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Skip Bayless Tells Dan Le Batard: I Didn’t Conciously Start ‘Embrace Debate’ TV, I Was Just Being Myself

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Skip Bayless Tells Dan Le Batard: I Didn’t Conciously Start ‘Embrace Debate’ TV, I Was Just Being Myself

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Skip Bayless appeared on the South Beach Sessions podcast with Dan Le Batard, and opened up about his career with ESPN, First Take, Stephen A. Smith, FS1, and Undisputed.

During the podcast, Le Batard admitted he had been highly critical of Bayless and former partner Stephen A. Smith. Bayless admitted he had heard all of the things that the former ESPN host had said about him.

Le Batard then noted that Bayless was essentially the creator of conflict television, which ESPN branded as “Embrace Debate.” But Skip Bayless was adamant that it wasn’t something he was actively attempting to pull off.

“Not consciously,” Bayless said after Le Batard said he “basically birthed the idea” of the television style. “Just organically. It’s just who I am. So I started actually being me. I don’t play a character. I play me on TV, and if you know me off-camera, I can be a little shy and less gregarious than others in our business.”

Skip Bayless then credited his mother — who forced him in third grade — for taking public speaking lessons that ultimately led to him feeling comfortable debating a co-host on television.

“I had that gear in me that when the light turns on, I can go,” said Bayless. “It’s not fake, it’s actually the realest part of me.”

Coldplay Brings ‘Moon Music’ To iHeartLand For Gamified Tycoon Adventure

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Coldplay Brings ‘Moon Music’ To iHeartLand For Gamified Tycoon Adventure

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iHeartMedia has announced the launch of “Coldplay’s Moon Music Album Experience: A Gamified Tycoon Adventure.” This event marks the inaugural concert tycoon experience at State Farm Park within iHeartLand in Fortnite.

Fans are invited to an exclusive album release event highlighting Coldplay‘s “Moon Music.” This unique experience combines music with newly unveiled commentary, creating a first-of-its-kind gamified adventure for attendees.

This event merges gaming and live music, where the entire game functions as the concert and vice versa. Participants will embark on a creative journey, facing challenges that involve constructing a rocket, a lunar base, and a concert stage.

Each phase of the game will immerse players deeper into one of the tracks from Coldplay’s acclaimed “Moon Music” album. The adventure begins with assembling a rocket launch pad, followed by the rocket itself before players blast off into space. As players advance on their intergalactic mission, they will unlock new areas that resonate with the music, ultimately returning to Earth.

Throughout this innovative experience, fans can enjoy new music from Coldplay’s “Moon Music” album and exclusive behind-the-scenes commentary from the band. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event where music and gameplay unite.

“At iHeartMedia, we always look to create innovative experiences for our listeners to enjoy the music they love and discover new music from both well-established and up-and-coming artists,” Chief Programming Officer Tom Poleman said in a release. “Teaming up with State Farm, we have been able to bring fans closer to their favorite artists by creating exclusive experiences in the gaming space. We are excited for fans to dive into something they’ve never experienced before- the first-ever concert tycoon experience with Coldplay.”

“Together with iHeartMedia, we’ve continued to push the boundaries by bringing music and gaming together in our State Farm Park,” said Alyson Griffin, Marketing Vice President for State Farm. “We’re so excited to see fans interact with virtual Jake from State Farm in Fortnite as part of this incredible immersive experience!”

Mike Krzyzewski Begins 20th Season on SiriusXM, Welcomes John Calipari on Series Premiere

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Mike Krzyzewski Begins 20th Season on SiriusXM, Welcomes John Calipari on Series Premiere

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Hall of Fame basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski is back for this 20th season of his SiriusXM show, Basketball and Beyond with Coach K. The season debut episode airs tonight and the featured guest will be new Arkansas head men’s basketball coach John Calipari.

Like Coach K, Coach Calipari is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, and he is one of the sport’s leading voices as president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches Board of Directors this season. Between the two coaches they have won six National Championships, five of those belonging to Krzyzewski.

Coach K’s show airs Thursdays at 6 p.m. ET throughout college basketball season on SiriusXM College Sports Radio and SiriusXM ACC Radio. Episodes are also available for subscribers via the SiriusXM app.

“We are excited to start season 20,” said Krzyzewski in a release. “We have tried so hard to provide our listeners with thoughtful, entertaining and guest-driven programming. Now more than ever, we will delve even deeper into some of the most relevant issues facing sports – and beyond. SiriusXM is such a terrific platform with amazing reach. Certainly, we’re proud of the longevity of the show and are aiming to make year 20 our best season yet!”

“It is truly an honor to have Coach as a part of our SiriusXM family for these 20 years,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “The knowledge and the insights shared by Coach and his guests, not only of sports but into leadership and principles for success in any field, are exceptional. There’s not another show like his anywhere else in audio and we are so thrilled to have him speaking to our listeners every week.”

Megyn Kelly to Appear on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher

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Megyn Kelly to Appear on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher

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SiriusXM host Megyn Kelly is set to be a panelist on this week’s edition of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, the program has announced.

On social media, the program shared that Megyn Kelly would be joined by CNN analyst Van Jones and Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) on Friday.

Kelly becomes the second major conservative radio host — joining Premiere Networks host Buck Sexton — to appear on the show this month. Sexton and CNN anchor Laura Coates clashed numerous times during the panel, which co-host Clay Travis claimed led to negative reviews of the duo’s coffee company.

Kelly and Maher have had a cordial relationship. Earlier this year, Bill Maher appeared on The Megyn Kelly Show as a guest to discuss a variety of topics. It was his first time on the SiriusXM show.

Last week’s episode of the HBO program featured a panel made up of those supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. MSNBC’s Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough, billionaire Mark Cuban, and gun rights activist David Hogg all appeared on the show.

Mike Gallagher: Joe Rogan Podcast with Donald Trump ‘Might Break the Internet’

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Mike Gallagher: Joe Rogan Podcast with Donald Trump ‘Might Break the Internet’

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Joe Rogan is set to host Donald Trump for a podcast interview on Friday, and nationally syndicated radio host Mike Gallagher can’t wait to hear the conversation.

Rogan will sit down with Trump at his Austin, Texas studio on Friday. The Joe Rogan Experience features more than 14 million followers on Spotify, and features a demographic of mostly younger male listeners.

On The Mike Gallagher Show on Thursday, the Salem Radio Network host shared his excitement ahead of the conversation, noting that it has a chance to “break the internet.”

“Wait until you see when Trump sits down with Joe Rogan,” Gallagher said. “Oh my gosh. The guy’s the most popular podcaster on the planet. That’s gonna be one heck of a conversation.”

The sit-down between Rogan and Donald Trump will feature two parties who have been critical of each other in recent years.

In 2022, Joe Rogan said he had previously turned down the opportunity to have Trump on the podcast several times.

“I’m not a Trump supporter in any way, shape or form. I’ve had the opportunity to have him on my show more than once, I’ve said no every time,” said Joe Rogan. “I don’t want to help him, I’m not interested in helping him.”

Meanwhile, Trump earlier this year stated that Rogan would be widely booed at the next UFC event due to speaking highly of third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. instead of praising the Republican nominee.

Similar reports of Rogan sitting down with Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, have surfaced. However, that interview has yet to be confirmed by either party.

Music Radio Remembers HIS Radio 89.3 Station Manager Rob Dempsey

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Music Radio Remembers HIS Radio 89.3 Station Manager Rob Dempsey

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HIS Radio 89.3 Greenville, SC, is remembering Rob Dempsey, who passed away on Wednesday evening after a brief fight with stage 3 bladder cancer. Dempsey dedicated 35 years to the Radio Training Network, with 24 of those years spent in the Greenville area.

Over the years, Dempsey built a diverse career, taking on various roles such as Traffic Manager, Production Director, Program Director, and Operations Director. In May 2022, he was promoted to Station Manager.

On Thursday morning, Lizz Ryals announced his passing during their show that Rob co-hosted “Rob & Lizz in the Morning” with her.

General Manager Allen Henderson said, “I’ve worked with Rob forever, and he did so much. We all depended on him so much. And sometimes it’s not until someone’s gone you even realize how much you depended on him. But I know he loved the Lord with all of his heart. He loved the listeners, the staff, his family, and his family.”

Dempsey often reflected on how Christian radio turned his life around during his teenage years, sparking his passion for AM/FM ministry. He started out as a volunteer host at Radio Training Network’s WLPJ in North Tampa, eventually landing a part-time gig at WJIS in Sarasota. By the late ’80s, he was promoted to overnight shifts and made the move to South Carolina in 2000.

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Adam Silver: Deterioration of Relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery Big Reason TNT Sports Lost Out on NBA Rights

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Adam Silver: Deterioration of Relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery Big Reason TNT Sports Lost Out on NBA Rights

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TNT Sports and Warner Bros. Discovery are in their final year of airing NBA broadcasts. Commissioner Adam Silver recently shed a light on why the deal is ending.

The company is currently suing the league, arguing that it has matching rights on the package that ultimately went to Amazon Prime Video. The NBA has continuously claimed that WBD doesn’t have the ability to match the package because it is set to go to a streaming-only service, with other caveats like the service must have a deal in place to broadcast NFL games, too, among others.

In an interview with CNBC Sport author Alex Sherman, Silver shared that while the league’s relationship with TNT Sports goes back decades, its relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery executives David Zaslav and Luis Silberwasser wasn’t as strong, and the partnership was obviously deteriorating.

“It wasn’t a longtime relationship with the people currently running Warner Brothers Discovery,” said Silver. “Ideally in these partnerships, people aren’t pulling out the contract and saying page eight, paragraph three. You’re saying you understand the spirit of what you were trying to accomplish, and that you’re willing to adjust based on changes that might have been unpredictable. So when you’re actually looking at the contract, that’s a sign that the partnership isn’t going as well.”

Many expected the league to keep the broadcast partnership alive due to the popular Inside the NBA program that features former stars like Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and is hosted by Ernie Johnson. However, the league ultimately decided it was worth losing the program.

Ultimately, Adam Silver said that the NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery negotiated for months in an attempt to keep the partnership alive, but were unable to reach an agreement.

“There was just never a meeting of the minds between us and Warner Bros. Discovery,” Silver said. “We negotiated hard with them over several months, and they negotiated with us, and as I said, we just couldn’t reach a deal.”

Urban One Podcast Network Triples Audience And Downloads Since Launch

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Urban One Podcast Network Triples Audience And Downloads Since Launch

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Urban One, the largest Black-owned and Black-targeted media company, has been developing a podcast network that is gaining significant traction.

Since the launch of the Urban One Podcast Network two years ago, the company reports a 381% increase in downloads and a 313% rise in unique listeners.

Dre Smith, Urban One’s Director of Podcasting, believes the increase is part of a roster of shows covering various genres.

“I couldn’t be more excited to be leading the Urban One Podcast Network and expanding its portfolio with a variety of titles that directly engage, entertain, and relate to Black America,” Smith says in the announcement. “Our recent signings and new original podcasts mark a huge step forward for our growth and showcase our vibrant culture. It’s also a privilege to partner with some of the most talented content creators in the game. We look forward to seeing all our shows thrive under the Urban One Podcast Network umbrella and to seeing the incredible opportunities our portfolio will bring.”

The Urban One Podcast Network has announced an exclusive partnership with Mick Unplugged, a self-improvement and education podcast that debuted in February. The podcast has quickly achieved notable success, reaching the top of the Apple Podcast charts. It has secured the No. 1 position in the Self-Improvement category, No. 3 in Education, and has reached No. 54 overall among all podcasts.

Urban One Podcast Network will distribute multiple weekly episodes of Mick Unplugged and promote content across its audio platforms, including Reach Media and Radio One. Additionally, the network will exclusively handle all sales and sponsorships, offering a diverse range of opportunities.

Host Mick Hunt said, “Joining the Urban One Podcast Network is an honor that speaks to both the legacy of leadership and the power of voice. Urban One has set the gold standard in media for amplifying diverse stories, and I’m thrilled to be a part of a network that represents strength, authenticity, and cultural impact. For me, this partnership is about more than just content — it’s about carrying forward a tradition of excellence and purpose-driven conversation. Together, we’re empowering the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.”

Urban One Podcast Network has recently welcomed other additions to its lineup. These include Dear Future Wifey, a relationship podcast hosted by Laterras R. Whitfield; The Fun House featuring hip-hop legends Kid N’ Play; She Said It First, hosted by comedian and actress Lynee’ Monee and entertainer Jerrilyn Lake; Small Doses, a self-improvement podcast hosted by Amanda Seales; and Boyz N The Barn, a new sports podcast hosted by NFL Superbowl Champion Vernon Davis.

The Urban One Podcast Network includes the on-demand versions of various radio shows, including The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, The Morning Hustle, and The DL Hughley Show, and others.

ESPN Gainesville, WUFT-TV Sports Director Steve Russell to Retire After 27 Years at the University of Florida

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ESPN Gainesville, WUFT-TV Sports Director Steve Russell to Retire After 27 Years at the University of Florida

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After nearly 27 years at the University of Florida, Steve Russell has announced his plan to retire at the end of the year. Russell serves as the sports director for ESPN Gainesville and WUFT-TV.

Russell has been broadcasting his Sportscene radio show since 1998. The show airs from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET each weekday.

After leaving the UF College of Journalism and Communications, Russell plans to continue his weekly sports segment, the Russell Report, with WCJB TV20 News on Mondays as well as his Gator Insider segment during football season.

Russell is a graduate of the University of Florida and has worked in the broadcast industry since the 1970’s in Gainesville.  In addition to his duties as Sports Director, Russell also works for the University Athletic Association and IMG as one of the radio voices for Florida Gators baseball broadcasts.  Steve Russell has also worked play-by-play and as a color analyst for Gator volleyball, women’s basketball and softball.

Spanish Variety ‘Mega’ Expands In Cleveland And Columbus

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Spanish Variety ‘Mega’ Expands In Cleveland And Columbus

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La Mega Media Inc. is broadening its distribution in Cleveland and Columbus, enhancing its presence in those markets.

The Spanish Variety “Mega Cleveland” brand is set to return to radio for the first time in over four years. Beginning November 1, “Mega Cleveland” will be broadcast on 1300 WJMO. The station was previously available on 87.7 WLFM-LP from January 2014 until its closure as a Franken-FM in June 2020. Following that, it continued streaming online.

Currently, 1300 WJMO serves as the parent signal for Gospel station “Praise 94.5,” which will now receive its programming from 107.9 WENZ-HD2. With this move, WJMO will join Omega Media Broadcasting’s “Rumba 107.3”-HD2 in Cleveland’s Spanish media landscape.

In Columbus, Lazo Media’s “Mega 103.1” WVKO-FM in Johnstown has officially changed its call letters to WWLA. Beginning November 1, WWLA will simulcast its programming on Radio One’s 107.1 WJYD in Circleville, replacing the Gospel format of “Joy 107.1.”

This expansion aims to fill the void left by Radio One’s rimshot Regional Mexican station, “La Grande 102.5” WWLG in Baltimore, OH, as its temporary management agreement with Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting System concludes after four years.

WWLG has initiated a request to change its call letters to WKVR. The station is expected to be operated by the Educational Media Foundation as part of its Christian AC “K-Love” network.Mega

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