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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."

ESPN Shares Record-Breaking WNBA Viewership Figures Ahead of Playoffs

"The network aired 25 regular season contests this year, averaging 1.3 million viewers per game. That figure represents a six percent increase over last season"

Toast to 10: The Power of Connection Through Barrett Media

"Thanks to Barrett Media, I’ve maintained professional relationships with several of these top-tier broadcasters. Connections are so important in our business"

Why Adam Silver Is Right Where Sports Media Outrage Is Wrong

"Silver’s comments may have seemed tone-deaf, they reflect the reality of who the league serves—and it’s not always the fan"

Sports Media Requires Different Perspectives From Players and Non-Players Alike

"Players, reporters, hosts—every opinion now flies instantly to anyone with Wi-Fi. The lesson? Fans need more than just the player’s perspective"

Dave Portnoy Calls Early ‘Wake Up Barstool’ Viewership on FS1 “Awful”

"I don’t know what they were before. It wasn’t like we had some gigantic promo. We just kind of did it"

Pat McAfee Announces New Weekly Podcast With Stanford Steve

"I'm excited to see what that is. I think we're gonna have a lot of good guests. A lot of college ball coaches I think would like to do stuff"

Mark Shapiro: ESPN Was “In the Mix” To Retain UFC Media Rights

"We set our sights on talking with everybody else"

Dan “Big Cat” Katz Reveals Future Plans for Barstool Sports ‘Pardon My Take’

"There will be a time in the next, I will say, let’s call it two to four years that I will start to wind down a little bit"

ESPN Monday Night Football Season Debut Viewership Second Highest Since 2006

"The Vikings-Bears matchup marked the second most-watched Week 1 game of the MNF era since ESPN took over rights in 2006"

Erin Andrews Provided a Moment on How to Properly Handle Criticism in Sports Media

"Once you take ownership over the decision to receive the feedback, that’s when you’ll be less defensive about it"

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

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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."