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Why Pat McAfee’s ‘Progrum Feud’ Is More Than Just a Gameshow on ESPN

"We're arriving at a place where the studio programming itself becomes the betting market."

How Jodi Koontz Went From Producer to Anchor of a Syndicated Show

"The reason I think it's important to tell that story is because that's the day I learned you have to ask for what you want."

Joe Rogan Was Never Going to Be On 60 Minutes – But Should He?

Even in a state of flux, the idea of Rogan suiting up as a 60 Minutes correspondent ranks somewhere between unlikely and laughable — about as plausible as me waking up next to Salma Hayek. But should it be that far-fetched?

Clay Travis Exposes the Perception Problem Hurting News/Talk Radio

As an industry, we need to realize that a rising tide lifts all boats. Many shows and stations are where they need to be with their digital game, but many are still well behind the curve.

An Ode to the Heart and Soul of Barstool Sports — Frank The Tank

If you can simultaneously be the angriest person on the planet, and also be viewed as completely wholesome, you're doing something right.

Do News/Talk Radio PDs Have a One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Managing Talent?

With so much of the content being similar, does that mean talk radio leaders can manage talent in similar ways? We asked some of the top brand leaders in the format.

Stephanie Miller Still Brings Humor to Serious Topics 20 Years Into Syndicated Show

"I really do have fun doing what I'm doing. I'm also really angry sometimes with what's happening in the news cycle."

Ryan Clark Must Have Missed the First Day of Media Beefs 101

Clark had strong criticism of Tiki Barber -- as a person -- in his comments, but then tried to take a moral high ground when taking return fire.

Is Talk Radio the Lone Survivor for Free Speech?

There's an irony that a medium regulated by the federal government has less restrictions than that of YouTube.

KDKA Brand Manager Dave LaBrozzi Knew the Time Was Right to Ride Off Into the Sunset

"I have my health and there's not much else I can accomplish in this business. All my dreams have come true."

What the Savannah Bananas Can Teach Sports Radio About Relevance, Ratings, and Revenue

The Savannah Bananas have used one guiding principle to create millions of followers and millions in revenue. It's an easy business for sports radio to emulate.

After 35 Years Behind The Mic, Doug Stephan Won’t Be Stopping Anytime Soon

"I've planned for what the inevitable is sooner or later...My feeling is I'll be here today and gone tomorrow, or I'll drop in front of the microphone and that's the end."

What is The State of the Union of News/Talk Radio?

As President Biden gives his State of the Union address Thursday, one can ponder what the challenges and opportunities for news/talk radio will look like in the coming year.

The Jason Kelce Chase Will Show If NFL TV Partners Learned From Past Mistakes

We've seen former players jump directly to the booth, with varying levels of success. Have the NFL TV partners learned their lesson by being burnt in the past?

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How Jodi Koontz Went From Producer to Anchor of a Syndicated Show

"The reason I think it's important to tell that story is because that's the day I learned you have to ask for what you want."

Joe Rogan Was Never Going to Be On 60 Minutes – But Should He?

Even in a state of flux, the idea of Rogan suiting up as a 60 Minutes correspondent ranks somewhere between unlikely and laughable — about as plausible as me waking up next to Salma Hayek. But should it be that far-fetched?

Clay Travis Exposes the Perception Problem Hurting News/Talk Radio

As an industry, we need to realize that a rising tide lifts all boats. Many shows and stations are where they need to be with their digital game, but many are still well behind the curve.

Radio Keeps Earning a C+ When It Has A-Level Talent

"Today's system rewards tenure over talent, safeness over boldness, and sameness over creativity."