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Fox News
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Stephen A. Smith's prime SiriusXM slot blindsides current host Michelle Beadle: 'Little embarrassing'
Michelle Beadle admitted being blindsided by news that one of Stephen A. Smith's new programs, which launches in September, will be taking over her time slot on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio. Beadle said it was "a little embarrassing" to learn her show, "Beadle and Decker," with Cody Decker, won't be airing at the same time from 12-3 p.m. ET every weekday due to Smith joining the show rotation. "Yeah, so the cat's out of the bag. I guess we're talking about it," Beadle said during the show's episode Wednesday. "We weren't supposed to, just as a heads up. We were only given a few hours notice, but we weren't told any details. We were promised that no details would be released. We didn't even know who was taking our place in the lineup, just that it was going to be announced that a new show was being added." Beadle added that she found out what was happening through The Hollywood Reporter's details on Smith joining SiriusXM. "Unbeknownst to us, The Hollywood Reporter, of course, had all the details," Beadle said. "So, it was a little embarrassing, I'm not going to lie. I've been in this business for 20-plus years. I've been treated poorly a couple times. This didn't feel good, I'm not gonna lie." During her time on air, Beadle never mentioned Smith, who works for her former employer, ESPN. Beadle hosted the network's "NBA Countdown" before leaving the network in 2019. Beadle is also the host of FanDuel TV's "Run It Back," which is an NBA-focused program. Smith announced he would be joining SiriusXM on a multi-year deal during an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" Wednesday. He's scheduled to start Sept. 2 with his takes on the biggest sports topics, while having a second show that will be his take on "weekly current events, pop culture" and more. That show doesn't have a debut date announced yet. "To say that I'm excited would be an understatement," Smith said about his deal with SiriusXM, according to the New York Post. "I've been on Mad Dog before, had the time of my life. So, I'm loving the fact that I get to reunite with my guy, Mad Dog, on his turf. That, in itself, is a beautiful thing. But to then add a weekly show where I have a potent platform to discuss riveting subjects in the world of pop culture, politics and social commentary … let's just say it doesn't get any better than that. Chris "Mad Dog" Russo is a regular guest on ESPN's "First Take," which Smith leads. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Blindsided Michelle Beadle rages live on-air as her SiriusXM job is stolen by Stephen A. Smith
Veteran sports journalist Michelle Beadle gave her Sirius XM audience a window into the chaotic industry on Wednesday shortly after learning she was losing her job to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. 'All I ask is to be treated with respect,' the blindside host said Wednesday. Although they knew they were on their way out, Beadle and co-host Cody Decker didn't know they were being replaced by Smith until his interview with Sirius XM's Howard Stern earlier in the day. 'Yeah so the cat's out of the bag, I guess we're talking about it,' Beadle told her audience. 'We weren't supposed to, just as a heads up. We were only given a few hours' notice, but we weren't told any details, we were promised that no details would be released. We didn't even know who was taking our place in the lineup, just that it was going to be announced that a new show was being added. 'Unbeknownst to us, "The Hollywood Reporter," of course, had all the details,' Beadle continued, referring to an article about Smith's interview with Stern. 'So it was a little embarrassing, I'm not going to lie. I've been in this business for 20-plus years, I've been treated poorly a couple times, this didn't feel good, I'm not gonna lie.' Smith recently signed a five-year, $120 million extension with ESPN, but told Stern he'd add a pair of SiriusXM shows to his already busy schedule beginning in September. One of those gigs will be replacing Beadle & Decker. Meanwhile, the other will be a weekly program about current events and pop culture. 'To say that I'm excited would be an understatement,' Smith said. 'I've been on Mad Dog before, had the time of my life. So I'm loving the fact that I get to reunite with my guy, Mad Dog, on his turf. That, in itself, is a beautiful thing. But to then add a weekly show where I have a potent platform to discuss riveting subjects in the world of pop culture, politics and social commentary. 'Let's just say it doesn't get any better than that. September can't come soon enough. It's been a long time since I've been in radio… especially going back and forth with the callers. Can't wait to get re-started. Buckle up! I'm coming!' Some listeners have expressed disappointment over the move, which gives Smith yet another platform to grow his soaring notoriety. 'Kinda bummed, the show grew on me over time,' one fan wrote. 'I don't hate Stephen A but I definitely did not need more Stephen A.' Beadle previously had a couple of stints at ESPN, one of which she thought was cut short because she'd angered LeBron James. The issue, Beadle told podcaster Renee Paquette in 2022, stemmed from her poking fun at 'The Decision' – the televised 2010 special in which James announced he was signing with the Miami Heat. 'I made fun of The Decision, and I was one of about a bazillion people that did,' Beadle said in 2022. 'This was a long time ago, I guess when I followed him, and I got a DM that was, 'Why are you so mean to me on television?' And I just sort of laughed it off, I didn't even think about it. 'Of course I took it personally, it was personal, he wanted me fired, he tried to do that,' she said. 'But then I found out after the fact, when all of this sort of came out, I would get messages or texts or videos from people being like, that kind of s*** was happening to them too. He was super petty and he would try to have some sort of an effect, whether it would be small or whatever, just an effect.' James has never addressed the allegation.
The Independent
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Stephen A. Smith signs deal with SiriusXM for radio shows on sports, current events
Stephen A. Smith is expanding his broadcasting portfolio beyond ESPN — and he won't be talking about just sports. The satellite radio network SiriusXM said Wednesday that it has signed Smith to produce and appear on two new shows. One is a daily sports talk show that will appear on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio, the channel created by talk radio personality Chris Russo. Smith will also create a weekly show featuring current events, pop culture and social commentary. Both programs will debut in September, SiriusXM said. Except to say that it is a multi-year deal, terms were not disclosed. 'September can't come soon enough,' Smith said. 'It's been a long time since I've been in radio, especially going back and forth with the callers. Can't wait to get re-started.' The deal does not affect Smith's contract with ESPN, where he appears on 'First Take.' Smith's popularity with young men has led to talk that he could be a political candidate some day, and the commentator has made media appearances lately where the discussions have gone beyond sports. He wrote a book, 'Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes,' in 2023.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen A. Smith Sends Blunt Message About Knicks' NBA Finals Chances
Stephen A. Smith Sends Blunt Message About Knicks' NBA Finals Chances originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Stephen A. Smith might be a New York Knicks' fan, but he's not betting the farm on their title hopes. Advertisement Despite the Knicks staving off elimination with a 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, Smith expressed little confidence in their chances should they reach the NBA Finals. 'If they advance, I give them zero chance, zero, of beating the Oklahoma City Thunder,' Smith said Friday on First Take. 'I see those bodies they throw at you, the way Oklahoma City defends, and the Knicks' lack of personnel. That's taken the luster off my championship aspirations.' Oklahoma City has momentum on their side after downing the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and former Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein have put OKC back in the final as a potential favorite. The Thunder also swept the Knicks during the regular season by a combined 35 points. Smith went on a long rant about the Knicks, but admits that a Finals appearance would be meaningful. Winning it all, however, would require 'divine intervention.' Advertisement Related: HBCU Honored With Exclusive Player Edition Jordan With 80 wins this year, the Thunder are already drawing comparisons to some of the league's greatest teams. Should New York overcome its 3-2 deficit against Indiana, there would be a tough turnaround after a Game 7 matchup. Related: NBA legend and HBCU trailblazer dies at 88 'There is no basketball element, ingredient, snippet, nothing, that makes me believe they can beat Oklahoma City,' Smith said. But this is the NBA playoffs, and surprises do happen. Even when Stephen A. says otherwise. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen A. Smith doesn't like the idea of Trump pardoning Diddy
Stephen A. Smith joins 'CUOMO' to discuss the possibility of President Trump pardoning Diddy should he be found guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering charges. He and Chris Cuomo also broach why some Democrats are turning to Trump amid the reported Biden cover-up. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
