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.

Michael Smith Isn’t Trying To Be All Things to All People

“I don’t want to be a ‘Walmart’ podcast network where everything’s under this one roof."

Joy Taylor Brings the Best of Herself to the Air Every Day

“When I’m sitting at a bar talking to people about sports or sitting around the house watching a game, there’s no apologies given for the opinions. I think that’s what makes opinion shows that are really great and cut through and resonate.”

Independent Content Creators Capture Essence of the Game

Most of these personalities got their start working independently and either continue to do so or are in partnership with larger brands amid growth.

WFAN Starts Its Next Chapter

“The good news about FAN is the brand is so strong. It has proven that it can survive any loss.”

Dan Patrick Looks Back With the Finish Line in Sight

“There’d be nothing better than when I say goodbye, I’m saying goodbye and I still feel like I’m at the top of my game or at least somewhere on that totem pole.”

Breaking

Versant CEO Mark Lazarus: MS NOW Not Seeing Same ‘Viewer Fatigue’ as Fox News

"I think it’s a testament to the quality of our product, to the voices that we have on there, and to the trust that our viewers have in our brands and in our talent."

Nikki Preston Joins Kiss 98.5 Morning Show

“I’m beyond excited to be returning to Western New York after more than a decade on-air in Southern California."

Chris Cuomo Considering News Media Exit: ‘I Can’t Handle What Wins’

"My desire to punch people in the face is consuming me."

Craig Carton Challenges Jeff Pearlman to a Discussion Following Comments About John Rocker Appearance

"The difference between me and you, Jeff [Pearlman], is that I've got nothing to hide. My skeletons are out there. They played out publicly. But I'm sure you got some things you don't want people to know about. So why don't we get into it?"