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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

Q & A with Matt Hochman of WEEI

When you look for a sports media seller to profile, you might as well start with one of the most experienced. Matt Hochman started...

Bomani Jones’ ESPN Radio Show To End

Clay Travis says Bomani Jones' radio show was canceled by ESPN because it was hemorrhaging affiliates. Others say Jones asked for the show to...

Matt Nahigian Named New PD of 95.7 The Game

For the past decade, Matt Nahigian ran the programming department for 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia. During that time, the radio station moved from...

Storytelling and Formatics Are a Winning Combination

Each week my ears are glued to radio stations all across the country. Being a former programmer turned consultant, I'm constantly looking for ways...

Technology Stands No Chance Against Personal Connections

To email or not to email, that is the question. Technology is a great thing and I’m a huge fan of the meme that says:...

The Athletic Might Be Brash But That’s OK

How many times in the sports media business have we taken the best :10 seconds of a commentary and featured it while looking past...

Always Be Hiring

“A-B-C. A, always. B, be. C, closing. Always be closing. ALWAYS BE CLOSING!” A great line from a great movie. If this is the first...

Are Barstool Sports and ESPN a Good Fit For Each Other?

To say that the inside of a sports media office is similar to the inside of a locker room would be a fair comparison....

BSM Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 12 – Chris McClain – WFNZ

The 12th episode of Season 2 features a conversation with Charlotte sports radio morning host Chris McClain. Over the course of thirty two minutes,...

Eric Davis Added To Afternoons on ESPN LA 710

Former NFL defensive back turned national sports media personality Eric Davis has increased his role on ESPN Los Angeles 710AM. Davis joins former NFL...

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Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

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"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."