"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"
"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."
"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."
"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."
"I don’t believe programmers are ignorant. I don’t believe they’re arrogant. But I do think some are trapped inside systems built for a different era."
Trying new voices, testing digital opportunities, taking chances on content that may not be perceived as “traditional” in the News/Talk space, and experimenting with imaging, bumpers, and liners are all logical steps.
"Smith has every right to defend himself. He has every right to clarify his words. But daring the world — and, by extension, your employers — to silence you is not strength. It’s hubris."
"There’s something to be said for the idea that two politically active global artists performed on the biggest stage in American sports. Moreover the decision to let the music speak for itself."
"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."
"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."
"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."