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Keith Olbermann: Tucker Carlson A ‘Jiminy Glick Soundalike’

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Keith Olbermann: Tucker Carlson A ‘Jiminy Glick Soundalike’

During Wednesday’s podcast of Countdown With Keith Olbermann, the host named Tucker Carlson as the runner up for Worst Persons in the World after his insinuation that the prospective kidnappers of Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) were political pawns.

“Last week, the Jiminy Glick soundalike told his viewers that the attempt to kidnap the Governor of Michigan Gretchen Whitmer in hopes of starting a second Civil War was ‘a setup by the government to make a group of ordinary people in Michigan look like terrifying right wing extremists’,” Olbermann said as he impersonated Carlson.

Jiminy Glick was a fake journalist portrayed by Martin Short on the Comedy Central show Primetime Glick in the early 2000s.

Adam Fox and Barry Croft were convicted of conspiring to kidnap the Michigan governor in 2020. They now face a potential life sentence for their crimes.

“What a shock. The kidnapper not named Barry Croft is named…FOX,” Olbermann concluded. Olbermann accused Carlson of “parroting facistspeak” earlier this month.

Brock & Salk Reuniting at Seattle Sports 710

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Mike Salk made a major announcement Wednesday afternoon. The Mike Salk Show is ending on Labor Day. The good news, however, is that he’ll be rejoined by his longtime co-host Brock Huard and Brock & Salk is returning on Tuesday, September 6th. The duo will host morning drive for Seattle Sports 710, airing daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

“Brock & Salk 3.0 returns on Tuesday, September 6th,” Salk said announcing the move. Huard joined Salk after the announcement, comparing himself to Jimmy Chitwood in Hoosiers, saying “I don’t know if it will help, but I’m coming back”. Huard then joked he decided to return to the radio show after falling off his mountain bike. “I should get off this bike and back on the radio,” Huard said.

“I am thrilled to come back on the air with Mike Salk, though I feel like I never left,” said Huard. “My heart and passion are for the Pacific Northwest community, its teams, and its fans. On Sept. 6 that daily connection begins again.”

Salk said there will be different features during the third version of the show, noting it won’t be the same as the first two iterations of the show.

Brock & Salk ended their second run of the show on then-710 ESPN in 2019. The pair also have also hosted podcast together since the show ended three years ago.

Huard will continue his work as a college football analyst with FOX Sports.

“At Seattle Sports we aim to be the preeminent voice for sports fans in the region,” said Kyle Brown, Program Director for Seattle Sports. “The return of Brock Huard to an already strong weekday lineup helps cement our status as the go-to destination for sports coverage in the Pacific Northwest.”

Dave Portnoy: Penn National Considered Changing Name To Barstool

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Last week, Penn National announced that it had a deal to acquire the remaining 64% of Barstool Sports that it did not already own. Barstool’s founder and president Dave Portnoy says that announcement was more of a PR trick than actual news.

“This, to me, unless I was missing something, is very much old news packaged as new news,” he said on the latest episode of the Dave Portnoy Show with Eddie & Co. “Like, I knew the dates the second we did the deal. They always intended on buying it all.”

The deal is set to close in 2023. Barstool Eddie, Portnoy’s co-host, said that the announcement is akin to a team holding a press conference to introduce a player that it had already been reported was joining the team.

Portnoy agreed. He said literally nothing changes regarding the day-to-day operations of Barstool. In fact, this was such a non-issue that he did not know a major announcement was coming.

“I didn’t even get a call regarding this latest announcement. The changes that happen [for Barstool] already were enacted.”

Penn National Gaming has acquired both Barstool and TheScore since 2021. Portnoy says that is Penn, a company he called “an old school company” embracing entertainment over traditional casino operations.

He said that evolution nearly put the Barstool brand front and center.

“At one point, I think there was thinking of turning the name of the company to Barstool, but with all of the baggage we have, me personally, I guess that was probably the right move not to do it.”

According to Dave Portnoy, he already believes he is an employee of Penn National. The only change he believes is coming to the Barstool offices is the day Penn National officially takes over the remaining 64% of the company, any employees holding shares of Barstool will get a nice payday.

Steve Fifer Begins ‘Sparky’s Take’ on 1250 AM The Fan

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After Audacy cut all local programming on Milwaukee’s 1250 AM The Fan last week, Steve Fifer, also know as “Sparky”, has been retained to produce content for the station.

“Sparky’s Take” began this morning at 6:55 AM, and will be heard 55 minutes after the hour throughout the day. Fifer says he’ll have different interviews and commentary during the segment, and began this morning with an interview with Brewers analyst Tim Dillard.

Mark Madden Launching Podcast With BetRivers

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Mark Madden Launching Podcast With BetRivers

Pittsburgh radio host Mark Madden is launching a podcast with BetRivers Network.

Mark Madden: Unfiltered will be released twice a week, recapping the latest in the sports world, sports betting, and pop culture.

The self-described “Super Genius” will be joined by Mike Prisuta every Tuesday and Thursday.

“Hosting Unfiltered on the BetRivers Network is a great way for me to share my knowledge from decades of covering the world of sports,” said Madden.  “As football season kicks-off, it’s going to be fun and rewarding to provide sports betting advice to fans throughout the Pittsburgh area, as well as the wide audience throughout the U.S. where BetRivers has sportsbooks.”

In addition to hosting a podcast with BetRivers Network, Madden is the afternoon host on 105.9 The X in Pittsburgh.

The announcement of Madden’s podcast comes on the heels of the announcement that former Chicago sports radio host Dan McNeil would also launch a podcast on the network.

97.3 The Fan, San Diego Padres Extend Partnership Through 2027

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97.3 The Fan, San Diego Padres Extend Partnership Through 2027

Audacy and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a contract extension that will see 97.3 The Fan remain the flagship station through 2027.

97.3 The Fan, which became the flagship home of the Padres in 2018, was more than happy to continue the partnership.

“As one of the most exciting teams in Major League Baseball, the Padres have brought championship aspirations back to San Diego, and we’re delighted to deliver every minute of the action to our listeners for the foreseeable future,” said Audacy San Diego Senior Vice President and Market Manager Michael Valenzuela. “As San Diego’s No. 1 sports talk station, we’re fortunate to provide Padres fans with a consistent, reliable home for their favorite team and look forward to continuing our partnership with the club.”

Jesse Agler is the play-by-play announcer for the Padres. He’s joined by analyst Tony Gwynn Jr. Sam Levitt, in his first season with the club, is the pregame and postgame host.

Stephania Bell Signs Extension With ESPN

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Stephania Bell Signs Extension With ESPN

ESPN has re-signed writer and injury analyst Stephania Bell to a multi-year contract extension.

Bell will continue to appear on ESPN’s NFL and fantasy football coverage. She’ll remain a regular contributor to SportsCenter in addition to Fantasy Football Now and Fantasy Focus Football podcast.

“I’m thrilled to be at ESPN because we have a diverse and talented group of fantasy minds with a broad range of expertise, delivering incredible in-depth coverage for our fans,” Bell said. “Collectively, we are ready to bring you even more so stay tuned for what we have in store this season and beyond!”

Bell, who joined ESPN in 2008, is a licensed physical thereapist as well as a board-certified orthopedic clinicial specialist.

“Stephania is a Hall of Famer and a trail blazer in the Fantasy industry,” ESPN Vice President of Fantasy & Sports Betting Content Scott Clark said. “Her insight is unparalleled and we couldn’t be happier that she is remaining in the ESPN family for the long term.”

The extension of Bell continues ESPN’s focus on fantasy sports and betting content. The network announced an extension for analyst Field Yates and the addition of betting and fantasy content creator Liz Loza earlier this month.

‘Cash The Ticket’ with Mike Valenti and Jim Costa Betting Podcast to Debut

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‘Cash The Ticket’ with Mike Valenti and Jim Costa Betting Podcast to Debut

Audacy has announced a new podcast featuring 97.1 The Ticket hosts Mike Valenti and Jim Costa will debut on Thursday, August 25th, called Cash the Ticket.

Two weekly episodes will be released, highlighting both NFL and college football bets.

A press release from the company says “Cash the Ticket sets the stage for the football weekend with the extra information listeners need to enjoy and bet confidently. The high energy duo of Valenti and Costa brings listeners fresh perspectives on everything from the biggest matchups to the best value of the board every week. With sports betting content for the avid fan, Thursdays will be a college football betting preview. Fridays will be an NFL weekend betting preview followed by timely “mini” episodes and social extensions throughout the week.”

Valenti has hosted afternoons at 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit since 2004. Costa works nights, weekends, and fills in during different dayparts when other hosts are on vacation.

Troy Hughes Leaving 105.3 The Fan

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Troy Hughes Leaving 105.3 The Fan

After 13 years on the air at 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Troy Hughes has announced Friday, August 26th will be his final day with the station.

The Shan & RJ producer and co-host tweeted the news Wednesday morning.

Hughes began his radio career at 15, working at his hometown station 99.1 KNES. He later worked as a rock jock in College Station under the pseudonym Tommy Sledge, before eventually ascending to working as the Imaging Director and co-host of Kidd Kraddick in the Morning.

After playing a clip between Jerry Seinfeld and Hugh Jackman discussing how to know when it’s time to do something else, Hughes said “It’s time for me to get off the stage. I’ve been doing this job, quotations, for almost 30 years. Almost 30 years. I’m old. I started when I was 15. It’s time to get off the stage. So that’s why for me, I’m leaving the Fan this Friday. It will be my last day.”

When asked why, Hughes said “I’m am leaving radio. I am leaving the world of radio…I’ve just been doing it so long and I’ve been doing it so much and so early…You guys talk about waking up at 4:30 AM. I wake up at 3:15 AM. Waking up at 3:15 AM and 3:30 AM every morning for last 30 years. That takes a toll on you. I’m leaving for a new opportunity that allows me to grow in the business I’m going to and allow me to still be creative.”

Hughes later added a quality of life change will be coming from leaving the radio industry.

Jim Rome Knew Stephen A. Smith Was Different First Time They Met

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Stephen A. Smith isn’t shy about wanting to take on the titans of sports radio on First Take. Earlier this year, he began going head to head with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo weekly and has said that he wants to faceoff with Mike Francesa in the near future. Would he add Jim Rome to the rotation in the future?

Rome was asked that question recently when he appeared on The Jason Barrett Podcast.

“I hold him in very high regard, so yes. If he ever invited me on, there’s mutual respect. Yes, of course!” Rome told Barrett. “He’s as good as there is at what he does.”

Jim Rome has been a fan of Stephen A. Smith for a long time. He said that the ESPN star reciprocates the feeling and even credits Rome for some of his success.

“Stephen A. and I are friends,” Rome said. “I had him on my podcast and he said ‘I’m gonna tell you something, Jim Rome. I credit you with some of what I’ve become because I watched you on the way up.’”

Their relationship began when Smith was still writing for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Rome invited Smith on an episode of his FOX Sports Net show The Last Word. Smith and Tom Tolbert had what Rome called an “incredible” debate on the show.

“I knew this was a different dude. I knew this was an exceptionally talented dude. I knew this was a guy with wild, crazy energy. I fell in love with the guy.”

Getting Jim Rome on First Take would be easier said than done. Not only would ESPN and Stephen A. Smith have to extend the invitation, but CBS would have to give its blessing. With Rome’s TV simulcast airing on CBS Sports Network, his TV presence is contractually tied to an ESPN competitor.

Hopefully, it happens. If Smith really does credit Rome with helping shape his character on television, it would be great to see the two debate at the top of their respective games.

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