The Next Round is heading national. Clay Travis’ Sport & State has signed the Birmingham-based show to a three-year, multimillion-dollar deal announced earlier today.
What We Know: Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor left traditional radio in 2021 to launch The Next Round independently. Travis has appeared on the show regularly since then. Thus, extending a relationship with the hosts that began nearly 20 years ago at WJOX. Beginning August 24, the show expands to four hours of live weekday programming. Travis’ Sport & State will distribute its first two hours nationally.
What They Said: Bo O’Neal, President and General Manager of The Next Round: “What Clay is building with Sport & State aligns perfectly with who we are and feels like the natural next step for us. We’re not changing what The Next Round is. We’re giving it a much bigger stage. It’s an incredible opportunity for the guys, our team, our advertising partners and everyone who has played a part in making The Next Round successful.”…