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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."

Chris Russo Shares Favorite Stories of Chris Carlin on ESPN Radio

“Carlin served as a producer of Mike and the Mad Dog earlier in his career.”

Chris Russo Will ‘Reassess’ SiriusXM, Life After Super Bowl

“I am 64 years old in two months. I can't be doing this forever, correct?”

Chris Russo Tells Stugotz What to Expect Hosting on WFAN

"I think that would be a little bit of a gaggy show. It won't be anything too specific or serious."

This is What Adam Schein Wants To Do for the Rest of His Life

"I love the elements of talking sports and watching a game and reacting to it and giving a take. I was doing that from the time I was 10 years old.”

Stephen A. Smith: Chris Russo’s Career Doesn’t Say ‘Satisfaction’

“I don't see anything that says satisfaction. 'I'm just going to stay in this one situation and I'm going to be fine with that.' I see mobility. I see progression. I see vertical movement."

Matt Spiegel: First Take Notes For Chris Russo are ‘Chaotic Scribbling of a Madman’

“When Stephen A is talking, or when Molly is talking, or Orlovsky is talking, he is circling numbers on a piece of paper waiting for his own turn to talk.”

Mike Francesa: Mike & the Mad Dog Quit Fighting Partnership When Ratings Came Out

"We were together, we were going to be together, there was just no way around it."

Mike Francesa: Mike & The Mad Dog Passed on Deal To Do National Show For FOX

"Before there was that Best Damn Sports Show thing, they wanted us. But they wanted us five days a week after our show was over."

Chris Russo Roasts Stephen A. Smith For Short Stephen Colbert Segment

"It can't be worth it, Steve, to travel 12 hours for two and a half minutes and then blow up this show."

Sports Talkers Podcast: Freddie Coleman

Freddie Coleman was an athlete who thought he was going to be playing music on the radio. How did he end up as the...

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

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

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"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."

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