It’s time for another episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing’s weekly sports media news podcast.
On the latest episode, Awful Announcing’s Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss:
- Netflix’s Mr. McMahon docuseries, which focuses on disgraced ex-WWE chairman Vince McMahon.
- Zach Lowe getting laid off at ESPN.
- Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ interview on All The Smoke.
The Play-By-Play is already available anywhere podcasts can be found, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, as well as in video form on the Awful Announcing YouTube page. If you’re so inclined, please subscribe, rate, and review!

About Ben Axelrod
Ben Axelrod is a veteran of the sports media landscape, having most recently worked for NBC's Cleveland affiliate, WKYC. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he covered Ohio State football and the Big Ten for outlets including Cox Media Group, Bleacher Report, Scout and Rivals.
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