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Ben and Skin Talk About Building Radio Shows and Beyond

"We like to make fun of tropes like Sports Talk shows that pair two guys from two different cities together. We exaggerate the characters so one is some meathead who played sports but doesn't know what he's doing and the other is super announcer-y."

Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Norm Hitzges to Receive Literati Award at SMU

The award honors individuals who have used the written word to advance creativity, conviction, innovation and scholarship and who have had a significant impact on culture and the community through their work. 

Winning in a Multi-Platform World Requires Thinking Beyond Radio

"If we're going to claim to be more than just radio stations, are we built and ready to win larger advertising deals against the best sports media digital brands? Secondly, why are we only using radio ratings to showcase our impact?

‘Foul Territory’ is a Home Run with Baseball Fans and Players

Foul Territory successfully produced 278 total shows within its first year and featured 301 active player guests on the program.

680/93.7 The Fan in Atlanta Renews Georgia Tech Athletics for Five Years

“We’re proud that 680/93.7 The Fan will remain the flagship station of the Georgia Tech Sports Network, as it has been for the last 30-plus years."

All Elite Wrestling on TNT and TBS: Jim Ross In, Kevin Kelly Out

“We crafted a completely new deal. No extension. A fresh contract.”

ESPN Cleveland Draws the Ire of Andrea Thome, Wife of Jim Thome

"I did not have grown men on @ESPNCleveland bullying me on International Women’s Day because I won’t interrupt my husband while he is working across the country to call in so your intern can win $100"

97.3 The Fan in San Diego To Hold 3 A.M. Padres Watch Party; Launch New Padres Roundtable

"Maybe the first ever San Diego radio promotion that starts at 3 in the morning. I have been here my whole life, I don't remember another one.

Bob Ley: You Can Argue ESPN Has Been Most Significant U.S. Cultural Force in Last 125 Years

"I feel so lucky I’m in the team picture of the ‘27 Yankees."

FOX To Air College Football Games on Friday Nights Following ‘WWE SmackDown’ Departure

Friday night matchups from the Big Ten, Big 12, and Mountain West conferences would air alongside 'SmackDown,' and the MLB playoffs and World Series

Jessica Mendoza Re-Signs with ESPN

Jessica Mendoza joined ESPN in 2007 and in 2015, became the first woman to serve as an analyst for MLB, Little League World Series, and softball games.

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Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Could Christmas 2026 Be The Greatest Day In American Sports History

"Christmas 2026 feels different. It's not just one game or one moment. It's an entire day built around sports."