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The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Steve Czaban Returns To Milwaukee Sports Radio July 6 On Audacy’s 105.7 The Fan

"Summer of Czabe is over! Gonna be great to get back at it, Milwaukee!"

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

97.1 The Ticket Producer Kenny Kott Passes Away At 32

"I’m going to miss him. I’m going to miss the 'Hockey Elite' information that man had. It’s a huge loss for us, because as Mike said, we are a team."

ESPN Radio Debuts ‘The Golics’ Beginning Monday August 3

"Reuniting with the Mikes Golic was a tremendous opportunity for our audience. They've been building chemistry together since 1989, and it's a joy to bring their peerless partnership back to ESPN."

KXnO Host Trent Condon Departs Station Following “Controversial” Comments Regarding iHeartMedia Layoffs

"My days at KXNO are over. My comments were considered "controversial" from corporate about my colleagues that were let go. I stand by what I said.

Why This Year’s Barrett Media Audio Summit Matters More Than Ever

"It’s a combination of seminar and social gathering, where people come to learn, network, educate, challenge one another, and leave with a treasure trove of ideas to bring back to their markets."

John Kincade Rejoins Dickey Broadcasting in Atlanta Following Upcoming 97.5 The Fanatic Departure

"I want to step into something that is already established that I’m used to doing in sports radio. I think my wife would kill me if I went independent."

KNBR Hosts Reportedly Restricted In Questioning San Francisco Giants CEO During Interview Following Pride Night Controversy

"I just wanted to deliver that message to the fans and move on. Let’s talk about some other things."

ESPN Extends Dave Pasch With Multi-Year Deal, Added NFL Role, Departs Arizona Cardinals Radio

"Having covered the NFL for two and a half decades for the Arizona Cardinals, I’m thrilled to now be involved with the NFL on the national stage."

97.5 The Fanatic Host Bill Colarulo Challenges Sportsradio 94WIP Host Spike Eskin to a Public Debate

"Maybe I should issue a formal challenge to Brett [Spike] Eskin if he wants to debate me on something sports related. The fact that he’s gonna act like he didn’t see what I did, but then he blocks me? Come on, man!"

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Lynn Barstow: Alternative Radio Programming Legend

"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."