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Derek Futterman

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Derek Futterman is a former associate editor and sports media reporter for Barrett Media. He previously interned for Paramount within Showtime Networks, wrote for the Long Island Herald and served as lead sports producer at NY2C. Find him on X @derekfutterman.

Why Nick Wright Believes In Strong Opinion, Not Hot Takes on FS1’s ‘First Things First’

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"I think our industry relies on strong opinion, and I am a strong opinion guy..."

How Bobby Carpenter Is Adjusting to an All-Digital World on 97.1 The Fan

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"Moving to the digital side probably would have been a little less jarring had it been with Brandon and then him continuing to stay with it."

Tony Reali is Writing His Next Chapter as ESPN ‘Around the Horn’ Concludes

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"I think it’s ending because everything has to end."

Where Andy Roth Has Found Personal Evolution at 680 The Fan in Atlanta

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"It’s so great to be with a community that understands its own DNA."

How Bomani Jones Knows ‘The Right Time’ is Best For The Audience

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"I don’t need to be the center of attention as much as I am kind of a central node around which a community is built."
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"The suit is replaced by a hoodie, and he adopts a more conversational, relaxed style that adds depth to his on-air persona. On ESPN, it’s all business with reports, updates, stories, and rumors. The podcast feels more like a few guys talking baseball in a cool, entertaining way."

The Accidental Radio Career of 97.1 The River Morning Host Axel Lowe

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"I'm not one of those dudes that's so rock it's not going to be appealing to women. I'm a guy that's got a wife and two daughters. I know how to connect with women."

Why SiriusXM Is Investing Heavily in News and Talk Radio

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Its portfolio includes properties that reach tens of millions of listeners. That infrastructure doesn't just super serve music fans or sports bettors — it's tailor-made for talk.