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4 Non Blondes Singer Linda Perry Documentary

I remember the first time I saw the band...

20 Brands in 20 Days: Chris Lloyd, WBAB & 106.1 BLI

"It's hard to fake Long Island. You gotta be it."

Cassette Comeback Defies Digital Music Streaming Dominance

"In a culture built around infinite, frictionless content, that kind of deliberate attention has become rare enough to feel almost radical."

Why the NBA Should Never Give up Their Spot to the NFL on Christmas Day

"The NFL is powerful enough to change the way sports fans consume Christmas Day. It is not powerful enough to make the NBA abandon it."

Jeff Passan: ‘I’m Not Great’ On Hot Take Shows

"The way that my brain works, I can never sit here and say something definitive unless I feel like I have got some good evidence to back it up."

Stephen A. Smith and Dan Orlovsky Go Back-and-Forth Over Controversial Phrase

“Just from a politically correct standpoint, is it chinks or kinks in the armor?” Smith asked.

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Usually Get My Way’ With ESPN

"You come to me and you tell me that something is affecting the bottom line, I’m all ears. Because we’re in this together, and it’s a business relationship and I understand that. That doesn’t mean you own my thinking."

Keyshawn Johnson Relives Being On First Take Set For Michael Irvin Rant

“What I would say is Irvin had some great points. They might have gotten lost in the performance so to speak.”

JJ Redick Gets New Contract, New Role At ESPN

"The deal comes after Turner had expressed interest in luring him away from Bristol."

Stephen A. Smith and Malika Andrews Get Heated Over Ime Udoka Coverage

“Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me, I listened to you,” Smith interjected, "you’re the one telling me to stop on my show. It ain’t happening.”

Dan Le Batard Show: If Stephen A. Smith Was President He’d Do First Take from the White House

"Because if I vote for Stephen A. and obviously everyone would vote for Stephen A. and Stephen A. becomes president, then what happens to First Take?"

Marcus Spears: Arguing With Stephen A. Smith Like Arguing With Family

“Being on First Take with Stephen A just reminds me of what I did with my dad, uncles, family members, and best friends"

Michael Irvin Inks Extension With NFL Network

Irvin has been with NFL Network since 2009. He'll continue his work on NFL GameDay Morning and make regular appearances on NFL Total Access.

Stephen A. Smith Launches New Podcast with Audacy

"I love news. I love entertainment. Above all else, I love attaching myself to, and touching on, things that are percolating in the minds of the masses — with no inhibitions,” said Stephen A. Smith.

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20 Brands in 20 Days: Chris Lloyd, WBAB & 106.1 BLI

"It's hard to fake Long Island. You gotta be it."

Cassette Comeback Defies Digital Music Streaming Dominance

"In a culture built around infinite, frictionless content, that kind of deliberate attention has become rare enough to feel almost radical."

Why the NBA Should Never Give up Their Spot to the NFL on Christmas Day

"The NFL is powerful enough to change the way sports fans consume Christmas Day. It is not powerful enough to make the NBA abandon it."

We Are What We Eat With Media Being the Meal

"Understanding how our industry influences consumers’ decision-making doesn’t eliminate that influence, but it does encourage more thoughtful, impactful and compelling buying habits."