Awful Announcing Podcast
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Awful Announcing Podcast
Join Brandon Contes as he interviews some of the biggest names and newsmakers in sports media each Thursday on "The Awful Announcing Podcast." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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T-Bob Hebert on Indiana's title win, Lane Kiffin, Barstool Sports, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews "Wake Up Barstool" co-host T-Bob Hebert Brandon and T-Bob discuss a wide range of topics including Indiana's rise to po...
Craig Carton on his new WFAN show, end of 'Breakfast Ball,' Bill Belichick, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Craig Carton, host of "The Craig Carton Show" podcast as well as the new WFAN afternoon drive show, "The Carton Show wi...
Brandon Tierney on Craig Carton, Stephen A. Smith, screaming at Mike Francesa, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Brandon Tierney, who hosts a new show on his YouTube page called "BT Unleashed." The two Brandon's discuss a wide range...
Best of 2025 featuring Tony Reali, Mike Greenberg, Verne Lundquist, and more
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 a...
Bob Pockrass on NASCAR lawsuit, Michael Jordan, playoffs, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass. Brandon and Bob discuss a wide range of topics including all the happenings in the 23X...
Adam Amin on Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, Chicago Bulls, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL/MLB on Fox announcer and Chicago Bulls voice Adam Amin. Brandon and Adam discuss a wide range of topics including b...
Cole Cubelic on Lane Kiffin, SEC football, Paul Finebaum, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN SEC football analyst and co-host of “McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning” Cole Cubelic. Brandon and Cole discuss a wi...
Steve Gelbs on Aaron Glenn, Mets broadcast booth, MLB free agency, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews New York Mets field reporter/play-by-play broadcaster Steve Gelbs. Brandon and Steve discuss a wide range of topics inc...
Joe Davis on World Series, Shohei Ohtani, Donald Trump in broadcast booth, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL and MLB broadcaster Joe Davis. Brandon and Joe review one of the best World Series ever, discussing Joe's favor...
Jordan Schultz on NFL trade deadline, Draymond Green, Pablo Torre, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL insider, host of "The Schultz Report," and co-host of "Why Is Draymond Green Talking About Football?", Jordan Schul...
Michael Grady on Alex Rodriguez, Anthony Edwards, working for Prime and NBC, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves and NBA/WNBA play-by-play for Prime Video and NBC Michael Grady. Brandon and Michae...
Eric Collins on joining Prime Video, Vin Scully, calling Hornets games, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Voice of the Charlotte Hornets Eric Collins. Brandon and Eric discuss a wide range of topics including his NFL broadcas...
Rich Podolsky shares incredible John Madden stories from his new book
Host Brandon Contes interviews author Rich Podolsky, whose new book "Madden & Summerall--How They Revolutionized NFL Broadcasting" is out wherever you...
Chase Daniel on Arch Manning, Jaxson Dart, calling football games, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN football analyst and co-host of the "Scoop City" podcast, Chase Daniel. Brandon and Chase discuss a wide range of...
Bryan Curtis on Jimmy Kimmel, Bill Simmons, Molly Qerim, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews editor-at-large at The Ringer and co-host for "The Press Box" podcast, Bryan Curtis. Brandon and Bryan discuss a wide r...
Evan Cohen on Molly Qerim, Stephen A. Smith, Howard Stern, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host for ESPN's "Unsportsmanlike" Evan Cohen. Brandon and Evan discuss a wide range of topics including him working...
Kyle Long on his dad Howie, playing baseball, Travis Kelce, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former NFL player and analyst on "The NFL Today +" Kyle Long. Brandon and Kyle discuss a wide range of topics including...
Rich Eisen on NFL-ESPN deal, hosting 'SportsCenter,' honoring Stuart Scott, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews host of "The Rich Eisen Show" and NFL Network Rich Eisen. Brandon and Rich discuss a wide range of topics including ESP...
Bill Connelly on Bill Belichick, NIL, pro/rel in college football, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN college football staff writer Bill Connelly. Brandon and Bill discuss a wide range of topics including Bill Belich...
Damon Amendolara on Chris Russo, Mo Gaba, John Fisher, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Damon Amendolara, host of "The D.A. Show With Babchik." Brandon and Damon discuss a wide range of topics including work...
Verne Lundquist on 'Happy Gilmore 2,' legendary calls, the Masters, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews broadcasting legend Verne Lundquist. Brandon and Verne discuss a wide range of topics including Verne's time on the "Ha...
Dan Orlovsky on re-signing with ESPN, being on TV, wild food takes, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky. Brandon and Dan discuss a wide range of topics including staying at ESPN and whether or...
Howard Megdal on his Caitlin Clark book, Clark's popularity, WNBA growth, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews founder of The IX newsletter, The Next, and author of "Becoming Caitlin Clark," Howard Megdal. With the WNBA All-Star G...
Dave Sims on being voice of the Yankees, torpedo bats, Boomer Esiason, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster Dave Sims. Brandon and Dave discuss a wide range of topics including replacing J...
Tim Legler on NBA coverage, Damian Lillard, LeBron James, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NBA analyst and host of "The ALL NBA Podcast" Tim Legler. Brandon and Tim discuss a wide range of topics including...
Jay Bilas on Cooper Flagg, NIL, NBA Draft, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN college basketball and NBA analyst Jay Bilas. Brandon and Jay discuss a wide range of topics including Cooper Flag...
Noah Eagle on Ian Eagle, 'NBA on NBC,' Michael Jordan, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews "NBA on NBC" and "Big Ten Saturday Night" voice Noah Eagle. Brandon and Noah discuss a wide range of topics including h...
Mike Greenberg on Michael Jordan, 'Inside the NBA,' Shedeur Sanders, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN's "Get Up!" and "Sunday NFL Countdown" host Mike Greenberg. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics includ...
James Hinchcliffe on Indy 500, Danica Patrick, Roger Penske, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox IndyCar analyst and 2016 Indy 500 pole sitter James Hinchcliffe. With the 2025 Indy 500 approaching, Brandon and Ja...
Curt Menefee on 'Fox NFL Sunday,' UFL, interviewing Eric Adams, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews "Fox NFL Sunday" host and Fox UFL play-by-play broadcaster Curt Menefee. Brandon and Curt discuss a wide range of topic...
Mark Immelman on the Masters, Tiger Woods, Jim Nantz, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports golf reporter Mark Immelman. Brandon and Mark discuss a wide range of topics including brother Trevor's 2008...
Matt Miller on Shedeur Sanders, NFL Draft, Mel Kiper Jr. and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller. Brandon and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including Shedeur Sanders' drop in...
Chris Fallica on Lee Corso, 'College GameDay,' 'Big Noon Kickoff,' and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports wagering expert and "Big Noon Kickoff" contributor Chris Fallica. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of...
Dave LaGreca on WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-founder and host of "Busted Open" on SiriusXM Dave LaGreca. As WrestleMania approaches, Brandon and Dave discuss a w...
Tony Reali on hosting 'Around the Horn,' replacing Max Kellerman, end of show, and more
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 r...
Ken Rosenthal on MLB Opening Day, Rob Manfred, Shohei Ohtani, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports MLB field reporter/The Athletic MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. With Opening Day upon us, Brandon and Ken discuss...
Ian Rapoport on Aaron Rodgers' free agency status, Jordan Schultz altercation, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Brandon and Ian discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Rodgers seeking a new...
Seth Davis on March Madness, Charles Barkley, Caitlin Clark, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball analyst and Hoops HQ co-founder Seth Davis. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Seth...
Jon Rothstein on March Madness, Doug Gottlieb, Cooper Flagg, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Jon discuss a wide range...
Jerry Ferrara on 'Entourage,' NY Knicks, hosting 'Throwbacks' podcast with Matt Leinart, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of the "Throwbacks" podcast and the man who played Turtle in "Entourage," Jerry Ferrara. Brandon and Jerry disc...