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David Roberts Bids Farewell to ESPN After Two Decades of Influence

"I trusted him. He believed in me tirelessly. He put me front and center with everything. I've never had an executive believe in me as much as he did."

Why Howard Stern Doesn’t Need Daily Radio Anymore

"Howard was the ultimate slave to the art. Perhaps he finally doesn't want to be anymore"

Why Curtis Sliwa Refuses to Be a Donald Trump Echo Chamber on 710 WOR

"I made that very clear in coming back: I was not going to become an echo chamber for Donald Trump. It's proven to be very successful for us."

Inside Andrew Perloff’s Reunion With Paul Pabst To Launch ‘Not So Fast’ on NBC Sports NOW

"There’s a lot of people I would love to work with, but doing something with Paul would have been great... This was in the works for a long time, so a big chunk of the last eight months was developing this show."

Mike Francesa: Mike & The Mad Dog Passed on Deal To Do National Show For FOX

"Before there was that Best Damn Sports Show thing, they wanted us. But they wanted us five days a week after our show was over."

ESPN Gets Ratings Lift From Mike & The Mad Dog Reunion

Despite the Brady news, nearly all of ESPN's daytime lineup were down from its Wednesday levels in January.

Chris Russo: Never Thought I’d Have Much Impact on First Take

“I really haven’t had any adjustment getting used to the medium and the camera. Got to be a little more careful of what you say."

Molly Qerim: Stephen A. Smith and I Have Never Had a Mike and the Mad Dog-Style Fight

"We're definitely annoyed at each other for times. There were times when we were very, very annoyed."

Mike Francesa, Chris Russo Not Sold on Tom Brady’s Future As a TV Analyst

“It’s a special day! It’s a special day at First Take! Look at the crew I have in front of me.”

Does Mike & The Mad Dog Reunion Really Have Broad Appeal?

"My confusion is not about the content. It is about the strategy."

Mike and The Mad Dog Reunion Set For First Take on February 1

“I can tell you this, no other people, the three of us for two hours. Think about that.”

Stephen A. Smith Promises Mike and the Mad Dog Reunion on First Take

"They made sports talk radio what it is. I’m gonna bring them both in soon for an appearance on First Take.”

Mike Francesa Admits ‘There’s A Lot of Truth’ To Potential Mike and The Mad Dog Reunion On First Take

"I know there was a story written yesterday. The story had a lot of -- I wouldn't say it was 100% accurate, but it had a lot of truth to it."

Mike Francesa: George Steinbrenner’s Idea to Put Mike and The Mad Dog On YES Network

"It was George's idea. So give him credit for it. He wanted Mike and The Mad Dog as part of the CBS Radio contract, and we were."

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Why Howard Stern Doesn’t Need Daily Radio Anymore

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"I made that very clear in coming back: I was not going to become an echo chamber for Donald Trump. It's proven to be very successful for us."

Inside Andrew Perloff’s Reunion With Paul Pabst To Launch ‘Not So Fast’ on NBC Sports NOW

"There’s a lot of people I would love to work with, but doing something with Paul would have been great... This was in the works for a long time, so a big chunk of the last eight months was developing this show."

Four Things Music Radio Can Learn from the Savannah Bananas

"What I saw was part circus, part radio festival, and part New England sports fans reunion. I couldn't help but sit there and think about how radio should be taking notes."