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ESPN to Begin 19th Season of ‘Monday Night Football,’ Reveals Additional NFL Programming

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ESPN to Begin 19th Season of ‘Monday Night Football,’ Reveals Additional NFL Programming

ESPN will begin its 19th season broadcasting Monday Night Football on Monday, Sept. 9 as Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets visit Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers at 8 p.m. EST. The multiplatform presentation will be preceded by the season debut of Monday Night Countdown two hours before the primary broadcast and a two-hour episode of NFL Live, all emanating live from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The return of the Monday Night Football broadcast property closes a weekend featuring ESPN NFL programming and coverage, which includes the season debut of Sunday Night Countdown on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. EST and returns of NFL PrimeTime and NFL Matchup. Additionally, the first edition of The Breakdown with Peyton and Belichick will debut on ESPN+ on Friday, Sept. 6 and re-airing on ESPN2.

Play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, analyst Troy Aikman and sideline reporter Lisa Salters make their season debut on Monday Night Football, representing the third year in which the trio is working together. Laura Rutledge, host of NFL Live and SEC Nation, will join the broadcast for the Week 1 matchup reporting on the 49ers while Salters focuses on the Jets.

At the same time, Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, colloquially known as the ManningCast, will begin its fourth season on ESPN2. The alternate telecast, which is presented in conjunction with Omaha Productions and features former NFL quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, will include former NFL head coach Bill Belichick as a featured guest in the first half across its 11 editions before welcoming additional guests in the second half.

ESPN Deportes will provide Spanish-language coverage of the game with play-by-play commentator Rebeca Landa and new game analyst Sebastian Martinez-Christensen. In addition, MJ Acosta-Ruiz will make her debut as the sideline reporter for these broadcasts, part of a deal she signed with ESPN earlier in the summer. John Sutcliffe will provide reports from the site of the matchup, and Katia Castorena will report on location for select Monday Night Football games.

Live game coverage of the National Football League will also be available on ESPN Radio throughout the season, beginning with a pair of Week 1 matchups. The national audio network will provide broadcasts of the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Atlanta Falcons, along with the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks matchup on Sunday, Sept. 8.

Jason Kelce makes his regular-season debut on Monday Night Countdown alongside Scott Van Pelt, Ryan Clark and Marcus Spears from Levi’s Stadium as the quartet discusses the forthcoming matchup and action from around the NFL. Features reporter Michelle Beisner-Buck and senior NFL insider Adam Schefter will make regular contributions to the program as well. Van Pelt will host SportsCenter from the venue following the conclusion of the game.

Preceding the show is an on-site edition of NFL Live, which will feature Clark, Spears and Rutledge, who will host prior to reporting from the sidelines during the game, along with analysts Mina Kimes and Dan Orlovsky. The NFL Live team will be on location several times this season, including from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. Furthermore, all Monday editions of the show this fall will expand to two hours, spanning from 3 to 5 p.m. EST. Ahead of the on-site programming, ESPN will provide viewers with Week 1 reactions and previews to the Monday night game on SportsCenter, Get Up, First Take and The Pat McAfee Show.

As previously revealed, Mike Greenberg is joining Sunday NFL Countdown as the host of the program and will make his regular-season debut on Sunday, Sept. 8. Greenberg will be joined by analysts Tedy Bruschi, Rex Ryan, Randy Moss and Alex Smith on the program. Adam Schefter and Erin Dolan will contribute to the program, providing news and betting analysis, respectively, and there will also be several on-site reporters situated around the league reporting live from several game venues.

Chris Berman returns to host NFL PrimeTime alongside former Super Bowl champion Booger McFarland. The program is available on ESPN+ beginning at 7:30 p.m. EST on Sundays, featuring highlights from the Sunday slate of NFL games. Moreover, the team of Sal Paolantonio, Darius Butler and Greg Cosell return for their second season hosting NFL Matchup, premiering on Saturdays on ESPN2 and available on demand through ESPN+. The show airs on ESPN to commence Sunday programming throughout the NFL season, typically at 4 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. EST.

Louis Riddick will host a new program in conjunction with NFL Films titled Turning Point in which he will present the key moments within the biggest games of the week amid the season. The show will be available on Wednesdays throughout the regular season. Ahead of the weekend slate of games during a week with a ManningCast, Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick co-host The Breakdown with Peyton and Belichick where they will analyze the upcoming Monday Night Football matchup. The show will be available on Fridays through ESPN+ and re-air on the ESPN2 network across linear television.

TuneIn to Host NFL International Audio Coverage During 2024 Season

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TuneIn to Host NFL International Audio Coverage During 2024 Season

National Football League fans outside of North America and China will be able to stream complete coverage of the 2024 regular season through TuneIn Premium, including audio coverage of five international games on the schedule. The audio streaming platform will continue serving as a global distribution partner for NFL gameday audio, providing fans with comprehensive coverage to the league’s extensive international fanbase. TuneIn Premium subscribers outside of the aforementioned locales will be able to access game broadcasts for all 32 teams, including on-demand game replays, Spanish-language broadcasts and postseason coverage through the conclusion of Super Bowl LIX.

“Streaming audio continues to be a convenient and entertaining way to enjoy the play-by-play action of gameday,” Sameer Pabari, managing director, international media at the National Football League, said in a statement. “We’re excited to continue to work with TuneIn to deliver high-quality audio coverage to our international fanbase, as we strategically prioritize global growth. TuneIn’s distribution network helps bring NFL fans around the world closer to the action.”

The first international broadcast accessible through TuneIn Premium takes place on Friday, Sept. 6 when the Green Bay Packers face the Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo, Brazil at 8:15 p.m. EST. Additional international games emanate from London, U.K. throughout the month of October with 9:30 a.m. EST start times, and concludes with a game from Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on Sunday, Nov. 10 when the New York Giants face the Carolina Panthers.

“The NFL is growing globally with the expansion of its international games for the 2024 season, adding Brazil to its regular-season schedule while also returning to the U.K. and Germany,” Kevin Straley, chief content officer of TuneIn, said in a statement. “We’re excited to deliver play-by-play content to fans around the world through TuneIn Premium for every NFL game this season.”

TuneIn has over 75 million listeners across 122 countries, bringing audio entertainment to audiences around the world. The technology within the platform is integrated in more than 200 different vehicles and devices, allowing fans to listen on their phones, smart speakers or in their cars.

Fox News to Simulcast ABC News Presidential Debate

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Fox News has announced plans to simulcast the ABC News Presidential Debate on Tuesday, September 10th.

The event will also be available on the FOX broadcast network, Fox Business Network, and will air live on Fox News Radio, too. It will also stream the debate on the FOX Nation platform.

Jesse Watters will host an abbreviated edition of his primetime program, before giving way to a preview show hosted by Martha MacCallum and Bret Baier. That show will feature commentary and analysis from Laura Ingraham and Sean Hannity live from Philadelphia, where the event will take place. Dana Perino, analyst Brit Hume, and Harold Ford Jr. will also make appearances during the pre-event program.

Hannity will host post-debate coverage at 11 PM ET on the cable network.

Shannon Bream will anchor coverage on the FOX broadcast network beginning at 8 PM ET. Fox News contributors Marie Harf, Katie Pavlich, Marc Thiessen, and Juan Williams will also join the broadcast network’s coverage.

The debate will be broadcast from 9-11 PM ET. ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis will moderate the event.

Andrew Siciliano Named Cleveland Browns Radio Play-by-Play Announcer

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Andrew Siciliano Named Cleveland Browns Radio Play-by-Play Announcer

The Cleveland Browns have announced that Andrew Siciliano has been named the radio play-by-play announcer for the University Hospitals Browns Radio Network. In the new role, Siciliano will join Browns senior media broadcaster and color commentator Nathan Zegura and sideline reporter Je’Rod Cherry for the broadcasts, which can be heard on 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 WNCX, 850 ESPN Cleveland and the Cleveland Browns Radio Network, in addition to the team website and mobile app.

Siciliano will succeed Jim Donovan, the longtime voice of the Cleveland Browns, after he announced that he is stepping away from the radio broadcasts to focus on his battle with cancer. Donovan held the role for the last 25 years and is a beloved figure among Cleveland sports fans, receiving a standing ovation upon his return to the broadcast booth last season. Donovan leaves an inimitable, distinctive legacy within the history of the Browns organization, delivering memorable calls and keeping fans informed and entertained with the action.

“We were so honored to have Jim Donovan as the Voice of the Cleveland Browns for 25 seasons, and we will be missing him in the radio booth this year,” JW Johnson, executive vice president of the Cleveland Browns and partner at Haslam Sports Group, said in a statement. “Last season we were able to bring Andrew Siciliano on for a number of games, and his passion for the Browns and this fanbase shines through his commentary. We’re looking forward to having his voice lead the Dawg Pound on the radio call during the 2024 season.”

Siciliano is the former host of NFL Sunday Ticket RedZone on DirecTV for 18 seasons, and he also hosted NFL Total Access on the NFL Network as well. Last season, he filled in on three Browns radio broadcasts and most recently delivered play-by-play for the Los Angeles Rams 2024 preseason television broadcasts.

“I’m honored for the opportunity, but wish the circumstances were different,” Siciliano said in a statement. “Like every Browns fan, I was stunned last week when I learned of Jim’s retirement. I know I have big shoes to fill. Jim’s an icon, an amazing man and an indelible part of this community. I’m so grateful to Jim for his gracious support last season when I did a few games and will never forget sitting in the stands and listening to his call when the Browns clinched the playoffs in Week 17.

“I’m one of millions of Browns fans who have lived through Jim’s calls for the last 25 years. If I was at home, I would sync the radio feed to the TV. If I was working, and I was usually working, I would scour the internet looking for Jim’s calls. No big game or big play or great moment was complete without his voice. I am flattered, and I am grateful to the Browns for giving me this amazing opportunity. It is a humbling honor. Jim’s an icon.”

Stroke Mastro Joins “Morning Movement’ At ‘99 Rock’ Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Stroke Mastro Joins “Morning Movement’ At ‘99 Rock’ Fort Walton Beach, FL

Stroke Mastro has joined Cumulus Rock WKSM (99 Rock)/Fort Walton Beach, FL. as co-host of the “Morning Movement.”

Mastro arrives from Audacy Rock KRXQ (98 Rock)/Sacramento, where he, along with Mikey Muscatello and Ian Massengale, was part of “That Damn Show” until November 2022.

It’s a return to Florida for Mastro, who spent 13 years at Magic Broadcasting’s Rock WYYX (97X)/Panama City, where he served as morning host and Program Director.

Mastro joins Taryn Driggers and fills the spot created by the death of Greg “Gonzo” Sutton, who died in March from injuries he suffered in an automobile accident. He was 44

Jason Kelce to Appear on SportsRadio 94WIP as Weekly Guest During NFL Season

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Jason Kelce to Appear on SportsRadio 94WIP as Weekly Guest During NFL Season

Jason Kelce, former center for the Philadelphia Eagles and 13-year NFL veteran, is officially appearing on SportsRadio 94WIP as a weekly guest Thursdays on the 94WIP Morning Show during the National Football League season. Kelce will make one-hour appearances spanning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. EST in which he will discuss the latest news about the Eagles and local sports with co-hosts Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie, along with taking calls from listeners. DeCamara and Ritchie made the announcement on Thursday’s edition of the morning show one day before the Eagles organization opens its 2024 regular season against the Green Bay Packers in an international matchup from São Paulo, Brazil.

Kelce is a former Super Bowl champion, six-time first-team All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowl selection who has become more involved in sports media since announcing his retirement earlier in the year. While he was an active player, Kelce co-hosted the New Heights podcast with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

The duo signed an ad-sales representation and distribution deal with Wondery for the podcast last week that grants the Amazon-owned podcast studio the global distribution rights for all audio and video episodes of the show as it enters its third season. On top of that, Jason Kelce has joined ESPN as a member of its Monday Night Countdown team and will make his regular-season debut on Monday, Sept. 9 alongside host Scott Van Pelt and analysts Ryan Clark and Marcus Spears.

“There’s a very good argument to be made that I’m probably doing too much, but I think for me, listen, Philadelphia’s my home and it’s been a place that I’ve enjoyed my career, and it’s just such a unique city where there’s a localness to Philadelphia that I think the fans and people really, really appreciate, and maybe that’s everywhere, but it’s really apparent in the city,” Kelce said. “And WIP has been such a staple of this town for a long time, and a lot of people have helped build that, and for me, it’s a way to stay connected at a local level.”

Kelce explained that while he is looking forward to his new role with ESPN, there is an element of feeling disconnected in broadcasting on the national level. As a result, he discerned that appearing on SportsRadio 94WIP will help him maintain his connection with the city of Philadelphia, and he feels that the station is one of the best platforms to do so. DeCamara followed his answer by expressing his confidence that people would appreciate Kelce’s commitment to the city even after his playing career is over. Earlier in the interview, DeCamara asked Kelce if he was happy since retiring from the league.

“I’m happy in where I’m at in life,” Kelce said. “There’s certainly things that I miss – the camaraderie of a football team is something that I don’t know that anyone ever gets back after talking to guys. There is an anxious feeling, I think, because there’s not a game that you’re preparing for. We’ll see how the season goes, but the highs and lows that happen in a season, I think, are very invigorating from talking to Chris Long and a lot of former guys. In some ways, that makes you feel really alive, so it’ll be interesting to see how the season goes. Right now, things don’t feel that different.”

K-Mozart 1260 AM Beverly Hills, CA The Latest Tay Tay Takeover

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K-Mozart 1260 AM Beverly Hills, CA The Latest Tay Tay Takeover

Mount Wilson Broadcasters Classical 1260 KMZT-AM (K-Mozart)/Beverly Hills, CA, will switch to an all Taylor Swift format tomorrow (8/6), ahead of an anticipated move to Classic Country on October 1. At that time, the station call letters will switch to KKGO to match the companies’ Country FM KKGO (Go Country 105)/Los Angeles.

The Classical format will move to FM translator 98.3 (K252FO-FM) and KKGO-HD2.

Harry Mayes, Jason Myrtetus to Host ‘Locked On Eagles’ Podcast Following Games

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Harry Mayes, Jason Myrtetus to Host ‘Locked On Eagles’ Podcast Following Games

Harry Mayes and Jason Myrtetus are joining the Locked On Podcast Network to co-host the Locked On Eagles podcast immediately following every Philadelphia Eagles game. The first episode of the show will coincide with the team’s opening matchup against the Green Bay Packers from São Paulo, Brazil, taking the air immediately after the clock hits zero.

The discussions on the show will pertain to breaking down the game, discussing the top storylines and providing their instant reactions to matchups throughout the season. Viewers can watch the show live on YouTube or listen on a variety of podcasting platforms later in the day. Mayes made the announcement on his X page earlier in the week ahead of regular-season games beginning in the National Football League.

Last month, the Locked On Podcast Network announced that it was launching two sports-specific free ad-supported television (FAST) channels. One channel pertains to its coverage of the NFL, whereas the other is centered on college sports, both of which are available to stream on Amazon Fire TV, YouTube, NewsON and Zeam. The Locked On NFL channel also debuted a show specifically made for the FAST channel titled The NFL Big 6 in 60, which covers the six biggest stories around the league every day in one hour.

The Locked On Eagles podcast releases daily episodes featuring a cadre of hosts, insiders and experts to discuss the latest occurrences surrounding the Eagles. The program is primarily hosted by football analysts Louie DiBiase and Gino Cammilleri as they delve in a variety of topics and discussions surrounding the team. Since winning the Super Bowl in 2017, the team has been back to the playoffs five times and is seeking to add a second championship within the last decade.

As a whole, the Locked On Podcast Network reached 82 million listeners and views in Q1 2024 and currently produces more than 220 unique daily sports podcasts. The entity reaches 92 major metropolitan markets and receives more than 30 million listens and views per month with a blend of local and national program offerings.

FOX Sports Radio, BetMGM Renew Multiyear Deal, Expand Programming Partnership

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FOX Sports Radio, BetMGM Renew Multiyear Deal, Expand Programming Partnership

FOX Sports Radio, a division of Premiere Sports Network, and BetMGM have announced a renewed multiyear deal that will expand their programming partnership. As part of the agreement, the third season of the Countdown to Kickoff program presented by BetMGM will extend beyond the football season and render itself as a year-round program for the first time. Both three-hour weekend programs will be broadcasting live on Saturdays and Sundays leading up to game time in college football and the National Football League, airing on more than 400 affiliate stations across the country.

The Saturday program will air from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST and lead into the slate of college football games for the day. The show will be hosted by FOX Sports Radio weekend personality Brian Loe, and he will be joined by former Penn State left guard and All-American Rich Ohrnberger and betting analyst Jared Smith. Sunday editions of the show will also include Noe with eight-year NFL veteran Geoff Schwartz and professional sports bettor Bill “Krack” Krackomberger. Across both programs, the on-air personalities will provide insights, betting tips and entertaining discussion for football fans regardless if they place bets.

“As the world of sports betting continues to grow, we’re excited to expand this landmark partnership with BetMGM,” Don Martin, executive vice president of programming for iHeartMedia Sports, and Scott Shapiro, senior vice president of sports programming at FOX Sports Radio, said in a statement. “We experienced incredible success the last two seasons with ‘Countdown to Kickoff,’ so it made all the sense in the world to give our audience more of what they want – the best in-depth, entertaining and informative preview of the weekend in games.”

The programs air on radio stations nationwide and will also stream live through FOX Sports Radio’s channel on iHeartRadio and the FOX Sports Radio website. Both editions of the show will preview the biggest games, provide injury updates and include insights into betting metrics ahead of game time. The Saturday version of the show will broadcast live from the ‘Countdown to Kickoff’ party from BetMGM in partnership with FOX Sports Radio at The Wharf in Washington, D.C.

Nicole Michalik Adds Middays At Beasley Sister County 102.5 Boston

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Nicole Michalik Adds Middays At Beasley Sister County 102.5 Boston

Nicole Michalik, MD/PM Driver at Beasley Country WXTU (92.5 XTU)/Philadelphia, has added middays at sister WKLB (Country 102.5)/Boston.

She replaced Carolyn “Kruser” Kruse, who retired after 31 years at the station (BMM 8/2).

With the addition of “The Andie Summers Morning Show” (BMM 8/22), the stations now share two out of three daytime dayparts.

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