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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."

Mike Francesa: ‘Chris Russo & I Don’t Have Freedom To Do Regular Mike & The Mad Dog Reunion’

“The Mike and the Mad Dog brand and the idea of anything on a regular basis, there are so many people that will have their hands in it that it is just not gonna happen.”

Mike and The Mad Dog Reunite For Podcast Episode

"Congratulations, publicly, for your which will come in Chicago in November, right in the middle of the World Series for you," Francesa joked.

Ryan Clark, Mad Dog Get Into Heated Argument on ‘First Take’

"Mad Dog, stop screaming at me now, bro. For the last time, you're gonna stop screaming at me," Clark interrupted.

Gregg Giannotti Mocks Mad Dog For Mispronunciations

The clip ended with Giannotti, guest host Sal Licata, and update anchor Chris Lopresti cackling with laughter.

Mark Chernoff: ‘I Didn’t Believe Mad Dog Was Going To Leave WFAN’

“I wish they hadn’t separated, because it was the most amazing team.”

Chris Russo Reveals ESPN Salary on Howard Stern

Russo told Stern that he was contracted for 40 weekly appearances on ESPN's First Take. He also dropped the scoop that the network was paying $10,000 per appearance.

Suzyn Waldman, Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Lead Nominees For Radio Hall of Fame

"In total, eight people will be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame."

An Open Letter to JJ Redick

Danny O'Neil is rooting for JJ Redick in his new media role and has some advice to help him "flush" out some old media takes.

Quit Slamming Chris Russo, Start Celebrating JJ Redick

"When Chris Russo said that he had been watching the NBA for 60 years and rattled off a list of old players that he loved as a kid, Redick fired back with a perfect response."

Chris Russo Is Becoming A Liability For First Take

"Russo may very well be speaking for the attitudes and opinions of a significant part of the audience, but he’s either unable or unwilling to defend those points in an actual debate."

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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.