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Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He recently served as program director for WHO/KXNO in Des Moines, IA. Prior to that role he held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.
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Sunday, October 27, 2024
Sports Radio
Jim Donovan, Cleveland Browns Radio Voice, Dies at 68
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101 ESPN Names Tim McKernan, Martin Kilcoyne and Doug Vaughn New Morning Team
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Los Angeles Dodgers Broadcaster Charley Steiner Has Been Battling Blood Cancer, Is Now in Remission
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Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Whitworth Launching ‘Fitz & Whit’ Podcast
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Bomani Jones: ‘You Should Not Major in a Vocation, and That’s What Journalism Is’
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Sports Columns
Raiders Deal Hurts Tom Brady in the Booth, But Maybe FOX Sports Has a Plan
“I still think Brady made a selfish decision, but that is his prerogative. Also, it may not be the story here.”
Sports Talk Shows Are Where People Go to Get Away from Politics, Let’s Keep it That Way
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Tale of Two Boston Sports Media Personalities: Tony Massarotti and Dan Shaughnessy
"One is beautifully beloved while the other is dastardly detested."
Joe Davis, Like Vin Scully, is Far From Just the Voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
I Think Lee Corso Is Going to Announce His Retirement From ESPN College GameDay
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Sports Television
ESPN 2024 WNBA Full Season Coverage Up 155% From 2023
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Amazon Prime Video Eyeing Ian Eagle for Lead NBA Play-by-Play Position
Eagle is currently the local voice of the Brooklyn Nets and calls NBA games for TNT Sports.
St. Louis Cardinals Plan to Keep Cable TV Offering and Add Direct-to-Consumer Streaming Option
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Adam Silver: Deterioration of Relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery Big Reason TNT Sports Lost Out on NBA Rights
“Ideally in these partnerships, people aren't pulling out the contract and saying page eight, paragraph three."
Nick Wright Signing New Long-Term Contract with FOX Sports to Remain with FS1, ‘First Things First’ Per Report
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
News Radio
Connie Chung Tells Martha MacCallum: ‘If I Were in News Today, I Think I Would Be Fraught With Anxiety About Everything’
"I'm overly wrought with fear of what's happening in our world."
Greg Kelly: I Don’t Really Understand How The Joe Rogan Experience Got So Popular
"I don't know how many five-and-a-half-hour interviews I can listen to of David Lee Roth, or the guy who retired as a professional wrestler 10 years ago."
News Media Reacts to Washington Post Failing to Endorse Candidate in 2024 Presidential Election
"We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates."
Megyn Kelly to Appear on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher
Kelly becomes the second major conservative radio host -- joining Buck Sexton -- to appear on the show this month.
Mike Gallagher: Joe Rogan Podcast with Donald Trump ‘Might Break the Internet’
"That's gonna be one heck of a conversation."
News Columns
Artificial Intelligence and ‘Citizen Journalism’ Present Immediate and Present Danger to Media
There is an immediate and present danger to the...
News Talk Radio Hosts Need to Avoid Post-Election Blues
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The Lesson News/Talk Radio Hosts Can Take From Donald Trump’s McDonalds Stunt
Donald Trump understands this key aspect that many others don't, and should be a good reminder for news/talk radio hosts about relatability.
Talk Radio: The Peter Pan Principle
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Covering the News When the News Goes Off the Rails
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News Television
Anderson Cooper Defends Himself From Criticism From Charlamagne Tha God, Others After CNN Town Hall with Kamala Harris
"I'm not interested in the anchor's opinion. I'm interested in facts and letting the viewers make up their own mind."
CBS News Executive Alison Pepper Announces Exit
"With the seismic shifts facing our organization, I have made the difficult decision to leave CBS News after the election.”
CNN Sees More Than 3 Million Viewers for Kamala Harris Town Hall Hosted by Anderson Cooper
An offer for a similar event was presented to Republican nominee Donald Trump, who did not accept.
NBC News Dedicating Peacock Stream to Steve Kornacki on Election Night
The dedicated stream will begin at 6 PM ET on election night and is scheduled to run until 2 AM ET on Wednesday, November 6th.
CBS News to Donald Trump: There is ‘No Legal Basis’ to Sue Over 60 Minutes Interview with Kamala Harris
In its response, attorneys for CBS shared that any potential litigation from the Republican nominee was, essentially, nonsense.
Music News
Bill Fox Lands Mornings At WSIG Harrisonburg, VA
The program, titled “The Bill Fox Real Country Morning Show,” will air weekdays from 6 am to 10 am.
New Country 103.1’s Tim Leary and Chelsea Taylor Hosted Mammovan For Breast Cancer Awareness
New Country 103.1 West Palm Beach morning hosts Tim Leary and Chelsea Taylor recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a “Mammovan” outside the station.
KBCY Abilene Morning Host Kelly Jay Returns To The Air Following ‘Doc’ Alexander’s Passing With Emotional Tribute
Notable figures from the market, including former colleagues Rudy Fernandez and JB Cloud, accompanied Jay on the show, along with three of Alexander's sons.
Music Radio Remembers Former Y98 St. Louis Host Jen Myers
She died on Thursday at the age of 49, following an eight-year battle with Stage 4 breast cancer.
MusiCares Names Grateful Dead Persons of the Year
MusiCares has announced that the iconic Grateful Dead will be honored as the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year.
Music Columns
Artificial Intelligence and ‘Citizen Journalism’ Present Immediate and Present Danger to Media
There is an immediate and present danger to the...
News Talk Radio Hosts Need to Avoid Post-Election Blues
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
The Lesson News/Talk Radio Hosts Can Take From Donald Trump’s McDonalds Stunt
Donald Trump understands this key aspect that many others don't, and should be a good reminder for news/talk radio hosts about relatability.
Talk Radio: The Peter Pan Principle
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Covering the News When the News Goes Off the Rails
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Podcasting
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
News Podcasts Take Top 5 Spots as Dan Bongino, NPR Shows Continue Success in September Podtrac Rankings
In the Podtrac industry rankings, iHeart Audience Network and iHeartPodcasts took the top two spots for largest monthly audiences by group.
Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He recently served as program director for WHO/KXNO in Des Moines, IA. Prior to that role he held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.
- Home
- Sports
- News
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- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Voices
- Industry Database
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Sports Radio
Jim Donovan, Cleveland Browns Radio Voice, Dies at 68
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
101 ESPN Names Tim McKernan, Martin Kilcoyne and Doug Vaughn New Morning Team
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Los Angeles Dodgers Broadcaster Charley Steiner Has Been Battling Blood Cancer, Is Now in Remission
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Whitworth Launching ‘Fitz & Whit’ Podcast
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Bomani Jones: ‘You Should Not Major in a Vocation, and That’s What Journalism Is’
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Sports Columns
Raiders Deal Hurts Tom Brady in the Booth, But Maybe FOX Sports Has a Plan
“I still think Brady made a selfish decision, but that is his prerogative. Also, it may not be the story here.”
Sports Talk Shows Are Where People Go to Get Away from Politics, Let’s Keep it That Way
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Tale of Two Boston Sports Media Personalities: Tony Massarotti and Dan Shaughnessy
"One is beautifully beloved while the other is dastardly detested."
Joe Davis, Like Vin Scully, is Far From Just the Voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
I Think Lee Corso Is Going to Announce His Retirement From ESPN College GameDay
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Sports Television
ESPN 2024 WNBA Full Season Coverage Up 155% From 2023
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Amazon Prime Video Eyeing Ian Eagle for Lead NBA Play-by-Play Position
Eagle is currently the local voice of the Brooklyn Nets and calls NBA games for TNT Sports.
St. Louis Cardinals Plan to Keep Cable TV Offering and Add Direct-to-Consumer Streaming Option
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Adam Silver: Deterioration of Relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery Big Reason TNT Sports Lost Out on NBA Rights
“Ideally in these partnerships, people aren't pulling out the contract and saying page eight, paragraph three."
Nick Wright Signing New Long-Term Contract with FOX Sports to Remain with FS1, ‘First Things First’ Per Report
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
News Radio
Connie Chung Tells Martha MacCallum: ‘If I Were in News Today, I Think I Would Be Fraught With Anxiety About Everything’
"I'm overly wrought with fear of what's happening in our world."
Greg Kelly: I Don’t Really Understand How The Joe Rogan Experience Got So Popular
"I don't know how many five-and-a-half-hour interviews I can listen to of David Lee Roth, or the guy who retired as a professional wrestler 10 years ago."
News Media Reacts to Washington Post Failing to Endorse Candidate in 2024 Presidential Election
"We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates."
Megyn Kelly to Appear on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher
Kelly becomes the second major conservative radio host -- joining Buck Sexton -- to appear on the show this month.
Mike Gallagher: Joe Rogan Podcast with Donald Trump ‘Might Break the Internet’
"That's gonna be one heck of a conversation."
News Columns
Artificial Intelligence and ‘Citizen Journalism’ Present Immediate and Present Danger to Media
There is an immediate and present danger to the...
News Talk Radio Hosts Need to Avoid Post-Election Blues
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
The Lesson News/Talk Radio Hosts Can Take From Donald Trump’s McDonalds Stunt
Donald Trump understands this key aspect that many others don't, and should be a good reminder for news/talk radio hosts about relatability.
Talk Radio: The Peter Pan Principle
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Covering the News When the News Goes Off the Rails
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
News Television
Anderson Cooper Defends Himself From Criticism From Charlamagne Tha God, Others After CNN Town Hall with Kamala Harris
"I'm not interested in the anchor's opinion. I'm interested in facts and letting the viewers make up their own mind."
CBS News Executive Alison Pepper Announces Exit
"With the seismic shifts facing our organization, I have made the difficult decision to leave CBS News after the election.”
CNN Sees More Than 3 Million Viewers for Kamala Harris Town Hall Hosted by Anderson Cooper
An offer for a similar event was presented to Republican nominee Donald Trump, who did not accept.
NBC News Dedicating Peacock Stream to Steve Kornacki on Election Night
The dedicated stream will begin at 6 PM ET on election night and is scheduled to run until 2 AM ET on Wednesday, November 6th.
CBS News to Donald Trump: There is ‘No Legal Basis’ to Sue Over 60 Minutes Interview with Kamala Harris
In its response, attorneys for CBS shared that any potential litigation from the Republican nominee was, essentially, nonsense.
Music News
Bill Fox Lands Mornings At WSIG Harrisonburg, VA
The program, titled “The Bill Fox Real Country Morning Show,” will air weekdays from 6 am to 10 am.
New Country 103.1’s Tim Leary and Chelsea Taylor Hosted Mammovan For Breast Cancer Awareness
New Country 103.1 West Palm Beach morning hosts Tim Leary and Chelsea Taylor recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a “Mammovan” outside the station.
KBCY Abilene Morning Host Kelly Jay Returns To The Air Following ‘Doc’ Alexander’s Passing With Emotional Tribute
Notable figures from the market, including former colleagues Rudy Fernandez and JB Cloud, accompanied Jay on the show, along with three of Alexander's sons.
Music Radio Remembers Former Y98 St. Louis Host Jen Myers
She died on Thursday at the age of 49, following an eight-year battle with Stage 4 breast cancer.
MusiCares Names Grateful Dead Persons of the Year
MusiCares has announced that the iconic Grateful Dead will be honored as the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year.
Music Columns
Artificial Intelligence and ‘Citizen Journalism’ Present Immediate and Present Danger to Media
There is an immediate and present danger to the...
News Talk Radio Hosts Need to Avoid Post-Election Blues
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
The Lesson News/Talk Radio Hosts Can Take From Donald Trump’s McDonalds Stunt
Donald Trump understands this key aspect that many others don't, and should be a good reminder for news/talk radio hosts about relatability.
Talk Radio: The Peter Pan Principle
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Covering the News When the News Goes Off the Rails
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Podcasting
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
News Podcasts Take Top 5 Spots as Dan Bongino, NPR Shows Continue Success in September Podtrac Rankings
In the Podtrac industry rankings, iHeart Audience Network and iHeartPodcasts took the top two spots for largest monthly audiences by group.
Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He recently served as program director for WHO/KXNO in Des Moines, IA. Prior to that role he held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Voices
- Industry Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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