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Can Bussin’ With the Boys Be the Beginning of NASCAR’s Survival Plan?

"What this partnership can do is give NASCAR another opportunity to reconnect with younger audiences through a more authentic voice than traditional television coverage often provides."

How ‘Sources Tell Jeff Passan’ Showcases a Different Side of ESPN’s MLB Insider

"The suit is replaced by a hoodie, and he adopts a more conversational, relaxed style that adds depth to his on-air persona. On ESPN, it’s all business with reports, updates, stories, and rumors. The podcast feels more like a few guys talking baseball in a cool, entertaining way."

The Accidental Radio Career of 97.1 The River Morning Host Axel Lowe

"I'm not one of those dudes that's so rock it's not going to be appealing to women. I'm a guy that's got a wife and two daughters. I know how to connect with women."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Radio Mid Market Midday Shows of 2025

"A total of 70 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

Geoff Calkins Announces Departure From 92.9 ESPN January 9

"I'm giving up the radio show. Thanks to all y'all who listened, called, advertised, worked alongside me at 92.9."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Midday Shows

"A total of 59 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Midday Shows category."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Midday Shows of 2023

“A total of 65 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Midday Shows category.”

92.9 ESPN Posts Double Digits in Every Daypart in Memphis Spring Book

Memphis is a town that loves its teams. If you are making time to talk about the Tigers and Grizzlies, people are going to...

Geoff Calkins Sticking With 92.9 ESPN Show After Giving Up Sports Column

"I'm still gonna do a five-day-a-week radio show, and it's still gonna be mostly about sports."

Keyshawn Johnson: ‘Prominent LA Gang Members Not Happy With Ja Morant’

"Those are the sort of things that I worry about because you’re aligning yourself in a position that you know nothing about at all whatsoever – zero about."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2022

"A total of 67 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2021 

"A total of 56 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

92.9 ESPN In Memphis, 105.7 The Fan In Baltimore Deliver Big Summer Numbers

"92.9 ESPN remained dominant for the quarter in Memphis, finishing 1st in both weekday prime (13.2) and the full week (10.7)."

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