Alpha Media and Compass Media Networks have announced a multi-year extension to the partnership for the syndication of Markley & Van Camp.
Along with the extension, Scott Robbins will move from contributor to third co-host for the rebranded “Markley, Van Camp & Robbins Show”. Robbins originally co-hosted the program with Jamie Markley when it was local to Peoria and then syndicated to Portland. After suffering a heart attack in 2016, Robbins was replaced by Dave Van Camp. He later rejoined what was then Alpha Media Peoria to host an afternoon show on Sports “95.9 The Sports Nut” W251BQ/WNGY-HD2 and contribute to Markley & Van Camp.
The show is now up to over 50 affiliates and airs live from 12-3pm eastern/9am-12pm pacific.
Alpha Media & Compass Media Networks today announced a multi-year extension of their programming partnership for the syndication of (newly rebranded) The Markley, van Camp & Robbins Show (“MVR”).
Since debuting into syndication in April 2018, MVR has over 50 affiliates in all size markets (PPM and diary) and regions, including KXL in Portland (OR), KTSA in San Antonio, WMBD in Peoria and WWBA in Tampa.
The addition of Scott Robbins (currently a contributor to the show) accentuates the shows focus on addressing topics from the perspective of a Baby Boomer, Gen X and Millennial (by having a host from each era).
“Markley, van Camp and Robbins have achieved the perfect blend of chemistry and humor” says Phil Becker, Executive Vice President of Content, Alpha Media. “This is the show News Talk stations have been looking for.”
Jamie Markley comments “I’m so excited that Robbins is a now a full time member of the show. His lack of filter and wit definitely takes us to another level.”
David van Camp adds “It’s awesome to have Scott. He’s a hilarious guy, a great broadcaster, and a ton of fun to work with.”
Scott Robbins says “I feel incredibly blessed to be part of this show.”
The show airs live weekdays from 9am to 12 noon Pacific (12noon to 3pm ET) and a best-of on weekends.
For information on how to reserve your market today contact Susan O’Connell (914) 708- 1450 soconnell@compassmedianetworks.com.
FOX News Radio is replacing the Tom Shillue Show with an expanded Guy Benson Show in the 3-6pm eastern/12-3pm pacific daypart. Benson currently hosts from 6-8pm eastern, while Shillue will continue to host his “Quiz Show” on the subscription video FOX Nation service.
FOX News Radio (FNR) will debut The Guy Benson Show as a newly expanded three hour program starting Monday, June 3rd, announced John Sylvester, Vice President of FOX News Radio. Hosted by FOX News Channel (FNC) contributor Guy Benson, the program (which previously ran from 6-8PM/ET) will now be presented from 3-6PM/ET, replacing the Tom Shillue Show. Shillue will continue to host Quiz Show (7-8PM/ET) on the subscription-based streaming service FOX Nation.
Featuring a discussion of politics and culture from a conservative viewpoint, The Guy Benson Show has hosted key newsmakers including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Secretary of State John Kerry since it launched this past May. This program is nationally syndicated out of Washington, D.C., and appears across FNR’s affiliate network, Sirius XM Channel 450, the FOX News app, the FOX News Podcast Network, as well as FOX Nation. Previously, Benson was the co-host of FNR’s Benson & Harf along with former FNC contributor Marie Harf.
In addition to his radio program, Benson provides political commentary across FNC’s and FOX Business Network’s (FBN) daytime and primetime programming. Outside of his roles at FOX News Media, he also serves as the political editor of Townhall.com. In 2015, Benson was named to Forbes’ 2015 “30 under 30?” Law & Policy list and in 2017, landed on HuffPost’s roster for the “25 top millennial broadcasters in American news and politics.” He originally joined the network in 2013 as a contributor.
Throughout his career, he has served as a Media Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics. He is also a recipient of the College Republican National Committee’s biennial Lee Atwater “Outstanding Young Conservative” award. Benson is the co-author of “End of Discussion” and graduated with honors from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in 2007.
FOX News operates FOX News Radio (FNR), a 24/7 news service reaching more than 36 million listeners a week on over 1,000 affiliated radio stations. The network features a comprehensive hourly five-minute newscast along with one-minute newscasts, business updates, breaking-news coverage and on demand original podcasts. FOX News Talk provides three weekday programs including: The Brian Kilmeade Show, The Todd Starnes Show and The Guy Benson Show. More Info: http://radio.foxnews.com/.
The Elvis Duran Group/SportsGrid’s FNTSY Sports Radio has announced the addition of former WAXY Miami and SiriusXM host Craig Mish to host the daily Fantasy Sports Today from 12-2pm eastern weekdays.
The Elvis Duran Group and SportsGrid welcome Craig Mish to their Fantasy Sports Radio Network (FNTSY Radio) to host Fantasy Sports Today, a new show launching June 3. From noon to 2 p.m. EST, Monday – Friday, Mish will provide fans with insight, breaking news and information they can’t get anywhere else. As the prior host of the longest running Fantasy Baseball show on SiriusXM, Mish’s relationships with top MLB and NFL players, owners and insiders will come into play as they join him on the show as guests sharing inside knowledge that will assist fantasy players with their teams.
Fantasy Sports Today is live and on-demand on FNTSY Radio, iHeartRadio and TuneIn.
EDG Partner/CEO and FNTSY Radio Partner David Katz comments, “Craig is the only person in sports who inherently presents any news and information through a fantasy sports perspective. He never forgets his audience and I for one have greatly benefitted from his insight with my own fantasy teams over the years. All of us are extremely proud to have him join FNTSY Radio.”
Craig Mish says, “I’m impressed with what David and Louis are doing with the network and how they’re super-serving this huge fan base. I’m happy to be a part of FNTSY Radio and look forward to connecting with listeners worldwide.”
SportsGrid President Louis Maione adds, “Having been in the Fantasy Sports business a long time, I know a broadcaster like Craig Mish is rare. He’s a tremendous asset to our great lineup!”
In addition to launching Fantasy Sports Today, the Florida native covers the Miami Marlins as host of his own podcast, Swings and Mishes. He’s also considered the country’s top Marlins “Insider” and frequently guests on sports media outlets. Known for breaking news stories such as the Miami Marlins trade of Marcell Ozuna to the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Dolphins signing Running Back Frank Gore, Mish will undoubtedly continue being the first to report news on FNTSY Radio.
Prior to joining FNTSY Radio, he hosted the longest running Fantasy Baseball show at SiriusXM for nine years. Additionally, Mish hosted FanDuel Fantasy Football Sunday in Miami on 790 the Ticket WAXY-AM ESPN Radio. He also served as executive producer, co-host and reporter on Miccosukee Sports Rap on Fox Sports Florida Television, the single longest running television talk show in south Florida.
Mish graduated from the University of Florida in 1995 with a B.S. in Telecommunications. He has also served as the Executive Director of The Cliff Floyd Foundation.