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The Top 20 Mid-Market Program Directors of 2016 Are…

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The Top 20 Mid-Market Program Directors of 2016 Are…

This week the on-air talent have enjoyed their fifteen minutes of fame, but now it’s time to give some attention to the brand leaders who are responsible for guiding and designing some of America’s best sports radio stations. They may not be known beyond an email address or social media account, but make no mistake about it, these folks play a vital role in developing top notch programming, identifying talent, and making sure the audience and the station’s advertisers and business partners have reason to remain loyal to their brands.

To determine the Top 20 Sports Radio Program Directors, our panel uses the criteria below. I do not vote in this process. I simply present the group’s findings so that people inside and outside of the industry have a better idea of the collective view of sports radio’s top executives.

  • Ratings success in their local market
  • An established track record of success in the format
  • Spent more than six months managing a Top 20 market sports radio station
  • Finished 2016 employed and in the same executive role at the same radio station
  • Points are given for each ranking (EX: 20 points for 1st place, 1 point for 20th place)

The results are a reflection of the group’s collective opinions, and I remind you that they are subjective. That said, few can argue that each of these individuals have earned the industry’s respect and are known for having done excellent work on a consistent basis.

I extend my congratulations to each person who made this list, and am now proud to present “BSM’s Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2016”!

Additional Notes:

  • Andy Roth finished 25 points ahead of Jay Taylor to secure 1st place
  • Brad Willis gained the most 1st place votes (4), Roth was second with 3
  • Chadd Scott finished 21st, just 2 points behind Erin Hogan
  • Spots 22-25 belonged to Chris Hoffman, Jake Scott, Jimmy Clark & Dave Jaconnette

The Top 20 Major Market Program Directors of 2016 Are…

Jason Barrett
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The Top 20 Major Market Program Directors of 2016 Are…

For the past four days, the on-air talent have been the focus of conversation. But now it’s time to recognize the brand leaders who guide and design some of America’s top sports radio stations. They may not be known beyond an email address or social media account, but make no mistake about it, these folks play a vital role in developing top notch programming, identifying talent, and making sure the audience and the station’s advertisers and business partners have reasons to remain loyal to their brands.

In order to determine the Top 20 Sports Radio Program Directors, our panel uses the criteria below. I do not vote in this process. I simply present the group’s findings so that people inside and outside of the industry have a better idea of how the format views its top people.

  • Ratings success in their local market
  • An established track record of success in the format
  • Spent more than six months managing a Top 20 market sports radio station
  • Finished 2016 employed and in the same executive role at the same radio station
  • Points are given for each ranking (EX: 20 points for 1st place, 1 point for 20th place)

Due to that criteria, someone for example like Joe Zarbano who took over as PD for WEEI on December 1st, isn’t eligible for consideration. If we do this again in 2018, and Joe remains in his current position and his brand continues to performs strongly, the committee would have an opportunity to vote for him then.

These results are a reflection of the group’s collective opinions, and I remind you that they are subjective. That said, few can argue that each of these individuals have earned the industry’s respect, and are known for having done excellent work on a consistent basis.

I extend my congratulations to each person who made this list, and am now proud to present “BSM’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2016”!

Additional Notes:

  • Mike Thomas edged Mark Chernoff by 2 points to take the top spot
  • Chernoff had the most 1st place votes (11), Thomas produced the second most (9)
  • Armen Williams finished in 21st place, only 6 points behind Mike Salk for 20th
  • 22-25 belonged to Terry Foxx, Len Weiner, Mike Shepard and Brad Lane
  • 12 of the 30 Program Directors eligible for consideration received a 1st place vote

The Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2016 Are…

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The Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2016 Are…

Today we depart from featuring the local scene to turn our attention to those hosts who perform across the country on a national sports radio brand. Many of these talents are have huge loyal followings and receive lots of mainstream media attention due to their show’s extended reach, and in some instances, a strong presence on sports television.

Although these results are presented by Barrett Sports Media, I refrain from voting in order to keep a neutral position while presenting the group’s findings. The goal is to acknowledge those hosts who performed at a high level in 2016, while allowing people inside and outside of the industry to get a better idea of the collective view of sports radio’s top executives. As we do with each category, our executive panel uses the criteria below to help determine who they feel deserves to be on the Top 20 list.

  • Strong local ratings success in 2016
  • An established track record in the format
  • Quality content delivered on a consistent basis
  • Finished 2016 employed at the station
  • Spent more than six months with the radio station
  • Points are given for each ranking (EX: 20 points for 1st place, 1 point for 20th place)

*** If a host or show was changed or cancelled in January 2017, it has no effect on our voting. These results are based solely on 2016.

Please remember that these results are very subjective. That said, few can argue that each of these individuals and shows have earned the industry’s respect, and are known for delivering excellent on-air content on a regular basis.

I extend my congratulations to each host and network that earned a spot on the list, and am pleased to now bring you “BSM’s Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2016”!

Additional Notes:

  • Colin Cowherd recorded the most 1st place votes (17) and was 27 points ahead of Dan Patrick
  • Mike and Mike finished 21 points behind Dan Patrick but had the 2nd most 1st place votes (14)
  • Morning Men and Chris Mannix were tied, the first time we’ve had that happen in the voting
  • Scott Ferrall finished 21st, just 5 points behind Chris Mannix and the Morning Men
  • Spots 22-25 belonged to Gio & Jones, Jalen & Jacoby, Freddie & Fitz and Jason Smith
  • Stephen A. Smith left Mad Dog Sports Radio for ESPN Radio in January
  • Jay Mohr and FOX Sports Radio recently agreed to part ways
  • A total of 47 national shows were eligible for consideration and received at least 1 vote
  • 9 of the 47 national shows received a 1st place vote

The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2016 Are…

Jason Barrett
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The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2016 Are…

We’re halfway through the 2016 BSM Top 20 in Sports Radio, and today the afternoon shows gain our undivided attention. Before you scroll down to see who made the list, here’s how the process works.

First, these results are subjective. The members of our executive committee who participate in the voting have different insights and preferences. They also work for different companies, which may or may not factor into their thinking. We do our best to keep the process fair and balanced by involving 53 members from multiple companies and different cities, and utilize different panels for our Major Market, Mid-Market, and National Show categories.

Although the results are presented on this website, BSM does not vote. Our role is to present the findings of the sports radio industry from a neutral position. The identities of our voters are kept private on purpose, as it’s a big reason why they feel comfortable participating. To violate their trust would affect future participation, and damage our relationships in the industry, which is something we will not do.

As it applies to each category, the following criteria is considered by our executive panel.

  • Strong local ratings success in 2016
  • An established track record in the format
  • Quality content delivered on a consistent basis
  • Finished 2016 employed at the station
  • Spent more than six months with the radio station

*** If a host or show was changed or cancelled in January 2017, it has no effect on our voting. These results are based solely on 2016.

We place an emphasis on ratings, stability and impact when deciding who belongs on the initial list of 25-35. If a show didn’t generate ratings or spend the majority of the year on the air, they’re not likely to appear on the list. We’re aiming to highlight the best performers of 2016, not who we feel possesses the most talent.

For example, Jared Stillman and Floyd Reese took over afternoons on 102.5 The Game in Nashville, but because their show didn’t start until late August, they weren’t eligible for consideration. If we do this again in 2018, and they remain in their current timeslot and perform strongly, the committee would have an opportunity to vote for them.

I anticipate there will be plenty of debate over the selections, but I hope that you take into account that the purpose of this project is to highlight those in the sports format who performed at a high level in 2016. Each of these shows deserves to be recognized for a job well done, and I extend my congratulations to each of them for earning the respect of our executive committee and a spot on the Top 20.

Now without further delay, here are the Barrett Sports Media Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2016!

Additional Notes:

  • 3HL finished 2 points ahead of The Fast Lane, who were 1 point ahead of Mark Madden, who was 1 point ahead of Bull & Fox
  • A grand total of 5 points separated the top 4 shows, the tightest finish of any mid-market category
  • 3HL gained the most 1st place votes (4), and a total of 11 shows received at least (1) 1st place vote
  • Unsportsmanlike Conduct occupied 21st place, and was only 1 point away from tying for 20th place
  • Spots 22-25 belonged to Bo Mattingly, Monson & Checketts, Bill Simonson and The Rise Guys
  • Danny Parkins left the afternoon show on 610 Sports in KC in January to join 670 The Score in Chicago

The Top 20 Major Market Afternoon Shows of 2016 Are….

Jason Barrett
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The Top 20 Major Market Afternoon Shows of 2016 Are….

We’re halfway through the 2016 BSM Top 20 in Sports Radio, and today the afternoon shows gain our undivided attention. Before you scroll down to see who made the list, here’s how our process works.

First, these results are subjective. The members of our executive committee who participate in the voting have different insights and preferences. They also work for different companies, which may or may not factor into their thinking. We do our best to keep the process fair and balanced by involving 53 members from multiple companies and different cities, and utilize different panels for our Major Market, Mid-Market, and National Show categories.

Although the results are presented on this website, BSM does not vote. Our role is to present the findings of the sports radio industry from a neutral position. The identities of our voters are kept private on purpose, as it’s a big reason why they feel comfortable participating. To violate their trust would affect future participation, and damage our relationships in the industry, which is something we will not do.

As it applies to each category, the following criteria is considered by our executive panel.

  • Strong local ratings success in 2016
  • An established track record in the format
  • Quality content delivered on a consistent basis
  • Finished 2016 employed at the station
  • Spent more than six months with the radio station

*** If a host or show was changed or cancelled in January 2017, it has no effect on our voting. These results are based solely on 2016.

We place an emphasis on ratings, stability and impact when deciding who belongs on the initial list of 25-35. If a show didn’t generate ratings or spend the majority of the year on the air, they’re not likely to appear on the list. We’re aiming to highlight the best performers of 2016, not who we feel possesses the most talent.

For example, Josh Innes took over afternoons on Sports Talk 790 in Houston, but because his show didn’t start until October, he wasn’t eligible for consideration. If we do this again in 2018, and Josh remains in his current timeslot and performs strongly, the committee would have an opportunity to vote for him.

I anticipate there will be plenty of debate over the selections, but I hope that you take into account that the purpose of this project is to highlight those in the sports format who performed at a high level in 2016. Each of these shows deserves to be recognized for a job well done, and I extend my congratulations to them for earning the respect of our executive committee and a spot on the Top 20.

Now without further delay, here are the Barrett Sports Media Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2016!

Additional Notes:

  • Mike Francesa received (9) 1st place votes, Felger & Massarotti had 8, The Hardline had 5
  • Felger & Massarotti were 12 points behind Francesa; last year 67 points separated the two shows
  • The Triple Threat on Sports Radio 610 in Houston was 21st, finishing 4 points out of 20th place
  • The Loose Cannons, Dukes & Bell, Chuck and Chernoff and Danny, Dave & Moore finished 22-25
  • Terry Boers of 670 The Score and Andy Pollin of ESPN 980 both left their stations in January 2017
  • Nine of the Top 20 shows on the ballot received at least (1) 1st place vote

The Top 20 Mid-Market Midday Shows of 2016 Are…

Jason Barrett
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The Top 20 Mid-Market Midday Shows of 2016 Are…

It’s Day 2 of our BSM 2016 Top 20 in Sports Radio, and we turn our attention today to the best midday programs airing across the nation. Before you skip ahead to see the rankings, let me remind you of a few things.

First, this process is an inexact science. Each member of our executive committee has different insights and preferences, and may or may not favor members of their own company or programs they’re most familiar with. We do our best to keep the process fair and balanced by having 53 members from multiple companies and different cities contribute, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

In order to eliminate any confusion, let me be clear that I do not vote on the awards. My role is to present the findings of the sports radio industry from a neutral point of view, and once the project is completed I will write a column afterwards analyzing the results and offering my perspective on a few key takeaways.

If you’re expecting the identities of our voters to be revealed, prepare to be disappointed. Discretion is provided to all who participate. To violate their trust would affect future participation, and damage my relationships in the industry. That’s not something I’m willing to do.

As it applies to each category, the following criteria is considered by our executive panel.

  • Strong local ratings success in 2016
  • An established track record in the format
  • Quality content delivered on a consistent basis
  • Finished 2016 employed at the station
  • Spent more than six months with the radio station

*** If a host or show was changed or cancelled in January 2017, it has no effect on our voting. These results are based solely on 2016.

We place an emphasis on ratings, stability and impact when deciding who belongs on the initial list of 25-35. If a show didn’t generate ratings or spend the majority of the year on the air, they’re not likely to appear on the list. We’re aiming to highlight the best performers of 2016, not who we feel possesses the most talent.

For example, John Martin and Jason Smith took over middays from Chris Vernon on 92.9 ESPN in Memphis, but because they didn’t start their show until late September, they weren’t eligible for consideration. If we do this again in 2018, and the show remains in its current timeslot and performs strongly, they’d be up for consideration then.

There will be plenty of debate over the selections, but I hope that you remember that the purpose of this project is to recognize those in the sports radio industry who performed at a high level in 2016. Each of these shows and hosts are worthy of industry recognition, and I extend my congratulations to each of them.

Now without further adieu, I present to you the Barrett Sports Media Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2016!

Additional Notes:

  • Dan Dakich finished with the most 1st place votes (7), and led Cook & Poni by 9 points
  • Bob Valvano came in 21st, just 3 points behind Nick Bahe who occupied 20th place
  • Positions 22-25 belonged to Eric Hasseltine, Dirt & Sprague, Bustin Loose & The Hardline
  • Kevin Wheeler and Baskin and Phelps, and The Turn and Tony Rizzo were separated by 1 point
  • 10 of the 35 shows which were eligible for consideration received at least one 1st place vote

The Top 20 Major Market Midday Shows of 2016 Are…

Jason Barrett
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The Top 20 Major Market Midday Shows of 2016 Are…

It’s Day 2 of our BSM 2016 Top 20 in Sports Radio and today we turn our attention to the best midday programs airing across the nation. Last year this category produced a few tight finishes, with Tony Kornheiser claiming the top spot. Tony has since left terrestrial radio to host a podcast for DGital Media, which has left the door wide open for others to move up. In reviewing the results, this category produced the closest finish of any Major Market category. The top 4 spots were decided by less than 10 points.

Before you skip ahead to see the rankings, let me remind you of a few things.

First, this process is an inexact science. Each member of our executive committee has different insights and preferences, and may or may not favor members of their own company or programs they’re most familiar with. We do our best to keep the process fair and balanced by having 53 members from multiple companies and different cities contribute, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

So there’s no confusion, BSM does not vote on the awards. My role is to present the findings of the sports radio industry from a neutral point of view, and offer some perspective and a few takeaways after the project is completed. The identities of the voters are kept discreet, so if you’re expected them to be revealed, prepare to be disappointed. I don’t believe in violating trust, because it would hurt future participation, and damage my relationships in the industry. That’s not something I’m willing to compromise.

As it applies to each category, the following criteria is considered by our executive panel.

  • Strong local ratings success in 2016
  • An established track record in the format
  • Quality content delivered on a consistent basis
  • Finished 2016 employed at the station
  • Spent more than six months with the radio station

*** If a host or show was changed or cancelled in January 2017, it has no effect on our voting. These results are based solely on 2016.

We place an emphasis on ratings, stability and impact when deciding who belongs on the initial list of 25-35. If a show didn’t generate ratings or spend the majority of the year on the air, they’re not likely to appear on the list. We’re aiming to highlight the best performers of 2016, not who we feel possesses the most talent.

For example, Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie on Sports Radio 94WIP occupy middays in Philadelphia, but because their show didn’t start until late October, they weren’t eligible for consideration. If we do this again in 2018, and Joe and Jon remain in their current timeslot and perform strongly, they’d be up for consideration then.

There will be plenty of debate over the selections, but I hope that you remember that the purpose of this project is to recognize those in the sports radio industry who performed at a high level in 2016. Each of these shows and hosts are worthy of industry recognition, and I extend my congratulations to each of them.

Now without further adieu, I present to you the Barrett Sports Media Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2016!

Additional Notes:

  • Mason & Ireland finished 8 points ahead of Zolak & Bertrand; They also received the most 1st place votes (10)
  • Harry & Rob of 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia finished 21st, and were 7 points away from 20th place
  • The 22-25 spots belonged to John Clayton, Rick & John, Ian & Puck, and In The Loop
  • Ordway, Merloni and Fauria on WEEI finished 1 point ahead of WFAN’s Joe & Evan
  • Jason Goff moved from middays to afternoons on 670 The Score in January 2017
  • Chris Canty joined Hahn and Humpty’s show as a regular co-host in late November
  • Ten of the Top 20 shows received at least (1) 1st place vote

The Top 20 Major Market Morning Shows of 2016 Are…

Jason Barrett
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The Top 20 Major Market Morning Shows of 2016 Are…

The wait is over. It’s time to reveal the best in the sports radio format for 2016, but before you sprint ahead to see who made the list, let me first explain the process for assembling these results.

The first thing to remember is that this is an inexact science. Our panel consists of 53 radio industry members, and they each have different insights and preferences, and may or may not favor members of their own company or programs they’re most familiar with. I try to keep things fair and balanced by involving executives from multiple companies and different cities across the United States, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

You should know that I do not vote on the awards. My role is to present the findings of the sports radio industry, and present them from a neutral point of view. Once the project is completed, I will write a column and offer my analysis and takeaways on what stood out.

There is also discretion promised to our executive panel. That’s necessary in gathering honest feedback and receiving strong participation. Revealing their identities would harm my relationships in the business and risk future participation, so please understand that this is non-negotiable.

In order to measure the collective view of the sports radio industry, we use a point system. Each 1st place vote is worth 20 points, and we deduct a point for each lower position, with a 20th place vote being the lowest at 1 point. Each voter uses their own judgment in determining where to rank each show but operates by considering the following criteria.

  • Strong local ratings success in 2016
  • An established track record in the format
  • Quality content delivered on a consistent basis
  • Finished 2016 employed at the station
  • Spent more than six months with the radio station

*** If a host or show was changed or cancelled in January 2017, it has no effect on our voting. These results are based solely on 2016.

We place an emphasis on ratings, stability and impact when determining the initial list of 25-35 shows. If a show didn’t generate ratings or spend the majority of the year on the air, they probably didn’t make the final cut. In some cases, a show may have done both, but didn’t perform as high as the others. The goal is to feature the best performing shows of 2016, not who we’d hire if they were available.

For example, Jorge Sedano, Keyshawn Johnson and LZ Granderson occupy mornings in Los Angeles on ESPN LA 710, but because they didn’t get started until September, they weren’t eligible. If this project continues in 2018, and they remain in their current timeslot and perform strongly, they’d be up for consideration then.

The one exception we allow is if a show retains its key members but experiences a change due to the departure of another individual. Two examples would be Kirk and Callahan on WEEI in Boston, and Jamie and Stoney on 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit. Each show lost a member in 2016 but the key components of each program remained intact.

As is the case with most lists, there will be plenty of debate and discussion. The goal of this project is to highlight those in our format who perform at a high level, and each of these shows are deserving of the industry’s appreciation. I tip my cap to all who earned our voters respect and gained a spot on this year’s Top 20.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let me present to you the Barrett Sports Media Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2016!

Additional Notes:

  • Boomer & Carton earned the most 1st place votes (17) and highest point total of a local program in any category
  • The Musers gained the second most 1st place votes (5), Toucher and Rich received the third most (4)
  • A total of only 7 morning shows recorded 1st place votes, the lowest number of any Major Market category
  • This is Cooley & Kevin, MaD Radio and Schlereth & Evans’ first appearance on the list of top morning shows
  • San Francisco’s Joe, Lo & Dibs finished in 21st, three points away from 20th place
  • The 22-25 spots were filled by Zaslow, Roms & Amber, Fricke and Douglas, The Proper Gentlemen and The Rude Awakening

The Top 20 Mid-Market Morning Shows of 2016 Are…

Jason Barrett
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The Top 20 Mid-Market Morning Shows of 2016 Are…

The wait is over. It’s time to reveal the sports radio format’s best of 2016. Before we get started though, if you’re wondering what the term mid-market represents, it simply means all radio markets ranked 21 and higher.

One big difference this year compared to the 2015 results, we’re separating the larger and medium sized markets and doing an even deeper dive to showcase the best from all regions. When smaller cities get lumped in with larger ones they almost always get ignored and many don’t deserve to.

As far as the process is concerned, here’s a few things to be aware of.

First, this is an inexact science. We involve 53 radio industry members in our panel, and they each have different insights and preferences, and may or may not favor members of their own company or programs they’re most familiar with. We aim to keep things fair and balanced by involving executives from multiple companies and different cities across the United States, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

You should know that I do not vote on the awards. My role is to present the findings of the sports radio industry, and present them from a neutral point of view. Once the project is completed, I will write a column and offer my analysis and takeaways on what stood out.

There is also discretion promised to our executive panel. That’s necessary in gathering honest feedback and receiving strong participation. Revealing their identities would harm my relationships in the business and risk future participation, so please understand that this is non-negotiable.

In order to measure the collective view of the sports radio industry, we use a point system. Each 1st place vote is worth 20 points, and we deduct a point for each lower position, with a 20th place vote being the lowest at 1 point. Each voter uses their own judgment in determining where to rank each show but operates by considering the following criteria.

  • Strong local ratings success in 2016
  • An established track record in the format
  • Quality content delivered on a consistent basis
  • Finished 2016 employed at the station
  • Spent more than six months with the radio station

*** If a host or show was changed or cancelled in January 2017, it has no effect on our voting. These results are based solely on 2016.

We place an emphasis on ratings, stability and impact when determining the initial list of 25-35 shows. If a show didn’t generate ratings or spend the majority of the year on the air, they probably didn’t make the final cut. In some cases, a show may have done both, but didn’t perform as high as the others. The goal is to feature the best performing shows of 2016, not who we’d hire if they were available.

For example, Braden and Fitz occupy mornings on 102.5 The Game in Nashville, but because they didn’t hit the air until late August they weren’t eligible. If this project continues in 2018, and they remain in their current timeslot and perform strongly in 2017, they’d be up for consideration then.

There will be plenty of debate over these selections, but I hope that you remember that the purpose of this project is to highlight those in our format who perform at a high level. Each of these shows are deserving of the recognition they’ve been given, and I congratulate each of them on earning a place on our Top 20.

Now that we’ve taken care of that business, let’s reveal the Barrett Sports Media Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2016!

BernieMiklasz
FanMorningShow
WakeUpZone
KenCarman
MorningAnimals
BobFescoe
OpeningDrive
HowardSimon
NorrisLong
BorderPatrol
SharpBenning
DustyCam
MorningAfter
DJPK
MikeTaylor
TheDrill
BuckyErin
EricZane
BillRookie

Additional Notes:

  • Bernie Miklasz finished 15 points ahead of The Fan Morning Show. Both were tied for the most 1st place votes (4)
  • The Fan Morning Show finished 2 points ahead of the Wake Up Zone, and 3 points ahead of Carman & Lima
  • Sacramento’s Dave, Kayte & Nate finished 21st, seven points out of 20th place
  • The Morning Rush, The Show with No Name, Cole Cubelic & The Deener Show finished 22-25
  • Eight of the 30 shows that were eligible for consideration received at least one (1) 1st place vote

FOX Sports Radio and Jay Mohr Part Ways

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A major change is taking place at FOX Sports Radio. Premiere Networks and Jay Mohr have mutually agreed to part ways effective immediately. Mohr had been a member of the FOX Sports Radio network since December 2012. He initially took over middays when Jim Rome left for CBS, and was moved to afternoons in October 2014.

Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks, stated: “When we partnered to launch Jay Mohr Sports, we aimed to create something truly different – a fusion of comedy, sports and entertainment – and it was very successful.  We’re proud of what we accomplished together and wish Jay the best of luck as he focuses on the next chapter of his entertainment career.”

Jay Mohr added: “I’ve always loved radio, and having a national platform to share my brand of sports talk and comedy was an incredible experience. I loved interacting with the fans, athletes and sports figures over the past three years, but it’s become difficult to juggle the commitment of a three-hour weekday radio show with a film and TV career, stand-up comedy shows, as well as time with my family. It was a tough decision to leave radio, but I appreciate all the support from the team at FOX Sports Radio and Premiere Networks, as well as the listeners and fans.”

A new sports talk program will be announced soon for the Monday through Friday, 3-6p ET timeslot. Sources say the network plans to feature a “name talent” in the timeslot. In the interim, Dan Beyer and Jonas Knox will step in assure FSR’s afternoon programming remains stellar.

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