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The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Rock And Alternative Radio Need To Cultivate The X-Factor

There isn’t a blood test that can determine if you have it. Those infected usually don’t know. Identifying Xers is also subjective, but talent coaches and scouts become pros at finding the haves and have-nots.

Dave Portnoy: Barstool Sports Should “Definitely Not” Have a Union

"We pay well. We do well. If you look at the history of our company, almost nobody leaves. We don't fire everybody. So, we absolutely do not need to have a union."

Dave Portnoy Believes Dan Le Batard ‘Hates’ Barstool Sports

“He just hates us and mentions it all the time.”

Sports Media Continues To Struggle With Women’s Sports

"Sports media is just too busy aiming for drama in a bite-sized economy where clicks matter more than substance, likes are worth more than depth, and social following matters more than audience."

Dave Portnoy: ‘I’m Sick of ESPN’ Making Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese a Race Issue

“Angel Reese has been nothing but an instigator, agitator, and jackass for the last couple of years."

How T-Bob Hebert Bet On Himself Landing At Barstool Sports

“I just want to go up there and try to prove the people right who have given me this opportunity and are betting on me by just working my ass off.”

Shannon Sharpe Floats Podcast Free Agency In Interview With Dave Portnoy

“Dave, I'm just throwing it out there. We don't have to negotiate publicly, but I'm just saying I'm free.”

T-Bob Hebert Leaving 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge For Barstool Sports

"I have been offered a job at Barstool Sports in the Chicago office. I'm very grateful to Dave (Portnoy) and Dan (Katz) for the incredible opportunity, and I'm going to chase it.”

Why Radio Hosts Can’t Ever Turn Down An Opportunity for Cross Promotion

In an era when radio companies aren't spending big money on billboards or, honestly, any other cross-promotional media opportunities, it is on the station and the talent to find those opportunities themselves.

Dave Portnoy: I Don’t Want Barstool Sports Employees to Appear on ESPN

"If we had a conversation offline and I told you why I get mad about it, you wouldn't go on anymore. I can't do it online."

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Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

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"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."