Short and to the Point

Oakland A's broadcaster Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews some of the biggest names in the sports industry on Short and to the Point. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Short and to the Point is a sports podcast hosted by Awful Announcing, with 66 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Awful Announcing hosts Short and to the Point, a sports show with 66 episodes published.

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  Amy Lawrence on leaving 'After Hours,' being yourself, Radio Row, and more

  Feb 18, 202558 minS0

  <p>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.</p><br><p>For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.</p><br><p>-2:46: Welcome Amy to Short and to the Point</p><p>-2:55: Leaving “After Hours” and overnight radio</p><p>-5...

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  Jamie Little on Team Penske, pit reporting, Joey Logano, and more

  Feb 11, 202546 minS0

  <p>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.</p><br><p>For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.</p><br><p>-1:45: Welcome Jamie to Short and to the...

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  Chris Caray on Dallas Braden, the A's, working same game with dad, and more

  Jan 21, 202540 minS0

  <p>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.</p><br><p>For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.</p><br><p>-1:26: Welcome Chris to Short and to the Point</p><p>-2:01: Reflecting on first MLB season in broadcasting</p><p>-4:14: Impressions of A’s team in 2024</p><p>-5:53: Minor League grind</p>...

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  Ryan Ruocco on WNBA, CC Sabathia, Domingo Germán’s perfect game, and more

  Dec 17, 202450 minS0

  <p>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.</p><br><p>For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.</p><br><p>-2:36: Vin Scully telling Ryan to be himself</p><p>-4:59: Was it easy for Ryan to be himself at first in the b...

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  Michelle Smallmon on hosting 'Unsportsmanlike,' Cardinals, Jets, and more

  Nov 26, 202452 minS0

  <p>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.</p><br><p>For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.</p><br><p>-2:12: Welcome Michelle to Short and to the Point</p><p>-2:19: Being a Cardinals fan...

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