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Following our story of the death of programmer and longtime WAKY Louisville DJ Johnny Randolph, we heard from both Dan Mason and Greg Strassell who wanted to tell us about the impact Randolph made on their careers. Here's what they had to say.

The sports network, formerly known as SB Nation, which launched this week, includes Wake Up Call with Tony Desiere and Ronn Culver, Scott Ferrall, Tony Bruno, Jake Asman, Scott Wetzel, Matt Perrault, Anthony Pepe, Gabe Morency and Eytan Shander. 

50-year broadcast vet Bill Richards is retiring as Product Manager of RCS's Test All Media division. CEO Philippe Generali said, “We thank Bill for his leadership and strategic contributions that position Test All Media for future success. Bill should be extremely proud of the mark he has left on our industry.”

Philadelphia-based Radio pros, Rich De Sisto and Paul Kelly welcome Danny Bonaduce on their new podcast today. The recently launched podcast also features PD's GM's and radio owners. LISTEN

MBC Radio’s FREQ 90.5 (CJMB-FM) in Canada has added “The Woody Show.” The addition of the morning show to FREQ 90.5’s lineup marks the first Canadian affiliate for the Premiere Networks-syndicated program through its partnership with Orbyt Media, Canada’s premier content syndication group.

Lotus Broadcasting and the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders have signed a deal to have KOMP 92.3 The Rock Station serve as the Raiders flagship station in Vegas. Lotus also announced the launch of "Raider Nation Radio on 920AM," a 24/7 sports-talk station to serve as the home for Raiders content year-round.

Salem's AM 560 The Answer in Chicago announced on Monday that 5P-7P host Steve Cortes will be temporarily stepping away from his show to join President Trump’s re-election campaign in the role of Senior Advisor of Communications.

Entercom has promoted Danny Freisinger to Brand Manager of ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM) in Sacramento. Freisinger has spent his entire 13-year sports media career in Northern California. He'll continue in his role as Assistant Brand Manager for KGMZ-FM in San Francisco. 

PILOT, NAB's technology innovation initiative, is now accepting submissions for the fifth annual PILOT Innovation Challenge. PILOT allows broadcasters to expand and enhance remote television and radio operations.

KSEI AM 930 in Pocatello, Idaho and KXKS AM 1190 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are adding the full Salem Radio Network talk lineup. The stations are also adding Townhall news to the top and bottom of the hour.