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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Fred Toucher: Stephen A. Smith US/Iran Political Takes Not Needed, Boring

"A sign of intelligence is knowing when not to weigh in."

Fred Toucher: Bill Simmons Is Not Sticking up for Boston on Bill Belichick

"You got to be like, ‘That was ridiculous. What the hell are you doing?’"

Fred Toucher: ‘I’m Not Surprised and I’m Very Happy’ Rich Shertenlieb Was Let Go by iHeartMedia

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Ryan Johnston: Boston Bruins Radio Play-by-Play Position is “The Dream Job”

Beasley Media Group and the Boston Bruins recently announced Ryan Johnston as the team's new radio play-by-play voice which airs on 98.5 The Sports...

Fred Toucher: Stephen A. Smith and ESPN Don’t Want to Upset LeBron and Bronny James’ Agents

"Even Stephen A. Smith, who had been very, very critical of Bronny James after the Draft, changed his tune."

Fred Toucher: Seems Like JJ Redick ‘Should Bow Out’ of NBA Finals Broadcast

"All of it seems bad – it just seems bad."

Rich Shertenlieb: ‘If This Fails, It’s My Name on It, But It’s What I’ve Always Wanted’

“We’re going to complain about the Bruins, we’re going to celebrate the Celtics and analyze the new ‘Road House’ movie like it’s the Zapruder film."

98.5 The Sports Hub Introduces ‘Toucher & Hardy’ YouTube Livestream

Additional shows livestreamed on the 98.5 The Sports Hub YouTube channel include "The Baseball Hour" and Joe Murray's program.

Fred Toucher: Sports Illustrated ‘Faded Away So Grandly’

"...I don’t care at all that they’re not making it anymore, and I don’t think I’m being cool."

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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."