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Why AM Radio’s Future Depends On More Than Just Keeping It In Cars

"You can’t argue that AM radio matters to local communities while replacing local voices with centralized programming. You can’t tell listeners that the AM band is still relevant while giving them fewer reasons to tune in."

How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

ESPN Establishes New WNBA Viewership Records in 2025

"The network said this year’s playoff performance marked its most-watched WNBA postseason to date and the most-viewed across all networks since 1999"

Why Amina Smith Could Replace Molly Qerim as the Host of ‘First Take’

"Amina Smith deserves a good long look and has all the TV tools to do the job"

Joe Buck: Tom Brady wearing a headset in Las Vegas Raiders’ Coaches Booth was “too public”

"I know they [Raiders] weren’t happy that that got out—but he’s in a booth with a headset on. I mean, we’re all at least smart enough to know that there are cameras everywhere and they’re going to find you"

Chris Russo Feels Molly Qerim Left ‘First Take’ Abruptly Because She “Felt Embarrassed”

"I think Molly probably looked at it as, ‘I’m not gonna do First Take. I don’t want to do SportsCenter,’ so she probably didn’t want to, felt that would be a demotion"

‘The Pat McAfee Show’ Achieves Over a Billion Views on Social Media in September

"Our main goal is to celebrate sports and its athletes. It’s cool to know that sports fans seemingly like what we’re doing"

ESPN Adds Erik Johnson to Roster of NHL Analysts

"To call games with some of them on ESPN is going to be surreal. Can’t wait, let’s go"

What Drives Sean Salisbury To Continue His Journey on a Road That’s Unpaved

"I didn’t come into this with any selfish expectations. It’s about doing good stuff, great content, a little different because I think we’re fatigued by the stuff you turn on radio"

Pat McAfee Highlights “Hall of Fame” Sports Radio Rant From Tony Rizzo

"We’d like to say massive respect to what you guys do, and we appreciate your fanhood and your passion"

Ryen Russillo: Spotify Feed of Podcast Not Coming With Me to Barstool Sports

"Dave [Portnoy] and I talked for five minutes. I wanted a partnership at this stage of my career. He was like, no problem. So here we go, off and running"

Kirk Herbstreit Credits ESPN for How They Handled Lee Corso’s ‘College GameDay’ Farewell

"Sometimes, you know, big companies — a lot of people, things move on. But they really did him right with that special they did"

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How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

Commercial Clustering: How Radio Defeated Itself

"We were competing against the station across the street while the listener was comparing radio to Spotify, podcasts, satellite radio."