FOX Sports Radio

What FOX Sports Radio does

FOX Sports Radio is a national sports talk radio network operated by Premiere Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT), headquartered in Los Angeles and distributing programming across more than 250 broadcast affiliate stations nationwide and via the iHeartRadio digital streaming platform. The network's portfolio consists of approximately 20 weekday and weekend radio shows anchored by marquee sports media personalities, including The Herd with Colin Cowherd, The Dan Patrick Show, The Ben Maller Show, 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, Covino & Rich, The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon, The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington, Countdown (presented by BetMGM), and the newly launched Stugotz and Company LIVE! (added December 2025 in a multiplatform deal with iHeartMedia). The network also operates an extensive podcast portfolio of 20+ shows, including the Stugotz Podcast Network, Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre, Unbreakable with Jay Glazer, Up On Game, and Book of Joe, distributed through iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and major social platforms.

The underlying technology stack is inherited from the parent iHeartMedia infrastructure: the iHeartRadio app and website provide 24/7 live streaming and on-demand podcast access, and the multiplatform distribution model spans broadcast radio, mobile, web, podcast apps, and social media (Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram). No proprietary AI/ML technology is disclosed for the network itself. Content production is talent-driven rather than technology-driven.

The business model is advertising- and sponsorship-based: FOX Sports Radio monetizes its national broadcast inventory, podcast impressions, and integrated sponsorship opportunities (such as the BetMGM-sponsored Countdown show) for advertisers seeking sports fan audiences. Pricing for advertising and sponsorships is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The network's customer base is twofold: (1) consumers, who are sports fans and listeners consuming talk programming, fantasy sports analysis, and betting-related content; and (2) advertisers and brand sponsors, who purchase on-air and digital inventory. The network is positioned as a national horizontal sports media property targeting sports enthusiasts across professional and collegiate sports, fantasy sports, and sports betting content verticals.

Name

FOX Sports Radio

Legal name

Premiere Networks, Inc.

Website

https://foxsportsradio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FOX Sports Radio is a national sports talk radio network operated by iHeartMedia's Premiere Networks subsidiary, distributing programming across 250+ broadcast stations and digital platforms including iHeartRadio, with marquee hosts such as Colin Cowherd, Dan Patrick, and Stugotz serving sports fans and advertisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Digital Audio Broadcasts (Live Radio, Play-by-Play, Podcasts) (MPAKAOAG), Sports Radio Networks & Talk Stations (MPABAJAB), Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE)

Keywords

• Sports talk radio
• National radio network
• Sports broadcasting
• Sports podcasts
• Live sports talk

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Radio Advertising and Sponsorships: FOX Sports Radio generates revenue through advertising spots aired during programming, sponsorships, and branded content across its national station network and digital platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FOX Sports Radio is a national sports talk radio network that produces and distributes daily sports talk programming to listeners across the United States. Its content is delivered via 250+ affiliate broadcast radio stations, the iHeartRadio digital streaming platform, and on-demand podcasts, covering major U.S. sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, and boxing. The network is operated by Premiere Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of iHeartMedia.

Product overview

FOX Sports Radio is a national sports talk radio network operated by iHeartMedia under the Premiere Networks brand, distributing live programming across more than 250 affiliate stations nationwide and via the iHeartRadio streaming platform. The portfolio consists of a suite of weekday and weekend radio shows anchored by marquee personalities including Colin Cowherd (The Herd with Colin Cowherd), Dan Patrick (The Dan Patrick Show), Jon 'Stugotz' Weiner (Stugotz and Company LIVE!), Ben Maller (The Ben Maller Show), and multiple additional programs such as 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington, Covino & Rich, The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon, and FOX Sports Weekends. Complementing the live radio broadcasts is an extensive podcast portfolio including the Stugotz Podcast Network, Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre, Unbreakable With Jay Glazer, Up On Game, and Book of Joe, all distributed through the iHeartRadio app and platform. The lineup is distributed 24/7 via live stream on the iHeartRadio app and website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Herd with Colin Cowherd: Daily sports talk show hosted by Colin Cowherd on FOX Sports Radio
• The Dan Patrick Show
• The Ben Maller Show
• Stugotz and Company LIVE!

Products and services

• FOX Sports Radio (national sports talk radio network)
• Straight Outta Vegas with Rob Parker

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Colin Cowherd / The VolumecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Colin Cowherd hosts The Herd on FOX Sports Radio and owns The Volume podcast company (launched 2021). Cowherd has two years remaining on his current deal and has explored selling The Volume, raising succession planning questions for the network.
• iHeartMediacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 December 2025iHeartMedia serves as the parent company and primary distribution partner for FOX Sports Radio, providing access to over 250 broadcast stations nationwide and the iHeartRadio digital platform for streaming and podcast distribution.
• Jon 'Stugotz' WeinermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025Former co-host of The Dan Le Batard Show signed a multiplatform long-term deal with iHeartMedia including a new daily afternoon show on Fox Sports Radio (3-5pm ET) and the launch of the Stugotz Podcast Network, distributed across 250+ stations.
• Dan PatrickcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDan Patrick hosts The Dan Patrick Show on FOX Sports Radio, confirmed to retire in February 2028, creating a succession transition for the network.
• BetMGMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBetMGM sponsors FOX Sports Radio's Countdown show, presenting betting-related content as part of the programming lineup.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Barstool Sports: Barstool Sports is a digitally native sports media brand producing podcasts, video, and written content that competes with FOX Sports Radio for sports talk audience attention, particularly younger demographics. It represents the digital-first model challenging traditional sports radio.
• Bleacher Report: Bleacher Report operates a sports media network with significant podcast and video presence, competing with FOX Sports Radio for sports fan attention across digital channels. Both target the same advertising verticals including sports betting.
• Action Network: Action Network provides sports betting content, podcasts, and media focused on betting analysis, similar to FOX Sports Radio's BetMGM-sponsored Countdown show. Both monetize sports betting-adjacent audiences through content and advertising.
• The Ringer: The Ringer (owned by Spotify) is a podcast-led sports and pop culture media network producing sports talk content that competes directly with FOX Sports Radio's podcast portfolio. It represents the on-demand audio competitor in sports talk.
• SB Nation Radio: SB Nation is a sports media network producing podcasts and digital content covering sports topics comparable to FOX Sports Radio's talk programming. Both compete for sports fan listening time across digital and podcast channels.

Direct peers

• CBS Sports Radio: CBS Sports Radio is a national sports talk radio network distributed via Audacy, directly competing with FOX Sports Radio for syndicated sports talk audiences and national ad budgets. Both networks rely on personality-driven shows and operate at national scale.
• Audacy Sports: Audacy Sports operates a portfolio of sports radio stations and the CBS Sports Radio network, making it a direct competitor in distributing syndicated sports talk content nationally. Both companies depend on advertising as a primary revenue stream.
• SiriusXM Sports Talk: SiriusXM offers dedicated sports talk channels featuring personalities comparable to FOX Sports Radio's roster, distributed via satellite and streaming. Both monetize through subscription and advertising and compete for sports talk listenership.
• ESPN Radio: ESPN Radio is the most direct competitor to FOX Sports Radio as a national sports talk radio network, featuring marquee personalities and distributed across hundreds of affiliate stations. Both networks operate in the same syndicated national sports talk category, monetized through advertising and powered by personality-driven programming.

Others

• iHeartMedia: iHeartMedia is the parent company and primary distribution partner of FOX Sports Radio via its Premiere Networks subsidiary. While not a competitor, iHeartMedia's scale, platform, and radio portfolio shape FOX Sports Radio's economics and are central to its competitive positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/foxsportsradio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWV-LeZ9dIBQyb8UuBGwdJw
• Facebookfacebook.com/foxsportsradio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/foxsportsradio
• TikToktiktok.com/@foxsportsradio

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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