Awful Announcing Podcast

4:45 - Why the NCAA Tournament is universal for all sports fans, both casual and hardcore5:42 - His 25-year run at CBS and what's make it work and last7:07 - His love of the game and if there was ever a moment that basketball wasn't the route for him8:35 - His insane high school championship game performance and what it's liked to be locked in on a basketball court10:28 - His time playing at Ohio State and how he's watched the game evolve working in basketball over the last 35-40 years14:47 - His perspective on Zion Williamson and if there is a reasonable comparison for him17:40 - Which games from previous NCAA Tournaments most stand out to him during his time at CBS20:55 - Are there any teams that could have a Loyola-Chicago type of run in 2019?23:30 - Would he like to see the Selection Committee put more of an emphasis on high quality mid-major programs over bigger schools?26:00 - Who are the college broadcasters he gets the most hyped up listening to call a game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4:20 - On getting the show together and the rehearsals taking place this week5:50 - On the show feeling natural for everyone because sports betting is a passion of theirs7:50 - When he sensed sports betting was starting to become less taboo10:20 - Do they discuss how they'll try to market the show to all types and generations of sports fans14:00 - His time working in Vegas and how it helped shape his worldview of sports wagering15:20 - Why he feels baseball sets up best for the integration of wagering & live betting20:00 - What his typical day looks like and what trends is he looking for to wager on a game24:20 - Any futures bets he likes ahead of the NCAA Tournament, MLB season & The Masters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4:05 - Her love for the Howard Stern show7:40 - Was being on the Stern "Wrap Up" show her most exciting moment as an interviewee8:45 - Growing up with scoliosis and back surgery to now training for Iron Mans and running marathons13:20 - Connecting with athletes due to their shared experiences14:45 - When she went "all in" in broadcasting18:50 - On sacrificing time with family for the job, and her kids being super excited about her role in Cars 320:00 - What was the first NASCAR event she ever attended, even before covering it professionally22:10 - Who were early influences or helpful coworkers in the industry covering NASCAR24:20 - What does she see as the biggest storylines throughout Daytona 500 week?26:50 - Their brand new studio and is it difficult to not make the studio the new "star of the show?"29:03 - Will FOX mention or reference sports wagering or gambling ahead of their coverage31:00 - Predictions for the race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:38: Ratings aside, should CBS feel good about what was in control of their broadcast?7:11: On the wild live TV moment of the postgame scrum with Tracy Wolfson & Tom Brady9:50: Has Jim Nantz changed for the better as a result of working alongside Tony Romo?11:38 - How CBS should feel about the ratings, both on the TV side and on the digital side14:22 - Should the digital numbers matter more to networks? Would the discussion be different if it were simply a good game?16:10 - Did it feel like there wasn't a lot of juice leading up to the Super Bowl?19:53 - What would have been the most ideal matchup for BOTH the NFL and the fans20:30 - The Barstool vs NFL feud24:20 - What should we be looking forward to most in sports media in February? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:05 - Life on the road6:30 - Why calling College Football trains you to be ready for any sportscasting opportunity10:07 - What he considers the most difficult sport to do play-by-play for, and why you might be surprised by his answer16:20 - Feeling comfortable as a broadcaster and early influences21:00 - How he seeks out feedback on his broadcasts24:25 - Going to Boston College, calling games and doing shows with Joe Tessatore and Boog Sciambi/Wanting to compete against them because of how talented they are28:15 - Does he ever wish he would've stayed with talk radio and would he like to have his own full-time show down the road?31:40 - How his gravitation to the talk radio side usually stems from moments when he's watching games35:20 - Is there different preparation for the different analysts he works with (eg. Dick Vitale vs Fran Fraschilla)37:40 - How he tanked his audition for the XFL41:07 - His love for Phish and the first time he ever saw them live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:40 - Has he gotten settled at ESPN yet4:22 - Biggest change from Yahoo to ESPN6:40 - Is there added pressure in trying to be the Schefter/Woj of MLB9:20 - His football analogy to what the switch has been like10:40 - Who his early media/journalism influences were14:50 - Does he feel like writers need to become specialized? Or can they cover and break news across all sports?19:40 - Transformation from feature writing to breaking news 21:40 - His appreciation and admiration for Ken Rosenthal & Woj 24:20 - Why covering breaking news can lead you to become a far better writer 25:15 - Who he'll miss most working with at Yahoo/stories from his time there 27:45 - The time he thought him and Pat Forde were going to die covering the Olympics in Rio 30:20 - His thoughts on the Kyler Murray story and what the public perception will be if he maximizes his money 34:50 - The remaining top free agents still hanging around in MLB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4:00 - His connection to Statin Island and his connection to the Impractical Jokers 6:00 - His move to New York several years ago, working at the new ESPN Seaport studios and the family connection it has for him10:10 - Is it surreal since he joined ESPN 18+ years ago14:40 - Early role models in the industry and trying to remain himself as a personality 19:45 - Does he feel like he gets enough feedback from his peers/bosses22:50 - What does he remember about his first episode of hosting Around the Horn26:40 - The moments throughout his career where he started to change and work through the uncomfortable to feel more himself32:00 - The importance of authenticity in this business35:40 - His struggles with mental health and anxiety and if it helped connecting and sharing those details with viewers/social media42:50 - His goal to find more humanity in sports television and his connection and love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4:01 - The star panel he'll be a part of for "The Match" Tiger vs Phil5:58 - Embracing the unknown and throwing out the rundown/staying in the moment7:28 - Starting in local news and changing how content gets delivered over the last 10 years10:13 - On making mistakes early and whether "going viral" is possible anymore12:55 - How Awful Announcing played a role in his rise in the industry / the Seinfeldcast & Rapcast19:00 - The feeling of watching his sportscasts go viral20:50 - Any current/past influences on his work23:35 - Describing what the Simms & Lefkoe show is 26:45 - Why hasn't the rest of the media focused on NFL personality driven content & why their show works because they're not in bed with the NFL27:57 - How the origin and initial pitch of the show transformed over time31:25 - On golf finally taking a risk and doing something genuinely cool with Tiger vs Phil34:50 - The sports wagering rise in coverage of our favorite sports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:30 - How she plans to get Astros updates while working Thursday's game (her husband pitches for Houston)5:10 - What led her to pursue basketball, both playing it in D1 and covering it professionally?7:50 - Her family ties to modeling, competition and sports and the role they played in her life9:30 - How being named Miss Teen Ohio made her grow up really quickly as a kid11:33 - Who was the first interview that made her geek out/get nervous13:40 - Her first broadcasting moment getting thrown into the fire17:00 - Who were role model broadcast figures for her19:35 - Working with high profile women in sports on CBS Sports Network (eg. Lesley Visser, Andrea Kremer etc)20:30 - What she considered her biggest challenge working her way up at CBSSN23:00 - On all the roles she had at CBS before moving on to Turner24:20 - Why she left CBS for Turner26:50 - Her colleague Kevin Harlan getting to call a game with Olivia Harlan-Dekker on Monday27:40 - What storyline(s) from the NBA is she most excited about this year29:40 - Her work with HelpCureHD and helping to fight Huntington's Disease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:20 - Did she have a vision for what she wanted to do when she started at NFL Films in 19847:20 - What she remembers about her first job at a newspaper and how drastically it's changed now10:40 - On going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and doing it as a mother17:00 - When she found her voice and confidence as a broadcaster and journalist19:30 - How she views the conversation of more diversity and more women earning opportunities to call games23:40 - How she and Hannah Storm were approached about their new opportunity to call Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video26:30 - What she hopes viewers will take away from their broadcast and why they don't want it to be traditional33:40 - On how television and sports broadcasts is constantly changing and why that's a good thing36:45 - Looking back at her longtime career, is there one story or one piece in particular she's most proud of? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.