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.

Mike Francesa Launching New Podcast In Partnership With BetRivers Sportsbook

" The first episode from Francesa is scheduled to be released either next Monday, March 28th or Tuesday, March 29th."

Michael Kay Balances The Yankees, Sports Talk, And Now Kay-Rod

“Take a job and run with it, and make-believe like you’re doing Game 7 of the World Series. That’s how you should operate.”

Logan Swaim is Cranking Up The Volume

"We’re moving in the direction of an ‘always on’ content network – where you can watch our talent on essentially every platform."

Mark Chernoff Reflects On Career, Looks Forward to the BSM Summit and Sports Radio’s Future

"It’s not important to speak. It’s important to listen. You get so much out of listening. You find out so much about people."

Kenny Albert Expects Alternate Broadcasts To Grow

"That’s the goal for any play-by-play broadcaster is to continue to work big events, playoff games, [and] championships."

Breaking

Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."