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Ben and Skin Talk About Building Radio Shows and Beyond

"We like to make fun of tropes like Sports Talk shows that pair two guys from two different cities together. We exaggerate the characters so one is some meathead who played sports but doesn't know what he's doing and the other is super announcer-y."

Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

ESPN Seeing Increased Viewership in Line With Digital Dominance

"ESPN has increased year-over-year viewership across the board. The network is up 4% in total-day audience and 9% in prime time compared to the same period in 2024."

VSiN Partners With Mission Media AI To Lead Ad Sales for Network

"We’re thrilled to partner with Mission Media AI to grow the value of our business and support our ongoing focus on rapid expansion."

‘The Herd With Colin Cowherd’ Adds Portland’s Rip City Radio as 400th Affiliate

"The Northwest has always held a special place in my heart! I was so fired up when I got the call from iHeart and am extremely honored that of all the cities, Portland’s KPOJ is my 400th affiliate."

Colin Cowherd: Barstool Sports “Works” at FOX Sports

"If you’re going to allow political talk, then allow all of it. I think Barstool works at FOX."

Sports Radio Must Follow the ESPN, FOX Sports Licensing Content Model

"The benefits outweigh the pitfalls. You become more relevant through connection, and you bring the audiences of those creators to your megaphone."

Shannon Sharpe Reaches Resolution in Civil Lawsuit Which Led To Stepping Away From ESPN

After “protracted and respectful negotiations,” the two sides reached a “mutually agreed upon resolution,” with all matters addressed “satisfactorily,” and the matter is now closed.

Dave Portnoy Regrets Ever Doing a Barstool Sports Partnership With ESPN

"I never liked ESPN. I should have never done a deal with ESPN."

Cam Newton Offers Advice To Cancelled FS1 Talent: “Start Your Own”

"They did it on someone else’s platform, so now you’re disposable to them."

ESPY Awards Viewership Down 17% From Last Year

"Airing Wednesday night on ABC, the annual sports award show averaged a 1.3 rating and 2.18 million viewers."

‘Pardon My Take’: Barstool Sports Partnership With FOX Sports Feels “Authentic”

"FOX is a very willing partner. They’re very excited. We’re very excited. They believe in us. We believe in them."

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Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Could Christmas 2026 Be The Greatest Day In American Sports History

"Christmas 2026 feels different. It's not just one game or one moment. It's an entire day built around sports."