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Alexi Lalas Reveals Why FIFA World Cup 2026 Is a Defining Moment for Soccer in the USA
"Americans want to come together and celebrate this country, even if it’s just for a few hours. Currently, there’s very few things unfortunately that enable us to do that. This World Cup could do that and celebrate the country through the lens of soccer."
How Sal Licata Balances Finding Independent Success With Emotions of WFAN Exit
"My whole life was WFAN, and my whole goal was to get to afternoon drive on WFAN. For the first time since I had that dream in 1995, I knew that dream was no longer a reality."
How Shae Cornette Is Finding Her Voice Ushering in a New Era of ESPN’s ‘First Take’
"Hosting a premiere show on ESPN of course was a goal of mine. But did I think that First Take would come available, and I’d be first in line? I didn’t know anything. It just sort of worked out that way."
How Chris Van Vliet Found Accidental Success With Consistency, Content, and Wrestling Storytelling
"You need to keep that in mind with the type of content you’re creating. There’s a life cycle on it. If I’m going to put something on YouTube that might get suggested as a recommended video months from now. I want the viewer to click on that and not be disappointed."
ESPN’s Jeff Passan Explains Decision To Stay At ESPN, New Podcast, and Challenges of an MLB Insider
"ESPN, regardless of the rights we have, we’re still the best. We still do this better than anyone else, with the best people."
Josh Pate Is Rewriting Digital Media’s Playbook for College Football Coverage
"A decade ago when you had the rapid emergence of digital media, it was a trigger mechanism for me to stop thinking about how things have been forever. It may be time for me to think more idealistically."
Michael Kay Opens Up on ESPN New York Changes, MLB’s Fragmented Future and Yankees Opening Day on Netflix
"They [Good Karma Brands] made it so easy for me. They’ve been so great and supportive. Once I started doing it, I love it. It changed my life."
How Taylor Lewan and Will Compton Turned ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’ Into a Sports Media Powerhouse
"We’re always looking to give something to the audience where they feel more a part of it. There’s been small changes here and there that I think have been awesome for the audience and the tier one fans that have been with us since day one. It’s about creating a higher sense of community with Bussin' With The Boys."
How Jonathan “T-Bone” Smith’s Morning Drive Pivot Paid off Instantly at 97.1 The Fan
"It’s something that I look forward to doing long term... If I’m lucky enough to have another twelve years in a daypart, I’d be more than happy if it were in mornings."
How Sean Brace Is Embracing a Second Chance at 97.5 the Fanatic
"Ultimately, we want to be the best show out there. If you’re in your car from ten to two, we want our show to be your number one stop when it comes to radio."