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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

Axl Rose, Ozzy Osbourne & Rock’s Greatest Onstage Meltdowns

Last year in this space over the 4th, we celebrated American explosions that changed rock forever. Hendrix at Monterey, the MTV Moonman landing, the...

2025 Kennedy Center Honors Viewership Drops 26% To Record Low

"The broadcast averaged 3.01 million viewers, marking a 26 percent decline from last year’s 4.1 million, Nielsen reported."

Say Thanks to the Biggest Turkeys in Rock and Alternative

"Say no to cranberry, yes to Rock"

The Industry According To….Matt Pinfield, 88.5 The SoCal Sound

"Algorithms don’t necessarily account for what your friends and neighbors are listening to or liking."

Did Classic Rock Radio Capture the Spirit of Rush?

"Did Classic Rock radio take full advantage of the moment?"

What Dr. Demento, NBC Sports, and Listener Marketing Have in Common

"I'm taking this week’s column to share thoughts on a few notable, completely unrelated, articles that crossed my path last week."

When The Music Dies, Where Is Radio? 

It’s been a tough week in music. D’Angelo, Ace Frehley and Sam Rivers are gone. Tough indeed. With my history in rock radio, I’m going to...

Radio Remembers KISS Guitarist and Rock Legend, Ace Frehley

"Following the news, members of the radio and music industries flocked to social media to remember the legendary guitarist."

Four Rock Moments That Red White & Blew Our Minds

Four American Explosions That Changed Rock Music Forever

Music Radio Remembers Legendary Rocker Rick Derringer

The northeast Ohio native began his career with The McCoys, where he had chart success with “Hang On Sloopy.”

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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

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