Show notes
Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes is joined by Howie Rose for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss Rose’s decision to retire as lead radio voice of the New York Mets, Bob Murphy, Gary Cohen, Mike Piazza, 9/11, his most famous calls, ‘Matteau, Matteau, Matteau,’ going from the Rangers to the Islanders, and more.-02:32: Decision to retire-04:24: ‘Cutting corners’ in recent seasons-06:53: Not traveling with the Mets-10:59: Does Howie Rose still feel at the top of his game?-15:26: Ability to be honest as a broadcaster-20:40: Importance of being present in the clubhouse-22:12: Battles with Frank Cashen-31:14: Succeeding Bob Murphy-32:47: Mike Piazza home run after 9/11-36:47: Most famous MLB calls-39:06: Comparing Mike Piazza and Pete Alonso home run calls-41:11: Relationship with Gary Cohen-41:46: Interest in SNY-44:53: Gary Cohen rejoining Mets radio booth during 2006 playoffs-47:04: ‘Matteau’ call-51:30: Marv Albert-54:00: Going from Rangers to Islanders-57:33: Final Mets broadcast-59:32: Will Howie Rose ever call another Mets game?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
