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’

"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

"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

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

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

"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

"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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San Diego’s Rock 105.3 Retains Longtime Morning Show ‘The Show’ Through 2030

"We are more than thrilled to remain a part of the iHeart team and continue to try and entertain San Diego every morning."

Political Advertisements During Sports Broadcasts Have Gotten Out of Hand

"Maybe it's me, but if I can't vote for the candidate, why the hell am I seeing that candidate's advertisement?"

Buzz Brainard is Not a Radio Guy And It Works

"They call in Monday through Thursday, and then they show up on Friday. And it's always all about them."

Election Night 2026: What 10 Top News/Talk Programmers Tell Their Staffs

“Success on election night comes from the prep that is done before that day."