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

John Dennis: Final Year Working With Kirk Minihane, Gerry Callahan Was “Torture”

"It was torture. 2016 was my last year there, and it was the longest year of my life. I enjoyed the first 19 years immensely... It's was a great kind of big family, and it all changed when this kind of disruptive person came in."

ABC News Live Reaches More Viewers Than CNN, Ring Digital Study Finds

"That illustrates something special: FAST distribution can give a great news channel 'cable-level' reach.”

Rob Gronkowski “Loved” Tom Brady’s Raw Reaction To Jayden Daniels Injury

"That's what the fans want. I rather have him do that instead of being fabricated. Fans don't want fabrication. They want real. They want natural."

Cleveland Cavaliers Expand Partnership With iHeartMedia

"The Cavaliers have one of the most passionate fan bases in sports, and we’re excited to bring every game to fans across Ohio."