Best Awful Announcing Podcasts (2025)

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Mike Greenberg on Michael Jordan, 'Inside the NBA,' Shedeur Sanders, and more 1:00:44

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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN's "Get Up!" and "Sunday NFL Countdown" host Mike Greenberg. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including covering Michael Jordan in the early 90s, how "Inside the NBA" will do on ESPN, ESPN's strategy in covering Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft, and more. -:48: Growing up a Knicks fan -2:10…

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#723: AWS News: Claude 4 Opus comes to Bedrock, AWS Transform accelerates modernization, and more 39:45

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Claude 4 Opus and Sonnet, the most powerful models from Anthropic for coding and advanced reasoning, are now available on Amazon Bedrock. Plus, AWS Transform can now accelerate your Mainframe, .NET and VMWare workload modernization. Learn about these updates and more with your hosts Shruthi and Jillian. 00:00 - Intro, 00:21 - Amazon Bedrock, 03:40 …

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The Steve Ballmer Interview 2:59:20

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We sit down with Steve Ballmer, the legendary former Microsoft CEO and owner of the LA Clippers, for an epic conversation covering his 34 years at Microsoft. Steve listened to our Microsoft episodes and had some thoughts to share — and boy, did he deliver. Steve takes us point-by-point through the original IBM DOS deal that started everything, how …

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073: What are everyday people using LLMs for, really? 21:52

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Send us a text Damien and Nikola are back to discuss the transformative impact of generative AI in our everyday lives. The conversation covers everything from the rise of LLMs in personal development and therapy to DIY projects and coding. Discover how generative AI is reshaping industries, solving everyday problems, and why it's gaining traction i…

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109: Why Did My Baby Have to Die? 13:30

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Send Jen a Text Message Have you ever looked around and thought, “Why me?” Or maybe more often, “Why not them?” In this raw and necessary episode, I’m talking about something that many of us feel but almost never say out loud: survivor’s guilt after stillbirth. That gut-punching question — Why was I allowed to live when my baby wasn’t? — doesn’t ha…

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CR101: The legacy of three centuries of innovation with Sandeep Seeripat, CIO at Twinings 56:40

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Traditional businesses are transforming to enhance consumer engagement and operational efficiency by integrating advanced technologies, helping them stay competitive in the digital age; how can technology best support this transformation? This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Sandeep Seeripat, CIO at Twinings about how the 300-year-old tea company…

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ESPN NBA crew issues, under-45 announcer draft, Dan Le Batard/DraftKings 1:07:15

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ESPN's NBA broadcasting trio of Mike Breen, Doris Burke, and Richard Jefferson is rough. Dan Le Batard and Meadowlark Media stick with DraftKings. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including our under-45 announcer draft on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play. Time Stamps: -:40: ESPN NBA broadcast cre…

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#722: The Frugal Architect w/Werner Vogels: How Warner Bros. Discovery keeps streaming seamless 48:45

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With only nine months to launch Max, Tom Leaman, VP of Site Reliability Engineering at Warner Bros. Discovery had to move fast to keep millions of viewers streaming smoothly. Learn about their innovative approach to measuring efficiency, managing global operations, and building resilient systems at massive scale with your hosts Simon Elisha and Dr.…

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072: Introducing Owl: PolyAI's in-house speech recognition model 21:46

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Send us a text Guest host Meghan Berton and VP of Engineering Razvan Kusztos cover the release of PolyAI's Owl ASR model, while dishing goss on the intricacies of developing high-performing speech recognition models. They discuss the significance of in-house SLU tech, the challenges of ensuring accuracy across different accents and environments, an…

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James Hinchcliffe on Indy 500, Danica Patrick, Roger Penske, and more 28:06

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox IndyCar analyst and 2016 Indy 500 pole sitter James Hinchcliffe. With the 2025 Indy 500 approaching, Brandon and James discuss a wide range of topics including taking risks even after a near-fatal crash, working with Danica Patrick, how the series is going with Roger Penske owning a team as well as IndyCar, and mo…

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108: How to Deal with the Loss of Friendships After Baby Loss 10:45

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Send Jen a Text Message When you lose your baby, no one warns you that you might lose your friends too. The texts fade, the calls stop, and suddenly you're not just grieving your child—you’re grieving relationships you thought were solid. And that secondary loss? It hits hard. In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal and often overlooked part…

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CR100: Intelligence age ethics (in 2025) with James Wilson and Philip Harker [AAA] 1:11:13

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[AAA] In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organisations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way. This week, in what may or may not be our 100th episode, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to James Wilson, AI Ethicist and Lead Gen AI Architect and Philip Hark…

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NFL schedule release, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, end of 'Around the Horn' 1:05:55

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The NFL released their 2025 and they are looking to set viewership records. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese playing each other bringing out discourse among the public. "Around the Horn" ends this Friday. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including the NBA playoffs on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play…

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Five uncapped outfielders in squad for June friendlies and Clarke's goalkeeper concerns 1:04:23

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Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by commentator Calum Brown & Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page to discuss the Scotland squad announcement for June's friendlies against Iceland & Liechtenstein. Murray misses out with Bowie included, along with four other uncapped outfielders and two keepers. Clarke airs his keeper anxieties, but wh…

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#721: AWS News: Amazon Nova Premier takes on complex tasks and model distillation, and more 28:42

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Nova Premier is our most advanced AI model yet, featuring a million-token context window and enhanced capabilities at nearly half the cost of competitors. Dive into this update and more with hosts Simon and Jillian.00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Amazon Nova Premier 02:56 - Analytics 04:46 - Artificial Intelligence 11:02 - Business Applications 11:38 - Cloud…

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Where should Arsenal strengthen? | Is Nev looking forward to the Europa League final?! 15:54

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Gary Neville is joined by Peter Drury as they reflect on Arsenal's 1-0 win over Newcastle, a victory that clinches Champions League qualification for the Gunners. They also look ahead to next week's Europa League final between Manchester Utd and Spurs, a match which Neville says gives him a 'sickly feeling'…

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Gary speaks exclusively to Mo Salah! | Slot's impact, contract talks & Trent's farewell 19:52

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Gary Neville sits down to chat exclusively with Liverpool forward Mo Salah about his stunning season which has helped guide Liverpool to the Premier League title. They discuss the impact Arne Slot had on Salah, and about the Egyptian's personal goals and targets. Plus, listen out for Salah's thoughts on his contract talks with Liverpool and on the …

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Curt Menefee on 'Fox NFL Sunday,' UFL, interviewing Eric Adams, and more 40:57

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Host Brandon Contes interviews "Fox NFL Sunday" host and Fox UFL play-by-play broadcaster Curt Menefee. Brandon and Curt discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Fox NFL Sunday" and being a part of Jimmy Johnson's Pro Football Hall of Fame announcement, a look at the strengths and opportunities of the UFL, pressing New York City mayor Eric…

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107: Are You Holding Onto Grief Because You’re Afraid to Let Go? 16:57

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Send Jen a Text Message This one might hit a nerve… and I’m okay with that. In this solo episode, I’m gently (and lovingly) calling out something that I see a lot in my coaching practice — and that I’ve lived through myself. I’m talking about the hidden ways we can hold onto our grief, not because we want to suffer, but because it feels like the on…

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CR099: UK Government sustainability & AI with Liam Walsh and Paul Mukherjee, Defra 40:22

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Understanding the true environmental cost of digital innovation is crucial for governments aiming to embed sustainability into their digital delivery processes. Governments are embedding sustainability into the heart of digital delivery. Can governments ensure that their digital advancements contribute positively to the environment while maintainin…

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071: Differentiation in a generative AI era 20:14

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Send us a text Damien and Nikola discuss the brave initiatives taken by executives in the field of generative AI, their successes, and challenges. Nikola Mrkšić, CEO and co-founder of PolyAI, shares insights on differentiation in the generative AI space, the viability of build vs. buy decisions, and the importance of proof of concept in AI projects…

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Michael Jordan to NBC, Rich Eisen to ESPN, future of sports streaming 1:14:47

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Michael Jordan shockingly heads to "NBA on NBC." After over 20 years, Rich Eisen is heading back to ESPN. The U.S. Senate discuss the future of sports streaming. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen, and Drew Lerner, who was at the sports streaming hearing, discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play. Time Stamp…

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#720: Hooked on CloudFormation: GoDaddy stays proactive with AWS CloudFormation Hooks 25:44

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Discover how GoDaddy manages cloud security at speed for hundreds of developers as Cloud Governance Engineer James Kelley of GoDaddy pulls back the curtain on their transformation using AWS CloudFormation Hooks. Join your host Simon and AWS Product Manager Stella Hie as they dive into the new features that help GoDaddy balance developer freedom wit…

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Arsenal comeback from 2-nil down at Liverpool as Trent booed | Gunners need to recruit world class striker 16:58

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Gary Neville gives his thoughts on Arsenal’s comeback to draw against Liverpool, discusses Trent Alexander-Arnold being booed at Anfield and questions the Gunners' firepower upfront.By Sky Sports

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070: The journey from digital-first to AI-first, and how to do it right 24:03

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Send us a text Damien and Nikola discuss the implications of AI-first approaches in industries, with a focus on how companies like Duolingo and Klarna are navigating the AI transformation. We explore the concept of an intelligent enterprise operating system and debate whether traditional companies can adapt quickly enough. Additionally, we examine …

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Mark Immelman on the Masters, Tiger Woods, Jim Nantz, and more 47:40

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Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports golf reporter Mark Immelman. Brandon and Mark discuss a wide range of topics including brother Trevor's 2008 Masters win, Tiger Woods' future, the upcoming PGA Championship, and more. -1:17: Which is harder? Playing golf or analyzing golf on TV? -2:14: Pointing out how difficult golf is on TV -3:28: Which i…

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BONUS: What I Wish I Had After Losing My Baby 17:33

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Send Jen a Text Message You are not broken. You are grieving — and doing an incredible job. In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal — and something that’s been a long time coming. I created The Stillbirth Roadmap because it’s exactly what I wish I’d had when I was navigating life after the loss of my twins. I remember that lo…

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CR098 Knowledge 2025 special, part 2: Key ServiceNow announcements with Amanda Joslin, ServiceNow 1:00:55

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At Knowledge 2025, the spotlight is on big announcements and bold innovations—but we’re taking you behind the scene!. In this two-part special, we dive into the engine driving ServiceNow’s evolution, with exclusive conversations you won’t hear on the main stage. In Part 2, Dave, Esmee, and Rob speak with Amanda Joslin, Senior Director of Platform a…

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CR097 Knowledge 2025 special, part 1: How to drive successful innovation at scale with Karel van der Poel, ServiceNow 1:02:06

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At Knowledge 2025, the spotlight is on big announcements and bold innovations—but we’re taking you behind the scene!. In this two-part special, we dive into the engine driving ServiceNow’s evolution, with exclusive conversations you won’t hear on the main stage. In Part 1, Dave, Esmee, and Rob sit down with Karel van der Poel, SVP of Products at Se…

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Caitlin Clark back, Meadowlark changes, Amazon NBA hires 1:07:19

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Caitlin Clark returns to Iowa for preseason basketball. John Skipper leaves Meadowlark Media as Dan Le Batard's company has an uncertain future. Amazon continues their NBA hiring. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including the NBA playoffs on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play. Time Stamps: -:46: C…

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God Hook: The Ohio Craigslist Killings is available now! 10:11

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Listen to a clip from episode one of the podcast - the full episode is available now! In this new installment of her true crime series, journalist Carol Costello delves into the complex case of the Ohio Craigslist Killings, and in doing so, unearths the untold story of the crimes that preceded the murders – and the victims who’ve never received jus…

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Hampden Roar catch-up 4: The Scottish Premiership strikers & Jordan Holsgrove 35:07

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Andy Bargh is joined again by commentator Calum Brown and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page. On the agenda.. Nisbet, Shankland, Bowie and Murray! Do any of them warrant a shout for inclusion in June's squad for the Iceland and Liechtenstein friendlies? And we discuss Jordan Holsgrove, linked with a move to the Premier League after a gre…

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#719: AWS News: Amazon Q Developer brings powerful new AI capabilities to GitLab Duo 26:12

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Description: Learn how you can use the all new Amazon Q Developer integration with GitLab Duo to automate code generation and review, plus even more updates from AWS. 00:00:00 - Intro, 00:00:28 - SWE Holly Bench, 00:04:31 - Analytics, 00:06:49 - Application Integration, 00:07:14 - Artificial Intelligence, 00:08:53 - Amazon Bedrock Data Automation, …

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Neville makes BOLD Palmer comparison to CR7 | Arsenal can beat PSG in hostile atmosphere 20:44

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Gary Neville reflects on Chelsea's deserved 3-1 win against a much-changed Liverpool side as Cole Palmer provided an outstanding performance. Neville compares Cole Palmer to Cristiano Ronaldo in the way he exploits the opposition's weaknesses. Neville looks ahead to Arsenal's must-win Champions League semi-final tie away to PSG and has his say on H…

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Matt Miller on Shedeur Sanders, NFL Draft, Mel Kiper Jr. and more 47:15

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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller. Brandon and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including Shedeur Sanders' drop in the NFL Draft, the lack of attention paid to Cam Ward and how Ward can use that to his advantage, Mel Kiper Jr.'s advice to Matt, and more. -:37: Post-draft routine -1:49: Green Bay as an NFL Draft ho…

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106: Surviving Mother’s Day Without Your Baby: A Step-by-Step Guide 16:36

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Send Jen a Text Message It’s May—and if you’re a stillbirth mom, you already know what that means. Everywhere you turn, there are pastel flowers, smiling babies, and commercials shouting about the “joy of motherhood.” But for you, Mother’s Day might feel more like a punch in the chest than a celebration. In this episode, I want to offer you somethi…

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CR096 TechnoVision 2025: Your gateway to cutting-edge innovation with Data-Powered Innovation Jam podcast 1:31:45

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TechnoVision 2025 by Capgemini helps business leaders and technologists understand and prioritize emerging technologies. It provides a clear view of tech trends, guiding decision-makers to enhance organizational effectiveness. TechnoVision acts as a beacon in the evolving technology landscape. In this very special episode, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk…

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Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft, Shannon Sharpe/ESPN, Bill Belichick’s CBS interview 1:10:51

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Shedeur Sanders dropping in the NFL Draft had everyone talking. Shannon Sharpe is on a leave of absence at ESPN. Jordon Hudson had a massive problem with CBS' softball interview with boyfriend Bill Belichick. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen, and Sam Neumann discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play. Time …

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Announcement: Acquired Live at Radio City Music Hall! 4:25

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A few weeks ago, we told you that Acquired is doing something in New York City on July 15 with our good friends at J.P. Morgan Payments. Well, the big announcement is finally here: We are doing our 2025 Live Show… at Radio City Music Hall! Radio City is of course the iconic New York City theater that hosts the Rockettes and the Tony Awards, and has…

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#718: From cost center to value creator: How IT automation creates business value 30:52

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Learn how organizations are transforming IT from a cost center to a value generator through automation, AI, and smart business process optimization, featuring real success stories from AWS Solution Architects Adrian SanMiguel and Greg Harris.Innovate faster with an AWS Genai Competency Partner: https://aws.amazon.com/ai/generative-ai/partners/…