Awful Announcing Podcast: Robert Griffin III on ESPN layoff, being a broadcaster, Lamar Jackson, and more

Host Brandon Contes interviews former NFL quarterback and co-host of Outta Pocket With RG3, Robert Griffin III. Brandon and Robert discuss a wide range of topics including his reaction to being laid off by ESPN, getting practically dragged into doing sports media, being the mentor for Lamar Jackson, and more.

Here’s the full breakdown:

• :40: Croissant pic
• 2:16: Olympics aspirations
• 3:29: Considering training for Olympics again?
• 4:30: Feeling of being blackballed by NFL
• 5:49: Flag football at Olympics
• 9:23: Adjusting to football season without ESPN
• 13:23: Seeking media opportunities as a player?
• 16:56: Kevin Burkhardt
• 18:00: Choosing ESPN over Fox
• 19:10: Prefers calling games or doing studio?
• 21:52: Best NFL analyst right now
• 24:30: Goal in calling games
• 26:13: Release from ESPN
• 28:29: Would Robert return to ESPN
• 29:13: Doing “First Take” with Stephen A. Smith
• 31:42: Did Robert’s opinion of Smith change from when he was a player to being in the media
• 38:23: Getting on NFL for media layoffs
• 43:47: Is Robert a starting quarterback today?
• 45:20: Last time a team called?
• 47:26: Is coaching in Robert’s future?
• 49:30: Double entendres
• 53:39: “Surviving Washington” book scrapped
• 55:00: How close was Robert in joining the Commanders’ ownership group?
• 57:23 Difficulties for Tom Brady doing his broadcasting job
• 59:38: Would ESPN have allowed Robert to be a minority owner?
• 1:00:14: Lamar Jackson’s legacy if he wins a Super Bowl?
• 1:03:04: Robert’s initial opinion of Jackson
• 1:06:11: Outta Pocket With RG3
• 1:08:45: Reaction to Dana White interview
• 1:13:48: Preferences in creating content

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