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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

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"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

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Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

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"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

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"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

Marc Bertrand: Boston Red Sox Owner’s Reasoning for Not Speaking to Media “Bull Crap”

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"When you're a man in his position, you don't answer to anybody if you don't want to, and that's fine. But he will continue to be a villain, which is what he is now."

98.5 The Sports Hub’s Fred Toucher: NFL Shifting More Games From Sundays “Dangerous for Business”

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"It seems like a quick money grab. It seems like they're trying to grab as much money as they can, because they're all old. Since the owners, for the most part, are so old, they're not really interested in the legacy of the NFL or it's staying power."

How Rich Shertenlieb Turned a Career Setback Into a Boston Sports Radio Comeback at WEEI

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"I love Boston sports. It’s the format that I’m the most comfortable with. I’ve been lucky enough to do sports radio at the highest levels, and I know that Mike Thomas programs the format better than anyone else."

Where Mike Felger’s ‘Soft’ Boston Media Criticism Hits and Misses

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"You can’t call out softness in the market while excusing it in your own building."

WEEI’s Constant Changes Requires Redefining How To Win in Boston Sports Radio

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"The path forward isn’t about catching up—it’s about carving out something different, something that cuts through in ways the competitor doesn’t. Because in 2026, winning isn’t just about ratings books."

Marc Bertrand: Mike Vrabel’s Approach to Dianna Russini Controversy Is “Laughable”

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"He rushed into it. And I find his statement laughable. I find his approach in the aftermath of this to be laughable."

Fred Toucher Questions Dianna Russini’s Actions Following Photos With Mike Vrabel

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"Why would you get in a bikini and hug and cavort with a head coach of a league that you cover? Then I'll just ask you this, if you were her husband, what would you say?"

Fred Toucher on Comparisons of Pat McAfee to Howard Stern: “Get the F Out of Here”

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"He says he's always in trouble and taking it to management. Go 'F' yourself. Real dangerous stuff they're doing over there. Real bad boy."

The Industry According To….Kevin LeGrett, Beasley Media Group

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"We have a much more intentional mission: to be the most effective, highly trained marketing team in the local markets we serve."

Kirk Minihane: I’m the Last “Game Changer” WEEI Produced

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"I was thinking what was the last legitimate game changer that either station [WEEI, 98.5 The Sports Hub] produced? And I swear to God, it’s me."
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How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

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When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

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