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Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He recently served as program director for WHO/KXNO in Des Moines, IA. Prior to that role he held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Sports Radio
Jon Jansen: I Don’t Think Gus Johnson ‘Understands the Context’ of Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry
"Hopefully everybody enjoyed the radio broadcast – turn your TV down."
Lucy Rohden, Stephanie Otey Reflect on Ohio State-Michigan Postgame Fight, Use of Pepper Spray
"It was crazy, and then another Michigan player walks up and he’s sobbing uncontrollably."
Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth Share 33 Years of NFL Experience on ‘Fitz & Whit’ Podcast
"We’ve had countless moments on the field and off, and now we get to bring those stories and experiences to fans in a whole new way.”
Jon ‘Stugotz’ Weiner: ‘I Paused the Audiobook’ for New Record Book Since it Did Not Meet Standards Show Has Set to Entertain Audience
"I asked them politely, ‘Can we pause the production of it and release it later because I would like to do something a little bit different?’"
Jim Lachey to Miss Ohio State-Michigan Broadcast, Snapping 357-Game Streak; Bobby Carpenter Filling In
"Obviously my heart pulls me both directions, but for the good of my family, I gotta go see Luke and be a parent for this weekend..."
Sports Columns
Hosts Like Dan Le Batard Need to Know Rebellion Can’t Be Your Brand Forever
If your professional journey were a sentence, revolution isn’t supposed to be a period.
Kap and J.Hood, Mitch Rosen, Danny Zederman, Brandon Spano, Kevin Cassidy, Keith Williams and John Goforth To Speak at the 2025 BSM Summit
"The goal of this event is to bring sports media folks together to share ideas and information, examine issues, build relationships, and celebrate success."
ESPN Pushed the SEC Propaganda Machine Into Overdrive This Season
"It’s shameless, and it undermines the credibility of a lot of knowledgeable and talented people."
Barrett Media Welcomes Jon Lafayette as Sports Editor, Promotes Derek Futterman to Associate Sports Editor
"We want to share news, tell stories, highlight people, and explore business issues that effect all areas of the industry. But to do that, adjustments have to be made."
Hubie Brown Has Given His Life to NBA Basketball and Fans Are Smarter Because of It
Whether he was working with Verne Lundquist, Dick Stockton, Al Michaels, Mike Breen or any number of other play-by-play broadcasters he had the chance to work with, he made the broadcast better.
Sports Television
ESPN to Carry All Games in Women’s NCAA Volleyball Tournament
ESPN said it will carry every match during the...
Kyle Brandt: Mike Tirico Called Bills-49ers on Night Before Achilles Surgery
"Mike’s sitting there with a boot on his leg about to get Achilles surgery and he’s in the snow."
NBC Sports ‘Sunday Night Football’ Averages 22.5 Million Viewers for Bills-49ers
Earlier in the week, NBC Sports garnered a total audience delivery of 26.6 million viewers for its Thanksgiving Day broadcast of Dolphins-Packers.
WNBA 2025 Season Starts May 16 with Week-Long WNBA Tip-Off Presented by CarMax
The WNBA, coming off a big year, will launch...
Report: Michael Connelly Exiting FanDuel Sports Network
"The needs and opportunities we face today demand a forward-looking approach, and we are fully committed to evolving to meet them with purpose and clarity."
News Radio
WYPR 88.1 Tabs Taylor Holbrooks As New Morning Edition Host
"
"Taylor’s approach to journalism will bring new energy to our mornings, setting a meaningful tone for WYPR’s morning broadcasts and enriching the listening experience for our audience.”
The Interview: The Hugh Hewitt Show
Three things stand out during interviews with the Salem Radio Network host.
Bloomberg Audio, Audacy Announce Contract Extension to Remain Business Programming Provider
“The partnership between Bloomberg and Audacy is a perfect match."
Ray Stevens Exits KCMO to Focus on WLS-AM 890, Kevin Kietzman to Replace Him
Stevens has been hosting mornings at WLS-AM 890 since replacing Steve Cochran in June.
Will Cain: Hosts Like Joe Rogan, Megyn Kelly ‘Have Earned’ Chance to Be in White House Press Room
"As long as they want to invest and build out, they have earned it.”
News Columns
How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed
You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.
News Media’s Annual Holiday Dip, And What’s Different (And The Same) This Time
Every time I start to lapse into the mindset that I’d better check in on the news, I remind myself that there is plenty of other material to take its place.
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
Your News Talk or Sports Talk Program Director Was Laid Off, Now What?
If you feel like your show is off center in some way, it probably is.
News Television
Sean Hannity to Launch Long-Form Interview Show on FOX Nation
The first episode, featuring the conversation with Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone, debuted on the streaming platform today.
CNN Elevates Katelyn Polantz to Correspondent
Polantz has worked at CNN since 2017, and has worked at the forefront of several major federal cases and Department of Justice investigations.
ABC News Senior Vice President Derek Medina Announces Upcoming Departure
"I would like to acknowledge the many people who have positively impacted my experience through the mountains and valleys of the past four decades..."
Dinesh D’Souza Issues Apology Over Salem Media Group Documentary 2000 Mules
"We recently learned that surveillance videos used in the film may not have actually been correlated with the geolocation data."
NewsNation Earns Highest Ratings in Network History During November
The primetime show led by Chris Cuomo continues to be the top-performing program on NewsNation.
Music News
Alana Lynn To Leave KISSIN 92.3 Boise
Alana Lynn, Country “Kissin’ 92.3” KIZN Boise APD/MD and morning co-host, will leave the station at the end of the week to pursue an opportunity outside the radio industry.
Elvis Duran Says Radio Isn’t What It Used To Be
"Radio isn't what radio used to be. A lot of radio companies gave up on personalities; they just wanted to play music, it's cheaper. That's not good for our business."
Country Radio Seminar Announces 2025 New Faces Of Country Music Nominees
The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) have officially revealed the nominees for the highly anticipated New Faces of Country Music Show at CRS 2025.
106.7 The Bull Denver’s Denise Plante Adds Co-Hosting on ‘Great Day Colorado’
Plante has a long history in broadcasting, having dedicated 15 years to hosting "Colorado & Company," a newsmagazine talk show airing on "9News" KUSA-TV in Denver.
96-5 Live Free Country Collects 18 Tons Of Turkeys
"This year's 96.5 Live Free Country Tons of Turkeys event highlights our community's incredible generosity."
Music Columns
How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed
You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.
News Media’s Annual Holiday Dip, And What’s Different (And The Same) This Time
Every time I start to lapse into the mindset that I’d better check in on the news, I remind myself that there is plenty of other material to take its place.
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
Your News Talk or Sports Talk Program Director Was Laid Off, Now What?
If you feel like your show is off center in some way, it probably is.
Podcasting
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He recently served as program director for WHO/KXNO in Des Moines, IA. Prior to that role he held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
Jon Jansen: I Don’t Think Gus Johnson ‘Understands the Context’ of Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry
"Hopefully everybody enjoyed the radio broadcast – turn your TV down."
Lucy Rohden, Stephanie Otey Reflect on Ohio State-Michigan Postgame Fight, Use of Pepper Spray
"It was crazy, and then another Michigan player walks up and he’s sobbing uncontrollably."
Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth Share 33 Years of NFL Experience on ‘Fitz & Whit’ Podcast
"We’ve had countless moments on the field and off, and now we get to bring those stories and experiences to fans in a whole new way.”
Jon ‘Stugotz’ Weiner: ‘I Paused the Audiobook’ for New Record Book Since it Did Not Meet Standards Show Has Set to Entertain Audience
"I asked them politely, ‘Can we pause the production of it and release it later because I would like to do something a little bit different?’"
Jim Lachey to Miss Ohio State-Michigan Broadcast, Snapping 357-Game Streak; Bobby Carpenter Filling In
"Obviously my heart pulls me both directions, but for the good of my family, I gotta go see Luke and be a parent for this weekend..."
Sports Columns
Hosts Like Dan Le Batard Need to Know Rebellion Can’t Be Your Brand Forever
If your professional journey were a sentence, revolution isn’t supposed to be a period.
Kap and J.Hood, Mitch Rosen, Danny Zederman, Brandon Spano, Kevin Cassidy, Keith Williams and John Goforth To Speak at the 2025 BSM Summit
"The goal of this event is to bring sports media folks together to share ideas and information, examine issues, build relationships, and celebrate success."
ESPN Pushed the SEC Propaganda Machine Into Overdrive This Season
"It’s shameless, and it undermines the credibility of a lot of knowledgeable and talented people."
Barrett Media Welcomes Jon Lafayette as Sports Editor, Promotes Derek Futterman to Associate Sports Editor
"We want to share news, tell stories, highlight people, and explore business issues that effect all areas of the industry. But to do that, adjustments have to be made."
Hubie Brown Has Given His Life to NBA Basketball and Fans Are Smarter Because of It
Whether he was working with Verne Lundquist, Dick Stockton, Al Michaels, Mike Breen or any number of other play-by-play broadcasters he had the chance to work with, he made the broadcast better.
Sports Television
ESPN to Carry All Games in Women’s NCAA Volleyball Tournament
ESPN said it will carry every match during the...
Kyle Brandt: Mike Tirico Called Bills-49ers on Night Before Achilles Surgery
"Mike’s sitting there with a boot on his leg about to get Achilles surgery and he’s in the snow."
NBC Sports ‘Sunday Night Football’ Averages 22.5 Million Viewers for Bills-49ers
Earlier in the week, NBC Sports garnered a total audience delivery of 26.6 million viewers for its Thanksgiving Day broadcast of Dolphins-Packers.
WNBA 2025 Season Starts May 16 with Week-Long WNBA Tip-Off Presented by CarMax
The WNBA, coming off a big year, will launch...
Report: Michael Connelly Exiting FanDuel Sports Network
"The needs and opportunities we face today demand a forward-looking approach, and we are fully committed to evolving to meet them with purpose and clarity."
News Radio
WYPR 88.1 Tabs Taylor Holbrooks As New Morning Edition Host
"
"Taylor’s approach to journalism will bring new energy to our mornings, setting a meaningful tone for WYPR’s morning broadcasts and enriching the listening experience for our audience.”
The Interview: The Hugh Hewitt Show
Three things stand out during interviews with the Salem Radio Network host.
Bloomberg Audio, Audacy Announce Contract Extension to Remain Business Programming Provider
“The partnership between Bloomberg and Audacy is a perfect match."
Ray Stevens Exits KCMO to Focus on WLS-AM 890, Kevin Kietzman to Replace Him
Stevens has been hosting mornings at WLS-AM 890 since replacing Steve Cochran in June.
Will Cain: Hosts Like Joe Rogan, Megyn Kelly ‘Have Earned’ Chance to Be in White House Press Room
"As long as they want to invest and build out, they have earned it.”
News Columns
How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed
You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.
News Media’s Annual Holiday Dip, And What’s Different (And The Same) This Time
Every time I start to lapse into the mindset that I’d better check in on the news, I remind myself that there is plenty of other material to take its place.
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
Your News Talk or Sports Talk Program Director Was Laid Off, Now What?
If you feel like your show is off center in some way, it probably is.
News Television
Sean Hannity to Launch Long-Form Interview Show on FOX Nation
The first episode, featuring the conversation with Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone, debuted on the streaming platform today.
CNN Elevates Katelyn Polantz to Correspondent
Polantz has worked at CNN since 2017, and has worked at the forefront of several major federal cases and Department of Justice investigations.
ABC News Senior Vice President Derek Medina Announces Upcoming Departure
"I would like to acknowledge the many people who have positively impacted my experience through the mountains and valleys of the past four decades..."
Dinesh D’Souza Issues Apology Over Salem Media Group Documentary 2000 Mules
"We recently learned that surveillance videos used in the film may not have actually been correlated with the geolocation data."
NewsNation Earns Highest Ratings in Network History During November
The primetime show led by Chris Cuomo continues to be the top-performing program on NewsNation.
Music News
Alana Lynn To Leave KISSIN 92.3 Boise
Alana Lynn, Country “Kissin’ 92.3” KIZN Boise APD/MD and morning co-host, will leave the station at the end of the week to pursue an opportunity outside the radio industry.
Elvis Duran Says Radio Isn’t What It Used To Be
"Radio isn't what radio used to be. A lot of radio companies gave up on personalities; they just wanted to play music, it's cheaper. That's not good for our business."
Country Radio Seminar Announces 2025 New Faces Of Country Music Nominees
The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) have officially revealed the nominees for the highly anticipated New Faces of Country Music Show at CRS 2025.
106.7 The Bull Denver’s Denise Plante Adds Co-Hosting on ‘Great Day Colorado’
Plante has a long history in broadcasting, having dedicated 15 years to hosting "Colorado & Company," a newsmagazine talk show airing on "9News" KUSA-TV in Denver.
96-5 Live Free Country Collects 18 Tons Of Turkeys
"This year's 96.5 Live Free Country Tons of Turkeys event highlights our community's incredible generosity."
Music Columns
How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed
You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.
News Media’s Annual Holiday Dip, And What’s Different (And The Same) This Time
Every time I start to lapse into the mindset that I’d better check in on the news, I remind myself that there is plenty of other material to take its place.
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
Your News Talk or Sports Talk Program Director Was Laid Off, Now What?
If you feel like your show is off center in some way, it probably is.
Podcasting
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He recently served as program director for WHO/KXNO in Des Moines, IA. Prior to that role he held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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