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VSIN Names Jon Goulet Its First Ever Program Director

“At VSiN, Goulet’s duties will include shaping the network’s sound and growing the brand’s reach on both terrestrial radio and the digital audio space.”

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VSiN is making moves to strengthen its programming department. The Las Vegas based sports betting network has announced the addition of Jon Goulet as its first ever program director.

Goulet arrives in sin city following a five and a half year run as Colin Cowherd’s executive producer at FOX Sports Radio. The stint at FOX was Goulet’s second with Cowherd. The two men also worked together for two years at ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT.

In addition to working with one of the best national talk show hosts at both ESPN Radio and FOX Sports Radio, Goulet has also learned the business on the local level. He enjoyed two years in San Francisco as the executive producer for 95.7 The Game, working with with Damon Bruce, Ric Bucher, Chris Townsend and Aubrey Huff. Prior to moving into sports radio, he worked for rock station WCCC in Hartford, CT. His father Michael Picozzi worked there too, and has spent nearly 50 years in the industry as a Host and Program Director.

“Jon Goulet is one of the most respected names in radio and we’re thrilled to benefit from his industry experience and relationships as we continue to grow our audio capabilities,” said Brian Musburger, founder and Chairman at VSiN. “As the leader in the sports betting audio space, adding Jon will allow us to strengthen our flourishing podcast network and both improve and expand our offerings for broadcast radio.”

Goulet, who will report to VSiN COO Bill Adee, will be counted on to manage the network’s rapidly growing slate of sports betting podcasts and help the network build out its broadcast radio footprint. VSiN exited SiriusXM in December, forming a relationship with iHeartradio. That partnership is off to a fast start with the sports betting network generating strong listening thru podcast consumption. The next area of focus for VSiN is to increase the exposure for its personalities and programs on terrestrial radio. Interested stations can learn more about affiliate opportunities by clicking here.

“To be given the opportunity to join Brian, Bill and the VSIN management team is a great honor,” said Goulet. “VSIN has quickly established itself as the premier sports betting brand by delivering entertaining and informative content on a deeper level than anything I’ve ever heard. I’m excited to work with this talented group, make the product stronger, and help radio operators discover how we can help them grow their business.”

Along with the announcement of Goulet becoming the sports betting network’s first programmer, VSiN also announced that Brian Rogers will receive a promotion. Rogers has been elevated to the role of EVP of Production. In his new role, Rogers will oversee the growth of VSiN’s video programming. He will manage both production and distribution.

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Former 670 The Score Host Tommy Williams Has Died

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Tommy Williams, who was heard for a decade on 670 The Score, died on Wednesday at the age of 66.

Williams began his broadcasting career in his hometown of Gary, Indiana in 1982 at WLTH before moving on to The Score. In 2003, Williams became the PA Announcer for the Gary Southshore RailCats of the American Association where he had his signature call to get the attention of the fans, “People, People, People.”

A story in The Times of Northwest Indiana said, “The longtime RailCats public address announcer and Lakeshore Public Media sports journalist was known for broadcasting countless games, interviewing countless athletes and covering Region sports at all levels. The Gary native and co-host of “Prep Sports Report,” “Prep Football Report,” and “Lakeshore PBS Scoreboard” often signed off shows saying, “Gary, Indiana, you know I love you.”

“The cadence he had in his voice echoed across the Region in a way we may never see again. He was widely known and widely loved,” Tom Maloney, vice president of radio operations at Lakeshore Public Media told the paper.

“He’d want to be remembered as the voice of Lakeshore sports,” his Regionally Speaking co-host and producer Dee Dotson told The Times. “Most people will remember him for covering prep sports all the way up to semi-pros. He’ll be remembered for treating each of his subjects like they were world champions. His depth of knowledge of sports at all levels is commendable. He was a walking encyclopedia of stats.” 

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Compass Media Networks Promotes Three Members to Oversee Play-by-Play Sports Platform

“It is our pleasure to give these three talented executives their day in the sun, knowing that they will continue to work incredibly hard to carry on this tradition of excellence.”

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Compass Media Networks has announced the promotions of three long-standing executives, Robert Blum, Tyler Brewer, and Chris Kleiber, who will collectively oversee the content creation, production, and distribution of the company’s play-by-play sports platform.

“For over 16 years, Compass Media Networks has set a standard of excellence for national play-by-play sports with Chris, Rob, and Tyler playing a vital part in our success,” said Peter Kosann, CEO/Founder of Compass Media Networks. “It is our pleasure to give these three talented executives their day in the sun, knowing that they will continue to work incredibly hard to carry on this tradition of excellence.”

Robet Blum has been appointed Vice President & General Manager of Sports and will also continue to serve as Vice President of Affiliate Sales for News-Talk and Sports. Tyler Brewer has been appointed Executive Producer – Sports Programming. And Chris Kleiber has been appointed Senior Producer – Sports Programming.

Compass Media Networks broadcasts annually over 100 play-by-play sporting events involving college men’s basketball and football (including the Big Ten Tournament and the Big Ten Championship Game), NFL 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday Doubleheaders, and complete coverage of the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders. The broadcasts are distributed across hundreds of terrestrial sports, news-talk and music stations as well as digital distribution platforms such as SiriusXM, Verizon Mobile, and the Varsity App.

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Charley Steiner Injured; Tim Neverett to Handle Dodgers Radio Play-by-Play

“This will be the first Opening Day that I will have missed since 1976, when I wore a younger man’s clothes.”

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As the Los Angeles Dodgers get set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals in their first home game on Thursday, team play-by-play voice Charley Steiner has revealed he will not be doing games at the beginning of the season due to a severe back injury.

Through the Dodgers, Steiner posted a statement which said, “Over the winter, I landed on the Injured List with three compound fractures in my back. (I don’t recommend it.) With the start of the baseball season upon us, the Dodgers are ready to go – but I’m not. This will be the first Opening Day that I will have missed since 1976, when I wore a younger man’s clothes. I look forward to returning to the mic later this season. In the meantime, go Dodgers!”

TrueBlueLA.com reports Tim Neverett will handle play-by-play duties while Steiner recovers. Neverett called the first two regular season games with Rick Monday as the Dodgers started the season in South Korea. Neverett and Monday did not travel with the team, however, they called those games in a studio back home.

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