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Rich Eisen addresses concerns about ESPN-NFL partnership
"It's a different day and age, where a sports league and a [media] partner make a deal."
AA Podcast: Bill Connelly on Bill Belichick, NIL, pro/rel in college football, and more
On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN college football staff writer Bill...
AA Podcast: Damon Amendolara on Chris Russo, Mo Gaba, John Fisher, and more
On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews Damon Amendolara, host of The D.A....
Stephen A. Smith doesn’t care if you’re right on ‘First Take’
"I do not care if you’re right. Pick a side and go"
Verne Lundquist on ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ legendary calls, the Masters, and more
On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews broadcasting legend Verne Lundquist. Brandon and...
Dan Orlovsky could see himself being Troy Aikman’s successor
"And that is said with the utmost respect and reverence and admiration"
Dan Orlovsky believes his weird food takes make him relatable to fans
"I do think that people enjoy that."
Dan Orlovsky on re-signing with ESPN, being on TV, wild food takes, and more
On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky. Brandon...
Howard Megdal believes WNBA player competitiveness factors into perceived animosity toward Caitlin Clark
"I think in our online culture, we are trying to find the one applicable thing."
Howard Megdal on his Caitlin Clark book, Clark’s popularity, WNBA growth, and more
On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews founder of The IX newsletter, The...
Dave Sims responds to Boomer Esiason’s criticism over time off from Yankees radio booth
"It’s not like I took time off Labor Day in the middle of a pennant race."
AA Podcast: Dave Sims on being voice of the Yankees, torpedo bats, Boomer Esiason, and more
On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster Dave Sims....
Dave Sims on being one of MLB’s few Black broadcasters: ‘That’s a short list’
“I don’t put on a coonskin cap or anything like that, carrying a long rifle.”
Tim Legler opens up about the role that made ESPN fun again
"I love the adrenaline and the live-action, in-the-moment teaching it allows you to do."
AA Podcast: Tim Legler on NBA coverage, Damian Lillard, LeBron James, and more
On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NBA analyst and host of...
Tim Legler highlights ‘isolation factor’ of Damian Lillard’s comeback without a team
"I think you learn a lot about yourself and your perseverance."
Jay Bilas: Cooper Flagg is best freshman Duke has ever had
"And that's saying something, given the freshmen that Duke has had over the last 30-40 years, maybe even beyond that."
AA Podcast: Jay Bilas on Cooper Flagg, NIL, NBA Draft, and more
On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN college basketball and NBA analyst...
Noah Eagle embraces nepotism claims as broadcasting resume grows
"If I wasn't OK with that, I certainly wouldn't have gone into this."
Noah Eagle: Michael Jordan ‘legitimately excited’ about NBA on NBC role
"He's fully, fully in."
AA Podcast: Noah Eagle on Ian Eagle, ‘NBA on NBC,’ Michael Jordan, and more
On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews NBA on NBC and Big Ten...
Noah Eagle: NBA on NBC will blend nostalgia with today’s basketball
Mike Greenberg takes some credit for bringing Pat McAfee to ESPN
"I brought him to 'Get Up,' I was the first person to put him on ESPN regularly"
Mike Greenberg on ‘Mike & Mike’ legacy: ‘We created something that mattered to people’
"These days, we don't really talk to each other much."
