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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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

Amazon Prime Video Making Final Preparations For NFL, Thursday Night Football

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Amazon Prime Video seems to be equipped with the necessary tools on that end, as it plans to utilize various skycams, super slo-mo cameras and other camera angles to better present the game.

Jim Rome: ‘Al Michaels Was Only Talk2 Guest That Didn’t Cancel After Jim Everett Fight’

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“People don’t want to associate or be attached to you if they think you’re toxic like that, and he didn’t cancel.”

Taylor Rooks Hired by Amazon as Thursday Night Football Feature Reporter

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Rooks will host feature stories surrounding the league and its Thursday games as well as conduct sit-down style interviews with NFL players and coaches throughout the season.

NBC Sports Names Al Michaels To Emeritus Role

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The partnership will keep Michaels on for the Olympics and NBC's NFL playoff coverage.

What’s Left In the Game of Broadcasting Musical Chairs?

Columns Andy Masur Andy Masur -
"The game of musical chairs is ongoing at this point with much movement in the booths across the land. These announcers are just trying to have a seat available when the music stops."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 21 Specialty Selections of 2021

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"These categories were different from the BSM Top 20 and represent twenty one (21) total votes by our current staff and a few select former members."

NBC Saying Goodbye to Two of Its Best, Al Michaels and Michele Tafoya

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Tafoya will be missed because she’s pretty much perfected the craft. She makes it look easy. Her skill comes from a lot of hard work.

The Presidential Candidates Of The Play-By-Play World

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"The undertaking was a little more daunting than I thought it might have been."

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Al Michaels

Anatomy of a Broadcaster Andy Masur Andy Masur -
"Michaels has an incredible knowledge of each game he covers. You can tell in some instances that he already has the grasp on a question he’ll ask an analyst during a game."

Replacing Iconic Shows Is a Very Tall Order

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"Replacing Francesa is a tall order. He's arguably the most successful sports radio host to ever work in New York City."
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Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

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"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."

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"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

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

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