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Troy Aikman’s Free Agency Should Push NFL Networks to Stop Overpaying Old Names

"I'm not proposing we escort Aikman or Collinsworth out with a gold watch and complimentary headset. I'm asking for competition, opportunity and imagination."

Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

Rob King Named Radio Play-By-Play Voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers

"I look forward to getting started, doing the job well and bringing the enthusiasm of the games to people around the world. I could not be more excited."

Kayla Burton is Back Home at NBC Sports Boston After Growing at ESPN and NFL Network

Earlier this week, NBC Sports Boston announced that host/reporter Kayla Burton has joined its roster of on-air personalities. The regional network plans to use...

It’s Not About You or Your Radio Show, It’s About the Listener

Here is my semi-exhaustive list of issues and interests that your audience encounters.

10 Things Radio Needs To Fix Now

And so from the home office here in Providence, Rhode Island, the top ten things radio needs to fix and get right ASAP!

Kevin Rolston Is Living The Radio Dream With the KVJ Show at 97.9 WRMF

Part of the reason Rolston’s so content is that he’s curated a show with co-hosts who’ve got chemistry, and they’ve been together on the airwaves for 25 years on the KVJ Show, (for Kevin, Victoria, and Jason).

20 Brands In 20 Days: Cat Thomas, X107.5, Las Vegas

We have a new music show called “It Hurts When I Pee” and similar things. It's our reverence for imagery and that type of stuff as well. And it has grown up, obviously. The station has been a brand since 96.

Spotify Introduces “Livi” A Spanish Speaking AI DJ Service

A DJ generates a list of curated songs based on the user’s preferences. The AI voice will introduce song like a regular DJ. The service uses Open AI and was introduced last year.

Elroy Smith To Host WILD-AM/Boston Reunion

Cox Media Director Of Urban Content Elroy Smith is set to return to his old home to host the Boston Radio Reunion on July...

98.9 Wild Country KZPK/St. Cloud, MN adds Kris & Chelsea To Afternoons  

Leighton Media Country KZPK (Wild Country 98.9)/St. Cloud MN. PD Kris Valentine takes over PM Drive after Brooke Stephens's recent departure.

SiriusXM Media, GroupM and Edison Research Release New Sports Audio Report on Female Fans

The report found 57% of female sports fans “frequently” or “occasionally” listened to sports audio content in the last year showing that sports audio plays a big role in female sports fandom.

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."