Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews former host of "After Hours with Amy Lawrence," Amy Lawrence. Jess and Amy discuss a wide range of topics including Amy leaving the show and being transparent as to why she decided now was the time, nailing the perfect interview, Super Bowl Radio Row, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -2:46: Welcome Amy to Sh...
Feb 18, 2025•58 min
In the lead up to the Daytona 500 (Sunday, February 16 at 1:30 PM ET on Fox) host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Fox NASCAR pit reporter/play-by-play commentator Jamie Little. Jess and Jamie discuss a wide range of topics including Jamie's love of dirt bikes, breaking through as a woman in motorsports, the domination of Team Penske and why Joey Logano gets booed, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, Link...
Feb 11, 2025•46 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews A's play-by-play broadcaster Chris Caray. Jess and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including working with Dallas Braden, being a fourth-generation broadcaster, the grind of Minor League Baseball, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -1:26: Welcome Chris to Short and to the Point -2:01: Reflecting on first M...
Jan 21, 2025•40 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Yankees, Nets, WNBA, NBA, and women's college basketball announcer Ryan Ruocco. Jessica and Ryan discuss a wide range of topics including the rise of the WNBA, working with CC Sabathia, being on the call for Domingo Germán's perfect game, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -2:36: Vin Scully telling Ryan to be ...
Dec 17, 2024•50 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews co-host of "Unsportsmanlike," Michelle Smallmon. Jessica and Michelle discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Unsportsmanlike" and needing to cover a black eye with makeup before the first show, being from St. Louis and being a Cardinals fan, the continued futility of the New York Jets, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTu...
Nov 26, 2024•52 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews photographer and filmmaker Jean Fruth. Jean directs and produces the documentary "See Her Be Her" which will premiere Sunday, October 27. Jessica and Jean discuss a wide range of topics including DJ'ing for the 49ers and Giants, the Bay Area hip-hop music scene, having a residency in Las Vegas, and more. "See He Be Her" will premiere Sunday October 27, at 8:00 PM ET on MLB Network, in between Games 2 and 3 of the World Series. For even more discussion, head o...
Oct 22, 2024•39 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Bay Area DJ and official director of the San Francisco 49ers' DJ program, DJ E-Rock. Jessica and E-Rock discuss a wide range of topics including DJ'ing for the 49ers and Giants, the Bay Area hip-hop music scene, having a residency in Las Vegas, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -3:04: Welcome DJ E-Rock to Sho...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews the creator of "Art But Make It Sports," LJ Rader. Jessica and LJ discuss a wide range of topics including creating the account, not using AI for his ideas, being a Yankees fan, and more. -1:33: Bringing art into sport -3:00: Starting on Instagram -4:24: Differences in Instagram/X -5:58: When did @ArtButSports begin to take off? -7:35: Basketball being easiest to chronicle -8:27: Receiving suggestions -10:53: Catering to the art world and sports world -13:15:...
Oct 01, 2024•46 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews radio and podcast host Peter Rosenberg. Jessica and Peter discuss a wide range of topics including Rhea Ripley running the women's division in WWE, Joe Tessitore's WWE commentary debut, Peter's love of hip-hop, working for Michael Kay, and more. -1:44: Welcome Peter to Short and to the Point -1:47: Peter’s love of hip-hop -2:52: What aspect of hip-hop got to Peter? -4:32: Balancing the topics in the evolution of hip-hop -7:09: Singers embracing being older wh...
Sep 17, 2024•32 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews sideline reporter Kacy Standohar. Jessica and Kacy discuss a wide range of topics including Caleb Williams on the Chicago Bears, Craig Counsell on the Chicago Cubs, grinding in sports media, and more. -2:15: Welcome Kacy to Short and to the Point -2:31: The concept of “fake it until you make it” -3:51: Having the confidence to keep going -5:11: Having days of doubt -6:37: Being a woman in sports -9:58: Being a producer/working behind the scenes -12:11: Pivoti...
Sep 10, 2024•57 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews "Locked on Packers" host and co-founder of The Leap, Peter Bukowski. Jessica and Peter discuss a wide range of topics including the ongoing Brandon Aiyuk trade reports, Jordan Love taking over the Packers offense, covering Aaron Rodgers, and more. -2:08: Welcome Peter to Short and to the Point -2:45: Takeaways from Packers joint practice against Ravens and Broncos -4:45: Packers fans handling preseason -7:15: Joint practices -9:37: Javon Bullard -14:44: Jorda...
Aug 27, 2024•39 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews former baseball player and co-host of Mad Dog Radio's "Beadle and Decker," Cody Decker. Jessica and Cody discuss a wide range of topics including praise for Rob Manfred, why Cody doesn't like "Field of Dreams," working with Michelle Beadle, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -1:48: Welcome Cody to Short and to...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Founder of The IX and The Next, Howard Megdal. Jessica and Howard discuss a wide range of topics including Howard's book "Rare Gems: How Four Generations of Women Women Paved the Way For the WNBA," the danger of covering women's sports differently than men's sports, why it's important to study the history of women's sports, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn...
Aug 07, 2024•48 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray. Jessica and Robert discuss a wide range of topics including Paul Skenes' impact to the Pittsburgh Pirates, trade interest for Oakland A's players Mason Miller and Brent Rooker, the Baltimore Orioles at the trade deadline, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -1:53: Welcome Rob...
Jul 24, 2024•47 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ESPN baseball commentator Karl Ravech. Jessica and Karl discuss a wide range of topics including the format chances to the MLB Home Run Derby, the influx of young talent in the league, introducing someone to baseball, and more. The 2024 MLB Home Run Derby will take place on Monday, July 15 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and...
Jul 10, 2024•47 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews women's sports expert Lyndsey D'Arcangelo. Jessica and Lyndsey discuss a wide range of topics including men in media learning to talk about women's sports, Diana Taurasi's praise of Caitlin Clark, the growth of the WNBA and women's sports, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -1:15: Welcome Lyndsey to Short and ...
Jul 03, 2024•47 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews SiriusXM and Fox Sports Radio's Geoff Schwartz. Jessica and Geoff discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Rodgers skipping minicamp, playing with Eli Manning, loving baseball, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -1:27: Welcome Geoff to Short and to the Point -2:28: Being open and honest as a pro -3:52: D...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Eric Wahl, the brother of the late soccer journalist Grant Wahl. Jessica and Eric celebrate Grant's life and discuss the release of Grant's new book. "World Class: Purpose, Passion, and the Pursuit of Greatness On and Off the Field" is a collection of Grant's best work and Eric narrated most of the audiobook. "World Class" is available at Powell's and wherever you get your books . For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Fac...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ESPN baseball reporter Tim Kurkjian. Jessica and Tim discuss a wide range of topics including the 2024 London Series, the concept of storytelling in baseball, winning the 2022 BBWAA Career Excellence Award, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -2:06: Welcome Tim to Short and to the Point -2:17: Baseball coverage...
Jun 05, 2024•43 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews former tennis pro and current Tennis Channel interviewer, Prakash Amritraj. Jessica and Prakash discuss a wide range of topics including today's tennis coverage, how much of a legend Prakash's dad Vijay is, the importance of representation for Indian people, being around Venus and Serena Williams, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouT...
May 29, 2024•45 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Houston Rockets sideline reporter and Houston Astros fill-in reporter and host, Vanessa Richardson. Jessica and Vanessa discuss a wide range of topics including Ime Udoka improving the Houston Rockets, getting soaked on live TV while hosting pregame for the Houston Astros, how Caitlin Clark is already affecting the WNBA and the city of Indianapolis, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), In...
May 22, 2024•50 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews retired pitcher, host of "The Top Step" podcast, owner of NxtGen Baseball, and Seattle Mariners/MLB Network analyst Ryan Roland-Smith. Jessica and Ryan discuss a wide range of topics including the rise of arm injuries among pitchers, being a Rule 5 player, experiencing weird and sometimes phony injuries, getting in at MLB Network, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, L...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Amy Lawrence, host of "After Hours with Amy Lawrence." Jessica and Amy discuss a wide range of topics including working overnights at CBS Sports Radio, teaching at Syracuse's Newhouse School, showing your personality when on the radio, seeking a change out of overnight, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -2:43...
May 08, 2024•1 hr
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews FanDuel TV horse racing analyst Michael Joyce. FanDuel will be at Churchill Downs Friday and Saturday with Kentucky Derby coverage. Jessica and Michael discuss a wide range of topics including Fierceness being the favorite to win the 2024 Kentucky Derby, being a Chicago Cubs fan, sneaking into Michael Jordan's "Flu Game," and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, ...
May 01, 2024•59 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Jomboy Media podcast host and NFL Network host Chris Rose. Jessica and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including getting to host "The Best Damn Sports Show Period," working for a league owned media outlet compared to an independent outlet, being a Cleveland sports fan, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -...
Apr 24, 2024•53 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ACC Network studio analyst and former North Carolina Tar Heel Joel Berry II. Jessica and Joel discuss a wide range of topics including playing for the Tar Heels, college athletes having a platform, ACC realignment, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -2:17: Welcome Joel to Short and to the Point -2:26: Being de...
Apr 10, 2024•59 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews WWE Superstar and member of the Street Profits Montez Ford. Jessica and Montez, who is on the show thanks to Snickers, discuss a wide range of topics including getting payback toward The Final Testament, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson inspiring Montez when he was a kid, being married to Bianca Belair and filming a reality show together, and more. NOTE: We recorded with Montez Monday morning, just before his WrestleMania match was announced. For even more discussio...
Apr 03, 2024•33 min
We're trying something different this week. There isn't much sports talk this week, but host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews relationship expert and life coach Michael Sartain. Jessica and Michael discuss a wide range of topics including describing what "modern dating" is, developing a healthy relationship, having too much dating advice, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and ...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews MLB pitcher Dan Straily. Jessica and Dan discuss a wide range of topics including trying to get signed by an MLB team, being in the right mental state of being a free agent as the season starts, having the motivation to not give up and retire, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -2:56: Welcome Dan to Short and ...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Olympic bronze medalist boxer Oshae "Suga" Jones. Jessica and Oshae discuss a wide range of topics including participating in the 2020 Summer Olympics, trying to make weight, being bullied in school, being feminine out of the ring, the state of women's boxing and state of women's sports, and more. Oshae will fight against Sonya Dreiling, March 29 on DAZN, the DAZN app, and Overtime’s social media channels. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncin...
Mar 13, 2024•43 min
