"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
"I got the best of both worlds. I'm in the podcast universe as the industry is evolving, and I'm still on classic terrestrial talk radio, which is my true love."
After his comments, many news media members took to social media to share their reactions for Shapiro, with the majority showing support for his stance.
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