The Play-By-Play

By Awful Announcing

The Play-By-Play is a sports media news talk show brought to you by Awful Announcing. Join AA writers Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod each week as they bring you the latest news and insight from the eve... more

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December 18, 2025 2025 College Football Announcers Draft
On the latest episode of The Play-By-Play, Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen and Sam Neumann draft college football announcers for the 2025 season.

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December 17, 2025 Pardon My Take moves to NETFLIX | The 2025 Awfulies
Awful Announcing's Drew Lerner and Ben Axelrod talk Pardon My Take's big move to Netflix. Then they award the 2025 Awfulies!

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December 15, 2025 John Cena leaves in CHAOS; NFL in TROUBLE after Mahomes injury?
The John Cena era is over in the WWE, while Patrick Mahomes' knee injury puts the Chiefs dynasty at risk in the NFL.

Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss the two leagues' changing of the guard and what it means going forward for both.

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December 11, 2025 What is going on with Sherrone Moore? And ESPN finds its Elle Duncan replacement
On a live episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen and Drew Lerner break down the media's coverage of Sherrone Moore's firing and Christine Williamson replacing Elle Duncan in several roles at ESPN.

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December 09, 2025 Notre Dame vs. EVERYBODY, Paramount Takeover of Warner Bros. STILL ALIVE
Notre Dame missed out on the College Football Playoff and went out with a whimper. Meanwhile, Paramount Skydance is making a last-ditch effort to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.

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December 04, 2025 The latest on Warner Bros. Discovery's potential sale
On the latest episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing's Drew Lerner and Ben Axelrod discuss the latest drama surrounding the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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December 03, 2025 NFL earns RECORD Thanksgiving ratings, Finebaum makes Senate decision
Awful Announcing's Drew Lerner and Brendon Kleen talk the NFL's record Thanksgiving ratings, Paul Finebaum's decision not to run for Senate, and Max Kellerman's breaking of silence.

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December 01, 2025 ESPN goes ALL OUT for Lane Kiffin; is Tom Brady GOOD now?
Lane Kiffin is headed to LSU, and ESPN did its best to defend him all weekend on air. Meanwhile, Tom Brady had a great Thanksgiving and is getting way better in the Fox broadcast booth.

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November 26, 2025 Jordon Hudson SUING Pablo Torre?! Elle Duncan's BIG MOVE to Netflix
UNC football first lady Jordon Hudson may be suing Pablo Torre, while Netflix is going big on sports by hiring ESPN host Elle Duncan.

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November 20, 2025 Who are the MOST IRRELEVANT sports franchises?
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.

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