Awful Announcing Podcast: Bob Wischusen on calling Jets games, Robert Saleh’s firing, Aaron Rodgers as QB, and more

Host Brandon Contes interviews New York Jets radio voice and ESPN NHL, college football, and college basketball broadcaster, Bob Wischusen. Brandon and Bob discuss a bunch of Jets topics, among other things, including what changes for the Jets after Robert Saleh’s firing, Aaron Rodgers’ future as Jets QB, Rex Ryan wanting to come back as head coach, and more.

NOTE: We recorded with Bob the day before Joe Douglas was fired as Jets GM. So you will not hear Bob’s thoughts on Douglas’ firing.

Here’s the full breakdown:

• :54: When did Bob realize the Jets would do poorly this season?
• 3:52: Aaron Rodgers’ thought process this season
• 5:26: Robert Saleh fired
• 9:37: Harder to watch this season’s Jets or last season’s Jets?
• 13:40: Rodgers’ influence in upcoming offseason
• 18:04: Is Jets situation appealing to a head coach?
• 21:09: Should Jets run it back with Rodgers next season?
• 24:11: Surprised by Sam Darnold’s success?
• 26:53: Woody Johnson and Donald Trump
• 28:20: How Christopher Johnson differs from Woody?
• 32:00: Biggest issue with the Jets?
• 34:01: Rex Ryan coming back to the Jets?
• 38:04: Access as Jets play-by-play radio person
• 38:48: Rodgers fitting in Jets locker room?
• 39:41: Brett Favre fitting in Jets locker room?
• 41:17: Rodgers handling the New York media
• 43:40: Rodgers’ appearances on Pat McAfee
• 44:59: Working with Anthony Becht
• 48:53: Bob’s travel schedule
• 52:25: CFB broadcast partners
• 55:07: Calling NHL games
• 1:00:10: How Bob got the Jets PXP job

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