BSM Podcast

BSM Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 3 – Chuck Oliver – 680 The Fan

Published

4 years ago

February 21, 2019

We’re in Atlanta for episode 3 of Season 4 of the BSM Podcast. President Jason Barrett spends time chatting with 680 The Fan afternoon drive host and syndicated sports radio personality Chuck Oliver about the challenge of doing two different styled shows, earning acceptance from his peers after initially getting in the door by winning a contest, the rise and fall of 790 The Zone, preparation and show structure, and more.

AREAS EXPLORED WITH CHUCK:

How perfect timing led to his entry into sports radio
Gaining acceptance as a host as the guy who won a contest
Why buying in St. Louis led to 790 The Zone’s downfall
Who gave him the nickname “The King of College Football”
Making the jump to 680 The Fan and why he did it
Balancing preparation for two different type of shows each day
The growth of his syndicated show ‘Southern Sports Today’
What a typical day is like for Chuck & Chernoff
Why it’s important for stations to have fun between shows
Not allowing criticism and public noise to effect his approach
The reason he thinks Atlanta doesn’t get the respect it deserves
Having less of a concern over ratings and a focus on revenue
How he knows if things are working
Quick Hits: One pet peeve about sports radio, The local team winning which would excite the market most, One piece of advice to young broadcasters, Best Atlanta sports talk show host

FROM THE GUEST:

Chuck’s Twitter handle: @KingCFB

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Jason Barrett

Jason Barrett is the owner and operator of Barrett Sports Media. Prior to launching BSM he served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He has also produced national shows for ESPN Radio including GameNight and the Dan Patrick Show. You can find him on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or reach him by email at JBarrett@sportsradiopd.com.

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