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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.

BSM Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 5 – Bob Stelton – 710 ESPN

For the 5th episode of Season 2 Jason reconnects with a former colleague, 710 ESPN Seattle midday host Bob Stelton. The conversation includes a...

After 15 Years, Christopher Rude Is Out at 680 The Fan

Pardon the pun but 680/93.7 The Fan has delivered a rude awakening to morning host Christopher Rude. After being part of the station's morning...

Why Blackballing a Local Team Is a Bad Bet

Rarely do sports radio brands take drastic measures to blackball sports teams from being covered and discussed in local markets. Even when a particular...

New York Knicks To Name Ed Cohen New Radio Voice

The New York Post recently reported that the Madison Square Garden Network is expected to name 34-year-old Ed Cohen the new radio voice of...

BSM Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 4- John Kincade – 680 The Fan

On the 4th episode of Season 2 Jason kicks things off with The 5 in 5. This week's stories include ESPN's search for a co-host...

95.7 The Game Parts Ways with Don Kollins

95.7 The Game in San Francisco has parted ways with program director Don Kollins. The official decision was made on Thursday. Kollins joined the radio...

Wycheck, Davenport Part of 104.5 The Zone Changes

As first reported by The Tennessean, changes are on the horizon for one of the sports talk radio format's most successful brands. 104.5 The...

The Fine Line Between Treasure and Trash

Inspiration can be hard to find at times. Especially if you're an on-air talent and working with less than spectacular material during a slower...

BSM Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 3 – Bob Fescoe – 610 Sports

On the third episode of Season 2, Jason starts with The 5 in 5. This week's topics include Jim Rome's Smackoff, Jay Bilas' issue with...

Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan Adds Mike Pritchard

Well, that didn't take long! After exiting the Las Vegas airwaves on Friday to pursue opportunities in the Mile High city, Mike Pritchard has...

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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."