Sports Talk: A Journey Inside the World of Sports Talk Radio

by Alan Eisenstock

Book Overview

A Journey inside the World of Sports Talk Radio

Their voices explode over the airwaves -- with names like Mike and the Mad Dog, the Stinkin' Genius, Hacksaw, and JT the Brick. They broadcast in drive time and downtime, from rush hour to the dead of night. And yet, millions of fans tune in around the clock to hear their favorite larger-than-life radio personalities rant, rave, critique, predict, and mix it up with callers -- the dedicated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416573682
• ISBN13: 9781416573685
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Give Eisenstock His Own Show

It's reasons like this book that I listen to sportstalk radio... the little dramas that play out on the air, the unique personalities of the callers, the great dialogue... Eisenstock has a terrifc ear for all of this... i'd love to know the whole story why Romie refused to be intereviewed for this book, and still don't understand why Mike and the Made Dog are considered the gold standard... to me they're just irrititating... the stories in here are terrific, particularly Eddie Endleman... what an enjoyable read!!!!!!!!!!!

Well worth any sports fan's time

As someone who works in the business and has actually crossed paths with some of the personalities profiled in this book, I enjoyed it a great deal. I especially appreciate the author presenting the hosts as the intelligent, rational people they have to be to do this job as opposed to opting for the mouth-breathing idiot caricature bitter print guys love to trot out to bash us. Nice work and a very good read.

SPORTS TALK: A Journey Inside the World of Sports Talk Radio

I enjoyed SPORTS TALK. The narrative pulls you in; the author makes you feel as though you are behind the scenes, really seeing the inner process of the top echelon of sports radio guys. I found the book to be very insightful, and not at all superficial; a wonderful, in-depth read.

A Sports fans behind the scene view of Sports radio

Alan spent an entire day with me in studio and got a behind the scenes look at my show and listeners. I loved reading about the other hosts around the country who have exciting stories and follow their passion. This is a must read for the diehard sports talk radio fan or the average fan who wants to learn about the specific stories of sports talk radio. I look forward to his new book and enjoyed reading Sports Talk multiple times.

Sports talk junkies unite!

While I won't admit it to my wife, like the author, I've become addicted to sports talk radio. I was therefore pleased to finally see someone step up to the plate and write an eminently readable book about the subject. Eisenstock's journey through the world of 24-hour babble is entertaining and insightful. As a listener and occassionally caller, you can only imagine who the hosts are, what drives them, and what's going on behind the scenes. He captures the energy and motivation of a number of hosts and listeners in what seems less like a business than a giant non-stop fraternity party or sports bar.