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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

Carton & Roberts Score Their First Afternoon Drive Ratings Win on WFAN

"'Carton & Roberts' finished 3rd overall with Men 25-54 with a 5.3 share, holding off 'The Michael Kay Show', which finished 4th with a 4.8."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Afternoon Shows of 2020

As decided on by radio executives and programmers, here are the Top 20 Major Market sports radio afternoon shows for 2020.

Remembering the Good and Bad of Tom Bigby

"He may or may not be missed by the hundreds of hosts who worked for him be but his legacy lives on in every city in America."

Twelve Likes, Observations and Beliefs About Sports Media in 2020 and Beyond

“There were so many examples of great content, touching stories, head scratching decisions, and personality rants, but I’m going to focus on twelve things I liked, observed and remain bullish on heading into 2021.”

Craig Carton Is Right – This One’s On You, Not Him!

"Radio is a results driven business. Executives have a ton of pressure on them to win, and they're not going to pass on adding an elite talent to their roster, regardless of red flags, especially if they have a good prior relationship."

BSM Podcast – Season 5 – Episode 3 – Chris Oliviero, Entercom New York

"Entercom New York Market Manager Chris Oliviero explains why he returned to the business, how he feels about the state of WFAN and a reunion with Craig Carton, and more!"

WFAN-Mike Francesa Reunion Raises Many Questions

There are times when sports radio news stories break and put me in a very awkward position. I believe strongly in transparency and honesty....

Gordon Borrell Gets The Radio Business…and So Do I

If you work in a sports radio programming department, chances are you haven't heard of Borrell Associates. They're a local media research outfit fronted by Gordon...

Barstool Sports Ready To Launch on SiriusXM

Starting Wednesday January 17th, Barstool Sports takes the plunge into becoming full time radio operators. The entertaining sports media brand will officially launch their...

Mike Francesa Reflects on Thirty Years in Sports Radio

Thirty years in any business is a long time. In radio, it's an eternity. For Mike Francesa, it's never been about surviving corporate changes,...

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Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

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"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."