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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."

NBA Hoping Tech Bids Will Drive Television Deal Upward

Potential suitors will have plenty of time to plot bids for the NBA's television rights. Its current contract doesn't expire until after the 2024-2025 season.

Bill Simmons: Kendrick Perkins, JJ Redick NBA MVP Discussion ‘Toxic’

"It was terrible. I hated it. And this is not why I became a sports fan."

JJ Redick Is Great At Hot Takes For Someone Who Claims to Hate Them

The man can be accused of many things, but a conventional thinker he is not. Redick is wise, has knowledge, experience, and is well-spoken.

Doris Burke: ‘My Career is a Happy Accident’

"The year I left coaching at Providence, they decided to put Providence women’s college basketball on radio. That was literally my first foray into this business."

Beth Mowins, Doris Burke, Cassidy Hubbarth Lead ESPN All-Women NBA Broadcast

"Women will dominate studio coverage that night as well."

Adam Silver Reportedly On Short List To Replace Bob Iger at Disney

"Several others, including current Disney executives, are also being considered."

Zach Bye: ‘It’s Not Okay’ That Kendrick Perkins Brought Race Into MVP Debate

"I am disappointed that this is where the conversation has gone. Because we're watching one of the great seasons ever and to blend in race with it I don't know what to do with that."

Kendrick Perkins: My Broadcasting Career Can Be Better Than My NBA Career

"I’m fortunate to be here. I wasn’t a Hall-of-Famer. When a Hall-of-Famer finishes their career, they roll the red carpet out."

Ahmad Rashad Hosting Interview Series on NBA App

"I have learned that fans deeply appreciate my perspective on the game and the players...” 

6 NBA Franchises Launching Podcasts With iHeartMedia

“Together with the NBA and its teams, we look forward to bringing even more one-of-a-kind stories and cultural experiences to fans across the country.”

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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."