Before we get into this, let's make one thing clear - sports talk radio was never the territory of Mensa candidates. Over the years though, it has somehow devolved into just grabbing onto the lowest hanging fruit. There is in fact, very little sports talk on this genre. There is practically no analysis, no insight, … Continue reading The Devolution of Sports Talk Radio – Is It Permanent?
Ordway Joining Sirius XM, Says January Return To Boston Radio Still Happening
Sirius XM radio announced yesterday that former WEEI host Glenn Ordway will be joining its Mad Dog Sports Radio channel for weekend shows beginning tomorrow. The Big Weekend Show with Glenn Ordway will air every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 to 11:00 am ET. Ordway is also the lede subject of Chad Finn's media column … Continue reading Ordway Joining Sirius XM, Says January Return To Boston Radio Still Happening
Bringing Out Friday Megalinks
The last few Fridays, I haven't been able to provide you with the megalinks. I have to do some today otherwise you'll stop visiting me. We begin as always with the Weekend Viewing Picks and there are quite a few for this snowy weekend in Southern New England. Now to your links. National Michael Hiestand … Continue reading Bringing Out Friday Megalinks
Where Are They Now – 1510 The Zone Personalities
With WEEI and 98.5 The SportsHub are battling out on a monthly basis in the ratings, I thought it would be interesting to look back at the first effort at competition for WEEI, the ill-fated 1510 The Zone (Now Revolution Boston) and where some of the personalities from that station are now. 1510 GM Mike … Continue reading Where Are They Now – 1510 The Zone Personalities
Report: WEEI To Begin FM Simulcast on Monday
Earlier this evening, WEEI's PR firm sent out an e-mail stating, "WEEI’s Dennis & Callahan Morning Show will make a major announcement at 8:00am tomorrow morning, September 8th." Speculation started churning on what the announcement would be, but it was quickly confirmed through the proverbial "industry sources" that WEEI's parent company, Entercom will begin simulcasting … Continue reading Report: WEEI To Begin FM Simulcast on Monday
Former Pats LB Tedy Bruschi Joins WEEI’s Patriots Monday
Just announced by WEEI, former Patriots Linebacker Tedy Bruschi, a current ESPN NFL analyst, will join The Big Show with Glenn Ordway and Michael Holley every Monday for "Patriots Monday". Ordway, Holley and Bruschi will interview Patriots head coach Bill Belichick so this apparently means the end of maddening softball questions by both Fred Smerlas … Continue reading Former Pats LB Tedy Bruschi Joins WEEI’s Patriots Monday
Eddie Andelman To Host Final Show on Dec 26th
Dan Shaughnessy in his Pieces of his mind column this morning reports the following: Radio legend Eddie Andelman says his WTKK (96.9 FM) Sunday night show Dec. 26 will be the last one of his career. By his count, Andelman has done more than 13,000 shows. He practically invented the genre.
Which Sports Radio Mid-Day Show Do You Prefer?
This week's poll wants to know which mid-day sports radio show you're listening to more these days. {democracy:91} Add more thoughts in the comment section below. Toucher & Rich was the winner of the morning show poll, getting 50% of the vote to this point.
Product Review – IS9181 WiFi Internet Radio
I recently received a IS9181 WiFi Internet Radio to test out and eventually use as a giveaway here on BSMW. (details upcoming on that.) A product from VTech, this unit was promoted to me as something that transplanted sports fans could use to keep up with sports talk back home. Sports radio stations such as … Continue reading Product Review – IS9181 WiFi Internet Radio
ESPN Radio Gets a New Affiliate
Before you get all excited, this affiliate is WGAM in New Hampshire, which serves primarily the Manchester and Nashua markets. WGAM (1250 and 900 AM) announced the new affiliation (which begins on October 8th) this afternoon, and also announced that they will also be a Boston Bruins radio affiliate as well. The station now carries the Patriots, Red … Continue reading ESPN Radio Gets a New Affiliate
Boston Sports Media Watch 