Awful Announcing
Ringer founder and CEO Bill Simmons said "Obviously this is an important podcast for me because it’s all my teams in the city I care about. I really wanted to find the right person."
"Outside of ESPN and NFL Network, we felt like Blue Wire had some of the best coverage of the NFL Draft, and we couldn't have pulled it off without the studio."
"This is an open PSA to other newspaper sports sections. We can make more money for your podcasts then you currently can. We can provide cross-promotions in other markets. Let's talk."
"The transformation in myself in the last year, with my relationships with everyone in my life, with the person I’ve become, it maybe was one of the best things to ever happen to me."
"He did try to do that. I was like, 'Wow, I'm honored that I'm even on your mind. Thank you very much.'"
"I would have lost a lot of money right now playing in the game. Back in my era, we were taught to lead with the front of your helmet. That’s helmet to helmet. We didn’t even think about concussions back then."
Rose's podcast will run six times per week beginning Oct. 7.
'Fullcast After Dark' and Landon Donovan talking USMNT qualifiers with Grant Wahl and Chris Wittyngham have already launched.
"What do I do, what do I say to someone like that? Do people erupt like this, do they fight like this in the beginning of a relationship?"
The podcasts will feature a mix of news, analysis and commentary, behind-the-scenes coverage, and league history.
"Football fans might think they know what happens when the game is over, but this podcast is all about telling the unfiltered version of professional sports, and TJ and I can’t wait to bring a different perspective to football fans."
Blackmon will host "Upsets and Underdogs," while Fann and Bellofatto will host "Bet to Wynn."
"Coach, why are you driving like this? Did you not see that stop sign? What happens when you get pulled over?" "Well, typically they’ll pull me over and they’ll be like 'Hey, you’re Urban Meyer.'"
