Sirius and XM have now enacted their merging content plans and I cannot be any more excited about it. Since my Sirius radio was a gift, I soon longed for the day when I could also listen to some of the channels that were exclusive to XM.
The "Best of XM" package can be found on the enclosure link to the blog post. It means that I would be able to hear the NHL Network channel called "Home Ice" channel as well as the MLB package and more NCAA Sports channels dedicated to specific conference affiliations like the ACC and Big 10.
But it isn't all just sports, it also includes the allegedly wacky and controversial "Opie and Anthony" show.
For those people who have maintained a subscription to XM can also purchase a "Best of Sirius" which includes Howard Stern 100 as well as other celebrity sponsored channels as well as NFL football channel.
The Sirius/XM merger looks to benefit both companies as well as the subscribers now they have available all possible content, but equal exposure to new content from here on out!
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Pirates Broadcaster Retires
Long time Pirate announcer Lanny Frattare has decided to call it quits after being witness to 15 years of an inept organization with no hope in sight. Frattare, who's familiar style to Pittsburgh sports fans, became the voice of the Pirates after long time broadcaster Bob Prince. Prince's legacy, to those who remember him, posed a large challenge to fill his spot, but Frattare walked up to the plate and consistently delivered the home run calls. His voice became the standard package to Pittsburgh fans while watching Pirates baseball.I briefly met him in the Pirates broadcast press box in passing while he was getting ready before the game. I remember he made eye contact with me, gave me a polite greeted gesture, and continued on through the door. That moment signaled to me that he didn't allow the stature of his stardom to
The next fellow to fill his shoes will most likely be walking into the same situation as Frattare did all those years ago.
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