A breakdown of Comedy Central’s extensive convention coverage
Comedy Central is providing the most comprehensive and multiplatform look in late night of the 2016 Republican and Democratic National Conventions. The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will feature increased convention coverage programming and additional content, a unique on-the-ground activation in Cleveland, launches on SiriusXM and Amazon, and a series of specials on Snapchat. The […]
Sam Kinison’s last recorded performance headed to SiriusXM
SiriusXM will exclusively premiere the rare last recorded performance from Sam Kinison. Taken from a poor-quality amateur recording of a Kinison performance just days before his death, the audio has been extensively enhanced and is now available as a window to an artist at the height of his craft and fame. Immediately preceding the airing […]
SiriusXM’s Opie Radio Channel officially relaunches, Jim Norton now on mornings, Opie afternoons
Update [1.23.17] This channel has gone through another rebranding as Faction Talk. It’s been over a week of some pretty hefty radio drama over at SiriusXM’s Opie Radio Channel. A channel that will no longer have its namesake in the morning radio position for the first time since the channel’s debut over a decade ago […]
Opie’s latest video states he’s returning to SiriusXM, doing afternoons
Another day, another revelation about Gregg “Opie” Hughes, formerly of The Opie & Anthony Show and the Opie with Jimmy Show. This morning, Opie released another video featuring updates written in sand on the beach. The message reads, “Back tomorrow 3pm. I did NOT want to leave mornings. Short term deal. They wanted longer. I […]
Opie & Anthony speak to each other on air for the first time in 2 1/2 years
It’s a big day for fans of The Opie & Anthony Show as it marked for the first day for programming on the new Opie Radio channel with Jim Norton and Opie having new shows. Opie celebrated by having a guest call into the show that hasn’t happened in over two and a half years. […]
Redd Foxx audio documentary to premiere on SiriusXM
SiriusXM announced the premiere of a new audio documentary on the trailblazing late comedian Redd Foxx. Redd Foxx: We’ve Come to Join You will chronicle the life and legacy of the Sanford and Son star, as well as feature personal stories from those who knew him best. The special will debut exclusively on SiriusXM’s Foxxhole […]
Once again, “Opie & Anthony” have a civil, on-air conversation
Just a few weeks ago, Gregg “Opie” Hughes called in and re-united with his old co-host, Anthony Cumia on the air for the first time in 2.5 years. Anthony called into Opie’s show on the first day of his new show, Opie Radio. Now, Opie repaid the favor to Anthony and called into The Anthony […]
8 things we learned from Chris Tucker’s “Unmasked” SiriusXM interview
<p> </p> We were privileged enough to get the invite to attend a taping of Chris Tucker’s SiriusXM <p> Unmasked </p> interview. DJ Ron Bennington (of Ron & Fez) sat down with Tucker in the main lobby room for an hour-long Q&A with the comedian. It’s a special occasion since Tucker does very little press […]
Craig Ferguson launches daily SiriusXM show
The Peabody and Daytime Emmy Award winner will host The Craig Ferguson Show on SiriusXM Comedy Greats weekdays starting February 27th. SiriusXM announced that the multi-talented Craig Ferguson will launch a daily program exclusively on SiriusXM. Broadcast live from Los Angeles, The Craig Ferguson Show will debut on Comedy Greats channel 94 starting Monday, February […]
Dan Soder announces his departure from “The Bonfire,” to be replaced by Robert Kelly
Some breaking news from the SiriusXM side of life… Dan Soder, comedian and co-host of the SiriusXM comedy show, The Bonfire has announced his departure from the show. His final day will be March 1st. There’s no dramatic story as to why Soder will be leaving the show other than he wanted time to pursue […]