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Troy Aikman’s Free Agency Should Push NFL Networks to Stop Overpaying Old Names

"I'm not proposing we escort Aikman or Collinsworth out with a gold watch and complimentary headset. I'm asking for competition, opportunity and imagination."

Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

Boomer and Gio: Atlanta Braves Reporter Wiley Ballard Moment Was Goofy, Lighthearted

“I mean, this isn't Harvey Weinstein here. You know what I'm saying?"

ESPN Q1 Viewership Up 22% YoY: Report

"We carried strong momentum throughout the quarter, across signature events and our full content offering."

Sports Radio 810 WHB Announces Extension With Sporting KC

"We are Kansas City’s sports radio station dedicated to bringing the best sports talk to the Midwest. It’s terrific to work with a locally owned and operated major league sports franchise.’’

How Sports Radio Capitalizes on the NFL Draft Spectacle Across America

“There is a buzz about it, no doubt about it."

Pat McAfee Needs To Return To What Made Him Special

“Not that long ago, I was one of McAfee’s loudest champions on this website. But I have to admit, over the last few weeks, I have lost a lot of respect for Pat McAfee.”

5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Doesn’t Rock 97.3 The Fan Host Braden Surprenant During Live Show

Wow. This building is swaying. I’ve never gotten an earthquake alert on my phone before. 5.2? Geeze!”

Brandon Tierney, Sal Licata Believe Rory McIlroy Drama Did Not Match Jim Nantz’ ‘Masterpiece’

"If he made that and didn’t have to go to the playoff, it would have felt like a win that could be celebrated more, especially using the terminology Rory has his masterpiece.”

Bob Fescoe: Jim Nantz ‘Nailed It’ on Masters Tournament Broadcast

"At one point, he said, ‘I feel like America’s spent watching this,’ and I was like, ‘Hell yeah, I’m spent watching this.'"

SiriusXM Busted Open Radio Announces Road Shows For WrestleMania 41

"The popular wrestling show will deliver six live episodes from various venues on the Las Vegas Strip, leading up to WrestleMania 41 weekend."

Dan Le Batard: Golf Is the Only Sport Where the Camera Is So Close to the Emotions of It

“You’re seeing in that moment a person who is as happy as he can be, and as grateful as he can be. And you’re capturing the intimacy of that up his nostrils.”

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."