"There is some amazing radio being done in smaller markets. Incredibly talented people who could be working in major markets but choose not to. I think they are underappreciated and underestimated in our industry."
“There are digital platforms that would be smart to look at the gap that’s been created. There’s still a need for audio content, whether it’s terrestrial radio, particularly FM, SiriusXM, or Spotify. There are real opportunities here.”
"It helps you to express yourself in a way that other instruments maybe don't in the same way. In the same physical way, it's intellectual, visceral, spiritual, and emotional."
"We used to have our own building. Then we were on a different floor. Now we're helping make the decisions and decide what that news budget is for the day, what's going to work for radio."
"Just because you’re in a position doesn’t mean you know what you’re doing. What network executive would have been able to ideate Speakeasy? Then line up talent, build out the studios, and choose the timeslot for Speakeasy. I did that in 54 days."
"One of my old bosses challenged his teams with two words: surprise and delight. We like to do that every day with our shows. We have to touch an emotion, and that's when you build a connection with fans who listen."