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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."

BSM Podcast Episode 9: Doug Gottlieb – FOX Sports Radio

On the 9th episode of the BSM Podcast, Barrett Sports Media President Jason Barrett examines the way FOX Sports Radio has improved its lineup over...

Andy Gresh Heads Home To Providence’s WPRO

Andy Gresh is returning to Providence. The accomplished sports talk show host who has been co-hosting afternoons in Hartford alongside Joe D'Ambrosio on WTIC,...

Pump The Brakes: Tony Romo Will Be Just Fine On CBS

The media can be a tough crowd. Never was that more clear than when the news broke that Tony Romo was retiring and heading...

BSM Podcast Episode 8: Bruce Gilbert – Cumulus Sports

After publishing a survey on the state of ESPN, Scott Van Pelt and a few other Bristol folks took exception with the results and...

John Hadley Named Program Director of 590 The Fan

Over the past year, John Hadley has kept a low profile in St. Louis. He directed his energies towards his network television sports consultancy, after...

How Sports Fans View The Current State of ESPN

Much has been said and written about ESPN's struggles over the past few years. From cord cutting to layoffs to declining ratings and revenues,...

BSM Podcast Episode 7: Tom Lee & Dave Shore – Veteran Sports Radio PD’s

The 7th episode of the Barrett Sports Media Podcast features an in-depth discussion on the current state of sports radio. Two former programmers with...

Doug Gottlieb Joining FOX Sports Radio

Another ex-ESPN personality is heading out west to join the FOX Sports radio and television family. Doug Gottlieb is leaving CBS Sports Radio and...

BSM Podcast Episode 5: Erik Kuselias – Genesis Communications

On the 6th episode of the Barrett Sports Media Podcast, Jason Barrett analyzes the lack of diversity in sports radio and explains his approach...

ESPN 1000 Restructuring Midday Lineup

ESPN 1000 is making a minor change to its weekday lineup that it hopes will provide big dividends. According to a report from Robert Feder,...

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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."

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

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