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How Bob and Brian Built a Morning Show Dynasty at The Hog

"He gave us two orders. One, be funny. Two, don't piss off the clients,"

Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Mark Chernoff: ‘I Didn’t Believe Mad Dog Was Going To Leave WFAN’

“I wish they hadn’t separated, because it was the most amazing team.”

Gregg Giannotti Tells Mike Francesa ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Story

"'This is not good. I know that plane. There's about 300 people on that plane, and they're all dead.'"

Sports Talkers Podcast: John Jastremski, The Ringer

John Jastremski talks about his move from WFAN to The Ringer, his time folding shirts at the NBA Store, why a good broadcaster treats...

Mike Francesa Is Embracing And Enjoying Podcasting

“I do them whenever I want,” said Francesa.  “I do them the length I want to do them.  I do them on any topic I want to do but basically, I’ve done sports.  They’ve been received very well.”

Chris Russo Explains How YES Simulcast Lifted Mike & The Mad Dog

“Remember we had done 13 years prior to YES and it was a little something different. My old boss said I’m the only guy in America who got paid for doing the same show twice. From that standpoint, it was a plus.”

Rush Street Interactive Officially Announces Hiring Of Mike Francesa

"Francesa has signed an exclusive brand and content deal with RSI."

Mike Francesa Launching New Podcast In Partnership With BetRivers Sportsbook

" The first episode from Francesa is scheduled to be released either next Monday, March 28th or Tuesday, March 29th."

2022 BSM Summit – March 3, 2022 (Day 2)

"Check back throughout the day for updates on all of the latest developments from day two of the 2022 BSM Summit."

Mike Francesa To Present ‘Felger & Mazz’ With The Newly Created ‘Mike & The Mad Dog Award’ at the 2022 BSM Summit

"Mike Francesa will be on hand at the 2022 BSM Summit to accept the honor, discuss the history of 'Mike and the Mad Dog', and present the award to this year's recipients, Fel;ger & Mazz."

Sports Radio Congratulates Mark Chernoff On a Historic Run at WFAN

"Mark’s greatest strength has been his ability to forge and maintain strong relationships with talent. He has done this by putting his ego aside. It’s never about him but what’s best for the radio station."

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Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Women In Radio’s Meaghan Taylor on Mentorship vs. Sponsorship in Radio

"A sponsor is the person who walks into a room you're not in and talks openly about you. That's what moves careers."