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?
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