Aside from live play-by-play, or the occasional big event like Iggy's trade press conference, sports radio isn't really my cup of tea. But I still lament the loss of local programming and on-air talent.
Unfortunately I think 960 will become more like Sportsnet (and media in general) on the TV side of things. More national content, less local content, and syndicated American shows as filler. Kind of like now, I guess, but more so. And the live PBP during the season for as long as they have the rights.
I would be far more likely to listen to a regular, concise, and professional Flames podcast (and their sponsors) than the more drawn out sports radio format. I acknowledge that's part of the whole problem, but maybe also an opportunity for a radio guy like Boomer who was pushed/jumped from the sinking ship.
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