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Skip Bayless to Appear with Dan Le Batard on His South Beach Sessions Show

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Skip Bayless to Appear with Dan Le Batard on His South Beach Sessions Show

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Skip Bayless is set to appear on South Beach Sessions alongside Dan Le Batard, the two sports media personalities shared on Wednesday.

In a post to social media, the Le Batard Show shared a photo of Bayless noting that he’d be on the program on Thursday.

Dan Le Batard has been critical of his former ESPN colleague in recent years. At the end of his relationship with Shannon Sharpe on the FS1 show Undisputed, Le Batard argued that the cable channel was “hanging on to a 70-year-old star.” He also said that the Pro Football Hall of Famer “Shannon Sharpe didn’t need Skip Bayless, and he doesn’t need Skip Bayless” to have a career in the industry.

Other previous clashes with The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz discussing Skip Bayless include cast members calling the former ESPN and FS1 host a “disservice to journalism,” among other critiques.

Bayless departed FS1 earlier this year at the expiration of his contract. It will mark the second large sports podcast interview he has conducted since his exit. Earlier this month, he appeared as a guest on the popular Pardon My Take podcast from Barstool Sports.

The South Beach Sessions show from Le Batard is generally not focused on sports as much as it is on the human interest stories collected by sports media or other figures. The podcast bills itself as “one-on-one conversations” that “aren’t the same old, boring sitdowns,” adding that the show often tells stories that leaves “no questions left unanswered.”

Dan Patrick: Bringing Stories Like Fernando Valenzuela to Life for People Who Didn’t See Him Play ‘Part of My Job’

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Dan Patrick: Bringing Stories Like Fernando Valenzuela to Life for People Who Didn’t See Him Play ‘Part of My Job’

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Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela died Tuesday at the age of 63. And longtime sports talk host Dan Patrick believes telling his story is part of the job.

Valenzuela last played in the big leagues in 1997, meaning many of today’s sports talk radio listeners never got to see the phenom play, especially in his prime. And during The Dan Patrick Show on Wednesday, while the host was memorializing the baseball legend, he shared that he views it as a necessity to tell the stories of players like the recently departed pitcher.

“Part of my job, I feel like, is to let you know about somebody that maybe you read about. You didn’t get to see, but I got to see them, maybe got to interview them, to let you know what impact they had on me, or that I was there to speak to them. I never met Fernando, but I do know what that feeling was like when you’re watching him.”

Dan Patrick added that he hopes the memory of a player like Fernando Valenzuela, who he viewed as someone who contributed plenty to the game and created a large impact for future Latino players, is told in the lead-up to the World Series.

“I hope … we get that opportunity to be able to share that with people,” Patrick said.

Danny Serrano New Program Director At 92.5 Maxima Tampa

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Danny Serrano New Program Director At 92.5 Maxima Tampa

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Top 40 92.5 Maxima Tampa has appointed Danny Serrano as its new Program Director. The appointment was effective October 4.

Serrano most recently served as the morning host at Hot AC Mix 105.1 Orlando from June 2023 until June 2024. He began his career in Tampa as a host and producer at 1150 WTMP and later held various positions at CBS Radio, which transitioned to Beasley Media Group, from 2010 to 2015.

His roles included promotions, producer at Sports 98.7 The Fan and on-air talent at Rhythmic Top 40 Wild 94.1. Serrano then spent two years as the Program Director for Top 40 95.3 The Gorilla, Biloxi, MS, and served as Assistant Program Director and afternoon host at Top 40 Hot 101.5 Tampa from 2017 until his move to Mix 105.1

Dave Portnoy: Barstool Sports Turned Down Kamala Harris Interview, Would Do Same with Donald Trump

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Dave Portnoy: Barstool Sports Turned Down Kamala Harris Interview, Would Do Same with Donald Trump

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Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both doing as many podcast interviews as possible. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy reveals it was a destination targeted by at least one candidate.

Portnoy — who has been an outspoken critic of Vice President Harris — revealed her campaign approached the company about appearing on either Pardon My Take, BFFs, or with Jack Mac, for a potential interview. The company never agreed to the welcome the Democratic candidate, and Dave Portnoy shared his reasoning.

“First of all, I don’t think I’d want to do it,” Portnoy said on The Unnamed Show alongside Kirk Minihane and Ryan Whitney. “Second of all, if I were going to do it, I wouldn’t do it with other people because my opinions on politics aren’t theirs.”

He added that he would also not have allowed Donald Trump to sit down with one of the company’s podcasts, either, for similar reasons that he declined to speak with Harris.

“My issue with Trump or Kamala is if you’re asking people things and they’re answering them and you don’t know if the answers are true or not, and you don’t have enough information to push back, and you just kind of accept it, that I don’t like. I’m just not deep enough and you don’t know what to believe. I don’t want to be lied to and not have ammunition.”

While discussing the possibility of a Barstool Sports interview with the Vice President, Pardon My Take hosts Dan “Big Cat” Katz and PFT Commenter both used profanity to say they wouldn’t be interested in having that conversation.

According to Chartable, Pardon My Take is the 45th most-listened-to podcast in the country, while BFFs — hosted by Portnoy, Brianna LaPaglia, and Josh Richards — is the 77th most popular comedy podcast.

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have appeared on a bevy of popular podcasts like Call Her Daddy, the Nelk Boys, and others. Trump is reportedly set to go on The Joe Rogan Experience later this week.

CRS Opens Nominations For The Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship

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CRS Opens Nominations For The Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship

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Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB/CRS) has officially opened applications for the Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship. This initiative aims to honor and assist emerging leaders who are shaping the future of digital radio.

The Futuri Digital Pioneer scholarship will recognize a single standout student who has shown remarkable potential in advancing the digital transformation of radio. The award will include complimentary registration for CRS 2025, hotel accommodations, and airfare.

Additionally, the chosen recipient will gain one year of access to Futuri’s TopicPulse, an AI-driven system for real-time content curation and show preparation. Radio stations utilize this system to engage audiences effectively and remain at the forefront of conversations.

Interested candidates apply here before the November 10 deadline.

The Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship underscores CRB’s ongoing commitment to enhancing innovation and education within the Country radio industry. This initiative adds to CRB’s existing scholarship programs, including the Lisa McKay and Rusty Walker scholarships, reinforcing the organization’s mission to empower and educate the future leaders of Country radio.

Audacy Names Aaron Miller to Serve as Sacramento SVP and Market Manager

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Audacy Names Aaron Miller to Serve as Sacramento SVP and Market Manager

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Audacy has announced Aaron Miller has been tabbed to serve as the Senior Vice President and Market Manager of the Sacramento market, replacing the exiting Stacey Kauffman.

In his new role, Miller will oversee ALT 94.7, 96.9 The Eagle, 98 Rock, 102.5 KSFM, 106.5 The End, ESPN 1320, The Bet and CHANNEL Q in the California capital.

“I’m thrilled to step into this leadership role at Audacy Sacramento,” said Miller. “With such a talented team already in place, I’m excited to work alongside them and accomplish great things together in the years to come.”

Miller joins the cluster after previously working for the company as Director of Sales in Phoenix since 2019.

“Aaron’s extensive experience in sales and leadership, along with his deep understanding of the broadcast media landscape, make him a sound choice to take over our Sacramento market,” said Doug Abernethy, Regional President, Audacy. “We are confident in Aaron’s ability to thrive in this new role, and that under his guidance, our portfolio of brands will continue to deliver exceptional results for our listeners and advertisers.”

Miller replaces Stacey Kauffman who exited the company earlier this month. She serve as Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Sacramento since July 2018. She then ascended to the role of Regional Vice President in May 2021, overseeing the company’s operations in San Francisco.

To replace Miller as Director of Sales in Phoenix, Audacy has elevated Kimerbli Rivera to the role.

WRKR Kalamazoo, MI Brand Manager Kevin Kerr Exits

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WRKR Kalamazoo, MI Brand Manager Kevin Kerr Exits

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Kevin Kerr has exited as Brand Manager at 107.7 The Rocker, WRKR Kalamazoo, MI.

Kerr had been with the Townsquare cluster since April 2022. Other stops included T95, Wichita, and Stephens Media Group in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

He announced the news on his Facebook saying, “Today was my last day on WRKR in Kalamazoo, and Sunday’s Loudwire Weekends show will also be my last with them. You aren’t a real radio person unless you’ve been let go at least once, right? Absolutely no ill-will toward anybody I work with at Townsquare, especially my coworkers in Kalamazoo.

He continued that he has no plans at the present time for “what’s next,” adding “The love I’ve received since moving here has been exceptional, and this isn’t necessarily goodbye to Kalamazoo or Michigan. I just literally have no idea what’s next yet. It’s too soon for that still. BUT, I know this is an open door to do almost anything, and who knows where that could lead me.”

NewsNation to Host Town Hall Hosted by Chris Cuomo, Bill O’Reilly, & Stephen A. Smith

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NewsNation to Host Town Hall Hosted by Chris Cuomo, Bill O’Reilly, & Stephen A. Smith

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NewsNation has announced plans for a 2024 election town hall hosted by Chris Cuomo, where he’ll be joined by Bill O’Reilly and Stephan A. Smith.

On Wednesday, October 30th, a special edition of Cuomo will take place. The two-hour special will feature a live discussion about the upcoming election.

Special guests scheduled to appear include Mark Cuban, Moms for Liberty founder Tiffany Justice, and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The live studio audience will include voters from swing states across the country who will join the conversation remotely.

It is the latest town hall event Chris Cuomo will host. Earlier this year, he helmed discussions for on trade, anti-semitism, crime, and the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

The NewsNation town hall event will begin at 8 PM ET.

Steve Casanova Announces Retirement From KONO San Antonio

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Steve Casanova Announces Retirement From KONO San Antonio

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Steve Casanova, long-time San Antonio radio personality and Classic Hits KONO APD/midday host, is preparing to retire.

Casanova has worked at KONO-FM since 2000, handling both the night and midday shifts. He also served as the station’s Assistant Program Director and on-air at Classic Country 680 KKYX and the now-defunct Oldies 860 KONO.

San Antonio native launched his broadcasting career at KDNT in Denton, Texas. He later worked at several local stations, including Country 107.5 KBUC, AC 106.7 KESI, R&B Oldies 1480 KAPE, and Oldies 860 KONO. In 1992, he joined Country “Y100” KCYY, where he adopted the on-air name Johnny Montego, serving in both nighttime and midday slots for eight years.

Casanova attributes his successful 24-year tenure at CMG to “being in exactly the right place at the right time and knowing when to shut the hell up.” After achieving No. 1 ratings and receiving two Marconi Awards, he has announced that he will conclude his career on his own terms at the end of the year.

In acknowledgment, Casanova expressed gratitude to Rob Roberts, Roger Allen, RJ Curtis, Scott Huskey, Lee Woods, Gene Kelly, and all the remarkable GMs, programmers, jocks, and support staff he has worked with for 42 years of unforgettable memories and success.

Bill Handel: ‘I Am Fanatic’ About Not Telling Listeners Which Way to Vote as 2024 Election Nears

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KFI-AM 640 morning host Bill Handel has been on the air for decades in Los Angeles. But that doesn’t mean he’ll use that credibility to tell listeners how to vote in this election, or any election for that matter.

During his “Handel on the News” segment, the Los Angeles news/talk host shared that he would publish his voting guide on the station’s website. But he remained adamant that does not mean listeners are to follow the way he is voting simply because that’s what he will do.

“My voting guide will be up there,” Handel said. “And the disclaimer that you hear on every supplement that you have ever seen commercials is, ‘This is not intended to cure, diagnose, or treat any disease,’ when you buy whatever the hell it is. Same thing goes for the voting guide, ok? The disclaimer to the voting guide is this: ‘Voting guide is not intended to cure, diagnose, or treat any political disorder.’ And the bottom line is, if you follow my voting guide, you are fired as a KFI listener. It’s that simple.

“It is for informational purposes only,” Handel continued. “It’s to let you know how I am going to vote. And in no way am I going to ask you how or what to vote or pay attention to what I’m doing. That’s one of the things I am fanatic about. Is anybody telling me how to vote, or anybody telling you how to vote, if you want to be crazy, that’s your business. And there’s plenty to be crazy about this election cycle.”

Bill Handel continued by noting that his vote in the presidential election likely is inconsequential because California is the “bluest of blue states,” and will go to Kamala Harris without any hesitation.

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