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Is ESPN Overcomplicating Super Bowl LXI With Too Many Viewing Options?

"The Super Bowl is more than a football game, it's America culture. ESPN doesn’t have to convince viewers why they should watch, as it has worked to do with the College Football Playoff National Championship."

Strategic Solutions Research’s Hal Rood Explains What The Podcast Study 2026 Reveals

“There definitely is a flashing yellow light for ad load. Now, is it a red alert yet? No, but we’re seeing the canary in the coal mine.”

Rock Radio Should Steal From Ash Dykes’ Congo Basin Stunt

"Stunts don’t need to be death-defying — they can take place in the studio or at a client location instead of on a river full of killers."

Darien Southerland Built 101.1 The Pulse on Faith, Country, and Real Radio

"Country music, Marjorie Taylor Greene, deer hunting, King James Bibles, and four-by-four pickup trucks. That's my avatar."

Is Westwood One Sports the Change Needed for an Evolving Sports Radio Industry?

"In a business that keeps recycling the same voices while wondering why audiences age out, this lineup represents a calculated disruption"

Toast to 10: Barrett Media Then And Now From The Operations Staff

"Barrett Media has spent the past decade building a reputation as a destination for lifting up the business while challenging it for the better"

Could Pat McAfee Be Happier Without ESPN?

"Forget criticism. McAfee sees enemies in other people simply not praising him"

Ideas Classic Rock Can Steal From Sports Talk

Compared to a boring streaming channel, when we tell the stories of Classic Rock artists and songs, it’s a great way to get listeners to care.

Kirk Herbstreit’s Emotional Reaction to Ohio State Win Made for Great Television

Kirk Herbstreit didn't wake up and tell himself he was going to get emotional over a game on live television, it just happened. It was real.

Pat McAfee’s Influence Goes Far Beyond ESPN and College GameDay

“I don’t think McAfee told the school who to hire, but I am sure he made his feelings about his old coach very clear when asked.”

What Does The Rise Of Bluesky Mean For Sports Twitter?

Bluesky is in the middle of its breakthrough moment, having added over 1 million new users since the election.

Michael Strahan Anthem Controversy is Performative Nonsense from Unserious People

Hey, people pretending to be mad at Michael Strahan, every single one of you is lying. We all know it. We all know this is easier than having an original thought or presenting interesting content.

New Nielsen Ratings Rules Don’t Solve Our Biggest Problems

“Those higher numbers are meaningless. I don’t think it takes much critical thinking to realize that.”

Meet The Bettors: Joe Fortenbaugh, ESPN

“If you're taking valuable time out of your day to listen to me on television or radio, I owe you big.”

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Strategic Solutions Research’s Hal Rood Explains What The Podcast Study 2026 Reveals

“There definitely is a flashing yellow light for ad load. Now, is it a red alert yet? No, but we’re seeing the canary in the coal mine.”

Rock Radio Should Steal From Ash Dykes’ Congo Basin Stunt

"Stunts don’t need to be death-defying — they can take place in the studio or at a client location instead of on a river full of killers."

Darien Southerland Built 101.1 The Pulse on Faith, Country, and Real Radio

"Country music, Marjorie Taylor Greene, deer hunting, King James Bibles, and four-by-four pickup trucks. That's my avatar."

How News/Talk Hosts Can Spot Bad Midterm Election Polls Before Election Day

This shouldn’t take much time and, in fact, might add to the on-air conversation. The host can give real reasons why some of the polls about your market’s midterms are good or bogus, beyond “How can Candidate X be ahead?” or “You can’t believe any of the polls.”