SS: Well, Im super proud of the opportunity I was given. Today, she is a mother of two children and looks to set a positive example for them as both a woman in sports media and a working mother. Its just Atlanta is a great town. Headlined by sports radio icon Christopher Mad Dog" Russo, the channel is available to listeners nationwide on SiriusXM radios (channel 82), on the SiriusXM app, and at home with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant or however you stream in the house. And Ive worked with everybody in this town in some way. Pat McAfee's radio show has signed a new deal with FanDuel reportedly worth $30 million per year. Chris Russo is amazing. You gotta know the basics to just about everything, he said. Rodgers said Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show" on SiriusXM and YouTube. Really the king of the sports talk format in terms of that company. Now, your relevancy in the sports world comes into question, especially when ironically viewers can also get Russos sports takes for free on an even bigger platform than where McAfee resides daily. Its unclear whether McAfee will try to find a new radio home. Where SiriusXM turns next to fill McAfees timeslot remains to be seen. While Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Packers and Rodgers agreed to a four-year, $200 million deal, Pat McAfee of "The Pat McAfee Show" - a friend of Rodgers' who reported his return to Green Bay - is disputing the numbers.. McAfee said news of the new deal is "not accurate" according to his sources, which is likely Rodgers himself. In a series of tweets posted Monday night, he said When I look back on the show being licensed/simulcasted on Sirius for the last 2 years, Ill view it as an honor and rather sweet. Traina indicated the two sides split amicably. It wont cost you a career, but it could cost you the current job youre in. SiriusXM has announced that Pat McAfee, who since his retirement in 2017 from an All-Pro NFL career has become a popular sports personality, is making SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio channel the radio home of his daily "The Pat McAfee Show." I was engaged to be married to my first wife and I thought to myself, this is going to be my future. Every single night, weve got plenty of winning teams to talk about.. Radio is an unstable industry to earn a living. He realized that it would be a lot harder to get fired if he owned a company instead. The letter he wrote me was kind of a jumbled, funny letter calling me Mr. NEW YORK, NY -. I thought I was going to Philadelphia, to WIP. "Find where youre celebrated not where youre tolerated," McAfee wrote. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas. Technically, fans could connect to their car to YouTube via Bluetooth or CarPlay and listen to McAfees show while putting the YouTube app in the background on their cellular devices. Jordan also contributes occasional coverage of the Washington Capitals for the blog NoVa Caps. And for the right reason, because your co-host could get on-air and say the wrong thing, which is what happened to us. (2:48) The violation pertained to the Cavinder . First time Ive ever had my name in the show title, which is cool. It happened by chance. I was offered gigs at ESPN and back home in Boston. It's become a massive hit as the 35-year-old McAfee, a former Colts punter turned media darling, signed a $120 million deal with FanDuel Sportsbook last December to sponsor the show. But Im in the prime of my career in terms of owning a business. Whats your actual name and how did Steak Shapiro come to be? Yeah, the toxicity of going on the radio, you are putting your career on the line every single day that you are speaking extemporaneously for three hours. by I want Bread n Butter Content Studio to be the biggest and brightest content agency around digital, storytelling, video content, unscripted. Its built on the notion that sports is not the end all, be all. Nothing changes w/ the show, our business, or current partners. It shouldn't take long for it to find a new home. The Pat McAfee Show will be looking for a new radio home. After he lost his initial gig in Atlanta back in 1996, Shapiro took an uncommon approach. I owe it to the guy I listened to growing up. You can follow him on Twitter @TheNoeShow or email him atbnoe@premierenetworks.com. SS: So my real name is Stephen. Five years in the NFL, played for Georgia, super creative. Itd be puzzling for anyone to merely pay to hear McAfee on SiriusXM. [The roles] are completely different just in terms of the length of time that you kind of have a voice.. Makes life A LOT more fulfilling. The tweet has been interpreted as a response to the separation between his show and the channel anchored by Chris Mad Dog Russo. Then 680 got back in the format when they saw how we were doing. Its great to finally see him getting the true national bonafides he deserves through his weekly First Take appearances. Who your dad is can really get you a spot in radio or in TV, Beyer said. The Atlantas, the Charlottes, the Nashvilles, the Orlandos, the Tampas, phenomenal places if youre aggressive about building a career. I asked him what it is he hopes to cover while on stage. Dont have Sirius XM. McAfee left the company in 2018 but launched his own company, Pat McAfee Inc. from his office in Indianapolis. McAfees show, which has become a regular home for Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, has been broadcast on SiriusXMs Mad Dog Sports Radio from noon-3 p.m. since September 2020 while also being streamed on YouTube. SS: This is a format that Im actually fresh. Im not complaining about it. Sam Pines is already there and thinking about these very topics every day. My mindset was, the only way to get good at being on the radio was to be on the radio. Fans took to social media to ask where the show was and why someone else was filling in for him when it was clear that he was still doing his show live and in the flesh. FanDuel made Pat McAfee a rich man on Thursday, signing the former NFL punter to a four-year, $120-million contract. Its like do better, be better. DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting. The exposure McAfee has only helps Sirius. How sports radio attracts more black and brown faces is a problem. Now that its been over a month since your initial criticism and his response, what are your thoughts about that entire situation? As Outkick reported, Pat McAfee has been in talks with SiriusXM to air his radio show.The deal is not signed but McAfee said on his show a deal is agreed upon. Even though the game is played with the ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup in mind, the action on and around the ice genuinely extends beyond a frigorific clash. But Ive never had to leave Atlanta. Similar to how people in Miami accept hurricanes or residents in Los Angeles accept earthquakes, most people that work in radio simply accept that they could be out of a job at seemingly any moment. Medium Rare. Pat McAfee, in 2014, signed a 5-year contract with $5 million guaranteed and worth a total of $14 million. Every day, theyre excited because its their one day of the week or one of three days. The Mad Dog Sports Radio channel is in its 13th year on SiriusXM. Ive been to more Georgia football games and SEC. 2021 Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves sat down with former Indianapolis Colts All-Pro punter Pat McAfee for a special virtual SiriusXM Town Hall event featuring an audience of SiriusXM listeners and race fans. Entering any broadcasting assignment prepared and ready to perform at a high level in any role is a fundamental aspect of durability and productivity. Courtesy of WWE. Aside from his popular show, he has a partnership with FanDuel and is a commentator for WWE's Friday Night SmackDown. One slip-up that may have been easy to overlook if youre a man can be very easily turned against you as a woman.. She has been shouted out from the stage at multiple BSM Summits in past years as speakers acknowledge the rarity of a woman being given the chance to program a sports radio station, let alone a station in a top 2 market. In the near future, it is entirely reasonable to surmise teams may own their own broadcast network, as is the case with Monumental Sports and Entertainment owners of the NHLs Washington Capitals, the NBAs Washington Wizards and the regional sports network, NBC Sports Washington. I think he phrased it when he fired me and [John] Kincade, no more heritage radio contracts. Here are situations by no fault of my own where Im out of a job, and if I didnt own a company that was my 9-to-5 really, then I would have had to move. Well continue to move forward and hopefully continue creating a product worth consuming.. BN: When you think about your future over the next five years radio, businesses, projects what do you want it to look like? Sources say the viewing count was limited, as again, viewers chose the free version on YouTube. I thought I was going to go to WEEI and other stations. In 2021, after signing a deal with FanDuel, McAfee started earning $30 million dollars per year. . Dan Beyer came in with humorous suggestions for various events. Hes also expected to create content for FanDuels new TV channel starting in September. We never flipped formats. SiriusXM has become much more relaxed with opening some gateways to their content by keeping an active presence on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram that contain clips from their shows. The NCAA handed down its first NIL related violation against the University of Miami. When you start not being grateful, or acting like an asshole, or acting like you deserve it, thats when something bad is gonna happen. Pat McAfee will sit down for an hour-long interview with Helio Castroneves on SiriusXM's NBC Sports channel. 0. Furthermore, this deal likely includes the pay for McAfees co-host, A.J. and signed a multi-year contract with WWE the following . McAfee. I was in my 20s. NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today that Pat McAfee, who since his retirement in 2017 from an All-Pro NFL career has become one of sports media's most popular and compelling personalities, is making SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio channel the exclusive radio home of his daily The Pat McAfee Show. Next thing you know, I was out of a job because the Dickeys, David Dickey and their family, leased their station to Cox. That makes a total ban unnecessary. Amid the continued trend of cutting the cord and consuming content through OTT providers and direct-to-consumer platforms, the future of regional sports networks is very much up in the air. . Gottlieb added that ultimately if youre going to be in sports radio, you do need to be well-versed on all the big stories and goings on. The group sent a letter to Congress this week opposing the FTCs proposal. I dont want to jinx myself and predict the future, but Id like to see the content side of my business grow into one of the most influential. Even if youre at a game where the Lakers win or lose by ten, its still a really passionate fan base. Ive done that with gaps in between, very small gaps, for 27 years. McAfee will continue to stream his weekday afternoon show on YouTube, where he has over 1.9 million subscribers. According to Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated, SiriusXM will no longer air The Pat McAfee Show. Sirius doesnt provide any information on who/if anybody listens, so all of our business agreements with our other fantastic partners has been done strictly off of our YouTube and social media presences so it legitimately affects nothing other than we wont be able to be listened to by whomever was potentially listening on SiriusXM, McAfee told The Post. With every tick of the clock, the NHL trade deadline draws closer as organizations decide whether or not to add pieces to compete for a Stanley Cup championship. Its awesome. I was at a sports talk radio station, WEEI, in the 90s. Wright has campaigned to move up from his 6-8 p.m. time slot with 1-3 eyed. For much of the year, DAZN paid to air McAfees show behind its paywall. The NAB makes a case for what it calls reasonable non-compete clauses. Captivated by its broadcast journalism program, Hersch attended college at the University of Southern Californias Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. I think that says that Atlanta is a great market, that if youre talented you can survive. Furthermore, in video form, and with a YouTube subscription the audio plays in the background akin to a radio experience. Then we were out of a job, or your boss can tell you during COVID, you make too much money, we dont want to pay. On one hand, this move makes some sort of sense on SiriusXMs part. And then at the same time, youve got to be funny, youve got to be knowledgeable, youve got to be edgy, youve got to be able to be more dynamic than some guy whos just driving around town. The former Colts punter told The New York Post that the satellite radio giant didn't even make him an offer to keep him around. Find where youre celebrated not where youre tolerated.Makes life A LOT more fulfilling. They wanted to kill the format. In the past few years, I think weve all been encouraged to kind of have our own voice.. Theyve also invested in podcasting platforms and allow some shows to eventually become available for consumption via free podcasts. Shortly thereafter, she submitted her work to the Minnesota State High School League, an organization that offered her a chance to work as a student sideline reporter. People might join Sirius just wanting the convenience of having McAfee on their Sirius dial rather than logging onto YouTube. Discovery is looking to divest its assets in the business; and NBCUniversal planning to stream its RSNs on Peacock, the business and coverage of teams is changing. I prefer the way content creators think. We can turn dahn a lot of dumb offers that others would have to take because of all of yinz. Chris Russo said McAfee and Mad Dog Sports Radio have "parted ways amicably." Two minutes. While she knows these expectations are prejudiced, they motivate her to show up informed, alert and ready for each broadcast. Sirius contract ended nanoboy 25 days ago Sirius subscriber and they actually played the pat McAfee show today, but had someone fill in for him. Eddie Andelman gave me the name in Boston back in the 90s. My only thought was just do a good show every day, promote yourself, be good to people and good things will happen. The mere mention of Sirius as McAfee is taking a break during YouTube broadcasts or the sight of their logo behind McAfee in front of at least 100,000 viewers every day is a free commercial you cant buy anywhere else. In December, McAfee agreed to a. Rodgers' contract calls for . The Federal Trade Commission wants non-compete clauses to be a thing of the past at radio stations across the country. Through this work, she was able to attend events including the NCAA Division I mens basketball tournament, Super Bowl XLV and the National League Championship Series. The former Colts punter told The New York Postthat the satellite radio giant didnt even make him an offer to keep him around. I may not be the most talented talk host in history, but nobody gets more excited to be doing sports talk and doing radio. The first time the network aired such a broadcast in 2018, Hersch was nervous whether she and the other women would be able to carry it, but her fears were quickly assuaged thanks to their knowledge and abilities as media professionals. idk the first thing about Pat McAfee. But their bread and butter is exclusive subscription content. If Ion Television and The CW Are Options For Sports Rights, Why Not Reelz? It was always Mayhem in the AM, Mayhem in the PM, or other stuff. McAfee says there are no ill feelings on his end but it still has to come as a shocker after all of the success which hes had in the past year. I think it depends on what youre doing, who youre working for and what your time slot is, he said. 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Never dreamed of that. According to Chris Russo, the two sides parted ways amicably. Get the Daily OutKick and get smarter every day. Im not going to comment on what he said, other than when you have to talk extemporaneously for three or four hours, you have to be super careful. The first one he thought of was the Father-yard dash instead of the 40-yard dash. MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM Reports to Spring Training . Getty Images for SiriusXM Nevertheless, McAfee is the main driver and this is an enormous. The acknowledgment has been great, but we are back in LA in 2023. Maybe McAfee does away with the audio simulcast altogether. Radio listeners are creatures of habits and we as a whole are curious creatures indeed. Hes become aligned with NFL Films and is partnering with them to co-produce features that will more than likely go viral. Brendan Burke Always Knew He Could Come Back To Baseball, Sports Media Needs To Learn How To Say Goodbye, One thing Ive never been is boring. This is not breaking news. I didnt think Id get to be on the air for 25 years, have a Food Network show, do national TV, CNN, Fox News, all these things. These are great markets to build stability. Jason Stewart said one thing hed like to test a newcomers skills on is their ability to improvise, especially if theres breaking news involved. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Pat McAfee officially served in Brett Favre lawsuit, Aaron Rodgers floats conspiracy theory about Chinese spy balloon, Aaron Rodgers slams NFL insiders: Youre not the inner circle, Brett Favre seeks dismissal from Mississippi welfare lawsuit again, regular home for Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, signed a $120 million deal with FanDuel Sportsbook, to launch the FanDuel TV network and the OTT platform FanDuel+ in September. You are agreeing to OutKick's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, but don't worry we don't spam. To me, how they story gets told is awesome. As a result, it is nearly impossible to guarantee consistency unless a line is well-established and invariably productive, giving the coaching staff no reason to alter it. With everything that you just described, what does that mean to you considering the instability of the industry and how you strategically positioned yourself? Now, I didnt think Id ever be in the food business; its actually even a better food name. Most alarming of all, there is a belief around the industry SiriusXMsmarriage with McAfee wont last. In the past three years, McAfee has run through several different employers, for one reason or another. The BSM Summit will be held on March 21 and 22 at Los Angeless Galen Center on the campus of USC. SiriusXM announced today that Pat McAfee, who since his retirement in 2017 from an All-Pro NFL career has become one of sports media . If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. September 2, 2020, 12:58 pm The Dans have become MUST-follows on Twitter/Instagram as they provide their thousands of follow I never thought I wouldnt move market to market. Im getting emotional thinking about it because its so special to me to have them be able to see that. He was bound to take over the train and ride it into the sunset once Russo was ready to hang up his jersey in the rafters. The FTC lacks the constitutional or statutory authority to issue such a rule and, in attempting to do so, the agency is improperly usurping the role of Congress, the letter reads. He didnt lose his job, but it was a helluva shitstorm. But I want to know how can we, as executives, make their life easier and make it better to make that content and more enjoyable because it can be a grind for them. It is encapsulated in the proceedings of NHL All-Star Weekend, a gathering of players, personnel and fans where they exude their passion for the game. It is amazing to me, he says. Previous roles include stops in Portland, OR, Albany, NY and Fresno, CA. Pat McAfee is staying in business with WWE. I think we do a good job, or at least we try to, of balancing both generating interest from people that really know the game and want to know even more [while] also making it very applicable to people who are just tuning in because theyre trying to learn more about hockey or maybe another team because they only follow one team, Hersch explained. I basically started on the entrepreneurial side right when I got fired the first time. We never got bought by anybody. The success of ESPN West Palm is intimately tied to the passion of area sports fans, the talent and coverage team dedicated to serving them, and the advertising partners who have successfully leveraged the assets to achieve their business goals, said Steve Politzner, who moved to the area to launch the station in 2003 and now serves as the President of Good Karma Brands. Sports Podcaster, Retired NFL Player. We see that with all the teams that that we work with.. I never thought Id raise a family in Atlanta. Gambling related content is not intended for anyone under the age of 21. It also speaks to something you probably know now which is the Southeast was the place to come grow your career. Sandra and I are like Kelly and Ryan, weve been together forever. I was the producer, a really lousy one. BN: What stage of your career did you think, man, Ive got to have more stability professionally than just radio? Being in the state capital, Hersch was frequently assigned to cover gubernatorial stories, such as those pertaining to the Wisconsin state legislature. If you look at LeBrons record-breaking game, its an incredibly passionate fanbase. The Pat McAfee Show isn't likely to move subscriptions for SiriusXM, which is the internal hope. Pat McAfee Show & Sirius XM Radio SPLIT UP! Why would I leave when I have stability? It does work out., How well you step on the backs of others to get to the top, Beyer added as the other event. I know more about Southeast sports history than Boston. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Ive thought about maybe trying baseball in the future, and it couldnt be more different than hockey, Hersch said. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. Instead of making it challenging, it makes it easier because each person comes in completely fresh. 55m Goalie goals are HAPPENING 0:13 68.9K views From Dave Minuk 9 22 335 Pat McAfee Its one of my favorite events ever because everyone is just relaxed and everyone knows that theyre just there for fun and to celebrate the game and theres nothing really on the line, Hersch said. With each broadcast, Hersch estimates she spends about 20 hours in total studying, whereas hosting studio programming and reporting takes considerably less time since it comes much more naturally to her. As he becomes more well known, hes a vehicle Sirius couldve used in their marketing to draw more subscribers to their free and paid brands. To marry a girl eventually from this town, to have three kids, make my roots in Atlanta, and then to own a company; I had no desire to own a friggin radio company, media company. NFL insider Ian Rapoport was first with the news that an extension had been reached and NBA insider Shams Charania followed up with the annual compensation. Steak Shapiro has been a sports radio host in Atlanta for over 27 years. Over the last year, Hersch has experimented working as a play-by-play announcer for select showcase games on NHL Network, something she never thought possible; that is, until someone recommended she try it. Chris Russo said McAfee and Mad Dog Sports Radio have "parted ways amicably.". The channel had Kim Jones hosting in McAfees old timeslot on Tuesday. Didn't he just sign a massive contract extension a year ago? The suggestion came after she voiced a desire to hear more women call live sporting events. Growing up in Champlain, Minn., Hersch has early memories watching Minnesota Vikings football games with her father, along with keeping score of Minnesota Twins baseball under her grandfathers tutelage. SiriusXM Inks Multi-Year Renewal to Air Let's Go! Its unclear if Wright will remain with the lineup at all. The tradeoff of having the potential to divulge stories that, without traveling, may have otherwise gone undetected was in the way the information was delivered. The entire show simultaneously will air free on McAfee's YouTube page. Youve got to find somewhere that you can be on the radio. The fact of the matter is that Russo is part of the old guard. McAfee tweeted Monday evening Find where youre celebratedNot where youre tolerated. Look what happened in Boston last week with Mazz. I worked in Boston. During her time at the network, Hersch has also hosted NHL Tonight, a national show featuring hockey analysts and insiders discussing the game in a more protracted format, often centering around the nights action. Sign up for your 30-day free trial and login to start listening today! A shocking move happened in the world of sports radio this week after Chris Mad Dog Russo and his team at SiriusXM decided not to renew their contract with Pat McAfee. I want to be the highest rated sports radio show in Atlanta and in the Southeast. If you own a radio company, I never had a reason to leave. I prefer the way content creators think. It takes a really special type of person to be able to handle the grind of a daily news reporter job in terms of the content that youre covering.. McAfee joined Barstool Sports, where he developed the "Heartland" division of the company in Indianapolis, and hosted The Pat McAfee Show on the Barstool Power 85 channel on SiriusXM. I think that its really cool [for them] to know that women have a voice in sports just as much as men do, and I think theyll grow up knowing thats completely normal. There are several concerning elements here. Hockey is non-stop action [where] every second, something could happen; whereas baseball is a lot more methodical.. I love doing my show. We try to do a good job of covering all 32 teams in the league and making it fun in the process.. Non-compete clauses have been found by courts, scholars, and economists to be an effective means of protecting intellectual property, according to the letter. Welcome back to THE Sports Law Podcast! September 2, 2020. With the expected bankruptcy claim of Diamond Sports Group; the recent news that Warner Bros. It will celebrate the milestone by donating $20,000 to local charities. SS: I moved to Atlanta in 1995 to do mornings. If this fails, there is always NXT. All those guys have been on the air for 20 years, and every one of them was originally hired by myself at the other radio company. SiriusXM By Joe Lucia on 08/29/2022 08/30/2022 It seems like Pat McAfee will have a new radio home soon. Theres a lot of people who are good at it, so I just need to keep doing well every day and then good things will happen.