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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

How ‘First Things First’ Discovered a Winning Formula To Land a Sports Emmy Nomination

"My proudest moment is a continual moment of creating what is the best sports show on television. It is incredibly gratifying, and I’m incredibly proud that I get to be a part of that everyday."

Nick Wright Named New Host Of PokerGo Program ‘No Gamble, No Future’

"Wright, who fronts First Things First on FS1 and hosts the What’s Wright? With Nick Wright podcast, will join longtime host Brent Hanks at the desk for the upcoming season."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Television Shows of 2025

Welcome to day two of Barrett Media's Top 20 series for the 2025 calendar year. This series is well regarded across sports radio, news/talk...

FS1 Host Danny Parkins: Not Every Topic Is Good For Every Platform

"I think it matters for time place, but mostly for this conversation platform"

‘First Things First’ Moving to Three Hours on FS1 Beginning Monday

"5pm-6pm we'll be a part of it. Danny Parkins will be a part of it. Coach will be a part of it. Greg will be a part of it. Maybe new friends of the First Things First family. That's what's happening"

Danny Parkins Reflects on ‘Breakfast Ball’ Ending, Addition to ‘First Things First’

"First Things First is arguably the best show in sports TV fronted by my best friend of 20 years. I’m getting added to it—it’s a tremendous honor."

Danny Parkins Moving to FS1 ‘First Things First’ With Expanded Timeslot

"I’m still going to be here. I’m really, really excited for what’s next."

Danny Parkins Fills in for Nick Wright on ‘First Things First’ the Day Following FS1 ‘Breakfast Ball’ Cancellation

"Parkins has served as co-host of Breakfast Ball alongside Mark Schlereth and Craig Carton since the show's inception in August of last year"

FS1 ‘First Things First’ Eclipses 1 Million YouTube Subscribers

"I’m on the march to 406 [million] – MrBeast."

Nick Wright Questions Why Is There Gatekeeping on Who Can Talk NBA

"Bad basketball takes know no country, and good basketball takes know no country either"

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."