Best Awful Announcing Podcasts (2025)

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Steve Gelbs on Aaron Glenn, Mets broadcast booth, MLB free agency, and more 1:11:42

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Host Brandon Contes interviews New York Mets field reporter/play-by-play broadcaster Steve Gelbs. Brandon and Steve discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Glenn's handling of the media, Steve's initial struggles on the Mets' broadcast and hesitation to move to play-by-play, and more. -2:07: New York Jets QB situation/Aaron Glenn/Aaron Rodge…

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Kyoto: The Battle that Defined Climate Politics - with Joe Robertson 39:19

17m ago39:19

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Misinformation, double-dealing, character assassination - lobbyist Don Pearlman will stop at nothing to prevent the world from agreeing to cut carbon emissions. This arch disrupter, who works for fossil fuel companies and oil-producing nations, is determined that the climate talks in Kyoto, COP3, will fail. Will Don's tactics succeed, and what will…

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Who are the MOST IRRELEVANT sports franchises? 29:59

3h ago29:59

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Who are the most irrelevant franchises in professional sports? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner break it down on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announc…

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Microsoft Ignite Announcements! Patch Tuesday News! Win10 ESU Issues! 33:19

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On this episode, I cover many of the announcements made during Microsoft Ignite 2025, I do a roundup of Patch Tuesday news, dive into the latest in AI skepticism and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/microsoft-ignite-announcements-patch-tuesday-news-win10-esu-issues/By Rory Monaghan

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Media rights BONANZA: Breaking down new MLB and MLS deals 37:07

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Awful Announcing's Drew Lerner and Brendon Kleen break down the new media rights deals hitting MLB and MLS. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast…

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Presenting: Twenty Thousand Hertz 29:13

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When Satanic Panic ripped through America, rock music was in the crosshairs. Could songs contain secret backwards messages urging children to take drugs and worship the devil? This special episode is from Twenty Thousand Hertz, a podcast all about the rich world of sound. Follow Twenty Thousand Hertz wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.20k.…

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Who won YouTube TV vs. ESPN? Sports media reacts to Shedeur Sanders' debut 34:45

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Who won the negotiations between YouTube TV and Disney/ESPN? Plus what is the sports media saying about Shedeur Sanders' debut for the Cleveland Browns? Brendon Kleen, Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner break it all down on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Anno…

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#746: AWS Regional Planning Tool, MCP Proxy for AWS, and Lots More!!! 30:01

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There are so many updates this week you might need two cups of coffee! Simon and Jillian guide your way.By Amazon Web Services

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The Treasure Hunt that Broke America (Part 2) 40:42

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Forrest Fenn’s legendary treasure hunt ignites a nationwide obsession. The thrill of adventure, the promise of gold, and the call of the wild entice many seekers into the quest. Over time, excitement gives way to conspiracy and resentment, as treasure hunters stray into increasingly dangerous or aggressive interpretations of the clues. As the body …

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2025 NFL Announcers Draft 50:17

1h ago50:17

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Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen, and Drew Lerner host their second annual NFL Announcers Draft. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Aca…

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Joe Davis on World Series, Shohei Ohtani, Donald Trump in broadcast booth, and more 33:06

2h ago33:06

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL and MLB broadcaster Joe Davis. Brandon and Joe review one of the best World Series ever, discussing Joe's favorite calls from the World Series and calls he wished he could redo. We also talk about accusations of bias because Joe also calls games for the LA Dodgers, Kevin Burkhardt's overnight trip from hosting…

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Pat McAfee DEFENDS Trump interview plus BIG NEWS on Disney-YouTube TV rift 29:01

3d ago29:01

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Pat McAfee defends his interview with President Donald Trump on Veterans Day. Plus, updates on the Disney-YouTube TV dispute. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on Linked…

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Fox Sports welcomes Donald Trump with open arms during NFL broadcast 36:55

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Donald Trump joined the "NFL on Fox" broadcast of Commanders-Lions on Sunday alongside Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma. Brendon Kleen and Drew Lerner discuss Trump's comments about sports and politics and why sports media is more open to Trump 2.0. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing o…

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Episode 181 - The new SSMS is still blue 33:23

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Guy and Eitan talk about the new preview version of SSMS, application locks, and stupid troubles with TempDB shrinkage. Relevant links: Announcing the Release of SQL Server Management Studio 22 Preview 3 | Microsoft Community Hub Release Notes for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 Preview 3 Get Started - GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management…

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#745: Accelerating Cloud Migration: How Occidental Petroleum Transformed with Terraform and AFT 20:19

1d ago20:19

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This episode features a deep dive into Occidental Petroleum’s cloud migration journey, emphasizing automation and scalability. Brian Moore, a Cloud Architect at Occidental Petroleum, discusses how they used Terraform and AFT to streamline account provisioning, manage complex network architectures, and improve operational efficiency. The conversatio…

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Tech Debt Questions for Louvre! Config Man Update Cadence to Change! Win11 Market Share on the Rise! 17:07

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On this episode, I cover questions about enterprise security issues relating to the recent heist at the Louvre, another example of technical debt at an organization costing millions, zero day vulnerabilities patched by QNAP and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/tech-debt-questions-for-louvre-config-man-update-cadence-to-change-win11…

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City's emphatic win after Liverpool's 'nothing' performance | Arsenal still favourites for title over Pep's 'imperfect' City 23:53

3d ago23:53

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Gary Neville speaks about Manchester City's emphatic 3-0 win over Liverpool in Pep Guardiola's 1000 game in management but still names Arsenal as favourites for the Premier League title. Plus, analysis on the issues that Arne Slot faces including getting a performance from record transfer Florian Wirtz. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podc…

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An Awfully Teeny Weeny Adventure (Discworld the computer game) 2:12:48

3d ago2:12:48

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Games journalist and PC Gamer editor Jody Macgregor joins Liz and Ben to take control of an oddly Pythonesque Rincewind and discuss the 1995 graphic adventure game Discworld from Teeny Weeny Games and Perfect 10 Productions. A nefarious secret society has summoned a dragon in Ankh-Morpork! It’s a suspiciously familiar plot, and of course the only o…

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The Treasure Hunt that Broke America (Part 1) 38:27

14d ago38:27

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Forrest Fenn never does things the regular way. Despite no formal training and little knowledge of art, he becomes a millionaire gallery owner. An outsider by nature, Fenn’s charm, audacity, and disregard for convention earns him both wealth and respect. When a streak of bad luck threatens to destroy his empire, Fenn dreams up an audacious final ac…

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INSTANT REACTION: ESPN Bet is coming to an end 28:06

10d ago28:06

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On a live episode of The Play- By-Play, Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner discuss the end of the ESPN Bet sportsbook. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on A…

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Jordan Schultz on NFL trade deadline, Draymond Green, Pablo Torre, and more 1:03:59

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Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL insider, host of "The Schultz Report," and co-host of "Why Is Draymond Green Talking About Football?", Jordan Schultz. Brandon and Jordan discuss a wide range of topics including the craziness of the NFL trade deadline, Pablo Torre's take on insiders, working with Draymond Green, and being friends with Max Kellerm…

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What the HECK is going on between YouTube TV and Disney? 30:06

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The carriage dispute between Disney and YouTube TV is STILL going on. When will it end? Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Azure Front Door Issue Rolls On! Hotpatching Broken by Update! Long Running Windows Bug Fixed! 17:14

9d ago17:14

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On this episode, I cover AI updates from OpenAI and Google, the painfully long issues plaguing Azure Front Door, an update on problems caused by recent Windows Updates and more! Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/azure-front-door-issue-rolls-on-hotpatching-broken-by-update-long-running-windows-bug-fixed/…

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Dodgers win CLASSIC World Series, MLB ratings EXPLODE 28:32

13d ago28:32

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are back to back MLB World Series champions, and the ratings were off the charts for a classic Game 7. Plus, Blake Griffin had his breakout moment for NBA on Prime criticizing Ja Morant. We discuss. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcin…

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#744: Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, Amazon EC2 Capacity Manager, and so much more! 31:36

4d ago31:36

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Simon and Jillian walk you through all the new and interesting updates.By Amazon Web Services

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Who is the MOST influential podcast personality in sports? 41:07

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On a live episode of The Play-By-Play, Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss Awful Announcing's new Podcast Power List and debate who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of sports podcasting. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Th…

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The Truth About Hansel and Gretel (Classic) 36:48

22d ago36:48

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Was the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel - the story of a woodcutter’s children abandoned in the woods and left at the mercy of a witch - in fact, early true crime? A hit book - The Truth About Hansel and Gretel - said that historical records pointed to the story being based on fact. Are we too quick to dismiss the truth behind tall stories? Or are …

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Is Scott Van Pelt replacing Around the Horn?! 31:42

18d ago31:42

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Scott Van Pelt is reportedly in contention to fill ESPN's 5 p.m. window and replace Around the Horn. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Amazon Announces Layoffs! Pwn2Own Ireland! New Teams Monitoring Feature! 33:05

24d ago33:05

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I cover layoffs from Amazon and GM, the root cause of the recent AWS outage, a concerning new Teams feature, my review of Pwn2Own Ireland and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/amazon-announces-layoffs-pwn2own-ireland-new-teams-monitoring-feature/By Rory Monaghan

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On Fire from the Inside - Lethal Injection Up Close with Malcolm Gladwell 27:04

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Last week, Cautionary Tales told the tragic story of Derek Bentley, exploring Britain's troubled relationship with capital punishment. Across the Atlantic, Revisionist History has also been scrutinizing what it means for a state to try to execute a person. For this bonus episode, Malcolm Gladwell joins Tim Harford to discuss his new series The Alab…

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Lamar Jackson injury CONSPIRACY? Debating Big 12 DISRESPECT 36:14

22d ago36:14

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Lamar Jackson was the latest NFL example coming off FBI arrests related to sports gambling last week, while ESPN and TNT went back and forth on Big 12 disrespect. Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss a busy NFL and CFB media weekend. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awf…

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#743: The Frugal Architect w/ Werner Vogels: The Ocean Cleanup's mantra: Start simple and iterate relentlessly 40:45

16d ago40:45

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When Boyan Slat found more plastic than fish on a dive in Greece, he asked a simple question: "Why can't we just clean this up?" He was 16.What began as a humble project funded with pocket money has grown into a global initiative, removing millions of pounds of plastic from the world's rivers and oceans in the last decade. But simple questions don'…

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'Amorim's most important week at Man Utd' | Why Liverpool's form is concerning | 'It's Arsenal's PL title to win' 28:18

26d ago28:18

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Gary Neville is joined by Peter Drury to react to Tottenham’s 3-0 away win to Everton. Gary shares his thoughts on Liverpool's poor run of form in the league. He states Man City look average this season and believes it's Arsenal's title to lose as they moved four points clear at the top of the table after nine matches. The Gary Neville Podcast is a…

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Derek Bentley Must Hang 38:32

29d ago38:32

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An amateurish burglary in 1950s London ends in murder. One of the men involved is a 19-year-old named Derek Bentley. Bentley has the understanding of a child - and he wasn't the killer. But the British justice system seems determined to deliver the death penalty. The fate of capital punishment lies in the balance, and so too does the fate of Derek …

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Sports betting scandal ROCKS the NBA, Inside the NBA draws RAVE reviews 25:48

26d ago25:48

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What's next for the NBA after its new sports betting scandal? And how did Inside the NBA perform during its ESPN debut? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner break it down on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announci…

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Michael Grady on Alex Rodriguez, Anthony Edwards, working for Prime and NBC, and more 1:02:34

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves and NBA/WNBA play-by-play for Prime Video and NBC Michael Grady. Brandon and Michael discuss a wide range of topics including Alex Rodriguez owning the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards and the "Face of the League" talk, being able to call nationally televised games for two companies, a…

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NBC's return to NBA broke the internet! 37:46

27d ago37:46

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NBC's highly anticipated return to NBA coverage went over extraordinarily well. We'll talk the network's studio team, its announcers, and more. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful An…

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Major AWS Outage! Concerning Breach of F5! Many Issues Caused by Windows Updates! 19:46

26d ago19:46

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On this episode, I cover the worrying breach disclosed by F5, the tumultuous services outage around the globe caused by an AWS outage and much more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-aws-outage-concerning-breach-of-f5-many-issues-caused-by-windows-updates/By Rory Monaghan

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BIG changes coming in NBA media this season 38:36

30d ago38:36

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The NBA season tips off this week, as NBC and Amazon will enter the chat as broadcast partners. Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod preview what to watch for, including the debut of Michael Jordan, new analysts like Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash and Carmelo Anthony... and more! Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X …

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#742: Amazon Quick Suite, AWS MCP, and lots more! 30:35

17d ago30:35

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Stay up-to-date, with almost 60 new updates this week!!By Amazon Web Services

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Neville and Carragher on Man Utd's shock 2-1 win over Liverpool | Why have Mo Salah and Van Dijk had shaky starts to the season? 29:32

27d ago29:32

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Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Peter Drury discuss all the hot topics from Manchester United's dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Including, whether the Red Devils can capitalise on a huge result for Ruben Amorim's men and why Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have had poor starts to the season. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Spo…

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The Canal, the Crash and the Ketamine - Pushkin's Reign of Error 44:25

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In 1983, a plane takes off from Ottawa with less than half the required fuel on board. As the engines cut out one by one, the pilot is left with a ticking clock and an impossible task. But what does a tale of an unusual plane crash have in common with one about a disappearing canal? For this special episode, Tim is joined by colleagues from across …

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Shae Cornette is Molly Qerim's replacement on ESPN's First Take 31:45

1M ago31:45

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Shae Cornette has officially been named Molly Qerim's replacement as the new host of 'First Take.' Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner react on a live episode of 'The Play-By-Play.' Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcin…

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Eric Collins on joining Prime Video, Vin Scully, calling Hornets games, and more 44:21

22d ago44:21

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Voice of the Charlotte Hornets Eric Collins. Brandon and Eric discuss a wide range of topics including his NFL broadcasting debut and his upcoming NBA work with Prime Video, working opposite Vin Scully at the Los Angeles Dodgers, calling Charlotte Hornets games while Michael Jordan was owner, and more. -2:12: Calling …

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ABC is DOMINATING college football ratings 29:30

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We take a mid-season look at how college football ratings are shaking out with Awful Announcing owner Ben Koo! Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Ac…

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Windows 10 End of Support! IE Mode Restricted! Patch Tuesday News! 23:11

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On this episode, I cover the fact Windows 10 is now end of support and the implications of that plus the last Patch Tuesday for the OS, I also cover an alleged breach of Harvard University, fears of an AI bubble by Bank of England and much more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-10-end-of-support-ie-mode-restricted-patch-tuesday-…

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Ryen Russillo OUT at The Ringer, Bill Simmons gets BIG deal with Netflix 28:38

1M ago28:38

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Ryen Russillo is officially leaving The Ringer right as Bill Simmons and his company strike a big video deal with Netflix. Plus, the latest on Netflix's supposed pursuit of a live NFL package. Download The Play-By-Play: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcin…

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They’re All Good Dragons, Bront (Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld) 2:03:16

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Illustrator, game designer and educator Brendan Barnett joins Ben to discuss art, ideas, inspiration, creative process, dragons, wizards and goblins (oh my!) as we leaf through Paul Kidby’s 2024 gorgeous coffee table book, Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. Paul Kidby started bringing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld to life when, on the third attem…

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Episode 180 - Computed Columns with PERSISTED and Indexed Expressions 37:55

27d ago37:55

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We let a dice roll decide today's topic, and the winner ended up being: Computed Columns with PERSISTED and Indexed Expressions. We give our thoughts about it, best practices, pit falls, and tips. Relevant links: SQL Server 2025 Preview RC1: Now Supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10 | Microsoft Community Hub Specify computed columns in a ta…