35:40 - Does she have a preference between being a host or being the analyst/insider 37:50 - On a type of show she'd love to pitch/be on - The NFL version of "The Jump"40:25 - What is she most excited about for viewers to learn about the XFL42:55 - Her recent interview with Olive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:00 - Why he loves creating a bunch of new content on Instagram/Why it's more positive than Twitter4:30 - Finding a good balance between talking sports vs life on social media6:05 - Was leaving Gameday emotional for you?8:41 - Does he still watch the show?10:02 - His first interest in college football living in State College12:08 - Early influences in the broadcast world14:29 - His father being a Theater Professor and if there's any influence in getting him started in sportscasting/speaking17:00 - On finding ways to stand out when newer generations are growing up comfortable in front of a camera18:58 - Starting at ESPN just a few years out of college22:02 - Does he ever think of the "what if?" Including a decision for him at ESPN that would've taken him away from the Gameday opportunity25:30 - On the decision to move from Gameday to more play-by-play coverage, specifically the Saturday night game of the week27:05 - What stands out the most in the 25+ years of being a part of the show32:53 - On his time broadcasting tennis and how long it took him to get comfortable doing play-by-play for it36:58 - Previewing the National Championship / Megacast talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:30 - On him being "Most Likely to Be a Bookie" for his high school yearbook superlative/first interest in sports wagering6:04 - On choosing the career of an oddsmaker and whether he ever wanted to be a professional better8:40 - First eye opening experience of working in and for a sportsbook10:38 - What happens when a sportsbook has a bad day11:57 - Does he remember the first bet he ever placed in Las Vegas?12:50 - When he wanted to get out of oddsmaking and into content creation & media15:33 - What were the conversations like surrounding sports betting in media 10 years ago vs now?17:21 - How he met Payne, started the "Bet the Board" Podcast and what their ultimate goal is19:53 - How they can appeal to casual betters, new betters and experts21:38 - His initial reaction to PASPA being overturned and what the snowball effect might look like23:35 - The day to day notes of "Lock it In" and what the reaction has been thus far26:36 - What does he think the biggest misconception in sports wagering28:12 - How does he anticipate the leagues & media companies changing in-game sports wagering coverage (if its legalized across the country)30:48 - A guide to terminology and rapid fire advice on wading into the sports betting world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to them6:00 - Her rescue pet story gone wrong7:56 - Family dynamic as a kid in Philadelphia / were they all sports fans?10:10 - Her mom is a hot take artist11:22 - Going from a potential art major to communications14:56 - Her start in radio at WIP in Philadelphia18:21 - How radio allowed her to have many opportunities and have fun in sports20:50 - Why she believes there's not more women in sports radio24:10 - Tough conversations she had with producers/management 27:05 - Being a "one-person band" in TV and doing everything on the fly29:30 - How she was super close to quitting TV before the NFL Network gig came along34:15 - When did she finally feel comfortable in her role at NFL Network?39:00 - An inside look into the postgame show from the crazy ending to Browns/Steelers (the Myles Garrett incident)47:15 - Stories from the travels with the Thursday Night crew of Michael Irvin, Steve Smith & Joe Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:08 - Her dominant High School championship performance against Ben's HS team3:05 - Where her love of basketball first began4:50 - How her and her dad were part of the "positionless basketball movement" early on in her life6:00 - On all the challenging coaches that impacted her life/career7:10 - Toughest player/competitor on the court she's ever faced9:18 - Could the NBA learn or grow from anything the WNBA has been doing (or vice versa)12:55 - Could she see herself running an organization or coaching after her playing career is over?14:11 - On how she was approached by Turner to be an analyst15:29 - Early influences in her media career and who helped her along the way16:20 - Her new podcast with Kristen Ledlow17:48 - Does she feel a connection to Zion Williamson as two highly touted prospects coming into college/pros19:40 - Which team does she always have to tune in to watch?21:05 - Any potential surprise teams this year?22:55 - Any chance the Bulls could be a playoff team this year/Zach LaVine primed for a huge year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:20 - On his 11 years at MLB Network3:00 - What changed in his life early on that made him want to pursue this as a career4:40 - Growing up with seven siblings6:30 - How acting class were monumental for his career growth8:10 - Why he needs to be reactive to be successful and how that's different than "not preparing" 12:00 - When he knew he could be more reactionary and not relying on notes/scripts etc14:30 - On handling Producers not liking that he shares his opinions and not just "tees up analysts"15:40 - Did he ever want to do radio or be a talk show host?17:00 - His love for radio17:50 - On working with Adam Zucker, Michelle Beadle & Kathryn Tappen back in the day at CSTV19:20 - His relationship with the other analysts at MLB Network, notably Harold Reynolds21:20 - What would he like to do that he hasn't done at the network yet?23:00 - Why people continue to fight the changes and adaptations that baseball is looking to make27:00 - "Dead Brain Heavers"29:45 - Would MLB consider changing where and how they hold the MLB Draft?33:00 - Mike Shannon stories35:00 - How does he avoid/stay off social media with his job? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ROUNDTABLE (PART 1)2:00 - Thoughts on the updated ESPN MNF Booth6:20 - Are we likely to see more "hot take" style analysts on broadcasts in an "embrace debate" society?8:40 - Tony Romo entering Year 3... is he likely to take more criticism after these last few years?11:10 - Would they be interested in moving some analysts around to different pairings to try and make it a little fresh in the booth?12:05 - How much longer is Dick Stockton going to hang around at FOX13:30 - FOX's new College Football Pregame Show and its new time18:50 - What role will FS1 play in all this?20:40 - Favorite/under-the-radar pairings that more people should know about?23:45 - CFB 150 and the impact it will have on this seasonMIKE PEREIRA (PART 2) 27:30 - Helping couples fill out a prenup agreement ahead of football season 29:20 - Does he remember the first game he ever officiated? 31:02 - What was his first "Welcome to the NFL" moment? 32:15 - 10 seasons at FOX, what did he think the position would be and how has it evolved? 35:00 - His perspective on the new pass interference review rules 37:20 - What does a typical week look like for an NFL referee: from the moment the game ends to when the next game begins 39:21 - Which former (or current) NFL referee would he most enjoy having a few drinks and grabbing some wings with? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.