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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."

Pat McAfee Needs To Return To What Made Him Special

“Not that long ago, I was one of McAfee’s loudest champions on this website. But I have to admit, over the last few weeks, I have lost a lot of respect for Pat McAfee.”

Dave Portnoy Promises Better Editorial Oversight At Barstool Sports

"I thought it was clearly a fake story. I thought we were better than that.”

Barstool Sports Attains 29 Billion Cross-Platform Video Views in Q1

During Super Bowl Week as a whole, Barstool Sports collected 487 million cross-platform video views and 23.6 million cross-platform engagements.

What Sports Radio Can Learn From Jon Gruden

"It continues to baffle me how hard it is for sports radio stations to figure out that the best form of advertising your brand is through your listeners."

Barstool Sports, Rumble Do Not Reach Extension On Streaming Agreement

“We are not a part of Rumble anymore, by the way,”

Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy Pops Champagne Following Dan Bernstein Exit

"Bernstein, you got a champagne bottle. When that happens, it’s only a matter of time.”

Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Attacks Dan Le Batard for Jon Gruden Comments

Never one to shy away from conflict, Barstool Sports boss Dave Portnoy is defending one of his own from another pirate ship captain for...

The Timing of Media Layoffs

"The company and leadership team has failed if bad news is being delivered to employees the week prior to Christmas."

Lessons Learned From Management Conversations Involving Jimmy Pitaro and Dave Portnoy

"Portnoy takes a very different approach to running Barstool than Pitaro does at ESPN. Both work because their companies employ people who understand the culture, fit, approach, and vision."

Dave Portnoy: I Fired Kirk Minihane for Four Minutes Two Days Ago

"I haven’t seen anybody get this type of hate in 20 years of me doing this."

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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.

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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."