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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Clip of Mike Valenti Throwing Chair in Frustration Goes Viral

Video of Valenti's reaction was captured and posted to social media. The video garnered hundreds of thousands of views.

Mike Valenti: Stoney & Jansen ‘Most Disingenuous Radio in the History of This Staiton’

"When the subject came up on who is MSU's next coach, honestly I wanted to crash my car versus keep listening."

Rico Beard: Michigan St Had to Suspend Mel Tucker After Naming ESPN Reporter

"It's not gonna go well for you, and this is why Michigan State had to suspend him."

Mike Valenti: Sports Radio Combine Would be Better Than any Broadcasting School

""Here's what we'll do for you. In six months time, I'm not gonna waste your time like your school did probably for four years. You're gonna know right away whether you can do this or not."

Mike Valenti: Leagues Are Going to Cause Sports Rights Bubble to Burst

"Quality's out the window, regionality's out the window, rivalries are out the window."

97.1 The Ticket Dominates in Detroit’s Spring Ratings Book

“In total line reporting, the station finished first with men 25-54 in middays and afternoons.”

Rico Beard: People Watch Netflix, Why is Streaming Sports a Problem?

"Guys, college football, you're not going to see it and watch it the same way you always have done it. It's going to get different.”

Mike Valenti: ESPN Will Need a Green Screen To Make Detroit Draft Look Good

"Like, we are a pinata for the rest of the country. So no one is really excited about this thing going to Detroit. Just wait."

Mike Valenti: New Rules Have Made Baseball Better to Listen To

"I don't need idle chatter. I like listening to the game."

Audacy Announces College Football and NFL Podcasts

New for this season, 2400Sports, Audacy’s sports podcast studio, has unveiled multiple football podcasts.

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."