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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."

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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"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

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"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."