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Ben Holsen, one half of the now defunct Ben and Dana Show, on GO 96.3 FM (KQGO-FM) Minneapolis, wonders if radio is still in his future. The 39 year old got his first taste of the business at 15.

iHeartMedia Seattle’s 95.7 The Jet, says the inaugural Jodi & Bender’s Fill the Truck Food Challenge raised over 220,000 meals to benefit Food Lifeline, a food network powered by Feeding America which distributes food to over 300 food banks, shelters and meal programs.

The decision made by the Oakland A's to abandon radio and only broadcast their games on TuneIn didn't work out too well. Turns out, the fans want to hear their favorite team, their favorite broadcasters, on the radio. As a result of fan feedback, Oakland is back on the radio.

Following our Thursday story about the passing of Bob McCurdy, so many of you left comments and sent private messages about the impact Bob made on your life. We appreciate you sharing your fond memories. If you missed any of those comments Thursday, they are below our story here, and we certainly believe worth a read. 

Mike Golic spent 22 years hosting mornings on ESPN Radio. Good Karma's ESPN radio stations will celebrate that accomplishment with “22 hours of Golic.” Friday is Golic's last day on ESPN Radio.

As Mike Golic prepares to step away from the ESPN Radio microphone tomorrow, his former morning show partner of 18 years, Mike Greenberg, delivered a very nice tribute to his friend. You can watch what Greenberg said HERE.

Notre Dame is one of the most recognizable brands in all of sports. Notre Dame Global Partnerships, the rightsholder for the University of Notre Dame’s Athletics Department, has signed a deal with Skyview Networks.

Viacom’s CBS Audio Network and Skyview Networks have renewed their partnership for network sales and distribution. The two companies have been working together since 2018.

The RAB has announced that the deadline to enter the 2020 Radio Mercury Awards has been extended to Monday, August 17. There is no charge to enter. All the info is HERE.

The Ad Council has announced the winners of the annual Project Yellow Light scholarship competition. Two scholarships, sponsored by iHeartMedia, were awarded for radio PSAs.