Howie Rose on retirement, retirement, the Mets, WFAN, Mike Piazza, ‘Matteau,’ Gary Cohen, and more

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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