Media Noise Podcast – Episode 14
“Reaction to Bart Scott’s views on ESPN and Entercom, the double standards covering Urban Meyer and Eric Bieniemy vs. Jared Porter, and Craig Carton’s feud with Jeff Passan.”
Craig Carton
Craig Carton Declares Jeff Passan ‘Public Enemy #1’
“Passan’s rant was an obvious shot at Carton and Roberts, and the way they covered ESPN’s damning report on Jared Porter.”
5 Who Get It, 5 Who Don’t
A weekly analysis of the best and worst in sports media from a multimedia content prince — thousands of columns, TV debates, radio programs and podcasts — who is neither a cardboard cutout nor a virtual fan.
Jeff Passan Calls Out WFAN For Criticizing Jared Porter Report
“A lot of people on social media assumed Passan’s rant was in reference to Kay’s direct competition on WFAN, Craig Carton and Evan Roberts.”
How Did MLB, Cubs Not Know About Porter’s Lewd Texts?
A troubled sport faces a new crisis: Was a talented, young executive protected from his 2016 conduct by a network of cronies, including those in Chicago, who enabled a rising career that ended in disgrace?
Twelve Likes, Observations and Beliefs About Sports Media in 2020 and Beyond
“There were so many examples of great content, touching stories, head scratching decisions, and personality rants, but I’m going to focus on twelve things I liked, observed and remain bullish on heading into 2021.”
Mike Francesa Says WFAN Needs A Consistent Lineup
“In the last three years each daypart has been altered, with the afternoon show currently on its fifth arrangement.”
Carton & Roberts Show Promise In First Show
“With sports as their launch pad, Carton and Roberts transitioned to celebrity Instagram feeds, Italian deli meats, mob movies, Harry Truman, standing next to Howard Stern at the urinal and also organically came up with the bit of DM’ing new Mets owner Steve Cohen.”
Carton & Roberts Won’t Avoid Gambling Topics & Ads
“Carton will not leave the studio nor will he hang up on a caller who wants to discuss a gambling line.”
Five Who Get It, Five Who Don’t
A periodic look at the best and worst in sports media from an industry veteran who is neither a cardboard cutout nor a virtual fan.