Awful Announcing Podcast

Host Brandon Contes interviews Maggie Gray from "Maggie and Perloff." Brandon and Maggie touch on a wide range of topics including replacing Mike Francesa, her hot take about kids being at postgame press conferences, covering Kyrie Irving in high school, and Aaron Rodgers dealing with the NYC media.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.-:36: Andrew Perloff eating a jar of peanut butter-2:22: Eating challenges in radio-4:40: Radio providing organic moments-6:31: Maggie on the state of national radio-9:15: Catering to a variety of audiences-11:00: How does Maggie feel about not being on terrestrial radio in NYC?-11:49: Similarities and differences in national and local radio-13:28: Building chemistry with one co-host compared to two co-hosts-15:37: Transitioning from WFAN to CBS Sports Radio-18:56: Maggie on the pressure of replacing Mike Francesa -20:08: Did Maggie feel she had Francesa's support when taking over?-21:46: Did Maggie feel she had WFAN’s support when Francesa came back?-24:04: Discussing James Dolan’s interview on Carton and Roberts-27:14: Was Maggie concerned for her WFAN job after calling Dolan a “vile piece of trash?”-28:25: Maggie talks about her “kids shouldn’t be at postgame press conferences” hot take-30:28: The misconception that Maggie is against kids in general-31:08: Maggie reveals the “genesis” behind her take-32:32: Covering Kyrie Irving while Irving was in high school-34:53: When Maggie stopped defending Irving-36:31: Would Maggie have Jim Breuer back?-37:26: Was Maggie surprised with the direction Breuer took his comedy in?-38:59: Maggie’s appreciation of Artie Lange-39:56: Maggie’s reaction to Aaron Rodgers taking issue with Romeo Dobbs interview-42:57: How will Rodgers fare with the NYC media? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back!After a few years, the Awful Announcing Podcast returns with host Brandon Contes as he interviews Bomani Jones.For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.*Apologies for some audio issues in the final couple minutes.-1:02: Bomani’s path to ESPN and sports media-2:36: Embracing streaming/podcasting before the industry did-5:26: Does Bomani miss doing local radio?-8:03: Bomani on ESPN layoffs-9:42: Bomani on ESPN Radio’s future-12:01: Did Bomani feel ESPN was “all in” on his radio show?-14:56: Transitioning from radio to podcasting-17:33: Content freedom/adjusting to writing team for “Game Theory”-19:56: “High Noon” content freedom/why it ended-24:04: Not hosting “Highly Questionable” full-time after “High Noon” ended-26:57: Does Bomani feel he’s underutilized on ESPN TV?-27:42: Why Bomani isn’t on “First Take?”-28:56: Bomani on Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on “First Take”-30:40: Debating Skip Bayless-32:33: Praising Skip Bayless-36:13: Bomani on why people “pile on” Skip Bayless?-37:00: Would Bomani be interested in debating Skip Bayless again?-37:29: Bomani on Stephen A. Smith getting political-38:47: Does Bomani think Stephen A. Smith would run for political office?  -39:23: Bomani on Stephen A. Smith interviewing Clay Travis-40:13: Bomani on Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon firings-41:51: Does Bomani want a bigger role in cable news?-42:35 Bomani on aggregate media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5:30 - In Watching "The Last Dance," when did the early memories of being a kid in Chicago watching the Bulls kick in?7:35 - Did he ever try to emulate any 1990s Bulls when he was hooping it up?8:42 - How and when did his father, as a Pakistani immigrant, become a huge Chicago sports fans?10:36 - Their shared love of sports despite never going to a game in-person together12:53 - The story of a really beautiful connected moment between his dad, him, and Steve Kerr19:22 - How he views the series through the lens of his family/memories of watching the Bulls as a kid22:18 - Did the documentary change his perspective at all of the 1990s Bulls?24:50 - Does he envision more accessibility from teams and players in the future?29:10 - Did he felt like there was anything left out from "The Last Dance" worth telling?32:00 - On his competitiveness level and the feeling of having to outwork everyone in his path37:33 - Is there a way to stay fresh as a broadcaster amidst COVID-19?40:29 - Any surprise that both the NFL and CFB have operated with a "business as usual" mindset44:00 - On how he ended up at FOX from ESPN / the relationships he's made at ESPN48:10 - Nerding out on sports theme music, and now having Roundball Rock (NBA on NBC theme) as a broadcaster on FOX50:40 - A petition to get the original MLB on FOX music back for FOX baseball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5:48 - How he admired his dad's ability to remember and connect with everyone he met7:22 - Have things slowed down for him after starting his career so fast and quickly?8:41 - Parenting in his late 20s/early 30s vs now at 50 with two young twin boys10:30 - On his dad being his best friend and how he handled getting the Cardinals gig at age 2113:21 - Did he feel like he got unfairly singled out early on because of his name?15:24 - His relationship with him mom/sister and how his mom gave him far more feedback on his broadcasting than his dad19:10 - Is he still able to get actual legitimate feedback for his broadcasts at FOX24:15 - Who he envisions as the next Romo & great NFL broadcast analyst25:56 - When did he feel like he needed to start opening up and feeling like he could be his authentic self29:04 - On being able to break out of his shell after nearly 20-something years of feeling like he couldn't30:50 - His newfound relationship with social media and the importance of being your real self on social media32:52 - His favorite mundane home achievement that he got to broadcast32:30 - On "Daddy Issues," and the early success of the show36:00 - On connecting to their podcast audience through their parenting stories and being a dad38:25 - The star power they've had on the show and gotten them (A-Rod specifically) to be a complete open book41:15 - What's next for the show42:30 - On booking on guest just to get another one (great story)44:45 - If he's had a pot brownie since the infamous night in Cabo49:00 - Old time crazy broadcaster stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5:38 - How he and his family are handling/keeping busy during the pandemic7:30 - On finding a routine / starting EJ's Journalism School11:35 - Which of the "J-School" lessons has stood out most?14:35 - His path in broadcasting... was there apprehension about working Braves games with his dad16:50 - When did he feel like he found his voice in broadcasting?20:36 - The moment he knew that there was something different and special about "Inside the NBA"23:45 - On the origin of the "Inside the NBA" games like "Who He Play For?" "How You Say That?" (etc...)29:25 - Memories/stories of travels and experiences with his NBA on TNT crew 32:21 - His NBA Together show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:21: Podcast Introduction5:30: Introduction with Joe Davis6:35: How he's stayed busy throughout quarantine/stay-at-home in CA8:47: Favorite spots around the country to find the best smoked meat in America10:04: First interest in broadcasting and how he started calling his first games11:05: The first broadcasters he emulated early on15:13: Getting letters/DMs asking for broadcast advice after he did it when he was a kid17:00: His college football days - was he good with the media as an athlete?18:25: His time in Montgomery, taking every broadcast and gig that he possibly could during that time22:20: What was his first "Welcome to the Big Leagues, kid" type of moment?23:30: Reflecting on taking over for Vin Scully after getting the Dodgers job24:41: The unbelievable advice Vin Scully passed along, and who he got that same advice from26:23: Does he miss play-by-play on radio? 27:24: How he envisions the baseball season going post Corona Virus30:00: How will the Astros scandal discussion likely unfold once the season begins?32:57: How he'd like to see baseball improve/connect with younger fans34:30: If he's had conversations on potentially adapting to betting information/more advanced stats into the broadcast36:15: RAPID-FIRE!-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:45 - Intro3:50 - Her start at ESPN, struggles on SportsCenter and how it changed her career7:00 - How management was committed to helping coach her up and improve8:55 - Her parents and how their tough love was instrumental early on12:20 - On being an open book and living her life on-air15:40 - If her producers have been receptive to her looking for more fun in the shows she's a part of17:19 - On her famous impression of her mother and how she owes Stugotz the credit for it20:00 - Her transition from DC to ESPN + why ESPN has found so much on-air talent in DC24:03 - Where her "newshound" instinct came from26:05 - If there's a lack of representation for women in sports media29:50 - On the networking side of the business, and develop sources33:15 - Has she found any insiders or newsbreakers that have found a work/life balance + how she met Woj35:40 - Does she have a preference between being a host or being the analyst/insider 37:50 - On a type of show she'd love to pitch/be on - The NFL version of "The Jump"40:25 - What is she most excited about for viewers to learn about the XFL42:55 - Her recent interview with Olive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:00 - Why he loves creating a bunch of new content on Instagram/Why it's more positive than Twitter4:30 - Finding a good balance between talking sports vs life on social media6:05 - Was leaving Gameday emotional for you?8:41 - Does he still watch the show?10:02 - His first interest in college football living in State College12:08 - Early influences in the broadcast world14:29 - His father being a Theater Professor and if there's any influence in getting him started in sportscasting/speaking17:00 - On finding ways to stand out when newer generations are growing up comfortable in front of a camera18:58 - Starting at ESPN just a few years out of college22:02 - Does he ever think of the "what if?" Including a decision for him at ESPN that would've taken him away from the Gameday opportunity25:30 - On the decision to move from Gameday to more play-by-play coverage, specifically the Saturday night game of the week27:05 - What stands out the most in the 25+ years of being a part of the show32:53 - On his time broadcasting tennis and how long it took him to get comfortable doing play-by-play for it36:58 - Previewing the National Championship / Megacast talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:30 - On him being "Most Likely to Be a Bookie" for his high school yearbook superlative/first interest in sports wagering6:04 - On choosing the career of an oddsmaker and whether he ever wanted to be a professional better8:40 - First eye opening experience of working in and for a sportsbook10:38 - What happens when a sportsbook has a bad day11:57 - Does he remember the first bet he ever placed in Las Vegas?12:50 - When he wanted to get out of oddsmaking and into content creation & media15:33 - What were the conversations like surrounding sports betting in media 10 years ago vs now?17:21 - How he met Payne, started the "Bet the Board" Podcast and what their ultimate goal is19:53 - How they can appeal to casual betters, new betters and experts21:38 - His initial reaction to PASPA being overturned and what the snowball effect might look like23:35 - The day to day notes of "Lock it In" and what the reaction has been thus far26:36 - What does he think the biggest misconception in sports wagering28:12 - How does he anticipate the leagues & media companies changing in-game sports wagering coverage (if its legalized across the country)30:48 - A guide to terminology and rapid fire advice on wading into the sports betting world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's edition of the podcast, host Ben Heisler was joined by NFL Network's Colleen Wolfe.4:20 - Her love for rescuing animals, despite being allergic to them6:00 - Her rescue pet story gone wrong7:56 - Family dynamic as a kid in Philadelphia / were they all sports fans?10:10 - Her mom is a hot take artist11:22 - Going from a potential art major to communications14:56 - Her start in radio at WIP in Philadelphia18:21 - How radio allowed her to have many opportunities and have fun in sports20:50 - Why she believes there's not more women in sports radio24:10 - Tough conversations she had with producers/management 27:05 - Being a "one-person band" in TV and doing everything on the fly29:30 - How she was super close to quitting TV before the NFL Network gig came along34:15 - When did she finally feel comfortable in her role at NFL Network?39:00 - An inside look into the postgame show from the crazy ending to Browns/Steelers (the Myles Garrett incident)47:15 - Stories from the travels with the Thursday Night crew of Michael Irvin, Steve Smith & Joe Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.