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Why SiriusXM Is Investing Heavily in News and Talk Radio
Its portfolio includes properties that reach tens of millions of listeners. That infrastructure doesn't just super serve music fans or sports bettors — it's tailor-made for talk.
Skip Bayless Calls ESPN, Stephen A. Smith Reunion His Career ‘Rebirth’
"It was just a restart of the greatest thing that has ever happened to me in my lifetime, my on-air chemistry…with Stephen A. Smith."
Why Skip Bayless’ First Take Return Was More Tribute Than Sports Debate
"The ratio between current discussion and recycled nostalgia felt completely out of balance. This approach seemed better suited for a podcast audience than a network television production."
Why Jason Whitlock is Fearless, Unapologetic, and Comfortable Challenging Sports Media’s Biggest Voices
"Sports media thinks that I hate them, and I don’t. I’m a critic. If anyone legitimately listens to what I have to say, I criticize myself more harshly than anyone else."
Why Skip Bayless’ Return to ‘First Take’ Should Be an Audition for More
"ESPN doesn’t need nostalgia—it needs impact. And impact is exactly what a recurring role for Bayless on First Take could deliver. The history is proven, the attention is guaranteed, and the interest is already built in."
Skip Bayless to Reunite With Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’ This Friday on ESPN
"No one has ever quite matched the chemistry that maybe God above gave us."
David Samson on Stephen A. Smith’s Comments to Mike Trout: “How Dare You”
"I’m tired of Stephen A. Smith and the gas baggery."
Stephen A. Smith: “There Are Many Folks Out There Who Want Me Done” At ESPN, SiriusXM
"There are many folks out there who want me done. They want me fired. They want me taken off the airwaves… Good luck with that."
Matt Barnes: The Old Stephen A. Smith Would “Slap The S**t” Out Of Current Day Smith
"I know that the Stephen A. Smith I met in Philly…would’ve slapped the s**t out of this dude."
How Emmanuel Acho Built Speakeasy’s Success By Embracing Digital Community and Leaving Network Television Behind
"Just because you’re in a position doesn’t mean you know what you’re doing. What network executive would have been able to ideate Speakeasy? Then line up talent, build out the studios, and choose the timeslot for Speakeasy. I did that in 54 days."