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Garrett Searight is Barrett Media’s News Editor, which includes writing bi-weekly industry features and a weekly column. He has previously served as Program Director and Afternoon Co-Host on 93.1 The Fan in Lima, OH, and is the radio play-by-play voice of Northern Michigan University hockey. Reach out to him at Garrett@BarrettMedia.com.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Sports Radio
Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Appears in WFAN Studio with Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata
"I can’t believe you guys got me in, but I’m so excited to be here."
Nick Wright: ‘I’m Angry at the Way We Cover Football These Days’
"I’m angry at folks instead of just being like, ‘I’m sorry, I was wrong,’ creating a nonsense conspiracy."
Foul Territory Network Adds Padres, Red Sox-Focused Shows
Since the conclusion of the regular season, Make Plays Media has added shows surrounding the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros in addition to the aforementioned.
Mike Greenberg Hosts Final ESPN Radio Show, Expects to Return Down The Line
"...there is no doubt in my mind I will come back to doing this because I think it is a wonderful medium."
Gregg Giannotti: You Can Tell Jon Gruden is ‘Starting to Get Annoyed’ with Aspects of Barstool Sports Job
"I bet that after he does the Super Bowl and watches the Super Bowl with those guys, you’re not going to see him watching any more games with those guys."
Sports Columns
Gary Krantz and Pete Medhurst Gave Their All to the Radio Industry
"Success requires effort, focus, vision, and sacrifice as much as talent. Few earn promotions and opportunities to perform on grander stages without those qualities."
Kirk Herbstreit’s Emotional Reaction to Ohio State Win Made for Great Television
Kirk Herbstreit didn't wake up and tell himself he was going to get emotional over a game on live television, it just happened. It was real.
Is Market Mobility Still a Thing in Sports Radio?
Market mobility, when it existed, was the sign of a company and boss that took an interest in what came out of their listeners’ speakers.
Broadcast Agents are Focused on Digital Opportunities, Why Aren’t More Radio Stations?
You have zero opportunity to succeed in the future. Your station is what people commonly refer to as 'Dead Man Walking'.
NBA GameTime on NBA TV is Hoops Heaven for Any Fan of ‘The Association’
The show is a thorough and complete package for NBA viewers meting out a perfectly prescribed dose of highlights, analysis, news, and previews.
Sports Television
NFL Championship Weekend Sees 57.7 Million Tune in for AFC Championship and 44.2 Million for NFC Championship
The numbers have come in from championship weekend and...
Texas Rangers Form Sports Media and Entertainment Company
"We determined that the best path toward providing our fans with more options is to handle many of the broadcast obligations in-house."
Greg Olsen: ‘It’s Hard Sitting Home on the Couch Watching the Games’
"...you’re sitting there and you’re dissecting everything that’s said and done and, ‘What would you have said?,’ and, ‘What would you have done?’"
FOX Sports Announces Coverage of Super Bowl LIX
The game will also stream live in 4K on compatible devices through Tubi, marking the first instance the platform will present the championship matchup.
Prime Video Adds Corey LaJoie and Danielle Trotta to 2025 NASCAR Team
As the green flag waves over its exclusive coverage...
News Radio
More Than Half of All Smart Speaker Podcast Downloads Come From News Genre, Triton Digital 2024 U.S. Podcast Report Reveals
87% of all news podcast downloads are of new episodes. That represents the highest level of any podcast format, with sports being the only other genre over 80%, at 82%.
Mike Gallagher: ‘I’m in a Perpetual State of Gratitude at the Generosity of Our Audience’ After Hundreds of Thousands Donated to Food For The...
"Over the years, I am just blown away by the generosity of the audience. It's not me, it's not even you guys, it's not Food for the Poor, it's the blessing that is this audience."
The Joe Rogan Experience Tops 500 Million Streams on Spotify in 2024
The announcement marks the first time Spotify has revealed podcast streaming numbers publicly, albeit only when shows hit certain predetermined milestones.
John Catsimatidis: 77 WABC ‘Going to Have to Make Some Changes’ with Curtis Sliwa, Anthony Weiner, Frank Morano Running for Office in New York
"I don't know how that's gonna be handled."
Longtime WTOP Evening Anchor Dimitri Sotis Dies
Sotis helmed the 7-11:30 PM anchor chair for the venerable all-news station, where he worked since 1999.
News Columns
News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues
You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook
For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.
How Will Donald Trump’s Second Term Impact CNN and MSNBC’s Ratings?
Ratings are down for MSNBC and CNN. Conventional wisdom says they won't just go down without a fight.
News Television
Jim Acosta to Leave CNN After Being Left Out of Restructured Lineup
Jim Acosta has worked at CNN since April 2007.
Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien to End Syndication Run in August
The final episode of the program helmed by Soledad O'Brien will air in August.
Fox News Host Will Cain ‘Incredibly Humbled and Grateful’ After Debut Show Sees 3.5 Million Viewers
"This show is going to grow exponentially over time in every way.”
Norah O’Donnell Signs Off of CBS Evening News
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for trusting us and welcoming hard news with heart into your homes."
NBC News Prepares for ‘Small Scale’ Layoffs
The network will hope to streamline its newsgathering operations with the reduction in force.
Music News
Former MTV Host Matt Pinfield ‘Incapacitated’ After Suffering Massive Stroke
According to court documents obtained by TMZ Pinfield is in stable but poor condition and has been left “incapacitated.”
Sharon ‘Shay’ Frank Named Program Director For KMEL San Francisco
Frank, who started at the station as an intern will continue to host middays in addition to her new role.
Gerardo Sproet Upped To Middays At 93Q Houston
He moves up from evenings to fill the spot open since Corey Dillon’s October departure.
Aircheck: ‘Shotgun’ Tom Kelly K-Earth 101 Los Angeles
In 1998, Shotgun Tom Kelly was spinning the oldies at KRTH, K-Earth 101, Los Angeles.
Nik Carter New Afternoon Host At 95.5 KLOS Los Angeles
Carter will take the spot created by the departure of Kevin Ryder and Doug ‘Sluggo’ Roberts last September.
Music Columns
News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues
You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook
For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.
How Will Donald Trump’s Second Term Impact CNN and MSNBC’s Ratings?
Ratings are down for MSNBC and CNN. Conventional wisdom says they won't just go down without a fight.
Podcasting
Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts
Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...
‘Music Saved Me’ With Lynn Hoffman Joins iHeartPodcasts Network
The show features compelling stories of passion and resilience, showcasing musicians who have navigated their challenges.
YouTube ‘Investing Heavily’ to Support Audio, Podcast Content
“Google has lots of places where this content could live, and we’re talking with many of those teams, and we will look to integrate into all of those services as it makes sense.”
Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair
"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
Garrett Searight is Barrett Media’s News Editor, which includes writing bi-weekly industry features and a weekly column. He has previously served as Program Director and Afternoon Co-Host on 93.1 The Fan in Lima, OH, and is the radio play-by-play voice of Northern Michigan University hockey. Reach out to him at Garrett@BarrettMedia.com.
Sports Radio
Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Appears in WFAN Studio with Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata
"I can’t believe you guys got me in, but I’m so excited to be here."
Nick Wright: ‘I’m Angry at the Way We Cover Football These Days’
"I’m angry at folks instead of just being like, ‘I’m sorry, I was wrong,’ creating a nonsense conspiracy."
Foul Territory Network Adds Padres, Red Sox-Focused Shows
Since the conclusion of the regular season, Make Plays Media has added shows surrounding the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros in addition to the aforementioned.
Mike Greenberg Hosts Final ESPN Radio Show, Expects to Return Down The Line
"...there is no doubt in my mind I will come back to doing this because I think it is a wonderful medium."
Gregg Giannotti: You Can Tell Jon Gruden is ‘Starting to Get Annoyed’ with Aspects of Barstool Sports Job
"I bet that after he does the Super Bowl and watches the Super Bowl with those guys, you’re not going to see him watching any more games with those guys."
Sports Columns
Gary Krantz and Pete Medhurst Gave Their All to the Radio Industry
"Success requires effort, focus, vision, and sacrifice as much as talent. Few earn promotions and opportunities to perform on grander stages without those qualities."
Kirk Herbstreit’s Emotional Reaction to Ohio State Win Made for Great Television
Kirk Herbstreit didn't wake up and tell himself he was going to get emotional over a game on live television, it just happened. It was real.
Is Market Mobility Still a Thing in Sports Radio?
Market mobility, when it existed, was the sign of a company and boss that took an interest in what came out of their listeners’ speakers.
Broadcast Agents are Focused on Digital Opportunities, Why Aren’t More Radio Stations?
You have zero opportunity to succeed in the future. Your station is what people commonly refer to as 'Dead Man Walking'.
NBA GameTime on NBA TV is Hoops Heaven for Any Fan of ‘The Association’
The show is a thorough and complete package for NBA viewers meting out a perfectly prescribed dose of highlights, analysis, news, and previews.
Sports Television
NFL Championship Weekend Sees 57.7 Million Tune in for AFC Championship and 44.2 Million for NFC Championship
The numbers have come in from championship weekend and...
Texas Rangers Form Sports Media and Entertainment Company
"We determined that the best path toward providing our fans with more options is to handle many of the broadcast obligations in-house."
Greg Olsen: ‘It’s Hard Sitting Home on the Couch Watching the Games’
"...you’re sitting there and you’re dissecting everything that’s said and done and, ‘What would you have said?,’ and, ‘What would you have done?’"
FOX Sports Announces Coverage of Super Bowl LIX
The game will also stream live in 4K on compatible devices through Tubi, marking the first instance the platform will present the championship matchup.
Prime Video Adds Corey LaJoie and Danielle Trotta to 2025 NASCAR Team
As the green flag waves over its exclusive coverage...
News Radio
More Than Half of All Smart Speaker Podcast Downloads Come From News Genre, Triton Digital 2024 U.S. Podcast Report Reveals
87% of all news podcast downloads are of new episodes. That represents the highest level of any podcast format, with sports being the only other genre over 80%, at 82%.
Mike Gallagher: ‘I’m in a Perpetual State of Gratitude at the Generosity of Our Audience’ After Hundreds of Thousands Donated to Food For The...
"Over the years, I am just blown away by the generosity of the audience. It's not me, it's not even you guys, it's not Food for the Poor, it's the blessing that is this audience."
The Joe Rogan Experience Tops 500 Million Streams on Spotify in 2024
The announcement marks the first time Spotify has revealed podcast streaming numbers publicly, albeit only when shows hit certain predetermined milestones.
John Catsimatidis: 77 WABC ‘Going to Have to Make Some Changes’ with Curtis Sliwa, Anthony Weiner, Frank Morano Running for Office in New York
"I don't know how that's gonna be handled."
Longtime WTOP Evening Anchor Dimitri Sotis Dies
Sotis helmed the 7-11:30 PM anchor chair for the venerable all-news station, where he worked since 1999.
News Columns
News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues
You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook
For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.
How Will Donald Trump’s Second Term Impact CNN and MSNBC’s Ratings?
Ratings are down for MSNBC and CNN. Conventional wisdom says they won't just go down without a fight.
News Television
Jim Acosta to Leave CNN After Being Left Out of Restructured Lineup
Jim Acosta has worked at CNN since April 2007.
Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien to End Syndication Run in August
The final episode of the program helmed by Soledad O'Brien will air in August.
Fox News Host Will Cain ‘Incredibly Humbled and Grateful’ After Debut Show Sees 3.5 Million Viewers
"This show is going to grow exponentially over time in every way.”
Norah O’Donnell Signs Off of CBS Evening News
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for trusting us and welcoming hard news with heart into your homes."
NBC News Prepares for ‘Small Scale’ Layoffs
The network will hope to streamline its newsgathering operations with the reduction in force.
Music News
Former MTV Host Matt Pinfield ‘Incapacitated’ After Suffering Massive Stroke
According to court documents obtained by TMZ Pinfield is in stable but poor condition and has been left “incapacitated.”
Sharon ‘Shay’ Frank Named Program Director For KMEL San Francisco
Frank, who started at the station as an intern will continue to host middays in addition to her new role.
Gerardo Sproet Upped To Middays At 93Q Houston
He moves up from evenings to fill the spot open since Corey Dillon’s October departure.
Aircheck: ‘Shotgun’ Tom Kelly K-Earth 101 Los Angeles
In 1998, Shotgun Tom Kelly was spinning the oldies at KRTH, K-Earth 101, Los Angeles.
Nik Carter New Afternoon Host At 95.5 KLOS Los Angeles
Carter will take the spot created by the departure of Kevin Ryder and Doug ‘Sluggo’ Roberts last September.
Music Columns
News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues
You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook
For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.
How Will Donald Trump’s Second Term Impact CNN and MSNBC’s Ratings?
Ratings are down for MSNBC and CNN. Conventional wisdom says they won't just go down without a fight.
Podcasting
Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts
Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...
‘Music Saved Me’ With Lynn Hoffman Joins iHeartPodcasts Network
The show features compelling stories of passion and resilience, showcasing musicians who have navigated their challenges.
YouTube ‘Investing Heavily’ to Support Audio, Podcast Content
“Google has lots of places where this content could live, and we’re talking with many of those teams, and we will look to integrate into all of those services as it makes sense.”
Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair
"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
Garrett Searight is Barrett Media’s News Editor, which includes writing bi-weekly industry features and a weekly column. He has previously served as Program Director and Afternoon Co-Host on 93.1 The Fan in Lima, OH, and is the radio play-by-play voice of Northern Michigan University hockey. Reach out to him at Garrett@BarrettMedia.com.
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