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How the Supergroup Is Returning to Classic Rock in 2026

"Classic rock artists in particular are finding both creativity and comfort playing with “their friends.” There are some really solid bands emerging because of this."

How ‘Free Beer and Hot Wings’ Built Community by Not Following the Rulebook

"We saw other shows chase after big markets, and get their opportunity. Then hit a bad situation and get kicked to the curb. That wasn’t what we wanted."

What Vince Coglianese Has Learned After One Year of Hosting National Show with Westwood One

"I'm very happy to say we've succeeded at levels that even we didn't anticipate. It's been a total blast of a year."

How Busted Open Became One of Sports Radio’s Most Nationally Recognized Shows

"Any bit of recognition was a win for us because at the beginning we weren’t recognized. For me, to see us rank on the Barrett Media list is probably the biggest recognition we’ve ever had since starting the show."

What Advice News/Talk Radio PDs Would Give Cumulus Counterparts Following Bankruptcy Announcement

"It feels wrong to say 'just keep your head down and do what you always do,' but I would say just keep your head down and do what you always do."

How Dan Patrick Strives for Greatness With Looming Retirement Questions To Be Answered

"It’s a bigger picture and constant. Keep moving and make it great. Make everyone else great. I’ll be doing the same thing up till that final day in Atlanta at the Super Bowl."

Dr. Daliah Wachs Traded the Exam Room for the Airwaves — and She’s Not Looking Back

The Doctor is in, and unlike Lucy Van Pelt, Dr. Daliah Wachs' advice won't cost you a nickel. Dr. Wachs' show, which is syndicated...

Why Drake Toll Is Sports Radio’s Most Unconventional Rising Star With Westwood One Sports

"Success is defined by community. It’s not ad revenue, social media clicks, or pay for play insights. It’s community. To me in my personal life, I know that success for me is rooted in community."

The Industry According To….Katie Miller, Harker Bos Group

"Research has to be sequential. It's important to know your station's position before you dive into your content."

Why 55KRC Morning Host Brian Thomas Didn’t Listen to His Dad and Got Into Radio

"He lived through the heyday when it used to be fun to work for a radio station. The 50s, the 60s, the 70s — and then along came corporate ownership, politically correct rules, and the whole nature of the industry changed. He'd had it up to his eyeballs by the time he retired, and I think that was his problem."

Fearless Females Are Paving The Way For The Future Of Rock

"Listening to those who came before me (although there were not many): Allison Steele and Carol Miller. They created a place for women on the radio that wasn’t limited to being a news reporter or someone giving the traffic reports."