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Dolly Parton’s Death Shows Radio’s Real Power

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died...

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

Sports Radio Can’t Develop Talent If Programmers Are Too Busy Becoming Talent

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

Beasley Flips 2 Sports Stations to New Podcast Radio Format

"Podcast Radio is an idea that Caroline Beasley and our team have been thinking about and researching for years and we’re excited to be the first to launch this format in the United States."

Brandon Stokley: Sean Payton Wouldn’t Do to National Media What he Does to Locals

"If that was a national reporter, if that was Seth Wickersham or Jarrett Bell, he wouldn't have answered it like that. I can promise you that. And that's what pisses me off."

Rich Eisen: NFL Can’t be Happy Taylor Swift Overshadowed Super Bowl Halftime Show

"Usher was announced yesterday, and that wasn't even on anybody's radar screen about big time musical performing acts and the NFL."

Pat McAfee: My Show ‘Being in the Middle’ of College Football Feud ‘is so Dumb’

“I f***ing love Ryan Day. I love the fact that he was like, 'I will hit an old man. I do not care.’”

ESPN Reportedly Leaving Seaport Studios in New York, Possible Move in LA too

"The South Street Seaport studios have been open since 2018. It is currently home to Get Up, First Take, Around the Horn, and NBA Countdown."

Ken Carman Explains Why He Won’t Mention Contract in Deshaun Watson Criticism

“If this contract and the salary is such a storyline, why can't we know what the coaches make?”

Jamie Erdahl: Being a Sideline Reporter ‘is Not About You’

“My job is to set Nick Saban up in a way to give the best answer possible, frankly, in saying the least amount of things as possible, in my opinion.”

Ian Eagle: Thursday Night Football Radio Crew Doesn’t Get Same Access as Amazon

"It’s a blank canvas. It is very much a play-by-play guy’s medium and you feel that when you show up.”

Marcus Spears is One of One

“His laugh is infectious. His facial expressions are memorable. He just makes for good TV.”

Chad Johnson Won’t Make Inside the NFL Sound Like Algebra

“The chemistry is much better when you’re working with people you have certain things in common with and the fact that we all played makes it that much easier.”

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SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

Sports Radio Can’t Develop Talent If Programmers Are Too Busy Becoming Talent

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

How Rece Davis Plans To Build on College GameDay’s Legacy Ahead of a Historic 40th Season

"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for."