Steve Goldstein: 'Video Podcasting Isn't Just Hype'

THE MOUTH, APRIL 23RD, 2025 –– In Steve Goldstein's latest blog he writes, The buzz around video podcasting isn’t just hype. It’s reality. What’s more fascinating is how fast the audience has evolved while much of the industry is still playing catch-up. Here are a few data points worth zooming in on.

Podcast = Audio and Video - Remember when saying ‘YouTube’ at a podcast conference used to get you side-eyes from the purists? That’s over. In just 18 months, the percentage of consumers who define a podcast as either audio or video has hit 85%. That’s right, the audience has rewritten the definition. They don’t care how it’s delivered. Just give them great content, and they’ll choose the format.

The definition of a podcast is interchangeable. 85% of those surveyed say a podcast can be audio or video. 77% say they toggle between both. This isn’t just Gen Z behavior. Sure, younger audiences are driving the change, but they’re not alone. The desire to see a podcast is rapidly becoming mainstream.

Smartphones Still Reign, But Look at This… It’s true that most podcast video viewing happens on smartphones. 79% of YouTubers say that’s where they watch. Here’s the twist: 46% of podcast viewers now say they watch on a smart TV, often in their living rooms on large 55-inch screens. That’s a lean-back experience, not just lean-in. Think about what this means for production value, framing, and show presentation. The couch is calling.

In December, YouTube announced that 400 million hours of podcasts were consumed on smart TVs. Our study confirms Smart TV consumption, with 46% saying they use larger screens to consume podcasts. Read entire article HERE

Tributes Pour In For Longtime Atlanta Country Host ‘Cadillac Jack’ Who Passed Away At 51

THE MOUTH, APRIL 23RD, 2025 - Tributes continue to pour in for William “Cadillac Jack” Choate, longtime morning host of on Atlanta's KICKs 101.5, who passed away on April 17th following a heart attack. According to The Atlanta Journal Constitution, this was not Choate’s first heart attack. He had one in 2017 where he had three stents put into one of his arteries.

In a Facebook post, his wife Donna Choate alluded to Cadillac’s “long and difficult struggle with mental illness and addiction” and said he “battled demons we couldn’t always understand … I hope and pray he has found the peace he was searching for all this time.”

Choate, who went by Caddy on the air, worked for Kicks 101.5 for 26 years and 92.5/The Bear in Fayetteville for four years. WSB-TV viewers will remember Caddy as one of the co-hosts of the lighting of the Macy’s Great Tree (see photo) that used to take place on Thanksgiving alongside the late Jovita Moore. His wife told the AJC that the family will hold a small private service. He is survived by his wife and three children, Wil, Olivia, and Charlotte. Photo/Courtesy of AJC

Howard Stern Pays Tribute To Wink Martindale, 'He Had A Beautiful Voice Up Until The End' [WATCH]

THE MOUTH, APRIL 23RD, 2025 –– For regular Howard Stern listeners, they're all-too familiar with Wink Martindale who lent his voice to Stern's prize giveaways. Make no mistake, it wasn't an impersonator. It was the actual legendary “Tic-Tac-Dough” host who passed away last week at 91. On Monday's show, Stern paid tribute to Martindale, saying 'he had a beautiful voice until the end' and ed showed gratitude for the broadcaster he grew up watching.

“I do want to personally thank Wink,” he said before playing some of his most colorful lines on the Stern Show. “That guy was 91 years old delivering like that.” Howard also relayed the message Martindale’s manager sent expressing gratitude for allowing him a platform in his later years to do what he did best:

“Wink’s first love was radio, Howard, when he started as a DJ, and you gave him an opportunity to end where it all started. He truly loved radio, and he went out as a regular on the biggest show on radio.” Watch tribute HERE

iHeartRadio’s 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango Unveils Lineup Pre-Show Village Event

THE MOUTH, APRIL 23RD, 2025 - iHeart LA's 102.7 KIIS FM announced the lineup for its 2025 Wango Tango Pre-Show Village set to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1– 4 p.m. PT. Situated right next to the main event at Huntington City Beach, fans will experience global artists performing beachside and turning up the excitement with a fresh, festival-style vibe.

iHeartRadio’s 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango Pre-Show Village will feature performances by contemporary pop artist Asher Angel; SoCal rock band TRUEBLOOD, composed of four brothers, Cameron, Dylan, Mason, and Ethan; pop artist Rhea Raj, who blends Western pop with South Asian influences; and South Korean singer, songwriter and rapper KINO (also a member of K-pop boy group PENTAGON).

102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango Presented by Fiji Airways will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Huntington City Beach. The main event will include live performances by Doja Cat, Meghan Trainor, legendary DJ David Guetta, Katseye, NMIXX, xikers, Hearts2Hearts, and A2O MAY, plus a sunset performance by Orange County’s own Gwen Stefani. This year’s event is produced by iHeartMedia Los Angeles and Code Four.

Audacy Announces Multiplatform Broadcast Extension With University Of Oregon

THE MOUTH, APRIL 23RD, 2025 - Audacy announces a multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with the University of Oregon. Under the renewed multiplatform agreement, 1080 The Fan (KFXX-AM) will continue as the flagship radio station for Oregon Ducks football, men’s basketball and baseball. For the first time, the station will also serve as the home of women’s basketball.

“We are delighted to extend our partnership with the Oregon Ducks for another five years. Oregon is one of the most powerful and recognizable brands in college athletics, and The Fan is Portland’s go-to source for premier sports content—making this partnership a perfect fit,” said Ryan Cooley, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Portland.

Cooley added, “This new agreement deepens our commitment to delivering in-depth, high-quality coverage of Ducks football, men’s basketball and baseball. For the first time ever, we’re proud to carry every Oregon women’s basketball game. It’s an exciting new chapter, and we look forward to bringing the passion, energy and excellence of Oregon athletics to fans throughout the region.”

The Black Effect Podcast Network Premieres New Mental Health Podcast 'Just Heal With Dr. Jay

THE MOUTH, APRIL 23RD, 2025 - “Just Heal with Dr. Jay” premieres this week from iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s The Black Effect Podcast Network. Hosted by former athlete, author and acclaimed mental health advocate Dr. Jay Barnett, the new mental health podcast will offer powerful, actionable steps to help listeners navigate their healing journeys and unlock personal growth.

“Too many people are surviving instead of thriving,” said Dr. Jay. “‘Just Heal’ is about giving people the tools they need to heal, grow and build something greater from their pain.” Dr. Jay Barnett is an esteemed author, dynamic speaker and widely acknowledged expert in mental health who is making an indelible mark in his field with impactful storytelling, innovative strategies, and insightful lessons. A former professional football player, Dr. Jay integrates the principles of athletic discipline into his clinical work, fostering a winning mindset.

“Just Heal with Dr. Jay” premieres this week, with new episodes available weekly on Tuesdays. WHERE: “Just Heal with Dr. Jay” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

PodcastOne Selects Flightpath To Power Predictive Analytics

THE MOUTH, APRIL 23RD, 2025 -Flightpath announced its newest partnership with PodcastOne, one of the largest podcast networks and a subsidiary of LiveOne. This partnership builds on PodcastOne’s recent adoption of Amazon’s Art19 for hosting and dynamic ad insertion, enabling the network to expand monetization opportunities while streamlining operations.

“We’re excited to partner with PodcastOne at such a pivotal point in their growth,” said Sean Howard, CEO of Flightpath. “As the audio landscape becomes more complex, having centralized, accurate, and actionable data is essential. Flightpath will help PodcastOne harness that power and scale smarter across all of their sales channels.”

“Flightpath gives us the clarity and efficiency we need as our business scales,” said Michal Ksepko, Director of Podcast Business at PodcastOne. “From forecasting to cross-platform analysis, their tools are helping us operate smarter and drive stronger results for both our creators and brand partners.” “This partnership is about unlocking smarter growth,” added Laurie Belleau, Chief Revenue Officer at Flightpath. To learn more about Flightpath, please reach out to laurie@flightpath.fm

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Talentmasters Teams With iMAR Ent. For A 100% Barter Offer For MSBC 37 Austin Attendees*

Talentmasters Morning Show Boot Camp 37 announced a partnership with iMAR Entertainment, offering radio station talent, programmers and management an exclusive opportunity to attend MSBC in Austin from August 6-9, 2025, through 100% barter – no cash required. (*Some restrictions apply - see below)

For the first time, MSBC will be accessible to radio outlets through this unique barter system, providing access to one of the industry's most prestigious events at no cost to attendees. iMAR Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based agency with over a decade of experience creating unforgettable experiences that power promotions, incentives, and rewards programs for global clients, is facilitating this unique opportunity.

Interested radio outlets can register here - This exclusive MSBC/iMAR experience includes:

- Full Morning Show Boot Camp registration

- Round-trip flights to/from Austin, TX

- 3 nights at the host hotel -- Austin Marriott Downtown Airport transfers to/from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Concierge service and 24/7 travel support.

*Not applicable with previous registrations, sponsor packages or special registration offers.

Johnjay & Rich To Be Honored With MSBC's 2025 'Kidd Kraddick Award' In Austin

THE MOUTH, APRIL 22ND, 2025 - Talentmasters' Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC) is pleased to announce this year's “Kidd Kraddick Award” recipient will be “The Johnjay & Rich Show”- the Premiere Networks-syndicated program originating from iHeartMedia’s 104.7 KISS FM in Phoenix.

Named in honor of the late Kidd Kraddick, the award recognizes those of unparalleled success, inimitable style and authenticity. exemplary service to their community and serving as a constant source of inspiration to other shows and personalities.

Traditionally, each year's recipient is charged with selecting the following year's honoree. Last year's recipient, Kevin Rolston of “The KVJ Show” on Hubbard Radio’s WRMF-FM in West Palm Beach, said "Acknowledging Kidd's contributions makes Johnjay and Rich an obvious choice for this award. They have dominated Phoenix for more than twenty years and are expanding their brand of entertainment nationwide. They are authentic, engaging personalities, and their work with the #LoveUp and #LovePup Foundations is extraordinary. I am honored to present them with the Kidd Kraddick Award at Bootcamp in Austin."

“The Kidd Kraddick Award holds so much meaning in our industry, and to be chosen by someone we respect so much, makes it even more special,” said Johnjay. “We’ve always looked up to the legacy Kidd left behind - his talent, his heart, and the way he used his platform to truly make a difference. To be recognized in that same spirit is humbling beyond words. We’re so proud of the work we’ve done with #LovePup and #LoveUp, and many other events in the community, and it means the world that those things matter just as much as the show itself.”

“My Italian immigrant grandfather used to say to me in his semi-broken English, ‘You sure do talk a lot for a kid that doesn’t know a lot about anything,’” shared Berra. “Little did he know that would be the cornerstone of my career alongside Johnjay. We just celebrated our 25th anniversary together, and I feel like we are just getting started. What a crazy honor to step inside the same shoes of our radio IDOLS. We are so not worthy but honored to accept this very special acknowledgment.”

In addition to Kevin Rolston, past honorees include Bert Weiss of the syndicated 'The Bert Show,' The YEA Media Group's Syndicated 'The Kidd Kraddick Show,’ ‘The Ace & TJ Show,’ 97X Quad Cities' ‘Dwyer & Michaels Show,’ Big 105.9 Miami's Paul Castronovo, Seattle’s BJ Shea, ‘Brother Wease’ of Radio 95.1, Rochester, The Roula & Ryan Show With Eric, 104.1 KRBE Houston, Mojo of Channel 955 Detroit's ‘Mojo in the Morning’ and Dave Ryan of KDWB-FM Minneapolis.

The Kraddick Award will be presented during Talentmasters' 37th Annual Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC), taking place August 7-9 at the Austin Marriott Downtown. Register now by clicking HERE.

Kelli & Anthony Join For Mornings; Heather Froglear Takes Afternoons At Audacy's K-FROG Riverside

THE MOUTH, APRIL 22ND, 2025 - Audacy has announced a series of programming updates for K-FROG (KFRG-FM / KXFG-FM) in Riverside. Anthony Donatelli will join Kelli Green for their new show “Kelli and Anthony in the Morning,” airing weekdays 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT. Heather Froglear will now host afternoons from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT.

"The only people I’ve been waking up this early for are my kids—and now, apparently, all of the Inland Empire,” said Donatelli. “I’m excited for the opportunity and ready to bring the creativity, the laughs, and everything I’ve got to this show every day."

New K-FROG weekday programming lineup is as follows. 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PT: “Kelli and Anthony in the Morning” 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PT: “Katie & Company” 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PT: “Heather Froglear” Donatelli, a 2024 ACM and CMA nominee for Large Market On-Air Personality of the Year, has been a key part of the K-FROG team since 2014. He has taken on a variety of roles including weekend host, digital content lead and most recently, afternoon drive host.

Syndication: 'Greg Beharrell Show' Added At 98 Rock Baltimore

THE MOUTH, APRIL 22ND, 2025 - The Greg Beharrell Show From YEA Media Group Is Taking Evenings At Hearst Television Inc. WIYY/Baltimore, 98 Rock. PD Rick Strauss commented, "Greg has the wisdom of youth and the energy of age."

TGBS host Beharrell added, "I have always adored the Charm City; Inner Harbor is in my top three harbors, next to David and resentment. I'm inspired by the work to live lifestyle of the apostrophe in Fell's Point, or Fells Point. I've long championed Baltimore's decision to name a football team after poetry (that said, I would have preferred the Baltimore Hideous Hearts).I adore that the Domino Sugars sign is showcasing the bright side of simple carbohydrates."

To syndicate TGBS you can either contact YEA NETWORKS Director/Affiliate Sales Scott Kerr (scott@yeanetworks.com), or ask Jeeves.

Red Apple Audio Networks and 77WABC Expand The Anthony Cumia Show to Three Hours

THE MOUTH, APRIL 22ND, 2025 - Red Apple Audio Networks and 77WABC Radio have extended the nationally syndicated Anthony Cumia Show to three hours from two. The Anthony Cumia Show now airs live on 77WABC from 8 to 11pm ET every Sunday and will be available to affiliates beginning Sunday, May 4, 2025. Cumia first joined 77WABC on March 8. Currently, 20 stations have picked up the program and more will be announced soon.

Chad Lopez, President of Red Apple Media and 77WABC Radio says, “Listeners and affiliates were clamoring for more Anthony Cumia, so we extended his show.” Digital statistics show Cumia’s 77WABC podcast has 100,522 downloads since the show’s debut on March 9. First-time 77WABC App users jumped 2945% around his debut, vs the same time a year ago.

“I missed radio as much – perhaps more – than radio missed me,” said Cumia. “I’m thrilled that WABC Radio gave me the opportunity to return to my radio fans.” For information on The Anthony Cumia Show, or any of Red Apple Audio Networks’ syndicated programs, stations may contact affiliation@redappleaudionetworks.com or visit www.redappleaudionetworks.com.

Meaghan Mick Exits Mojo In The Morning Show After 8-Year Run

THE MOUTH, APRIL 22ND, 2025 - Following an 8-year run, Meaghan Mick announced she would be exiting the show to pursue a path outside of radio. Mojo in the Morning” which airs from Channel 95.5” WKQI Detroit, shared the news yesterday on Instagram.

"This morning, we shared the news that Meaghan has decided to leave the show. Meaghan has decided to pursue another career path outside of radio. Meaghan, thank you for being the bold, hilarious, and essential part of our mornings. For the past 8 years, you’ve given us moments we’ll forever cherish— the laughter, the honesty, and of course, the iconic Meaghan Minutes."

They added, ,"You weren’t just part of the show — you were a part of our lives. And through your voice, you’ve impacted so many others in ways you may never fully realize. While this chapter comes to a close, your story is far from over. We can’t wait to see everything you do next — and we’ll be cheering you on the whole way. We love YOU, Meaghan Mick."

Mojo tells Jockline, "I am really sad to see Meaghan leave the show because I will miss seeing her every morning! I am really happy for her next adventures in life and proud of her taking this big step. We're told the show in now in the process of searching for a replacement - THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY and they're looking at people both in and out of the industry.

RAB’s 17th Annual ‘Rising Through the Ranks’ Is Open for Applications

THE MOUTH, APRIL 22ND, 2025 - RAB has announced the dates for the 17th annual Rising Through the Ranks. The leadership program for women produced by RAB and sponsored by Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), will begin with one virtual event taking place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT on August 12, prior to the participants meeting in person on August 19-21 in Nashville. RAB will offer scholarships for this year’s program.

“Rising Through the Ranks has long been instrumental in shaping the leadership journeys of so many incredible women in our industry,” said Sheila Kirby, MIW board president. “This program perfectly aligns with MIW’s mission to champion and advance women in media. We’re proud to continue supporting this impactful initiative and look forward to welcoming and empowering the 2025 class.”

This year’s agenda and speaker lineup will be announced at a later date. Scholarship applications and registration are available on https://www.rab.com, and will be accepted through 5 p.m. CT on May 30, 2025.

Jimmy Steal Featured On Benztown And P1 Media Group's Global Radio Ideas Webinar

THE MOUTH, APRIL 22ND, 2025 - Benztown and P1 Media Group will feature Collective Head's Jimmy Steal in this week's Global Radio Ideas Webinar. Over the course of his 20+ years in radio, Steal has programmed some of the biggest stations in the U.S. and has developed and coached some of the top music radio talent in the country, including Big Boy, E Bro, Race Taylor, Eric Ferguson, JohnJay, and many others.

The 45-minute webinar will be hosted by Andreas Sannemann, CEO, Benztown, and Ken Benson, Partner, P1 Media Group. In Thursday’s webinar, Steal will discuss: How stations can win in an environment where operators are continuing to cut talent from budgets, and whether that is a wise move. Plus, how he advises radio owners and operators to fund talent.

It takes place this Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00am PST/2:00pm EST/8:00pm CET. Register NOW at: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/92/4q4xgh79. Upon registering, you will receive a link with webinar information.

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Leigh Jacobs: 'We Are Wise To Remind Ourselves Commercial Radio Is The Advertising Business'

THE MOUTH, APRIL 21ST, 2025 - NuVoodoo's Leigh Jacobs writes in this week's Moneyball, "The radio business came to mind last week while watching the CBS 60 Minutes segment on Banana Ball last week. Banana Ball is the creation of onetime wannabe major leaguer Jesse Cole. He cites P.T. Barnum and Walt Disney as idols. Like them, he is a showman. The type of thinking beneath his zany redesign of baseball used to be commonplace inside radio stations: strive for predictable unpredictability; build community; pay keen attention to entertainment value.

The daily demands of a radio station have always been there to overwhelm being able to consider the bigger picture. Scheduling music and talent, keeping up with promotions, satisfying client requests, reporting up through the chain of command, putting out fires, etc. These things leave little time to think about gathering and maintaining an audience so that advertisers can build their businesses. Yet that’s job #1 (actually, protecting the license is job #1, but that’s for another day).

We are wise to remind ourselves that commercial radio is the advertising sales business. In a sense the entire business is a bunch of buskers in the town square trying to gather an audience. But we’re not passing a hat at the end of the performance – we’re urging those who enjoyed the free performance to patronize the local businesses who are paying for our supper. Read entire article HERE

30-Years After Oklahoma Bombing, Radio Host Still Remembers, 'I'm Right There Now, In My Head'

THE MOUTH, APRIL 21ST, 2025 - April 19th marked 30 years since the Oklahoma City Bombing, when two anti-government terrorists set off a truck bomb at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people. Memories from that day continue to haunt those who were in the city that day, including radio host Bob Campbell who at the time aired from KJYO/ KJ-103 and now is a host on WTOB A/F Winston-Salem, NC . “I’m right in that studio,” Campbell tells NBC Affiliate WXII-TV. “I’m right there, right now, in my head.” He was working for a morning show on April 19, 1995, when at 9:02, he and his colleagues felt something unusual. “We didn’t know what had happened,” he said. “We thought it was an earthquake or something.” He says a producer from a sister station working in the same building called them over to a window.

“We could see into downtown, maybe two miles away, as the crow flies, a big plume of black smoke,” he said. It wasn’t long before the studio’s hotline rang. Campbell says he picked up the phone and heard one of his fellow radio hosts on the other end. “The Murrah building is gone,” Campbell said. “And so I said, ‘We’re going, we’re going to go on the air. Go to it.” And that’s exactly what they did. “As far as I know, we had the first live report from the scene,” Campbell said. “And he just walked toward the building and described the devastation and the horror of that day, the wreckage, the bodies, the screams.”

Campbell says he and his colleagues stayed on the air as long as possible until concern for their own safety arose. “Armed FBI agents came into our studio and said, ‘We believe this building may be a target. We have to evacuate,” Campbell said. Read entire article HERE - Photo/Screengrab NBC

MIX 104.1's Karson & Kennedy Get 'The Last Word'

THE MOUTH, APRIL 15TH, 2025 - In this week's edition of 'The Last Word' we cast the spotlight on Karson & Kennedy, hosts of 'The Karson & Kennedy Show' on Audacy's MIX 104.1/WWBX Boston. Prior to Boston, they worked at Q98 WQSM Fayetteville NC, Hot 104.9 WHTF Tallahassee FL, Q107.5 WHBQ FM Memphis TN and finally at Mix 104.1 WWBX Boston, MA. Kennedy worked for a brief time at 96.1 KLPX Tucson AZ & Karson spent time at 104.3 WZYP Huntsville, AL. and 105.3 The Zone Dothan AL. In January of this year, they celebrated their 22nd anniversary on-air after meeting outside of radio 26 years ago! Now they get the last word.

FIRST TIME I GOT THE RADIO BUG...(Karson)I used to have a spiral notebook as a kid and I would write down the chart positions of every song on Casey Kasem's weekly countdown show. I moved a LOT as a kid so the radio personalities were familiar voices in my strange new places. (Kennedy) I didn’t. Karson made me do it. Seriously.

MY BIG BREAK - Karson: I'm still waiting for it… (Kennedy) Again, it was Karson. He brought me in to the studios at 2am to get tape to give to his boss. And that’s how I got my first job

FIRST TIME I WAS RECOGNIZED IN PUBLIC…(Kennedy) I don’t remember to be honest. But I will say every time someone comes up to me at the grocery store or Target it’s still a great feeling. Karson: I don't recall the first but I recall the most recent. This past Saturday my wife was on the phone with FedEx and the woman on the other end recognized HER voice from our show. Lana (Karson's wife) is way more famous than me.

FIRST BIGTIME RADIO HOST I MET –(Karson) Glenn Beck at Morning Show Boot Camp. (Thanks Don) I remember he was kind and polite and had on the most expensive looking shoes I had ever seen! Meeting John Garabedian at Boot Camp last year was also a wonderful memory. (Kennedy) When I saw Corey Foley at my very first Morning Show Boot Camp I sat in awe at the panel she was on. She had just shaved her head to raise $25K for breast cancer research. Everyone in the room wanted to talk to her and she was just 10 feet tall. Not sure I had the guts to say hi to her that day, but I was forever changed.

THERE WAS THIS ONE REMOTE – (Kennedy) We used to have a group of folks who put together a spreadsheet of all the remotes from all the stations in the market. They’d show up together and take all the stuff. I can’t hide my feelings well on my face, so needless to say I was asked not to be at the table when they came by. (Karson)A car dealership in Memphis TN in 2005 and we were being mobbed by a large crowd for some concert tickets. Kennedy had a full-blown panic attack and I helped escort her to a safe space. It took years for her to open up about her mental health but she has become such a vocal advocate for herself and others.

LISTENER FROM HELL –(Karson) Her name is Lisa W. and she has been posting hate messages about us and our show since day 1 in Boston in 2009 and still listens EVERY day. Go figure.

LISTENERS LOVE YOU MOST WHEN (Kennedy) You’re real. When you show them you’re no different and you share the same problems, that you can have a bad day too, but you can also celebrate the good days together.

THEY HATE YOU MOST WHEN (Karson) We get some small detail about a 'Can't Beat Kennedy' question incorrect. We are NOT Jeopardy. We do not have a team of people to fact check our questions, it's me and Producer Dan. Mostly Dan.(Kennedy) when you are not authentic. They can smell a lie like a fart in a car. Don’t do it.

ONE HOUR ALONE WITH ANYONE ON THE PLANET – Kennedy: I grew up in the Chicago burbs so for me, Larry Lujack, and Little Tommy on WLS with their Animal Stories still make me cry laughing. And Jonathan Brandmeier on the Loop made me feel like I was listening to something I wasn’t supposed to.

THE SINGLE GREATEST RADIO SHOW IN THE HISTORY OF RADIO (Karson) Howard Stern changed the game but so many influenced me, like MJ & BJ in Tampa. Phil Hendrie in his WIOD days, Bob & Madison and Kidd Kraddick.

I END HORRIBLE INTERVIEWS POLITELY BY SAYING -(Kennedy) Well, they usually hang up first, (Karson) What? Where am I?

WHAT I TELL YOUNG JOCKS (Karson) there is a lot of meat left on this bone. Go get it, move, do every job and do not be afraid to open up on the air as it will create a bond with your audience that can't be replicated. (Kennedy) Know your worth. Learn everything you can. Always say yes when given an opportunity. And I am ALWAYS here to help.

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS IN RADIO (Kennedy) the only thing that differentiates us is US. Anyone can pipe in a show from somewhere else. It will NEVER cut through the way live and local does. Get out in the community. Meet the people who support you.(Karson) I have learned that being in a 25-year on air relationship with my wife and Kennedy is the best, craziest, fun, most stressful, demanding, do-not-recommend and rewarding adventure I will ever have in my life. I am grateful these two women have let me ride their coattails for so long.

WHAT I WORRY ABOUT MOST (Karson) Is if the Celtics go BACK2BACK!

WHEN I'M PRESIDENT OVER ALL OF RADIO – Karson: I will repeal the Telecommunications Act of 1996! (Kennedy) That is a job I would NEVER want.

NAB Leadership Foundation 2025 'Celebration of Service To America' Awards Set For June 10th

THE MOUTH, APRIL 21ST, 2025 - The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF)  announced the recipients of the 2025 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize local television and radio stations for their outstanding service to their communities across the country. Winners will be honored at the awards ceremony on June 10, 2025, at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. The Celebration of Service to America Awards, presented by Bonneville International and Hearst Television, is part of the foundation’s mission to recognize local broadcasters’ incredible public service and emphasize the vital role stations play in communities across the country.

“Every day, local broadcasters demonstrate why they are essential to our communities,” said NAB Leadership Foundation President, “From being first on the scene during catastrophic events and guiding people to safety during natural disasters, to raising awareness on critical local issues and delivering food and supplies to those in need, television and radio stations are always there when it matters most, serving the public. We are excited to share their impactful stories at the 2025 Celebration of Service to America Awards gala in June.”

See all the award winners here and finalists in each category HERE

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Legendary Music Lawyer Joel Katz, 80, Has Passed Away

WRVW-FM Ricki Sanchez Gets 'The Last Word' 'Being A Woman On The Air Is My Super Power'

THE MOUTH, APRIL 15TH, 2025 - In our latest edition of 'The Last Word' we cast the spotlight on Ricki Sanchez, host and chaos coordinator of 'Ricki, Zac & Manno In The Morning' on iHeart's 107.5 The River/WRVW-FM Nashville. Her résumé includes a whole lot of "fake it 'til you make it" moments, she has a background in radio, podcasting, and creating digital content that focuses on building connections through honest and amusing conversations. When she’s not on air, she’s probably petting someone else’s dog, avoiding adulthood, or making yet another glass of pinot noir disappear. Now Ricki gets the 'Last Word' with Jockline's Don Anthony.

I FIRST GOT THE RADIO BUG when I was in college. I had transferred for the Spring semester so I was looking for activities to make friends. My RA was the president of the radio station and during orientation, she said she was looking for a few more people to fill spots on-air. She gave me an hour on our online radio station (WPUB). My show was called "Expand Your Horizons” and I broadcast from a broken down, tiny ass studio. I played songs from multiple different genres and chatted about lifestyle-type stories. I don’t have any audio from it, but I wish I did so I could cringe in horror. I made ZERO friends from my experience, but I was hooked on radio. 

I WAS CRAZY NERVOUS the day I heard Elvis Duran say, "I overheard Intern Ricki..." I basically blacked out at that moment. Carla Marie, who was the phone producer at the time, said, "Get up, get in there!" my cafeteria credits for Starbucks anymore and that waking up early on a Friday sounded like a nightmare. Talk about a RUSH. I was nervous, excited, shocked... everything and then some. Luckily, I kept it together enough for him to have me on a few more times as an intern. Each time I was on-air, I rode that nervous high for days.

WHAT IT TOOK to get where I am now was a lot of failure and doing things I didn't want to do. I had a lot of jobs that I didn't love before I got the one that makes waking up easy. I failed so many times to get the on-air gig that I wanted to give up more than once (or even twice... or even three times). It took the willingness to keep going, despite the struggles. Still does.

WHAT I'VE LEARNED ABOUT RADIO is the true impact it can have. I’ve learned that there’s nothing like listening and connecting to a live and local show. We have listeners who have sent us some of the most amazing messages about the impacts we’ve made and it blows me away every single time. From giving away tickets to a family who can’t afford live shows and hearing their pure joy/the sound of them holding back tears to helping someone live on the air as she explained she was suicidal the night before. (Her and I still DM from time to time to check in and she’s doing great right now.) Radio touches people in a way nothing else can. It’s special.

BEING A WOMAN ON THE AIR is my super power. Ricki, Zac & Manno in the Morning does exceptionally well in all female demos and I believe it’s partially because women want to hear women on the radio. They want to hear them as the driving force. I’m watching, listening, wearing, and talking about the same things these women who listen are. I’m their friend and every morning we laugh, cry, and chat about life as equals.

TAKING OVER MORNINGS is all I've ever wanted. Hearing a "Ricki, Zac & Manno in the Morning" promo still blows my mind and it's been that way for a year and a half. There are days I don't even feel like it's real. I still feel like I have so much to prove, but this is a massive step in the right direction and I’m happy as hell to be here (except when I’m told I can’t do any of the cool ideas I have cause of the “budget” *rolls eyes*). 

THE TRICK TO KICKING OFF A NEW SHOW is to tune out the noise! You have SO many people who want to share their opinions with you about what you should and shouldn't do. It can get very overwhelming, very quickly. Learning to listen to all the thoughts people have about you and your show without dwelling on them is a skill. It took me months to develop that skill and I'm better for it now. I can smile and nod with the best of them now!

OTHER SHOWS I LISTEN TO when I can, I'll listen to The Breakfast Club, Elvis Duran & The Morning Show, Intern John & Your Morning Show, and The Joe Show. 

THE THING ABOUT NASHVILLE... is it's not all about country music. We're Music City... meaning we love allllllll kinds of music here. Sure, there's plenty of country history here and a whole lot of it being played on Broadway, but if you live here you know that there's so much more out there to be heard. 

WHAT I TELL YOUNG JOCKS WHO ARE ON THE FENCE ABOUT STAYING IN RADIO is to get out if you don’t absolutely love it. This industry isn’t the easiest to get by in and it can really tear you apart. If you don’t love this *insert curse word here* then you’re going to resent the path you took later on in life. If you decide to stay… thank you. We need you. You’re more important than you know.

MSBC 37's Legendary 'Battle Of The Bits' Now Open For Pre-Event Entries Of Bits Or Ideas

THE MOUTH, APRIL 14TH, 2025 - For those attending this year's Morning Show Boot Camp 37 Austin, entries are now being accepted for the legendary 'Battle of The Bits' competition. Just click on the Entry form below for details including a summary of your bit or idea along with supporting audio/video. Important: Supporting Audio/Video of Your submission should not be longer than 1-minute (00:60) or require added production. We'll select the top 10 finalists** to present their bits on stage (and audio/video will be played) live for our judges and the audience. J

Judges will pick their favorite bits/ideas based on a scoring sheet, and the winner will receive the top prize. New to MSBC 37 will be our all-new expanded Round 2: Rapid-Fire Ideas. Audience members will get a chance to come up and submit their bits/ideas for the rapid fire round. They'll each get 1 minute to describe their idea or bit for a chance to walk away with special cash prizes.

Ideas can include those from on-air, social media or a special event. Send us your bits below and then join us Thursday, August 7th 2025 in Austin for Battle of the Bits, Click HERE For Submissions. MSBC 37 is set for Aug. 8-10 at the Austin Marriott Downtown.

MSBC 37 Battle of The Bits 2025 is sponsored by Wise Brother Media.

ALT 98.7 LA's Woody Shares His 'Greatest Fear' And More In Our Latest Edition of 'The Last Word'

THE MOUTH, APRIL 7TH, 2025 - In our latest edition of 'The Last Word' we take a closer look at Woody Fife, eponymous host of The Woody Show on iHeartMedia’s ALT 98.7/KYSR Los Angeles and heard across numerous stations nationally via Premiere Networks. He's joined on the show by Gina Grad, Greg Gory , Menace, and Sebas. The Woody Show premiered on ALT in April of 2014. A week from Monday (4/22) will be the 11th Anniversary of their first show in LA. Now Woody shares 'The Last Word' with Don Anthony.

Ricki Sanchez is the host and chaos coordinator of Nashville’s "Ricki, Zac & Manno In The Morning" (WRVW-FM). With a résumé that includes a whole lot of "fake it 'til you make it" moments, she has a background in radio, podcasting, and creating digital content that focuses on building connections through honest and amusing conversations. When she’s not on air, she’s probably petting someone else’s dog, avoiding adulthood, or making yet another glass of pinot noir disappear.

I WAS ALMOST NAMED Jeff Stevens at my first station. My middle name is Steven. Then I got hired and the PD had a hard-on for naming me JJ Rice. Despite that name already being taken by someone in NY somewhere, he loved it. I am Jeff Fife Jr.…..Jeff Jr. to him became JJ and he tacked on the Rice. Never understood that one…..but I rolled with it to get the job. Woody came about when I got hired at a station in 1995…..it was 104.7 The Revolution. It was the coolest radio station I had ever heard and I WAS DYING to work there. I got a call from the PD to come down and talk about a part-time job. He told me he would put me on the air that night, but that I needed a new name. He hated JJ (my previous station) and he thought nobody would know or remember Jeff. I told him that I didn’t care WHAT the name was, I just wanted to work there. As I said that, a commercial came on the TV in his office for a new movie coming out that week called “Money Train” with Wesley Snipes and WOODY Harrelson. At the end of the trailer, the names WESLEY and WOODY are flashed across the screen…..he says “how about Woody?” I said FINE, whatever, am I hired? (see trailer HERE)

MY BIGGEST CAREER MOMENT came when I went to tour a radio station in Bend Oregon. I was doing a “what do you want to be when you grow up” kind of assignment for the boarding school I was sent to. You’ve seen/heard a lot about these kinds of schools recently in the news and in documentaries thanks to Paris Hilton. Anyway…..I took the tour, they recognized how much I already knew (from years of calling and harassing the DJs at the radio station back at home) and asked me if I wanted an internship. That quickly led to board-oping and being allowed to do live breaks. My other big break was a couple of years later when I was calling and tricked David Edgar into airing a number of callers (who were all me just doing characters in different voices) on B94 in Pittsburgh. Once I told him what was going on and he heard I was still in High School, he offered me an internship at the station.

I HATE WHEN HOSTS SAY 'coming up in 7 mins I’ll tell you what (celebrity name here) said about (whatever it is).” That’s a useless break. Shittiest tease ever. You told me enough that anyone who is interested can just google it and get the story immediately. It’s like giving someone all but the last digit of your social security number. You gave it all away.

LISTENERS LOVE YOU MOST WHEN you are vulnerable. When you get butterflies in your stomach when you’re considering if you’re gonna share something or not…..DO IT. That ends up being the best stuff. It connects with the most people. Be a REAL person…..flaws and all. Too many out there trying to pretend that they’re a “mover and shaker” a VIP…..connected…..a celebrity. Calm down, this is radio. You’re not that cool.

BEST RADIO SHOW IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD is Howard Stern back when he was on terrestrial radio. Opie and Anthony right up until they got fired for the St. Pats thing. Both of those shows had great content and developed audiences that would run through walls for them.

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS ON AIR I've learned it’s the same no matter where you are. Radio is radio. The job is exactly the same no matter where you are. The city you’re in might be a bigger or smaller. You might have an extra zero in your paycheck (or not), but the rest is the same. There is no more or less bullshit in bigger markets than the smaller ones. The most important part is finding a place where you’re happy doing that same job.

I TELL YOUNG JOCKS if they want to be a music DJ, I will discourage it. Those jobs are going away fast. For the rest of us, we are in the content business. That’s where the market is. Don’t get caught up on the delivery method. Work on developing your craft and NETWORK LIKE CRAZY. Make it your business to get to know anyone whose work you respect.

MY GREATEST FEAR is going to jail for something that you really didn't do.....but for whatever reason you have no alibi, no evidence to show you DIDN'T do it. I also fear opening emails to see that we have to do yet another iHeart employee training video.

iHeartRadio Week Is Coming To 'Wheel Of Fortune' Featuring Some Of Music’s Biggest Names

THE MOUTH, APRIL 3RD, 2025 - Wheel of Fortune is teaming up with iHeartRadio for a tournament-style week of shows celebrating host, Ryan Seacrest’s love of music. “It’s been incredible partnering with the iHeartRadio team, and we are grateful to the talented music artists who lent their talents to this week of shows," said Bellamie Blackstone, Executive Producer of Wheel of Fortune. “Bringing Ryan’s world into our game has been an exciting addition to Wheel of Fortune throughout this season."

Music lovers from across the country will play for incredible vacations to music festivals, concerts, and events complete with VIP experiences. The three biggest winners from the games played Monday – Thursday will come back on Friday to play with multi-platinum artists Jason Derulo, Andy Grammer, or JoJo. To further immerse fans in the world of iHeartRadio, Wheel of Fortune cameras were behind the scenes at some of their biggest events of the year to capture show content from some of the industry’s biggest stars. They also followed Promise Anderson, a contestant from Seacrest’s first week of shows, at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, a prize she won that night.

Monday through Thursday, viewers at home will have a chance to win the prizes on the Wheel with the “iHeartRadio Giveaway.” A trip to Nashville, a special VIP experience in New York with nationally-syndicated and top on air personality Elvis Duran and The Morning Show, and trips to Los Angeles either to spend time with iHeartRadio personality, Mario Lopez or enjoy a one-of-a-kind live event at the iHeartRadio Theater are among the prizes up for grabs.

Kevin Ryder Returns To Audacy's KROQ-FM Los Angeles For Afternoons

THE MOUTH, APRIL 3RD, 2025 - Audacy’s World Famous KROQ (KROQ-FM) welcomes back Radio Hall of Fame inductee Kevin Ryder. Listeners can tune into his new show on KROQ, weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT. Megan Holiday will now host evenings. “Kevin Ryder is a Radio Hall of Fame Broadcaster who spent most of his adult life waking up SoCal with his former partner Bean,” said Kevin Weatherly, Senior Vice President of Programming, KROQ. “Their authentic and irreverent morning show is legendary, and I’ve had the privilege of having a front-row seat for the majority of it. Kevin’s return to KROQ in afternoons is a full circle moment in the best way possible.”

“I spent half of my life with my fellow favorite weirdos, helping to make KROQ an iconic radio station and a global destination to foster and nurture musical groups,” said Ryder. “It was also a home for many LA listeners, and with my old boss back programming KROQ, I’m excited to be speaking my own version of the English language again at the station I love.”

Ryder began his career at KROQ on January 2, 1990, alongside Gene “Bean” Baxter on “The Kevin & Bean Show.” Together, they became the number-one show in the Los Angeles market and the longest-running morning show in the country. Their influence earned them an induction into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2019. From 2021 to 2024, Ryder co-hosted afternoons at KLOS-FM in Los Angeles.

WNOR'S Rick Rumble Gets 'The Last Word'

There was this one remote where I was making stage announcements and being pelted with change, bottle caps, batteries..'

THE MOUTH, MARCH 31ST, 2025 - Welcome to 'The Last Word' — where we pull back the curtain and get a closer look at some of radio’s biggest stars, diving into their deepest thoughts, personal stories, and maybe even enduring our nosy questions. In a world flooded by TikTok chaos and endless scrolling, 'The Last Word' is your oasis of personal insight, fun facts and more.

Today, Rick Rumble gets the last word. Rick is host of 'Rumble in the Morning' featuring Rod Fitzwell, Sean Hood, Rina Rizzo and Mike Alexander, now in his 30th year at WNOR/FM in Hampton Roads, Virginia. A career that started in 1984 has seen Rumble cross the country twice, 9 stations, 7 states, 2 firings, 1 stolen tower, and a "I don't have any money to pay you this week'. He has helped to raise millions of dollars for charity, just last weekend hosting the For Kids Art Auction which took in $1.5 million dollars for homeless kids and families. Rumble's wife Mary is a successful realtor who keeps him around for laughs and handyman projects."

MY FIRST TIME ON THE RADIO was for vacation fill-in on an AM oldies station. I was called Dash Granite… borrowed from the Flintstones. MY FIRST REAL GIG was at WLAV Grand Rapids where the studio then was a small narrow box inside of a well-known downtown office building; Painted cinder blocks with carpet on the walls. Like a survival bunker for hippies. I sat behind the host, Kevin Matthews, (I was the news guy and hosted Saturday morning solo) and he looked at me in a mirror, like he was driving a car. We had rotary pots, couple of turntables. Albums were kept on the back wall. Just don't grab the Moody Blues, that's where the overnight guy would stash his weed. Matthews was gave me my first real break. He invited me to hang out at his radio show. That’s how I got started. THERE WAS THIS ONE REMOTE where we hosted a free concert in a downtown park with the band Candlebox, at the height of their popularity. Our contribution to the City's Free Friday concerts. It was estimated that nearly 40,000 people showed up, abandoned their cars in the street, and got very rowdy, effectively shutting down that part of the city. 2 people left in an ambulance. One was a guy who tried to climb the stage rigging and fell, the other was hit in the head with a 55 gallon drum that the crowd was throwing around like a beach ball. I was making stage announcements and being pelted with change, bottle caps, batteries, etc. The police showed up and literally pulled the plug, cutting power to the show, and sent the near-riot crowd home. The aerial pics in the paper the next day were stunning. We were invited not to return. YES, I HAVE A STASH OF OLD AIRCHECKS In a box in the attic. Don’t have anywhere or any reason to play them, but I can’t let go. I'M A STICKLER FOR Planning/Prep. Plan for every break. You can change the plan as the show goes to accommodate spontenaiety, but your show will never be worse than the original plan. There are no ”bad days”. LISTENERS LOVE YOU MOST WHEN we make fun of ourselves. THEY HATE YOU MOST WHEN we do “best of” for the holidays. BEST INTERVIEWS EVER – Musicians: Paul Stanley and Charlie Daniels. Comedian DL Hugley once explained that he worked at McDonalds as a kid, but never made a hamburger. We sent him to the McDonald’s down the street from the station on the phone with us, they knew who he was, but still wouldn’t let him make a hamburger. Hysterical. I END HORRIBLE INTERVIEWS POLITELY BY SAYING, ”We know you’re on a tight schedule, so thanks for being on the show today” . Right after the phrase “tight schedule” I hang up and give them no chance to reply, while I finish the sentence. WHAT I TELL YOUNG JOCKS WHO ARE ON THE FENCE ABOUT STAYING IN RADIO ....I tell them this can still be an amazing business, albeit narrower than it used to be. But you have to be honest with yourself. Do you have what it takes to be entertaining? What do you bring besides introducing the next song? We’re overstaffed on “announcers”. WHEN I'M PRESIDENT OVER ALL OF RADIO I will remind everyone that 82% of Americans listen to radio every week (Pew Research)…FOR FREE. It is still the greatest communication/advertising medium going. DID YOU USE AI TO ANSWER ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS? No, wish I had seen this question first…damn!

[WATCH] Special Video Tribute For The Legendary Bob Rivers

THE MOUTH, MARCH 17TH, 2025 - When news broke last week on the passing of radio's beloved Bob Rivers, radio videographer Art Vuolo was away on an extended roadtrip but no sooner had he returned home this weekend, he quickly put together a couple of his last videos taken of Rivers. Both were from 2023.

The first was at Morning Show Boot Camp 35 in Dallas where he took to the stage in anticipation of his upcoming induction in the Radio Hall of Fame. The second video features Rivers at the Radio Hall of Fame.

As Jockline reported last week (3//12), Rivers had posted in his blog on March 5th a piece titled: No Expiration Date, writing, "When you find yourself staring down the barrel of a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, naturally, one of the first questions that pops into your mind is: How long am I going to live? We all know that mortality is part of the deal. It’s just easier to accept that part and not think too much about it afterward. In my case, a typical survival time would usually be measured in months—and if you’re lucky, a few years. By that measure, I’ve been very lucky"

Rivers added, "I was diagnosed on January 5, 2022, with Adenocarcinoma, Stage 3, which quickly progressed to Stage 4. Yet here I am, still kicking and checking off bucket lists." Watch Tribute here

Matt Pinfield Released From ICU After Emerging From Coma; 'I Am So Grateful To Be Alive'

THE MOUTH, MARCH 14TH, 2025 - Beloved Radio & TV Host Matt Pinfield is out of a coma and on his way to a full recovery. While headed to a rehabilitation center in Los Angeles, he tells The Hollywood Reporter, “Guys, I’m alive! I’m recovering and am going to come back swinging. I was unresponsive for two months. Friends were thinking they were coming to see me for the last time. The doctors never expected me to speak or to walk again.”

“She’s the one who saved my life,” says Pinfield of his daughter Jessica (shown below), who had assumed temporary guardianship of medical and financial decisions while he was in ICU. “She protected me.” After emerging from the ICU in late February, Pinfield has “been off social media,” he shares, but he is aware of how friends and musicians rallied on his behalf. I’m definitely going to take some time to recover,” he says. “Then I’ll do my radio shows again and get back to work doing what I love, which is to entertain people playing music.”

In a statement shared with Jockline by his agent Heather Cohen, Pinfield said, "I am so grateful to be alive. The general consensus was that I wasn’t going to make it and here I am! I am overwhelmed and humbled by your love. I am beyond grateful for those that have stuck by me. My radio family includes my listeners, my dear friends and the wonderful radio companies that continue to support me. It means the world to me."

He added, "I cannot wait to get back to hosting Flashback, KLOS and SoCal Sound. We were told I might not speak or walk again and my voice is back and I am doing five hours of physical therapy a day and my walking continues to improve. There is nothing like my radio community. I love you all. " As for the future, THR says Pinfield is eying a discharge from the hospital possibly by the “end of the month,” with his recovery continuing with outpatient care." Top Photo/MattPinfieldMusic.com - Bottom Photo/Courtesy of Jessica Pinfield

EDISON: The Gap Tightening Between Right And Left Leaning Podcast Listeners In U.S.

THE MOUTH, MARCH 13TH, 2025 - In this weeks Edison Insight, it says If you are a veteran of the podcast industry, you're probably familiar with the following concept: weekly podcast listeners are more affluent, have higher educational attainment, and lean left on political affiliation compared to the overall U.S. population. While that is still true today, it's worth noting how podcast listening has expanded in the U.S. and how new listeners are changing the composition of the audience.

Let's use today's insight to highlight political party identification as an example. In 2019, 40% of weekly podcast listeners identified as Democrats while 23% identified as Republicans, a 17-point gap, according to Edison Podcast Metrics. This partisan gap has closed considerably since then. Now, 37% identify as Democrats and 30% identify as Republicans, only a 7-point difference.

This shift in political affiliation aligns with changes we're also seeing in the top 50 podcasts. Many conservative talk podcasts like Candace, The Matt Walsh Show, and The Ben Shapiro Show either debuted in the top 50 or moved up the ranks in our Edison Podcast Metrics Q4 2024 podcast ranker compared to prior quarters. While a higher percentage of the overall weekly listening audience now identifies as Republican, many individual shows still have a listener base that is predominately left-leaning.

The overall audience shift, however, is an inevitable part of the continued adoption of podcast listening in America. As the pool expands, it will be more and more representative of the population, a healthy signal that podcast listening growth continues. Political party affiliation isn't the only development we're observing. Other demographic measures, such as education and household income, are also changing. You can learn more about those through Edison Podcast Metrics.

Reaching out to share the latest iHeartPodcasts, seasons and episodes to keep on your radar from our weekly

THE MOUTH, APRIL 10TH, 2025 - Podcast Spotlight roundup: “Dub Dynasty,” “Bone Valley” season two and "Go-Boy!" I hope you can share with your readers/and include them in any podcast roundups/newsletters you have coming up in the near future. See below for their brief descriptions/overview: Dub Dynasty: The Golden State Warriors have captured the attention of basketball fans, and this new podcast is the perfect way to dive deeper into the team’s story. Hosted by Israel Gutierrez, this narrative podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of the Warriors' rise to dominance. Tune in every Tuesday to take a look ahead to the next chapter in their journey: The 2024-25 season. Bone Valley: Season two brings listeners into the chilling case of Michelle Schofield, whose murder in 1987 has haunted her family and the justice system for decades. Hosted by Gilbert King, this season focuses on Jeremy Scott, the man who confessed to the crime years after the wrongful conviction of Michelle’s husband, Leo. "Bone Valley" takes a deep dive into Jeremy’s violent past and who else may have suffered his wrath. Tune in on Wednesdays for the latest developments in this intriguing case. Go-Boy!: In the brutal world of mid-century Canadian prisons, Roger Caron learned to survive by becoming tougher than the system itself. iHeartPodcasts’ "Go-Boy!" follows his journey from a 16-year-old inmate to a man who escapes prison, robs banks, and ends up in police custody time and time again. His cycle of self-destruction is only broken when he discovers writing. After publishing his first book, Roger becomes a best-selling author and a sought-after speaker. But as the spotlight fades, he faces a new battle: confronting his true self. Tune in on Wednesdays to hear more from this series about self-worth, redemption, and the struggle to break free from the past. Plus, click over to iHeart’s Podcast Top 100 to stay up-to-date with the most popular and trending shows!

SiriusXM Announces Coverage for 2025 NFL Draft SiriusXM NFL Radio channel will provide coverage of every selection, live from Green Bay April 24 – 26 Listeners will get comprehensive pick-by-pick analysis from SiriusXM’s Pat Kirwan, Jim Miller, Rick Neuheisel, Jason Horowitz and other experts NEW YORK – April 21, 2025 – SiriusXM today announced its coverage plans for the 2025 NFL Draft and will give listeners across North America access to the live announcements of every pick from every round as NFL teams select their next generation of stars, April 24-26, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Live coverage will air on SiriusXM NFL Radio (channel 88) Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25, starting at 7 pm ET and Saturday, April 26, starting at noon ET. SiriusXM will cover all 32 teams’ selections through all seven rounds, and SiriusXM hosts will conduct interviews with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, draftees, general managers and coaches. SiriusXM NFL Radio’s NFL Draft broadcast team will be anchored by Jason Horowitz. SiriusXM’s expert analysts will be former NFL scout, coach and front-office executive Pat Kirwan, former NFL quarterback Jim Miller, former coach Rick Neuheisel, and former NFL running back Jacob Hester. Immediately following the conclusion of SiriusXM NFL Radio’s Draft broadcast each day, the channel will have live call-in shows where fans can share their reactions and discuss their favorite team’s picks. Bill Lekas, Kirk Morrison, Fozzy Whitaker, Zig Fracassi and Leger Douzable will host these post-Draft shows. Throughout the week, SiriusXM will cover the NFL Draft across multiple channels with varying perspectives, including SiriusXM NFL Radio, SiriusXM College Sports Radio, SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, Mad Dog Sports Radio, and the SportsGrid and VSiN channels. Live programming on these channels each day gives listeners access to the latest news, analysis from pro personnel experts on team needs and players that could improve rosters, and interviews with prospects, NFL executives and coaches. In addition to SiriusXM NFL Radio’s live Draft broadcasts, SiriusXM will have other live programming originating from Green Bay this week. On Wednesday, April 23, Jacob Hester and E.J. Manuel will host a special SiriusXM NFL Radio show live from the NFL Play Football Draft Prospect Clinic and Community Event in Green Bay from 11 am – 1 pm ET. The show will feature one-on-one interviews with several of the NFL Draft prospects in attendance. Hester, Manuel and Kris Budden will host SiriusXM College Sports Radio shows live from the Stadium View Sports Bar in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25 starting at 7 pm ET and airing through the final selection both of those days.

Good afternoon, While another March Madness season has just wrapped up, marketers are looking ahead to the major global tennis tournaments: the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. In 2025, Westwood One will premiere coverage of Tennis Grand Slam Tournaments via daily reports. This week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group® blog highlights tennis reports on AM/FM radio, examining why sports play-buy-play listeners are more engaged than the TV audience and more likely to make major purchases. AM/FM radio listeners are far more engaged with sports and tennis, which generates greater advertising effectiveness and impact The audience for tennis reports on AM/FM radio audience is younger and more likely to be employed and have kids in bigger households versus the TV audience AM/FM radio tennis report audiences deliver consumers who are in the market across key consumer categories Tennis report AM/FM radio listeners are more likely to influence other consumers, extending commercial impact beyond ad exposure Check out today's blog post by Pierre Bouvard, Chief Insights Officer, Cumulus Media | Westwood One, at: https://www.westwoodone.com/blog/2025/04/21/tennis-reports-on-am-fm-radio-why-sports-play-by-play-listeners-are-more-engaged-than-the-tv-audience-and-more-likely-to-make-major-purchases/ To view a 13-minute video of the key findings, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fhbltl5GvBA. Thanks for your interest.

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Former Philadelphia Radio Programming Manager Found Guilty of Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct

THE MOUTH, APRIL 23RD, 2025 –– According to Crossing Broad, former 94 WIP Philadelphia Operations Manager Andy Bloom is currently being held in a Minnesota prison. A search of the Hennepin County jail’s inmate roster reveals that Bloom was taken in last month after he was found guilty on two separate charges of criminal sexual conduct involving a minor: Both of the charges are second degree felonies.

According to court documents, the minor in question is Bloom’s 16-year-old daughter. Records show that authorities were first contacted in July of 2023 and Bloom made his first court appearance in January of 2024. He entered a not guilty plea in April of last year and a jury trial took place in March of 2025. Nine days later, the jury returned two guilty verdicts: Bloom’s sentencing is scheduled for May 13th. Both charges carry a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and/or fines ranging between 10 and 30 thousand dollars. He’s being held without bond and was ordered to take a psychosexual examination.

Crossing Broad reports that Bloom served as Operations Manager at 94 WIP and also 1210 WPHT from 2007 until he was laid off in December of 2015. Later he had a brief stint at WCCO radio in Minneapolis. PHOTO: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office

Dylan Douglas Returns to SiriusXM’s As Host of the Gen Z Political Program, 'Young American with Dylan Douglas'

THE MOUTH, APRIL 23RD, 2025 -SiriusXM announced the return of Dylan Douglas to the Progress channel (channel 127) with the relaunch of his Gen Z political program, “Young American with Dylan Douglas.” The show’s new season premieres this Saturday, April 26, at 10 am ET. Following a successful limited run of “Young American” in the weeks leading up to the 2024 Presidential Election, the show will now return on a full-time basis, airing every Saturday morning on SiriusXM Progress.

"I’m thrilled to be back on SiriusXM Progress. There’s no shortage of urgent, important conversations to be had – and there couldn’t be a better time to return to this platform,” said Douglas. “‘Young American’ isn’t just about politics; it’s about the people who are shaping the future of our generation. With the election behind us, I’m looking forward to diving in and talking to the changemakers driving real progress."

“Young American with Dylan Douglas” will air weekly on Saturdays at 10 - 11 am ET on SiriusXM Progress (ch. 127) and will be available on-demand on the SiriusXM app.