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Lindsay Bloom Joins Syndicated ‘TJ & Riggins Show’

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Lindsay Bloom Joins Syndicated ‘TJ & Riggins Show’

More news from the syndicated “TJ & Riggins Show” with former co-host Lindsay Bloom returning to the show.

From 2013 to 2016, she was part of the “Ace & TJ” iteration of the show. She will assume the female co-host role on the show, which Alexis Aguiluz had held until departing earlier this summer.

After a decade as a dancer for the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats, she married, started a family, and transitioned into careers as an interior designer and social media influencer.

TJ commented, “She has two toddlers now, so I think she’s using us as an excuse to take a breather every morning.”

Riggins added, “I am beyond thrilled that one of our friends and former colleagues is coming back to the show! Not only is Lindsay talented and beautiful, but she’s also got a recipe for a Red Velvet Cinnamon Roll that I’ve been dying to get my hands on. We’re all very excited.”

Bloom said, “After eight years, getting married and starting a family, I couldn’t be more excited to be returning to the show that introduced me to my love of media. I’m ready to pick up where we left off! Excited to join the fun, and I am looking forward to sharing and updating y’all.”

Suzyn Waldman: Working With John Sterling in New York Yankees Radio Booth Again Took 2 Seconds to Feel Normal

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Suzyn Waldman: Working With John Sterling in New York Yankees Radio Booth Again Took 2 Seconds to Feel Normal

Legendary New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling returned to the booth this week after abruptly stepping away earlier this year. His longtime cohort Suzyn Waldman welcomed the return.

While appearing with the WFAN duo of Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata, Waldman was asked about what the acclimation process was like to work alongside Sterling again. She said it was just like riding a bike.

“We really did have fun – you kind of forget and it took about two seconds,” said Waldman. “What did they say about Billy (Martin)? He was tanned and rested every time George (Steinbrenner) brought him back? You could tell he had missed it, and I thought it was great.”

Waldman added that she was so locked into the season and her broadcasting role that she never truly contemplated what Sterling’s abrupt retirement meant to fans, the broadcast, the radio network, and to her career.

“I’ve seen it this year, but I never really thought about it a lot because when it involves you, you don’t really think about it like that,” she said. “But I remember when, growing up and listening to certain pairs of people that were on for 30 years, it means summer, it means when you first fell in love with Yankees baseball. It’s all of that, very personal, and we’re totally John & Suzyn, wherever we go.”

Oakland A’s Radio Voice Vince Cotroneo Shares Behind-The-Scenes View of Team’s Final Game in Oakland

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Oakland A’s Radio Voice Vince Cotroneo Shares Behind-The-Scenes View of Team’s Final Game in Oakland

Thursday marked the final time the Oakland A’s will play in the California city as the team begins its relocation process. Radio voice Vince Cotroneo, who is in his final season with the franchise, shared many memories and unique access on his social media accounts before and during the game.

In July, Cotroneo shared that it would be his final season with the MLB club before it transitions away from Oakland. He originally joined the franchise in 200, working alongside Ken Korach, who has been with the team since 1996 and will move with the A’s to their temporary home in Sacramento. The franchise elected not to renew Cotroneo’s contract for next season. The 2024 season is his 32nd year in the big leagues after previously calling games for the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers before joining the Oakland A’s.

Cotroneo shared many content plans and behind-the-scenes views during his final home broadcast with the MLB club on Thursday. For the final broadcast from the Oakland Coliseum, the pregame interview was with Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, who Cotroneo called “the greatest player to ever wear an Oakland uniform.”

He also posted a photo with television analyst Dallas Braden, who famously threw a perfect game on Mother’s Day in 2009.

Cotroneo also shared a photo from the club’s radio booth of a capacity crowd.

Vince Cotroneo added that the bases on the diamond would be exchanged each inning due to the high demand of members both inside the Oakland A’s organization and outside wanting a commemoration of the final game.

“The bases today will be changed out every inning, so many requests, internal and external, for a piece of history,” he shared.

Steve Stone Signs Long-Term Extension to ‘Spend the Rest of Career’ with the Chicago White Sox

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Steve Stone Signs Long-Term Extension to ‘Spend the Rest of Career’ with the Chicago White Sox

Steve Stone announced on the Chicago White Sox television broadcast that he has signed a long-term contract extension to remain the team’s television analyst until he decides he wants to retire.

As they came back from a commercial break early in the game, Schriffen, who is finishing his first season as the White Sox television play-by-play voice said, “Speaking of all the emotions of the day, this one brings a lot of joy to a lot of White Sox fans. Excited to announce that my incredible partner Steve Stone will be back on this broadcast, not just next year, but for multiple years to come, signing a new agreement with the White Sox to end his role [as analyst] for whenever [he wants] it to end with the Chicago White Sox.”

Stone, 77, replied, “I mean that was the plan because since I’ve been here, since 2008, it has felt like a family to me and so I wanted to make sure that when my career is over, it ends as a member of the Chicago White Sox family. So, we did sign a long-term deal. I will be here for quite some time and John and I will be together for as long as we both want to, I believe.”

Schriffen then added, “Thank you for everything you have done this season. It was a challenging season on many fronts, but you have been there every single step of the way and I’m excited to go forward with you.”

“Steve is recognized as one of the best in the business, and we are so fortunate to have the White Sox be his home,” said Brooks Boyer, White Sox Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer in a release. “His expertise and presence in the booth add depth and knowledge to every broadcast. Steve is treasured by White Sox fans, and we look forward to many more seasons of the iconic Steve Stone on the White Sox broadcast.”

In the same release, Stone said, “I wanted to sign a long-term contract that would ensure I will spend the rest of my career with the Chicago White Sox. I have spent almost the entirety of my time in baseball in Chicago, first as a player and now as a broadcaster. Throughout all this time, I have viewed the White Sox as my family, and I just want to spend my days with the people who I consider to be members of my family.”

Next year, the White Sox games will air on the Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), which will also be the home for Blackhawks and Bulls games. The first regular-season White Sox telecast on CHSN will be on March 27, 2025.

Newsmax and Smartmatic Settle Defamation Lawsuit Before Trial Begins

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Newsmax and Smartmatic Settle Defamation Lawsuit Before Trial Begins

Before a trial could get underway, conservative cable news outlet Newsmax was able to agree to terms for a settlement with Smartmatic to end the defamation lawsuit brought forth by the election machine company.

A spokesperson for the Delaware Superior Court revealed that the matter between the cable network and Smartmatic had been resolved before the trial began.

“Newsmax is pleased to announce it has resolved the litigation brought by Smartmatic through a confidential settlement,” the network said in a statement Thursday.

The terms of the settlement were not immediately made available. Last year, Fox News famously settled its defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million. Meanwhile, One America News reached a settlement with Smartmatic earlier this year. All three settlements were about claims made by TV news networks surrounding the validity of the 2020 presidential election and the role the election machines played in what the Trump campaign continually called a “stolen” and “rigged” election.

Opening statements in the case were scheduled for Monday. The agreement to settle the matter before a trial could begin comes on the heels of a Delaware Superior Court judge ruling that Smartmatic was not entitled to punitive damages because Newsmax never participated in “express malice”, which means the network never intended to harm the election machine company, therefore Smartmatic could not pursue punitive damages.

CNN to Debut Paywall for News Content Next Month

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CNN to Debut Paywall for News Content Next Month

CNN is set to enact a paywall for its news content in October, capping off a plan floated by the network earlier this year.

A report from The New York Times reveals that the network will launch a “metered” paywall, requiring more frequent users of the organization to pay for access after exceeding a set number of free articles.

CNN is utilizing a similar approach that The Times and many other news outlets feature. New CNN CEO Mark Thompson previously worked at the New York news organization before joining the cable network.

Thompson has not been shy about stating that digital efforts were going to include looking at a paywall option for the cable news organization. During layoffs that affected nearly 100 employees earlier this year, Thompson floated the ideal of a digital subscription service as part of the company’s “restructuring.”

“In the future our digital products need to do a far better job of reflecting CNN’s massive strength in video and anchoring/reporting talent,” Thompson said at the time of the layoffs. “Video will be at the heart of our future and a re-imagined video experience on every platform – from pure digital to streaming, FAST channels and more – it is essential for CNN’s future.”

Pricing plans have yet to be unveiled. However, it was revealed that, in spite of the paywall for news content, the cable news network was not planning any additional programming or extra content launches after enacting the new subscription model.

Netflix Announces Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Docuseries to Air Ahead of Heavyweight Boxing Event

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Netflix Announces Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Docuseries to Air Ahead of Heavyweight Boxing Event

Netflix has announced it will have a three-episode docuseries on the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight prior to the event scheduled for Nov. 15. The first two episodes of Countdown: Paul vs Tyson are set to drop on Nov. 7 with the final episode hitting the streaming service on Nov. 12.

The fight was originally scheduled to take place in July, however an ulcer flare-up caused Tyson to have to postpone the fight. Netflix also announced the broadcast on Nov. 15 will start at 8 p.m. ET

The release about the show describes it as one that will give “intimate access to fighters The Problem Child, Jake ‘El Gallo’ Paul and the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson.”

The company said, “The documentary series will take viewers behind-the-scenes of Paul and Tyson’s respective training camps to capture the incredible grit, determination and physical demands needed to prepare for what will be an explosive, can’t miss professional boxing mega-event.’’

Tyson, 58, is more than twice the age of Paul, 27 and will be fighting professionally for the first time since 2005. Paul started in his pro boxing career in 2020.

‘Local Radio Stands Strong as a Resilient and Potent Force’ Says BIA VP as Revenue Poised to Hit Nearly $14 Billion in 2024

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‘Local Radio Stands Strong as a Resilient and Potent Force’ Says BIA VP as Revenue Poised to Hit Nearly $14 Billion in 2024

BIA Advisory Services projects local radio will hit $13.6 billion in revenue during the 2024 fiscal year, which it believes proves that radio is still one of the top advertising mediums available.

Radio revenue is expected to grow by 1.8% in 2024, largely due to the influx of political advertising dollars in the lead-up to the presidential election.

BIA Advisory Services Vice President of Forecasting and Analysis Nicole Ovadia said in a story authored for the Radio Advertising Bureau.

“As consumer habits adapt and digital integration becomes the norm, key industries are reshaping their advertising strategies, yet amidst these changes local radio stands strong as a resilient and potent force in the media mix — the fifth-largest media when you examine the total local advertising marketplace,” she said.

The RAB — in conjunction with BIA Advisory Services — projects $13.6 billion between both over-the-air and digital radio advertising in the U.S. ad marketplace. That projection puts radio as the fifth largest advertising space in the overall advertising world, with U.S. local advertising forecasted to reach $174 billion in total spending.

“The radio advertising landscape is in the midst of a dynamic transformation, but within this evolution lies a world of untapped potential,” Ovadia continued. “With radio’s evolution continuing, tapping into opportunities available with radio can advance the revenue and sales opportunities for the industry as well as advertisers. Radio’s value is proven and tangible, and it’s up to us to use innovative solutions to deliver content and increase engagement with listeners in local markets to navigate the ever-evolving landscape.”

FCC Drops Big Fines On Miami And New York Area Pirate Operators

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FCC Drops Big Fines On Miami And New York Area Pirate Operators

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed $1,837,330 in fines on six illegal radio operators in the Miami and New York regions, utilizing the authority granted by the PIRATE Act.

Earlier this year, the six pirates were issued Notices of Apparent Liability, but they failed to respond.

The FCC levied $358,665 in fines against Brindley “Bo da Lover” Marshall for illegally operating “Hot 97.7 FM” in Miami since at least 2016 and against Cameron “DJ Fresh” Brown for unlawfully operating “The Plug” on 89.5 FM in Miami since at least 2014.

Abdias ‘DJ AJ’ Datis was fined $120,000 for operating the unlicensed radio station “Unique FM” on 91.7 MHz in Miami Gardens and North Miami. Since 2018, Datis had been broadcasting from four office suites leased to his wife, as well as his personal residence.

The FCC levied $40,000 fines against Raul Alcantara for unlawfully operating “88.9 Sabor FM” in the Bronx from November 2023 to January 2024, as well as against Wilner Baptiste for illegally broadcasting “M-One Live Radio” on 94.1 MHz in Spring Valley, New York from January 2024 to June 2024.

Masner Beauplan was fined $920,000 for illegally operating an unlicensed radio station called “Radio Leve Kanpe” on 91.7 MHz in Irvington and Maplewood, New Jersey, from November 2023 to January 2024.

Mike Gallagher: I Still Struggle With Whether or Not Talk Radio Hosts Are Journalists

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Mike Gallagher: I Still Struggle With Whether or Not Talk Radio Hosts Are Journalists

The MSNBC interview by Stephanie Ruhle with Vice President Kamala Harris continues to draw reactions. This time, Salem Radio Network host Mike Gallagher is questioning whether or not he’s a journalist.

Ruhle has been criticized for her handling of her interview with Harris for her lack of follow-ups. Many other conservative pundits took issue with her encapsulation of the interview by arguing that she was fine that the candidate didn’t offer clear-cut solutions to the questions asked because they weren’t required.

During The Mike Gallagher Show on Thursday, the Salem Radio Network host shared he has often grappled with the question of whether or not talk radio show hosts fit the “journalist” moniker.

“I have long struggled with the debate over whether talk show hosts are journalists or not,” admitted Gallagher. “I’ve spent a lot of time in this business, decades. I don’t like to brag about it. But I’ve never considered myself a journalist. I joke about being a big-mouth talk show host. That’s what I am.

“I’ve got opinions. I’ve got strong opinions. I didn’t go to school for journalism. I don’t know the journalistic ethics, I just make it a point to be truthful and to be direct and as transparent as I can be. But I’m not a journalist.”

Mike Gallagher continued by sharing similar sentiments to Sean Hannity, who over the years has argued that he’s not a journalist and shouldn’t be treated as such.

“Sean Hannity, who’s a friend of mine, has said over the years, ‘Well, I’m technically an opinion journalist.’ So I don’t know. It might be a distinction without a difference. But for me, personally, I think when you’re in the talk show host opinion realm, you’re not a journalist.”

Gallagher added that he is “astounded” by the fact that Ruhle considers herself a journalist after seeing her passionate defense of the campaign strategy of Kamala Harris during HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher last week, and her subsequent line of questioning during the first one-on-one interview Harris has given since securing the Democratic nomination for President.

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