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How Bob and Brian Built a Morning Show Dynasty at The Hog

"He gave us two orders. One, be funny. Two, don't piss off the clients,"

Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Al Michaels Wants Back in Prime Video’s NFL Booth Next Season

"I feel really good. Still love what I do. And again, work with a tremendous crew. So, yeah, I think at this moment in time, I’d like to continue"

Al Michaels: ‘I’ll Keep on Going’ as Long as I Look Forward to the Game

"If you’re excited, if you want to be there, if you look forward to the game, you can’t wait for the game to start."

Al Michaels ‘Leaning Heavily’ Towards Returning in 2025-26

Al Michaels has called football for 38 seasons and says he’s “leaning towards” coming back for a 39th, according to an interview with the...

Lessons Learned From Management Conversations Involving Jimmy Pitaro and Dave Portnoy

"Portnoy takes a very different approach to running Barstool than Pitaro does at ESPN. Both work because their companies employ people who understand the culture, fit, approach, and vision."

Al Michaels Expected to Return to Amazon’s ‘TNF’ Next Season: Report

Sportscaster Al Michaels is expected to return to Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football announcing booth next season, according to a report from The...

Al Michaels: NFL Will Make Sure Netflix Solves Streaming Issues for Christmas Day

"We had our problems at Prime in the first year too, and we got it under control."

Prime Video Draws 13.76 Million Viewers for Vikings-Rams Thursday Night Football Matchup

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Prime Video Averages 9.8 Million Viewers for Thursday Night Football, More Than Double MLB Playoffs

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Al Michaels: Working with Kirk Herbsteit and His Dog Ben Makes Me Want to Announce Westminster Dog Show

"I think that would be a lot of fun. That's one thing I haven't done..."

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Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Women In Radio’s Meaghan Taylor on Mentorship vs. Sponsorship in Radio

"A sponsor is the person who walks into a room you're not in and talks openly about you. That's what moves careers."