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Len Weiner Retiring After Helping Shape Sports Radio for More Than Four Decades

"I loved working in Miami because it’s been more of a challenge to do things here sports-wise. The passion and creativity of the people I work with I will surely miss."

Why This Year’s Barrett Media Audio Summit Matters More Than Ever

"It’s a combination of seminar and social gathering, where people come to learn, network, educate, challenge one another, and leave with a treasure trove of ideas to bring back to their markets."

Surviving a Radio Layoff: Advice From Someone Who’s Been There

"Career grief is a profound sense of loss tied not just to a job role, but to identity, purpose, and self-worth. That grief hits differently in radio."

WZBA The Bay Mattered More Than Its Coverage Map Suggested

"A reminder that sometimes the issue is not the talent in the room."

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Hints at Signature Music Coming to Postseason Experience

"We engaged a well known composer to be thinking about tracks designed for the league."

Why Early Netflix Data Could Have Sports Podcasts Hitting Pause

"Seeing these early results after such a sports-heavy quarter should raise some concern within the walls of both The Ringer and Barstool Sports."

The Sports Radio Silence Is Louder Than the Criticism

"If the product is stronger, the audience is larger, and the business is healthier than ever, then there’s nothing to hide from. Say it. Prove it. Own it."

Dan “Big Cat” Katz Walks Back Some Of His Comments About FOX Sports MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal

"I’m not apologizing for the ‘jerk’ part. I’m just apologizing for saying he has to leave baseball."

‘Pardon My Take’ Wins 2026 IHeartPodcast Award for Best Sports Podcast

"The Barstool Sports podcast, hosted by Dan “Big Cat” Katz and Eric "PFT Commenter" Sollenberger, topped a strong field of nominees."

Dan “Big Cat” Katz: “I’m So Sick of Ken Rosenthal” on FOX Sports

"I'm so sick of this guy. Ever since that Brewers thing last year, he's such a loser. Get him out. I don't want him anywhere near me anymore."

Why Music Radio Talent Should Lean Into Talking More

"Strategically integrating storytelling into a station’s structure proves to listeners that your channel knows the scene. That you’re willing to put in the time and effort to utilize your hired talent to prove it to the audience."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Digital Shows of 2025

"As you review these results, please remember that they represent the collective feedback shared by our industry voters."

Dan “Big Cat” Katz Blasts Golden Globe Award For Best Podcast Concept, Winner

"That whole thing was a joke. She’s been podcasting for like a half a year. So it’s all rigged, and it’s all Hollywood."

Kevin “KFC” Clancy Says Podcasts Are Now Video First, Dismisses Criticism of Barstool Sports Deal With Netflix

"People are like, it's behind a paywall. It's not, bro. If you do not have Netflix in America in the year of our Lord 2025, you're not like a human."

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Why This Year’s Barrett Media Audio Summit Matters More Than Ever

"It’s a combination of seminar and social gathering, where people come to learn, network, educate, challenge one another, and leave with a treasure trove of ideas to bring back to their markets."

Surviving a Radio Layoff: Advice From Someone Who’s Been There

"Career grief is a profound sense of loss tied not just to a job role, but to identity, purpose, and self-worth. That grief hits differently in radio."

WZBA The Bay Mattered More Than Its Coverage Map Suggested

"A reminder that sometimes the issue is not the talent in the room."

Five Ways Classic Rock/Hits Program Directors Can Stay on Target

"Always focusing on what they do and how to do it better."