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The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Brady Quinn: Michael Jordan Joined NBC To Beat LeBron James to It

"If you were the GOAT, and if you were the authoritative figure when you’re on a major network like this, you’re a part of the broadcast, the coverage, it’s going to speak volumes.”

Seven Sports Media Professionals Under 30 You Need to Know

"The days of the full-time on-air personality, if that's what you're going for, is just not really a reality anymore."

NBCUniversal Submits Bid for MLB Broadcast Rights: Report

The report indicates that the NBC offer was made earlier in the month but that the two sides had been talking for several weeks prior.

Scott Hanson Returning To Host 2026 Olympic Winter Games ‘Gold Zone’

“I’m thrilled to be back hosting Gold Zone on Peacock for the Winter Olympics in February!”

Mike Tirico on What He Would Like To See From Michael Jordan on NBC

"I’m curious what he thinks, as a guy who wanted to play so often, about the amount of play guys have and the style of the way the game is played now on both ends of the floor.”

Which Michael Jordan Will Show Up on the NBA on NBC?

"NBC is keeping the audience guessing, and that’s the smartest play of all."

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo: Michael Jordan NBC Hire Is a “Little PR Oriented”

“I don't see Jordan breaking down an individual game and getting on a player for making a mistake."

Vince Carter Joining NBA on NBC As Studio Analyst

“I could not be more excited and appreciative to have the opportunity to be a part of the historic return of the NBA to NBC and now Peacock."

Rahimi & Harris React to Michael Jordan on NBC: “This Is a Dub on Top of a Dub”

“Forget about Chicago specifically right now, this is good for everyone."

Michael Jordan to Serve as Special Contributor for NBA on NBC

"Looking forward to seeing you all when the 'NBA on NBC' launches this October."

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Lynn Barstow: Alternative Radio Programming Legend

"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."