Tag: Mike Francesa

Browse our Latest articles!

How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

0
"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

0
"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

0
"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

0
"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Mike Francesa, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Reflect On John Sterling: “The Soundtrack Of Yankees Baseball”

Sports John Mamola John Mamola -
"This guy never took a game off. He never took any off and of the nine innings. He wanted to do every minute, every game. So, he is the soundtrack of Yankees baseball."

Mike Francesa Just Reminded Radio Why Personalities Still Matter

Columns John Mamola John Mamola -
"If radio wants to compete in a world where creators build loyal followings overnight and take them anywhere, it must stop treating talent like replaceable parts."

Is Outrage the Only Strategy Left in Sports Media?

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"Clicks, views, and chatter might generate noise, produce a momentary ratings spike, and help you trend on Twitter, but that doesn't define success anymore."

Maggie Gray on ‘CMB Show’ WFAN Tenure: “People Just Really Wanted To Hate Us”

Sports BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"It was a big deal at the time, and I think people just really wanted to hate us, but it turns out we are three un-hate-able people."

Brandon Tierney: Sports Radio Is Less Relevant Than It’s Ever Been in My Lifetime

Sports BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"Back then, being a star on WFAN was pretty easy. There was nowhere else to go."

Joe Benigno: WFAN Will Never Be What It Used To Be

Sports BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"The days of Don Imus, Mike Francesa and Chris Russo. The days of Steve Somers and myself overnight. Ed Coleman and Dave Sims. Those days are — you know — we’ll never see anything like that again."

Craig Carton on Burying the Hatchet With Mike Francesa: “If He’s Buying Lunch, I’m In”

Sports BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"We don't like each other and very quite publicly. He doesn't like me. I don't like him."

Audacy’s Demographic Reset Is Exactly What Radio Has Needed For Years

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"Radio doesn’t need artificial growth. It needs its real audience counted."

Mike Francesa Still Remains in Touch With Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on a Range of Things

Sports BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"Remember we were together for 20 years. We weren’t together for a week, for two weeks. Some people do shows now for three or four years, and talk about how they have a legacy. Hey, we were together for 20 years."

Why Mike Francesa Believes Super Bowl Radio Row Has Lost What Made It Special

Features John Mamola John Mamola -
"The NFL has made everything there so expensive that I think it’s priced a lot of the local stations out of the market."
123...14Page 1 of 14

Popular

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

20 Brands in 20 Days 0
"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

Features 0
"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

Columns 0
"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

Features 0
"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."