The 8th annual BSM Top 20 series rolls on with a look at the Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2022. As you review this year’s list, please remember that the results are a collective snapshot of how forty six (46) industry executives view the best in this category. I want to thank Alex Reynolds, Stephanie Eads, and Dylan Barrett for helping with the Top 20 process, and Steve Kamer Voiceovers for being our exclusive sponsor for this year’s Top 20 series. Steve’s voice is heard across the nation on many top shows, stations, and networks, and if you’re not familiar with his work, take a second to learn what makes him stellar at his craft by clicking here.

As it pertains to the voting, here are a few key things to be aware of.

– These results are based on 2022’s performance. 2023 changes have no effect on the voting.

– Our executive panel consists of forty six (46) program directors and corporate executives from a number of top broadcasting companies including Audacy, iHeart, Cumulus, Beasley, Hubbard, Good Karma Brands, ESPN Radio, FOX Sports Radio, SiriusXM, Spotify, and independently owned and operated radio stations. We involve a large number of people in this process in order to include feedback from all parts of the country, as well as to prevent the results from heavily favoring one company.

– A total of 45 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category.

– Voters choose their Top 20 based on a myriad of factors including the ear test, originality, ability to entertain, multi-platform impact, on-air chemistry, and ratings success. Keep in mind that voters live in different cities, have different tastes, and value certain factors higher than others. This isn’t a perfect science, but it’s the best system we’ve been able to come up with to showcase how sports radio’s brain trust view the best in the format.

And that brings us to the rankings for this year’s Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows. Congratulations is in order once again for 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Zolak & Bertrand. This is the Boston duo’s third time winning the category including repeating as the top midday program. The Hub’s midday team finished fourty three (43) points ahead of Joe DeCamara & Jon Ritchie to secure this year’s win. BSM congratulates Scott, Marc, Hardy, Rick Radzik, Jim Louth and the entire Sports Hub team on earning this year’s top honor, as well as every other show which gained a spot on this year’s list.

Now, here are the full results of “BSM’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2022!”

Additional Notes:

• Zolak & Bertrand received a category best seven (7) first place votes. DeCamara & Ritchie were second with four (4).
• 21-25 belonged to In The Loop, The Players Club, Nick & Chris, Bump & Stacy, and Jay & Z.
• The closest contest saw K&C Masterpiece slip by Steiny & Guru by 2 points.
• Of the 45 shows eligible for consideration this year, 8 received at least one 1st place vote.

Here is the remaining schedule for the BSM Top 20 of 2022.

• Thursday February 9 = The Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2022
• Friday February 10 = The Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2022
• Monday February 13 = The Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2022

To view prior years of BSM’s Top 20 results, click here.

The 8th annual BSM Top 20 series rolls on with a look at the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2022. As you review this year’s list, please remember that the results are a collective snapshot of how forty six (46) industry executives view the best in this category. I want to thank Alex Reynolds, Stephanie Eads, and Dylan Barrett for helping with the Top 20 process, and Steve Kamer Voiceovers for being our exclusive sponsor for this year’s Top 20 series. Steve’s voice is heard across the nation on many top shows, stations, and networks, and if you’re not familiar with his work, take a second to learn what makes him stellar at his craft by clicking here.

As it pertains to the voting, here are a few key things to be aware of.

– These results are based on 2022’s performance. 2023 changes have no effect on the voting.

– Our executive panel consists of forty six (46) program directors and corporate executives from a number of top broadcasting companies including Audacy, iHeart, Cumulus, Beasley, Hubbard, Good Karma Brands, ESPN Radio, FOX Sports Radio, SiriusXM, Spotify, and independently owned and operated radio stations. We involve a large number of people in this process in order to include feedback from all parts of the country, as well as to prevent the results from heavily favoring one company.

– A total of 67 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category.

– Voters choose their Top 20 based on a myriad of factors including the ear test, originality, ability to entertain, multi-platform impact, on-air chemistry, and ratings success. Keep in mind that voters live in different cities, have different tastes, and value certain factors higher than others. This isn’t a perfect science, but it’s the best system we’ve been able to come up with to showcase how sports radio’s brain trust view the best in the format.

And that brings us to the rankings for this year’s Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows. We have a new king atop the category. Congratulations to Matt Jones and the Kentucky Sports Radio crew on picking up this year’s win, knocking off defending champion The Really Big Show. This was a tight race, which Jones won by eight (8) points over Aaron Goldhammer and Tony Rizzo. BSM congratulates Matt and the KSR team on their victory, and every other show which gained a spot on this year’s list.

Now, here are the full results of “BSM’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2022!”

Additional Notes:

• Buck Reising and The Really Big Show tied with the most first place votes, four (4). Kentucky Sports Radio was next with three (3).
• Spots 21-25 were claimed by John Canzano, JT The Brick, Adam Gold, One Bills Live and Josh & Swain.
• The battle for 2-4 was tight with The Really Big Show edging Baskin & Phelps by 3 points, and Baskin & Phelps slipping by Buck Reising by 1 point.
• Of the 67 shows eligible for consideration this year, 14 received at least one 1st place vote.

Here is the remaining schedule for the BSM Top 20 of 2022.

• Thursday February 9 = The Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2022
• Friday February 10 = The Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2022
• Monday February 13 = The Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2022

To view prior years of BSM’s Top 20 results, click here.

The 8th annual BSM Top 20 series continues with a look at the Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2022. As you review this year’s selections, please remember that the results represent the collective opinions of forty six (46) industry executives. I’d like to thank Alex Reynolds, Stephanie Eads, and Dylan Barrett for helping with the Top 20 process, and Steve Kamer Voiceovers for being our exclusive sponsor for this year’s Top 20 series. Steve’s voice is heard across the nation on many top shows, stations, and networks, and if you’re not familiar with his work, take a second to learn what makes him stellar at his craft by clicking here.

As it pertains to the voting, here are a few key things to be aware of.

– These results are based on 2022’s performance. 2023 changes have no effect on the voting.

– Our executive panel consists of forty six (46) program directors and corporate executives from a number of top broadcasting companies including Audacy, iHeart, Cumulus, Beasley, Hubbard, Good Karma Brands, ESPN Radio, FOX Sports Radio, SiriusXM, Spotify, and independently owned and operated radio stations. We involve a large number of people in this process in order to include feedback from all parts of the country, as well as to prevent the results from heavily favoring one company.

– A total of 31 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows category.

– Voters choose their Top 20 based on a myriad of factors including the ear test, originality, ability to entertain, multi-platform impact, on-air chemistry, and ratings success. Keep in mind that voters live in different cities, have different tastes, and value certain factors higher than others. This isn’t a perfect science, but it’s the best system we’ve been able to come up with to showcase how sports radio’s brain trust view the best in the format.

And that brings us to the rankings for this year’s Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows. For the first time ever, the award goes to Angelo Cataldi & The Morning Team. Angelo is retiring from WIP next week, and the voters are sending him out on top. The longtime Philadelphia morning man was involved in a tight race for the top spot, and ended up holding off Toucher & Rich by twelve points to score the victory. BSM congratulates Angelo, Al, Rhea, PD Rod Lakin, and the entire morning team on their well deserved recognition, as well as every other show that earned a spot on this year’s list.

Now, here are the full results of “BSM’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2022!”

Additional Notes:

• Toucher & Rich and Boomer & Gio tied for the most first place votes with seven (7). Angelo Cataldi & The Morning Team were one behind with six (6).
• 21-25 was occupied by Joe Rose, John & Hugh, Sean Salisbury, The Locker Room, and Pat & Aaron.
• The closest contest saw Moser, Lombardi & Kane hold off Joe Rose by 1 point to claim 20th place.
• Of the 31 shows eligible for consideration this year, 7 received at least one 1st place vote.

Here is the remaining schedule for the BSM Top 20 of 2022.

• Wednesday February 8 = The Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2022
• Thursday February 9 = The Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2022
• Friday February 10 = The Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2022
• Monday February 13 = The Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2022

To view prior years of BSM’s Top 20 results, click here.