Brian Pasch covers online marketing topics that can help automotive dealership managers and owners maximize their sales and marketing investments.
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Jonathan Tannenwald on Gregg Berhalter, Emma Hayes, CONMEBOL, Lionel Messi, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Jonathan Tannenwald. Brandon and Jonathan discuss a wide range of topics including Gregg Berhalter's sacking from the U.S. Men's National Team, the logistics mess by CONMEBOL at the Copa América, Emma Hayes with the U.S. Women's National Team, Lionel Messi in MLS, and more. For even more…
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Brian Kenny on MLB All-Star Game uniforms, HOF weekend, Max Kellerman's whereabouts, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews MLB Network host and emcee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Brian Kenny. Brandon and Brian discuss a wide range of topics including Brian defending the concept of having special uniforms for the All-Star Game, the responsibility of being emcee for induction weekend, what Max Kellerman has been…
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Ian Rapoport on Adam Schefter, NFL Network, getting scoops, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Brandon and Ian discuss a wide range of topics including Ian's relationship with ESPN's Adam Schefter, "The Insiders" on NFL Network, various stories about reporting, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram…
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Andrea Kremer on sports journalism, women in sports, "Real Sports'" cancellation, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews sports journalism legend Andrea Kremer. Brandon and Andrea discuss a wide range of topics including the state of sports journalism especially after the cancellation of "Real Sports," the #MeToo movement in sports media, being part of the first all-woman NFL booth, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awful…
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Connor Hughes on New York Jets, Robert Saleh, Aaron Rodgers, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews SNY's New York Jets reporter Connor Hughes. Brandon and Connor discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Rodgers being Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh's handling of Rodgers missing mandatory minicamp, reporting or not reporting what sources tell you, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.co…
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Chris Carlin on "Mike and the Mad Dog," Don Imus, Mike Piazza, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews former "Mike and the Mad Dog" producer and current co-host of "Carlin vs. Joe," Chris Carlin. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including trying to navigate Mike Francesa and Chris Russo during their blowup, the "challenge" of working with Don Imus, entering broadcasting due to somebody getting pantsed …
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Michael Holley on Boston Celtics, "Around the Horn," Max Kellerman, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews former "Around the Horn" panelist and current co-host of "Brother From Another" Michael Holley. Brandon and Michael discuss a wide range of topics including the Boston media's feelings about Joe Mazzulla, Kyrie Irving's tenure in Boston, being on "Around the Horn," working with Max Kellerman, and more. For even more d…
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Nick Wright on FS1, Kansas City, Caitlin Clark, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews "First Things First" co-host Nick Wright. Brandon and Nick discuss a wide range of topics including going to FS1 instead of ESPN, Chennedy Carter's foul on Caitlin Clark and the overall WNBA discussion, doing sports talk radio in Kansas City, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and fol…
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The Bill Walton Tribute Show: With Jason Benetti, Roxy Bernstein, and Dave Pasch
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Bill Walton died on May 27, 2024 at the age of 71. Bill meant a lot to us at Awful Announcing, so we wanted to do something special. We invited a few of Bill's many friends and broadcast partners to tell stories and memories of the Basketball Hall of Famer and legendary broadcaster. Sit back with host Brandon Contes and guests Jason Benetti, Roxy B…
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Paul Page on Indy 500, Sid Collins, Bobby Unser, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews legendary Indianapolis 500 broadcaster Paul Page. Brandon and Paul discuss a wide range of topics including working the Indy 500 on radio and TV, being mentored by Sid Collins, working with Bobby Unser, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagr…
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Clarivoy Offers Dealers The Holy Grail: Marketing Attribution Insights
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Join me as I sit down with Steve White to discuss this automotive shopper identity graph (now over 140 million shoppers) and how it powers actionable marketing attribution reports.By Brian Pasch
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Outsell Expands Integrations and Activation Opportunities for Dealership First Party Data
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Join me as I sit down with John Clavadetscher to discuss how Outsell leads the way for lifecycle marketing with expanded data input which create a powerful customer engagement platform.By Brian Pasch
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Urban Science fills Gaps In Your Sales Process To Improve Sales and Lower Defection Rates
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Join me as I sit down with Eric DeMont to review for SalesAlert and TrafficView are giving dealers the insights to improve their sales processes and eliminate labor waste.By Brian Pasch
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automotiveMastermind Expands Services To Help Dealers Embracing First-Party Data Management
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Join me as I sit down with Matt Niess to discuss the expanded service offerings which automotiveMastermind offers dealers who are considering a CDP or an advanced approach to first-party data management.
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TransUnion Delivers The Tools Dealers Need To Elevate The Customer Experience and Accelerate Profitability
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Join me as I discuss with Satyan Merchant the new tools which TransUnion can offer dealers who are ready to elevate the customer experience and lower their operating costs.
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John Brenkus on "SportScience," Marcellus Wiley, Brinx. TV, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews executive producer and host of "SportScience," John Brenkus. Brandon and John discuss a wide range of topics including creating and hosting "SportScience," how the science community reacted to the show, creating and running Brinx. TV, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us o…
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CallRevu Acquires TotalCX – Get The Story from CEO Ben Chodor
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Brian Pasch sat down with Ben Chodor to discuss his recent acquisition of TotalCX making them the largest call measurement and customer communication platform in automotive retail. Listen in to catch a glimpse of their future growth plans which include complete customer contact measurement and seamless API connections to CDPs.…
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Activator.ai Innovates Automotive CDP Frameworks by Leveraging Salesforce and Fluency Technologies
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Join me as I speak with Bobby Gaudreau about the advances their hybrid CDP platform has made in the last year and why they can accelerate and scale based on their technology partnerships with Salesforce and Fluency.
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Podium Supercharges Customer Engagement Using AI
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Join me and Ross Tinkham of Podium as we discuss the latest update to the Podium Platform including their new AI assistant and plans to add email as an engagement channel.
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Steve Levy on Stanley Cup Playoffs, ESPN, bulging discs, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN's Steve Levy. Brandon and Steve discuss a wide range of topics including being a Rangers fan and working with Mark Messier, working "Monday Night Football," his infamous "bulging disc" blooper, why Pat McAfee is a "genius," and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Face…
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Jon "Stugotz" Weiner on Dan Le Batard, WFAN, Pat McAfee, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz," Jon "Stugotz" Weiner. Brandon and Stugotz discuss a wide range of topics including being interested in being program director at WFAN, working with Dan Le Batard for nearly 20 years, the importance of being on ESPN and being jealous of Pat McAfee, and more. For even mo…
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Join me and Zach Billings of Wikimotive as we sit down to discuss the latest SEO strategies and updates to the Google algorithm which will give dealers a competitive edge in their market.By Brian Pasch
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fullthrottle.ai Powers Advanced Marketing Automation With Their Patented Identity Framework
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Join with me as I sit down with Will McGinnis of fullthrottle.ai to discuss their patent for identity resolution and how their technology platform produces powerful marketing outcomes.By Brian Pasch
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Eli Gold on departing Alabama, NASCAR, Nick Saban, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews broadcasting legend Eli Gold. Brandon and Bob discuss a wide range of topics including being the voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Alabama not retaining him for 2024, telling a white lie to start broadcasting in NASCAR, Nick Saban retiring from coaching, and more. NOTE: We apologize for some audio and visual issues d…
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Dealers Partner with Foureyes to Improve Their Sales Processes
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Join me and Dave Steinberg as we discuss how Foureyes technology fixes holes in dealer sales processes and creates better engagement with shoppers.By Brian Pasch
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Penny Perfect Payments Everywhere: Build Trust and Increase Engagement
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Join me and Aaron Bickart of OfferLogix as we discuss their latest updates to their platform which integrates marketing pricing and consumer credit.By Brian Pasch
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Speed Layer from Auto Genius increases website conversions by 30%
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Join me as I discuss Speed Layer technology developed by Ben Hadley and the team at Auto Genius which is transforming website speed and increase conversions.By Brian Pasch
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Fullpath Unlocks The Full Potential Of Dealership First Party Data with Their Open Ecosystem
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Join Brian and Mike Colacchio of Fullpath as they discuss the real-time audience features in Fullpath CDXP and the new API integrations that enhance customer data records for better activationBy Brian Pasch
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Bob Costas on Donald Trump, Olympics, Tom Brady, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews broadcasting legend Bob Costas. Brandon and Bob discuss a wide range of topics including his feelings on Donald Trump before and after becoming president, Bob's infamous gun culture essay, how Tom Brady would be as a broadcaster, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Fac…
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Audience Management Starts With Transparency which Yields Greater Performance and ROI
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Join me and Megan Hortan as we discuss why all marketing audiences are not created equal. In fact, most dealers have to blindly trust audience resellers that their audience is made up of in-market shoppers. Why guess when you can test the benefits of fully transparent active shopper audiences?By Brian Pasch
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Orbee Leads The Way: Greater Interoperability Improves Dealership Marketing and Customer Experience
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Danny Parkins on Caleb Williams, Nick Wright, Danny's book, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews "Parkins & Spiegel Show" co-host and co-author of the book "Pipeline to the Pros," Danny Parkins. Brandon and Danny discuss a wide range of topics including Caleb Williams (very likely) going to the Bears, being the best man at Nick Wright's vow renewal, breaking the news of the Jovan Belcher tragedy, and more. For ev…
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AIM is DriveCentric’s Latest Product Innovation: Learn How AI Fills Gaps in Retention Marketing
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Join me and Steve Roessler from DriveCentric as we discuss thier new product call AIM (Augmented Intelligence Marketing).By Brian Pasch
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Buster Olney on MLB offseason, Scott Boras, Shohei Ohtani, and more
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Guest host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ESPN MLB reporter Buster Olney. Jessica and Buster discuss a wide range of topics including the slow pace of the MLB offseason, Scott Boras taking some losses in negotiations, helping Buster Posey be more media friendly, and more. NOTE: We recorded with Buster on Friday March 22, so in between recording an…
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Ariel Helwani on UFC, Dana White, Joe Rogan, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews MMA reporter Ariel Helwani. Brandon and Ariel discuss a wide range of topics including discovering mixed martial arts and going to school to cover the sport, Dana White running the UFC, Joe Rogan as a UFC commentator, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Tw…
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Rebecca Lobo on Caitlin Clark, Kim Mulkey, Doris Burke, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN WNBA and college basketball analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo. Brandon and Rebecca discuss a wide range of topics including Caitlin Clark and the growth of women's college basketball, going to the White House to interview Barack Obama filling out his bracket, her reaction to Kim Mulkey's comments,…
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Adam Lefkoe on "Inside the NBA," Doc Rivers, LeBron James, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews "Inside the NBA" host and co-host of "The Big Podcast with Shaq," Adam Lefkoe. Brandon and Adam discuss a wide range of topics including lots of talk about "Inside the NBA" and the crew, reporting that Doc Rivers was heading to the Milwaukee Bucks and the uneasiness throughout the night when that wasn't immediately co…
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Taylor Twellman on Lionel Messi, MLS, Apple, Tom Brady, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews head Apple MLS commentator Taylor Twellman. Brandon and Taylor discuss a wide range of topics including giving Tom Brady broadcasting advice, Lionel Messi in MLS, leaving ESPN for Apple, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, Lin…
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Mike Joy on the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt, Kevin Harvick, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews legendary Fox NASCAR play-by-play commentator Mike Joy. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including interviewing being on the call for some of the best, and most tragic, moments in Daytona 500 history, what happens to the Daytona 500 if the Super Bowl is moved to Presidents' Day Weekend, Kevin Harvick jo…
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Carrington Harrison on Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift, Nick Wright, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews host of "The Drive" on 610 AM in Kansas City, Carrington Harrison. Brandon and Carrington discuss a wide range of topics including interviewing Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift living in KC, Jason Whitlock in KC, watching The Decision with Nick Wright, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awf…
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Rich Eisen on Jim Harbaugh, Aaron Rodgers, Stuart Scott, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network's Rich Eisen. Brandon and Rich discuss Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan, Aaron Rodgers playing for the New York Jets and appearing on "The Pat McAfee Show," being Stuart Scott's friend, doing play-by-play for NFL Network, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Fa…
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CarNow and Kia Deliver the Future Architecture of Modern Retailing
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Learn about the breakthrough partnership that Kia and CarNow have introduced to automotive retailing which allows for dealer choice while preserving a Kia branded retail experience.By Brian Pasch
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Join me and Rich Sands as we discuss their existing new platform and all the major integration announcements coming at NADA including being selected by Microsoft as their official automotive AI partner.By Brian Pasch
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Evan Washburn on Charissa Thompson, working Super Bowl, interviewing losing teams, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS NFL sideline reporter Evan Washburn. Brandon and Evan discuss working the Super Bowl, interviewing the teams who lose big games, Charissa Thompson's sideline reporting admission, and more. Evan will be on the sideline for the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on Sunday 3:00 …
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Keyshawn Johnson on Skip Bayless, "All Facts No Brakes" podcast, Dallas Cowboys, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews "Undisputed" host and host of the "All Facts No Brakes" podcast Keyshawn Johnson. Brandon and Keyshawn discuss Keyshawn's new podcast, working with Skip Bayless, having conversations instead of debates, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagr…
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Jemele Hill on ESPN, Pat McAfee, Aaron Rodgers, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews former ESPN host and current writer for The Atlantic, Jemele Hill. Brandon and Jemele have an in-depth discussion about the Pat McAfee/Aaron Rodgers saga. From Rodgers insinuating Jimmy Kimmel was in the Jeffrey Epstein files to McAfee accusing ESPN exec Norby Williamson of trying to sabotage "The Pat McAfee Show." We…
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Understanding The Benefits of a Connected Retail Platform
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Join me as I sit down with Sam Vukas (COO) and Gino Cipperoni (CRO) of Dealer eProcess to discuss the advantages dealers have when they switch from a static website to a Connected Retail Platform (CRP).By Brian Pasch
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Spike Eskin on WFAN, Carl Banks, JJ Redick, and more
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Host Brandon Contes interviews WFAN VP of Programming and host of the "Rights to Ricky Sanchez" podcast Spike Eskin. Brandon and Spike discuss a wide range of topics including what happened with Carl Banks and how things are going, paid interviews, not liking JJ Redick, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow…
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The AA staff talks Awfulies winners and we share our best AA Podcast clips from 2023
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It's a special episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast. The first half of our show has host Brandon Contes sitting down with fellow members of the Awful Announcing staff. Ben Koo, Andrew Bucholtz, and Sean Keeley discuss the winners from the 2023 Awfulies, including Pat McAfee winning Sports Media Person of the Year, Stephen A. Smith winning Best S…
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Join me and Jonathan Lucenay as we discuss the power of the Activate Shopper Network and how audiences will change the way dealers market and communicate to customers in 2024.By Brian Pasch
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