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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.

Anatomy Of An Analyst: John McEnroe

Andy Masur looks at what makes John McEnroe one of the best broadcasters in tennis.

Jamie Horowitz To Lead WWE Studios & Oversee Original Content

"The accomplished sports television executive will oversee WWE’s original content and be responsible for WWE Studios in Los Angeles."

Anatomy of an Analyst: Jeff Van Gundy & Mark Jackson

The two men play off each other well, they seem to balance one another out. Calling each other out on things and eventually getting back to the game they’re watching.

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Kenny Albert

"There really is no flash or catch phrase that Albert relies on. It’s just solid broadcasting and a voice that can transcend multiple sports."

Networks Search For The Perfect Way To Bug Us

I’m not sure that there will ever be a perfect scorebug, one that pleases most if not all of the viewers. I don’t think it’s possible.

How The NCAA Tournament Went From Tape Delay To TV Juggernaut

"Imagine living in the Midwest or East at the time and only getting to see the great UCLA teams of that day in the title game."

Five Goals: Jessica Mendoza

"I absolutely want to understand different cultures and people. You can do that within your own community, but you can also try to see it as much as possible globally."

You Can’t Put a Price On The Value of An Unpaid Internship

"Prioritizing earnings early on over experience is a big mistake."

Anatomy of an Analyst: Chris Webber

"Webber has the “it” factor when it comes to being an analyst. Knowledge of the game, personality and the ability to articulate what he sees in a concise manner."

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Gus Johnson

"The man has a way with words when describing big plays during the course of a game."

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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."