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Boomer Esiason: Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo is ‘Instant Energy’ on Any Show
"Well 'First Take' has given him a whole 'nother platform, and his goofiness is evident there, and you see it, and Stephen A. buys into it, Molly buys into it, which is great."
The Best in Sports and News Media in 2024
"In September 2025 we'll celebrate 10 years in business. I never expected that when this journey began, and I'm damn proud that we've survived this long and continue to grow."
Stephen A. Smith: I Want Freedom to Do Other Things in New ESPN Deal
"Hopefully we’ll reach an accord and I’ll be there for years to come, and if it doesn’t work out, then it doesn't work out."
Shannon Sharpe: Kirk Herbstreit and I Are Good Now
"We shouldn’t have to go back and forth on social media."
Shannon Sharpe Issues Warning to Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit After ‘First Take’ Comment During Broadcast
"Congratulations Ohio State, you won the game, but hey, if we’re going to be on the same team, if we’re going to work for the same network, don’t do that."
The Timing of Media Layoffs
"The company and leadership team has failed if bad news is being delivered to employees the week prior to Christmas."
Lessons Learned From Management Conversations Involving Jimmy Pitaro and Dave Portnoy
"Portnoy takes a very different approach to running Barstool than Pitaro does at ESPN. Both work because their companies employ people who understand the culture, fit, approach, and vision."
Stephen A. Smith to Participate in Free Throw Shooting Contest with ‘Inside the NBA’
The two companies collaborated on an endeavor last year from the In-Season Tournament through crossover segments between NBA pregame shows
Radio Companies Are Opening The Door For Creators and Digital Giants to Emerge
"I understand radio's need to control costs, but each time a top talent is sent packing, they're being dared to launch a business and create future revenue pain for their former outlet."
John Skipper: I Think Stephen A. Smith Will Be on ‘Inside the NBA’ at Some Point
"With Stephen A., he is maybe the hardest-working on-air talent – among the hardest-working on-air talents – I ever saw."