{"id":450880,"date":"2026-02-05T17:16:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/450880\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T17:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:16:19","slug":"barrett-medias-top-20-major-market-sports-radio-afternoon-shows-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/450880\/","title":{"rendered":"Barrett Media\u2019s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8211; Advertisement &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimcutler.com\/jim-cutler-demos\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"90\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Jim Cutler Voicesovers\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/JimCutler_Aug23.gif\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Barrett Media\u2019s final Top 20 show category for 2025 is Afternoon Shows. Program Directors get recognized on Friday. Sports Radio stations get acknowledged on Monday. To stay updated on all of the Top 20 Major and Mid Market Sports Radio lists and learn what lies ahead for News\/Talk Radio, News TV and Music Radio, keep an eye on this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/barrettmedia.com\/category\/barrett-media-top-20\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>, our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/barrettmedia.com\/subscribe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">newsletters<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Barrett_Media\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BarrettMedia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/barrettmedia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@barrettmedia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok<\/a>, and\/or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/barrettmedia_\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>.\u00a0Once the Top 20 series is complete, I will record a video discussing the key takeaways from this year\u2019s results. That video will be posted on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@barrettsportsnewsmedia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barrett Media YouTube page<\/a>.\u00a0Be sure to subscribe to be notified once it\u2019s live.<\/p>\n<p>As you review these results,\u00a0please remember that they represent the collective feedback shared by our industry voters.\u00a0Barrett Media does not vote in this process. Our role is to assemble the group, collect the votes, and present the information.<\/p>\n<p>Important Information<\/p>\n<p>#1 \u2013\u00a0These results are based on 2025\u2019s performance. 2026 changes have no effect on the voting.<\/p>\n<p>#2 \u2013\u00a0We ask our voters to supply photos and logos to avoid headaches. Some comply, but most don\u2019t. It forces us to spend a lot of time digging for images to highlight everyone. For that reason, there are no photo changes unless it involves a mistake. Thanks in advance for understanding.<\/p>\n<p>#3 \u2013\u00a0Our Major Market executive panel consists of thirty six (36) program directors and corporate executives from radio\u2019s top broadcasting companies. They include Audacy, iHeart, Cumulus, Beasley, Good Karma Brands, Bonneville, SiriusXM, ESPN Radio, FOX Sports Radio, Radio One, and a bunch of independently owned and operated radio stations. Our voting group is large because we want feedback from every part of the country. We also do that to assure the results don\u2019t favor any one media group.<\/p>\n<p>#4\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The criteria for our voters included the ear test, originality, multi-platform impact, ratings success, clearance (national shows) and industry buzz. Keep in mind, our voters live in different cities, work for different companies, have different tastes, and value certain factors higher than others. This is not a perfect system but it\u2019s one we feel good about using to showcase the industry\u2019s best.<\/p>\n<p>#5\u00a0\u2013\u00a0A total of 34 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category.<\/p>\n<p>And the Winner Is\u2026<\/p>\n<p>98.5 The Sports Hub\u2019s\u00a0Felger &amp; Mazz. This is their fifth win overall and the third straight year the show has reigned supreme. Congrats to Mike, Tony, Big Jim, James, and the entire crew on earning the industry\u2019s support yet again. <\/p>\n<p>I want to thank\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dylan-barrett-2334a1125\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dylan Barrett<\/a>\u00a0for creating the artwork, and each voter who participated in the process. Now without further delay, here are Barrett Media\u2019s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263408\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263408\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/45-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263409\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263409\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/46-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263410\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263410\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/47-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263411\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263411\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/48-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263412\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263412\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/49-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263416\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263416\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/50-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263539\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263539\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BM25-PMDR-7-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263414\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263414\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/52-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263421\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263421\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/53-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263423\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263423\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/54-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263419\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263419\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/55-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263424\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263424\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/56-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263425\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263425\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/57-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263422\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263422\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/58-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263417\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263417\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/59-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263420\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263420\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/60-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263415\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263415\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/61-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263418\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263418\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/62-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263428\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263428\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BM25-PMDR-Hoch-Crowder-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"263427\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263427\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/64-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Additional Notes:<\/p>\n<p>Felger &amp; Mazz\u00a0finished nineteen (19) points in front of\u00a0The Valenti Show with Rico\u00a0to notch the win. The Hub\u2019s afternoon drive team tied with Valenti\u2019s program for the most first place votes with eight (8). <\/p>\n<p>Spots 21-25 belonged to\u00a0The Drive with Stoerner &amp; Hughley, WEEI Afternoons,\u00a0Chris &amp; Gwynn,\u00a0Dirty Work with Copes &amp; D Pop,\u00a0and\u00a0Chuck &amp; Chernoff.<\/p>\n<p>The closest contest saw\u00a0D\u2019Marco &amp; Travis\u00a0edge\u00a0Hoch &amp; Crowder\u00a0by one (1) point.<\/p>\n<p>Of the 34 shows to appear on submitted ballots, nine (9) received at least one 1st place vote.<\/p>\n<p>BNM Top 20 of 2025 Remaining Schedule:<\/p>\n<p>Friday February 6\u00a0= BM Top 20 Major\/Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025<\/p>\n<p>Monday February 9\u00a0= BSM Top 20 Major\/Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2025<\/p>\n<p>Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news, and sports media industries.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__barrettmedia.com_subscribe_&amp;d=DwMFAw&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=4MLBr6iHQinVg_Olazc2OjkXveRyhK_22x-NakxcCXM&amp;m=_esp3qVo0yh3ATvU4uUVbYP6DXCGpx8bWNH_irzqntTE5miRdcA0Kf1hkFmJNTB_&amp;s=ceXx7nV8jZQX7ERTlh_KRpsjofV8w6lHSPNxKkrOQ8c&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sign up<\/a>\u00a0for our newsletters\u00a0to stay updated and get the latest information right in your inbox.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JB-400x400-1.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jason Barrett is the Founder and CEO of Barrett Media. The company launched in September 2015 and has provided consulting services to America\u2019s top audio and video brands, while simultaneously covering the media industry at <a href=\"https:\/\/barrettmedia.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BarrettMedia.com<\/a>, becoming a daily destination for media professionals. Prior to Barrett Media, Jason built and programmed 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He was also the first sports programmer for SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, which later became 97.5 The Fanatic. Barrett also led 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340\/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY, and worked on-air and behind the scenes at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years at ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT producing \u2018The Dan Patrick Show\u2019 and \u2018GameNight\u2019. JB can be reached on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or by email at <a href=\"https:\/\/barrettmedia.com\/2026\/02\/05\/barrett-medias-top-20-major-market-sports-radio-afternoon-shows-of-2025\/mailto:Jason@BarrettMedia.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jason@BarrettMedia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#8211; Advertisement &#8211; Barrett Media\u2019s final Top 20 show category for 2025 is Afternoon Shows. 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