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"You have a vision, and you try to create a culture that supports the vision. Sometimes everything sounds so simple. But if it were that simple, everybody would get to the top."

"It’s important that I know what’s going on and keeping the people informed yet entertained. I like to be on the same level as the fans, because that’s truly what I am. A fan."

"In a world full of content, radio can still cut through when it spotlights something new."

"I really try to cover the whole league. Podcasting can be a complement to television. If you feel that your team nationally is not getting enough analysis, come listen to my show."

"This is my 33rd year, I've done 8,400 programs, and I've never gotten paid from a radio station in my whole life. Not one check."

"So many new bands out there, for the most part, that you see are classic rock-style tribute bands now. Unfortunately, that’s almost filling the market for that sound. You’re not seeing as many original bands of that genre."

"All these terrestrial radio hosts that haven’t carved out a digital space, they're f****d. They don't own anything. They don't own their name, image, or likeness. I’ve owned all my content since I was on the Power Pig (WFLZ) in 1992."

"They have a lot of catching up to do so it’s not a given this works. But Spotify has had a series of problems fluidly monetizing video and audio, and YouTube is primarily video. Apple could be a better publisher experience, but so many people no longer use Apple for podcasts."

"There’s a narrow stereotype about how women discuss sports. If you guys think we’ll be sitting around braiding each other's hair, that’s not what this is going to be about."

"It still is so much fun. In the end, it’s supposed to be fun. You have things that are a pain that you have to do every day, but even covering Mardi Gras -- with all the oopsie moments -- you’re delivering something special."