Get ready for an exciting journey as we dive into Barrett Media's Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2025! This is a highly anticipated series, and we're thrilled to bring you the results. Stay connected with us on our website, newsletters, and various social media platforms to catch the full reveal. Once the Top 20 is unveiled, our founder, Jason Barrett, will record a special video to discuss the highlights and unique insights from this year's process. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss out on this exclusive content!
Now, let's talk about the process behind these rankings. These results are a collective effort, representing the feedback from industry experts - our voters. Barrett Media takes on the role of organizer, collecting and presenting the information, but we do not participate in the voting ourselves. It's important to note that these rankings are based solely on performance in 2025, so any changes in 2026 won't impact the outcome.
Here are some key points to keep in mind:
- Our Major Market executive panel consists of 36 influential figures, including program directors and corporate executives from top broadcasting companies like Audacy, iHeart, and ESPN Radio. We've gathered a diverse group to ensure feedback from all corners of the country and to maintain an unbiased result.
- The criteria for our voters include the 'ear test' (how the show sounds), originality, multi-platform impact, ratings success, clearance for national shows, and industry buzz.
- A total of 30 shows were considered for this category.
And now, the moment we've all been waiting for... the winner is...
For the third consecutive year and the fifth time overall, the voters have crowned Boomer & Gio as the top Major Market Sports Radio Morning Show of 2025! The WFAN morning team took the lead, finishing ahead of Toucher & Hardy. Congratulations to Boomer, Gregg, Jerry, Al, and Eddie for this well-deserved recognition!
Let's take a closer look at the rankings:
- Boomer & Gio finished a remarkable 72 points ahead of Toucher & Hardy, and they also received the most first-place votes (15) in their category.
- Spots 21 to 25 were occupied by Moser, Lombardi & Kane, Murph & Markus, Payne & Pendergast, Joe Rose, and The Locker Room.
- The closest contest was between The Greg Hill Show and Mully & Haugh, with The Greg Hill Show edging out their competitors by just 2 points.
- Out of the 30 shows that appeared on submitted ballots, an impressive 7 received at least one first-place vote.
Stay tuned for the remaining schedules in our BNM Top 20 of 2025 series:
- Wednesday, February 4: BM Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2025
- Thursday, February 5: BM Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025
- Friday, February 6: BM Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025
- Monday, February 9: BSM Top 20 Major/Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2025
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So, what do you think of these rankings? Are you surprised by the results? We'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions in the comments below! Feel free to share your favorite sports radio morning shows and discuss why they deserve a spot on this list. Let's spark a conversation and celebrate the best in sports radio!
