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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

Report: Stephen A. Smith, Pat McAfee Have ‘Explosive’ Phone Argument Over Creative Differences

"Pat McAfee and I have no issue and the notion that he’d be banned from First Take is B.S. We are No.1 and he has absolutely contributed to us remaining No.1.

Dan Le Batard: I Think Stephen A. Smith is About to ‘Shake the Industry With His Next Contract’

"He’s going to have an ability to get power here because he brought in Shannon Sharpe too; he carried him over."

Stephen A. Smith Podcast Moves to iHeartPodcasts

“When you connect with anything or anyone at the top of their field, the excitement can’t be tamed."

The 2024 BSM Summit Welcomes Stephen A. Smith, Andrew Marchand and 7 More Speakers!

"I am both personally and professionally excited to announce that Stephen A. Smith will join us at the 2024 BSM Summit."

Stephen A. Smith Greenlit for Docuseries Called ‘Up for Debate’

"I’ve been greenlit on a drama series that I’ve created that I’m not at liberty to discuss at this particular moment in time that has nothing to do with ESPN or Disney."

Stephen A. Smith: I Knew Shannon Sharpe Was Done on Undisputed Before He Did

"This ain't no insider information. I know that man. There is no way that that happened and you'll be back."

Dan Dakich: Stephen A. Smith Has a Clear Race-Based Double Standard

"What Stephen A Smith is trying to do...is show his NBA brethren, the guys in the league, that he is down with their cause which is 'whitey can't play," Dakich said.

Las Vegas Feels Like the Right Place to Reenergize Radio Row

"If this week goes well, I expect the NFL will want to be here more. Sin City has all the ingredients to be part of a regular rotation."

Stephen A. Smith: There are Nuances of ‘New Media’ People Don’t Understand

"I don't recall a particular pundit talking about a topic and drawing over 50 million views."

Shannon Sharpe: We’re ‘Disney Unplugged’ on ESPN ‘First Take’

"We’re Disney Unplugged right now."

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Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

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How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."