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Why Baseball on the Radio Is the Greatest Case Study for the Power of Radio

"Baseball on the radio may be the greatest example of the power of the medium, a demonstration that continues to be showcased year after year. It doesn't need a screen, a highlight package, or a viral moment to validate its importance."

Why Bob Pittman Deserves to Headline the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026

"Also in this year's class are legendary NFL star Boomer Esiason and Helen Little. "

How Rob Kendall Built a Digital Show From Scratch Following 93 WIBC Exit

"You've got to be prepared to bet on yourself."

How Dan Plesac Turned an MLB Career Into a Lasting Broadcasting Career

"The simplest way I can explain this is. I love baseball. I don’t necessarily love television. When you’re doing games, you get to do a little bit of both."

JJ Redick: ‘I Could Have Been Harder on Mad Dog’

"JJ Redick had no regrets about how it played out or anything he said."

Sports Media Colleagues Praise JJ Redick In First Take Debate With Chris Russo

"I don’t actually care about the fans that watched Bob Cousy play or watched Wilt play. I don’t care. I appreciate they’ve been NBA fans that long but I don’t appreciate the undertone.”

Chris Russo Explains How YES Simulcast Lifted Mike & The Mad Dog

“Remember we had done 13 years prior to YES and it was a little something different. My old boss said I’m the only guy in America who got paid for doing the same show twice. From that standpoint, it was a plus.”

As Long As The Check Clears, MLB Doesn’t Care If Fans See The Games

"To me, it’s just another case of baseball stepping on its own foot and not really understanding the marketplace."

Mike Francesa To Present ‘Felger & Mazz’ With The Newly Created ‘Mike & The Mad Dog Award’ at the 2022 BSM Summit

"Mike Francesa will be on hand at the 2022 BSM Summit to accept the honor, discuss the history of 'Mike and the Mad Dog', and present the award to this year's recipients, Fel;ger & Mazz."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2021

"A total of 84 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the National Sports Radio Shows category."

Sports Radio Congratulates Mark Chernoff On a Historic Run at WFAN

"Mark’s greatest strength has been his ability to forge and maintain strong relationships with talent. He has done this by putting his ego aside. It’s never about him but what’s best for the radio station."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2020

"As decided by 51 radio executives and program directors, here are the results of Barrett Sports Media's Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2020."

BSM’s Top 20 National Sports Talk Shows of 2019

"Cowherd gained the most 1st place votes (20) and has now been voted the top National Sports Talk Show in the country 4 of the past 5 years."

Nick Wright Determined To Make His Mark on FOX Sports 1

Every sports radio host has their own set of goals. For many, it’s to make a good living, hosting in the city where they...

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Why Bob Pittman Deserves to Headline the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026

"Also in this year's class are legendary NFL star Boomer Esiason and Helen Little. "

How Rob Kendall Built a Digital Show From Scratch Following 93 WIBC Exit

"You've got to be prepared to bet on yourself."

How Dan Plesac Turned an MLB Career Into a Lasting Broadcasting Career

"The simplest way I can explain this is. I love baseball. I don’t necessarily love television. When you’re doing games, you get to do a little bit of both."

From U2 to Guns N’ Roses, Underplays Still Work

That was a hell of a way to tell the world the band was back.