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Craig Carton Gets The Headlines, But Norm Hitzges Deserves The Big Celebration
Radio has been alive in Dallas for 102 years, and Norm Hitzges has been on the air for nearly half of them. He deserves more than a weeklong sendoff.
Is Stephen A. Smith The Best Teammate at ESPN?
You mean to tell me that Stephen A. Smith -- widely regarded as an egomaniac -- is out here teaching up-and-coming talent? Well, that doesn't necessarily fit the narrative now, does it?
ESPN Hiring Pat McAfee Has Nothing To Do With Layoffs
Listen, The Walt Disney Company decided it was going to cut 7,000 jobs a long time ago. The hiring of McAfee didn't turn that number to 7,001.
ESPN Doesn’t Have Problems You Were Told It Did, But Cable is About To
The demise of ESPN has been greatly exaggerated. The network is operating from a place of strength, while others make up scenarios for why it's going down the drain.
Toucher & Rich Both Deserve A Little Empathy
We all say and do things we regret. It appears, at least publicly, Fred Toucher is doing the right things to rectify those wrongs.
Cancel Culture or Consequence: BSM Debates Ben Mintz, Glen Kuiper & Intent
"This debate is about how much intent matters when you do something deemed offensive and what punishment fits the crime."
Can National Sports Talk Radio Survive in a World Full of Podcasts?
In a world where everything has become individualized, customizable, and on-demand, the downfall of national sports radio was inevitable. But that doesn't mean it can't fight back.
Does the A’s Cast Have a Future in Las Vegas?
Traditional, terrestrial, over-the-air radio is still far and away the best option for a professional sports team, and any club that suggests otherwise is lying.
Is Podcasting Now the Only Path to a Sports Radio Career?
The pressure to come into a situation and immediately perform is felt by everyone launching a new show or brand. And yet, the opportunities to learn, train, and hone the craft are shrinking.
The One Thing Radio Program Directors Cannot Allow
You can't let yourself get so wrapped up in what is best for the company that you completely lose sight of who you're serving, what their expectations are, and why they're consuming your product in the first place.