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Bomani Jones Moves to 4-7pm ESPN Radio, Adds Jalen Rose and David Jacoby to Evenings

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Bomani Jones in a snuggie ESPN radio now airs “The Right Time with Bomani Jones” from 4-7pm (ET). Joining the ESPN Radio lineup is former NBA star Jalen Rose with co-host David Jacoby from 7-9p (ET). Jones who is based in Miami, is also seen on the ESPN2’s “Highly Questionable” show with Dan LeBatard and his father Gonzalo “Papi” LeBatard. Commenting on the move Bomani said, “Moving to an earlier time slot is certainly a show of confidence from ESPN that I appreciate. I look forward to sharing what we do at night with a larger audience. I’m also looking … Continue reading Bomani Jones Moves to 4-7pm ESPN Radio, Adds Jalen Rose and David Jacoby to Evenings

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Talk Station 900 AM WURD Announces Lineup Changes

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900AM-WURD today announced changes to its on-air lineup and weekday schedule, as well as major plans to expand its reach as a multimedia enterprise. The changes are part of a phased plan to update WURD’s overall soundprint and programming approach, and extend its global reach as a curator-source of content supporting progressive Black thought and activism. The station had made a number of incremental changes in late 2013, consisting mainly of programming and website tweaks, but more substantive changes are now being shared publicly. 900AM-WURD NEW WEEKDAY SCHEDULE*5:00 A.M. – 6:00 A.M.WURD Inspirational Hour [Spiritually-uplifting content] 6:00 A.M. – 10:00 … Continue reading Talk Station 900 AM WURD Announces Lineup Changes

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Sports Talk Boxtorow Looks Back at 2013

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Boxtorow entertainment guests included Sevyn Streeter and many others. FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW (Re)caps 2013If 2014 is half as successful as 2013 was for the nationally syndicatedsports talk show FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW and Boxtorow Lunch (SiriusXM Channel 141) w/ Donal Ware, then 2014 would be a good year.2013 was spectacular. During the year, the show expanded into the U.S. Virgin Islands/PuertoRico market via WVWI-AM 1000, and reestablished itself in New Orleans after a seven-month hiatus via KKNO-AM 750.  The show had been on the air for five years on WBOK-AM 1230.  The show also expanded to Greenville/Spartanburg, … Continue reading Sports Talk Boxtorow Looks Back at 2013

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Boxtorow Returns to New Orleans on K-75 AM

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National Sports Talk Show Returns to New Orleans After making its debut on WVWI-AM 1000 in the U.S.Virgin Islands/Puerto Rico a little more than a month ago, the national sports talk show FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW has picked up another top 50 radio market. At the same time the show makes a coming home in more than one way. FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW will air on K-75 AM (KKNO-AM 750) eachSaturday from 12 – 1 p.m. CT beginning Saturday, July 6.  The show hadaired on WBOK for four and a half years, but was … Continue reading Boxtorow Returns to New Orleans on K-75 AM

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Kellita Smith and Vivica A. Fox Talking Sports on Boxtorow

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What’s their favorite sport?  Actresses Kellita Smith and Vivica A. Fox will appear on this week’s FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW and Boxtorow Lunch with Donal Ware. Both Smith and Fox are avid sports fans and are each playing roles in Entertainment Studios’ First Family and Mr. Box Office. Boxtorow Lunch is the sports talk show with a twist.  The show also talks sports with some of the top entertainers in the business.  Boxtorow Lunch airs Friday’s 1-2p ET/12-1p CT/11a-12p MT/10-11a PT on SiriusXM Channel 141 H.U.R. Voices. Previous entertainment guests have included Aretha Franklin, Sanaa Lathan, Tyrese, Megan Good, Melanie Fiona, LisaRaye, … Continue reading Kellita Smith and Vivica A. Fox Talking Sports on Boxtorow

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CBS Radio Launches Atlanta’s 92.9 The Game

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The ATL now has three Sports Talk Stations Atlanta sports fans have a new choice for news and information about their favorite sports teams. 92-9 The Game (WZGC-FM) features locally produced programs hosted by familiar Atlanta voices, along with headline updates every 20 minutes and a full lineup of NFL and college football play-by-play coverage. Former Atlanta Falcons OL Jamie Dukes “Opening Drive” is the morning show at the station with NBA-TV host Rick Kamla, along with three-time Super Bowl champion and CBS Sports analyst Randy Cross and former Atlanta radio host CJ Simpson. Among other notable host are former … Continue reading CBS Radio Launches Atlanta’s 92.9 The Game

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Sirius XM Radio Program Alert: Legends Friday on Boxtorow Sports Show

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Two legendary figures will appear this week on the national sports talk show FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Rapper Rakim of the famed group Eric B. and Rakim will appear as will former NFL great and one of the all-time great Green Bay Packers Willie Davis. This Friday’s show is being tabbed as Legends Friday on Boxtorow Lunch w/ Donal Ware which airs  Friday’s 1-2p ET/12-1p CT/11a-12p MT/10-11a PT on SiriusXM Channel 141 H.U.R. Voices. Boxtorow Lunch is the sports talk show with a twist.  The show also talks sports with some of the top entertainers in the business. Previous entertainment guests have included … Continue reading Sirius XM Radio Program Alert: Legends Friday on Boxtorow Sports Show

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2 Live Stews Leave 790 The Zone for Possible Move to NEW CBS Radio FM Sports Station

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Ryan Stewart and Doug Stewart 2 Live Stews are off the air at Atlanta’s sports talk station 790 The Zone  A possible contract extension was said to be in the works but now they have been taken off the air three months early. Atlanta area listeners chime in on the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) Rodney Ho’s Radio/TV newspaper blog while speculation mounts of where they might land next in radio. The Stews are now enjoying some time off from the daily sports hosting chair that began 11 years ago. “The Stews” are Moncks Corner, South Carolina natives and brothers Doug Stewart, a … Continue reading 2 Live Stews Leave 790 The Zone for Possible Move to NEW CBS Radio FM Sports Station

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Sports Talk Show Boxtorow Featuring the Countdown to NFL Kickoff

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Tune in to also hear the latest on HBCU Football and interviews with basketball star Kevin Durant and actress Sanaa Lathan The national sports talk show FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW is currently in its Countdown to Kickoff.  Over the five weeks Boxtorow gets listeners and fans set for the upcoming HBCU and NFL football seasons. Guests during the five weeks will include coaches whose teams won HBCU conference championships last year, top players in HBCU football, CIAA, SWAC, SIAC, and MEAC previews, and culminates with and NFL preview with NFL players as guests. In addition to the … Continue reading Sports Talk Show Boxtorow Featuring the Countdown to NFL Kickoff