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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."

Sports Talkers Podcast: Michael Kay, YES & ESPN

Michael Kay shares his career journey as well as his thoughts on the Yankees, Mike & the Mad Dog, CC Sabathia and more. iTunes: https://buff.ly/3xYq3Oe Spotify:...

Mad Dog Unleashes On Bill Cowher, Joe Thomas For Jeff Saturday Criticism

“How much experience does Cowher have? He got a job at CBS. What did he go to Racine, Wisconsin, and I missed it?"

Stephen A. Smith Maintains He’s Underpaid ‘So Others Can Get Paid’

“There’s a big pie, and it’s like, ‘Molly, you get this little one percent slice, so we can pay Stephen A.,' So here’s me on the pie, and there’s Stephen A.”

Chris ’Mad Dog’ Russo, Suzyn Waldman and Jeff Smulyan Enter The Radio Hall of Fame

The radio industry gathered in Chicago for the 2022 Radio Hall of Fame. The event took place at the Radisson Blu, and saw a...

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Changed The Game and Became a Radio Hall of Famer

"Dog is the greatest of all time. His unmatched passion, his knack for true entertainment every time he speaks, his opinions, Dog's legendary interviews, its second to none.”

SiriusXM Airs Special Dedicated To Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo

The special was hosted by Steve Torre and Russo.

Chris Russo: ESPN Was Not Happy I Told Howard Stern My First Take Salary

“Somebody from ESPN sent a text to my agent with two words: ‘Not helpful.’"

Gregg Giannotti: Some ‘Mike and The Mad Dog’ Off-Air Fights Were ‘Unbelievable’

"I remember Dog kicking the studio door open and screaming. It was intense."

Mad Dog Russo Has Had Enough Analytics on ESPN MLB Coverage

"Oh my god! You think Walter Johnson cared about a spin rate? How 'bout (Babe) Ruth?"

JR SportBrief: It’s Ignorant To Say There’s a Lack Of Minority Interest in Sports Radio

“People only know what they are exposed to. They only know what they are given a chance for.”

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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.