Giannotti began his sports broadcasting career in 2005 as an intern at CBS RADIO’s WFAN in New York, the nation’s original and most listened to all-sports radio station. He worked part-time for the station following the completion of his internship and joined WFAN full-time in 2007. He first served as a board operator and took on producing responsibilities a short time after that. In 2008, he hosted his first show for the legendary station.
When CBS RADIO was launching a new all-sports radio station in Pittsburgh in 2010, Giannotti was named as Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan’s night host. Just six months later he was promoted to host of the station’s morning show – a program that has perennially been the No. 1-rated sports talk show in the market.
While in Pittsburgh, Giannotti also served as the sideline reporter and pregame host for Pittsburgh football during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. In addition to his duties at The Fan, he also hosted a weekend show on CBS Sports Radio.
Giannotti graduated from Hofstra University in 2006 and currently resides in Long Island.
In addition to his work at CBS Sports Radio, Jones is also a college football studio analyst for CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network. He brings a wealth of football knowledge to the Network, and is featured in a variety of studio shows, including “COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY” on the CBS Television Network and “INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL” on CBS Sports Network.
After a five year NFL career spent with the Indianapolis Colts (1991) and New Orleans Saints (1995-98), Jones returned to Texas to begin his sports broadcasting career. He hosted a daily radio show on Sports Radio 1300-AM The Zone, served as the Longhorn Sports Network’s sideline reporter for all UT football games and hosted Longhorn Sports Center with Mack Brown and Rick Barnes. Jones also spent two years with Fox Sports Southwest.
Jones graduated with a degree in Corporate Communications from the University of Texas-Austin. At Texas, he was an All-Southwest Conference Linebacker during his senior year in 1990. That season, Jones led the Longhorns with 116 tackles (71 solo) and five forced fumbles, helping Texas to a 10-2 record. Jones grew up in Lubbock, Texas and currently resides in New Jersey.
Damon Amendolara, known by his fans as D.A., hosts a program which is a mix of the latest sports news, discussions and controversy, in addition to interviews with tastemakers from the sports world and calls from night-owls across the country.
The Jim Rome Show a.k.a The Jungle is three hours of Jim Rome at his best – aggressive, informed sports opinions, rapid-fire dialogue and plenty of sports smack. Highlights include news and opinion on the day’s hottest stories with rants, debates plus guest appearances by some of the biggest names in sports
Barber graduated from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce (Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society), with a concentration in Management Information Systems in 1997. At UVA, Barber excelled both academically and athletically – football and track and field. He left the Cavaliers as their all-time leading rusher and began a 10-year NFL career with the New York Giants. In January 2007, Barber’s alma mater retired the #21, and in January 2011, he was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, located in Portsmouth, Va.
Barber is one of three NFL players in football history with at least 10,000 yards rushing and 5,000 yards receiving in a career – the other two being Marshall Faulk and Marcus Allen. He retired ranking third all-time in yards per carry (4.7) and 10th all-time in yards from scrimmage (15,632; rushing and receiving). He holds almost every NY Giants rushing record – total yards, rushing yards, rushing attempts and is second in rushing touchdowns.
Throughout his professional life, Barber has been active in media and journalism with a variety of appearances. In 1998, he began his broadcasting career working for CBS RADIO’s WFAN, which led to stints at WCBS-TV, Sirius Satellite Radio, the YES Network and Fox News Channel.
Upon retiring from the NFL, Barber signed a contract to work as a correspondent for NBC News and Sports, primarily for TODAY and Football Night in America, but also covering the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing for MSNBC.
Barber is also an entrepreneur, co-founding Thuzio.com. Thuzio is a marketplace for talent, providing businesses and professionals with an all-access pass to celebrity and sports talent though database, booking and event services.
Active in the community, Barber is a board member of the Fresh Air Fund, the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation, the Advisory Board for the Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Emeritus Board of Managers of the University of Virginia Alumni Association. He is also a founding member of the Leadership Council for the Robin Hood Foundation.
Barber has long been an advocate for the underserved and is a staunch supporter of literacy campaigns. He has co-authored, with his twin brother, Ronde, three successful children’s books and eight young-adult novels. He also released a memoir of his playing days, “Tiki: My Life in the Game and Beyond,” in September 2007.
Additionally, Tierney is an analyst on CBS Sports Network’s “THAT OTHER PREGAME SHOW,” broadcast Sunday mornings during the NFL season. He also serves as a radio analyst for St. John’s basketball games, and hosts the “Red Storm Report” with head coach Steve Lavin on MSG Network.
In 2013, Tierney returned home to New York, as host of CBS Sports Radio’s morning program. Prior to CBS Sports Radio, Tierney hosted afternoons on “The Drive” with Ric Bucher weekdays on 95.7 The Game in San Francisco. Before moving west, Tierney was a popular staple at 1050 ESPN Radio in New York City for nearly nine years. In addition to his hosting duties, Tierney anchored New York Knicks pre-game, half-time and post-game shows, and served as occasional play-by-play announcer for the station’s Knicks broadcasts.
On the television side, Tierney was a panelist on SportsNet New York’s (SNY) signature show, “The WheelHouse,” for four years. He was awarded his first New York Emmy for his role on the network’s 2010 NBA’s “Free Agent Frenzy” program in July 2010. He was also a frequent contributor to ESPN’s “Outside the Lines.”
Tierney’s broadcasting career began locally in 1999 in Allentown, Penn., before quickly venturing onto the national scene as an on-air host for the syndicated Sports Fan Radio Network. He eventually moved to Detroit, hosting his own top-rated midday show from 2001-03 on Sports Radio 1130 “The Fan.” That success enabled him to make the rarest of jumps, back to his native New York.
Tierney has been featured on Talkers Magazine’s “Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk” recognizing the 100 most important sports radio hosts in America since its inception in 2012. He earned a degree in journalism from Marist College while also lettering in baseball.
“Ferrall on the Bench” takes listeners through the day’s headlines and most talked about topics in sports, generates spirited discussions with callers, and conducts captivating interviews with a variety of special guests.
A well-traveled veteran and pioneer of sports radio & TV, Amy Lawrence comes to CBS Sports Radio by way of ESPN Radio Network. During her 9 years at ESPN Radio, she was the only regular female host; she was also the first female in Oklahoma history to host her own sports radio talk show. Amy spent a year co-hosting morning radio in Providence, RI, and has handled both play-by-play and color duties for various radio & TV outlets over the past 15 years. Lawrence currently serves as the radio play-by-play voice for the University of Hartford women’s basketball team and an analyst for college basketball on CBS Sports Network.
Ever since he can remember, Marc Malusis wanted to be a sports radio host. In March of 2001, he was hired full-time by CBS RADIO’s WFAN-AM in New York as a board op and later a producer for the pioneering ‘Mike & the Mad Dog’ program. In January 2007, after learning and growing from the best in the business, Malusis was hired as an overnight host for WFAN. In addition to his work at CBS Sports Radio, Malusis works for SNY in New York, as well as hosts pre and post games for Rutgers football.
Brooklyn native “Adam The Bull” is heard weekdays from 2:00-7:00pm on The Bull and Fox Show on 92.3 The FAN in Cleveland, OH. Before his move to afternoons in Cleveland, Adam was a regular fill-in host at CBS RADIO’s flagship sports radio station, WFAN, in his hometown. Adam has worked in sports radio since the late 1990s and has done play-by-play for minor league baseball and Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame Games.
Gregg Giannotti is the host of The Fan Morning Show on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM). Before joining Paul Alexander and Jim Colony in the mornings Gregg hosted his own show from 6p-10p every night on The Fan. Gregg also hosts “Fan Reaction” a call in show after every Steelers game. Prior to joining The Fan in Pittsburgh Gregg was a producer and part time host at WFAN in New York. Gregg has also worked for Sirius Satellite radio and the NHL. Gregg graduated from Hofstra University and currently resides on the South Side.
Sports talk show veteran Jody McDonald was an inaugural member of WFAN New York, the first ever 24/7 sports talk station in the country. During his over 25 year career in broadcasting, McDonald has hosted mid days at WFAN, WIP in Philadelphia and ESPN New York, as well as afternoon drive at Sportstalk 950 WPEN in Philadelphia. In addition, he has hosted shows on Sirius XM and filled in on ESPN and Fox Sports Radio, including the Dan Patrick show on both radio and television. He continues to fill in on WFAN and WIP, including handling weekday Phillies post game duties, as well as at Sirius XM.
Brooklyn native “Adam The Bull” is heard weekdays from 2:00-7:00pm on The Bull and Fox Show on 92.3 The FAN in Cleveland, OH. Before his move to afternoons in Cleveland, Adam was a regular fill-in host at CBS RADIO’s flagship sports radio station, WFAN, in his hometown. Adam has worked in sports radio since the late 1990s and has done play-by-play for minor league baseball and Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame Games.
John Kincade hosts the “JK Show” Sunday Mornings from 6:00-10:00am ET on CBS Sports Radio. The “JK Show” has been a Sunday morning staple nationwide since 2007. In addition, Kincade has been the co-host of “Buck and Kincade” on CBS Sports Radio affiliate, 680 The Fan, since 2000. It is the longest running sports talk radio show in the Southeast. He previously worked for ESPN Radio Network, and his broadcast career began as a contributor to WIP Philadelphia’s popular Morning Show with Angelo Cataldi.
Ever since he can remember, Marc Malusis wanted to be a sports radio host. In March of 2001, he was hired full-time by CBS RADIO’s WFAN-AM in New York as a board op and later a producer for the pioneering ‘Mike & the Mad Dog’ program. In January 2007, after learning and growing from the best in the business, Malusis was hired as an overnight host for WFAN. In addition to his work at CBS Sports Radio, Malusis works for SNY in New York, as well as hosts pre and post games for Rutgers football.
Sports talk show veteran Jody McDonald was an inaugural member of WFAN New York, the first ever 24/7 sports talk station in the country. During his over 25 year career in broadcasting, McDonald has hosted mid days at WFAN, WIP in Philadelphia and ESPN New York, as well as afternoon drive at Sportstalk 950 WPEN in Philadelphia. In addition, he has hosted shows on Sirius XM and filled in on ESPN and Fox Sports Radio, including the Dan Patrick show on both radio and television. He continues to fill in on WFAN and WIP, including handling weekday Phillies post game duties, as well as at Sirius XM.
Sports talk show veteran Jody McDonald was an inaugural member of WFAN New York, the first ever 24/7 sports talk station in the country. During his over 25 year career in broadcasting, McDonald has hosted mid days at WFAN, WIP in Philadelphia and ESPN New York, as well as afternoon drive at Sportstalk 950 WPEN in Philadelphia. In addition, he has hosted shows on Sirius XM and filled in on ESPN and Fox Sports Radio, including the Dan Patrick show on both radio and television. He continues to fill in on WFAN and WIP, including handling weekday Phillies post game duties, as well as at Sirius XM.
A well-traveled veteran and pioneer of sports radio & TV, Amy Lawrence comes to CBS Sports Radio by way of ESPN Radio Network. During her 9 years at ESPN Radio, she was the only regular female host; she was also the first female in Oklahoma history to host her own sports radio talk show. Amy spent a year co-hosting morning radio in Providence, RI, and has handled both play-by-play and color duties for various radio & TV outlets over the past 15 years. Lawrence currently serves as the radio play-by-play voice for the University of Hartford women’s basketball team and an analyst for college basketball on CBS Sports Network.
Barber graduated from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce (Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society), with a concentration in Management Information Systems in 1997. At UVA, Barber excelled both academically and athletically – football and track and field. He left the Cavaliers as their all-time leading rusher and began a 10-year NFL career with the New York Giants. In January 2007, Barber’s alma mater retired the #21, and in January 2011, he was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, located in Portsmouth, Va.
Barber is one of three NFL players in football history with at least 10,000 yards rushing and 5,000 yards receiving in a career – the other two being Marshall Faulk and Marcus Allen. He retired ranking third all-time in yards per carry (4.7) and 10th all-time in yards from scrimmage (15,632; rushing and receiving). He holds almost every NY Giants rushing record – total yards, rushing yards, rushing attempts and is second in rushing touchdowns.
Throughout his professional life, Barber has been active in media and journalism with a variety of appearances. In 1998, he began his broadcasting career working for CBS RADIO’s WFAN, which led to stints at WCBS-TV, Sirius Satellite Radio, the YES Network and Fox News Channel.
Upon retiring from the NFL, Barber signed a contract to work as a correspondent for NBC News and Sports, primarily for TODAY and Football Night in America, but also covering the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing for MSNBC.
Barber is also an entrepreneur, co-founding Thuzio.com. Thuzio is a marketplace for talent, providing businesses and professionals with an all-access pass to celebrity and sports talent though database, booking and event services.
Active in the community, Barber is a board member of the Fresh Air Fund, the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation, the Advisory Board for the Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Emeritus Board of Managers of the University of Virginia Alumni Association. He is also a founding member of the Leadership Council for the Robin Hood Foundation.
Barber has long been an advocate for the underserved and is a staunch supporter of literacy campaigns. He has co-authored, with his twin brother, Ronde, three successful children’s books and eight young-adult novels. He also released a memoir of his playing days, “Tiki: My Life in the Game and Beyond,” in September 2007.
Additionally, Tierney is an analyst on CBS Sports Network’s “THAT OTHER PREGAME SHOW,” broadcast Sunday mornings during the NFL season. He also serves as a radio analyst for St. John’s basketball games, and hosts the “Red Storm Report” with head coach Steve Lavin on MSG Network.
In 2013, Tierney returned home to New York, as host of CBS Sports Radio’s morning program. Prior to CBS Sports Radio, Tierney hosted afternoons on “The Drive” with Ric Bucher weekdays on 95.7 The Game in San Francisco. Before moving west, Tierney was a popular staple at 1050 ESPN Radio in New York City for nearly nine years. In addition to his hosting duties, Tierney anchored New York Knicks pre-game, half-time and post-game shows, and served as occasional play-by-play announcer for the station’s Knicks broadcasts.
On the television side, Tierney was a panelist on SportsNet New York’s (SNY) signature show, “The WheelHouse,” for four years. He was awarded his first New York Emmy for his role on the network’s 2010 NBA’s “Free Agent Frenzy” program in July 2010. He was also a frequent contributor to ESPN’s “Outside the Lines.”
Tierney’s broadcasting career began locally in 1999 in Allentown, Penn., before quickly venturing onto the national scene as an on-air host for the syndicated Sports Fan Radio Network. He eventually moved to Detroit, hosting his own top-rated midday show from 2001-03 on Sports Radio 1130 “The Fan.” That success enabled him to make the rarest of jumps, back to his native New York.
Tierney has been featured on Talkers Magazine’s “Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk” recognizing the 100 most important sports radio hosts in America since its inception in 2012. He earned a degree in journalism from Marist College while also lettering in baseball.
Barber graduated from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce (Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society), with a concentration in Management Information Systems in 1997. At UVA, Barber excelled both academically and athletically – football and track and field. He left the Cavaliers as their all-time leading rusher and began a 10-year NFL career with the New York Giants. In January 2007, Barber’s alma mater retired the #21, and in January 2011, he was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, located in Portsmouth, Va.
Barber is one of three NFL players in football history with at least 10,000 yards rushing and 5,000 yards receiving in a career – the other two being Marshall Faulk and Marcus Allen. He retired ranking third all-time in yards per carry (4.7) and 10th all-time in yards from scrimmage (15,632; rushing and receiving). He holds almost every NY Giants rushing record – total yards, rushing yards, rushing attempts and is second in rushing touchdowns.
Throughout his professional life, Barber has been active in media and journalism with a variety of appearances. In 1998, he began his broadcasting career working for CBS RADIO’s WFAN, which led to stints at WCBS-TV, Sirius Satellite Radio, the YES Network and Fox News Channel.
Upon retiring from the NFL, Barber signed a contract to work as a correspondent for NBC News and Sports, primarily for TODAY and Football Night in America, but also covering the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing for MSNBC.
Barber is also an entrepreneur, co-founding Thuzio.com. Thuzio is a marketplace for talent, providing businesses and professionals with an all-access pass to celebrity and sports talent though database, booking and event services.
Active in the community, Barber is a board member of the Fresh Air Fund, the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation, the Advisory Board for the Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Emeritus Board of Managers of the University of Virginia Alumni Association. He is also a founding member of the Leadership Council for the Robin Hood Foundation.
Barber has long been an advocate for the underserved and is a staunch supporter of literacy campaigns. He has co-authored, with his twin brother, Ronde, three successful children’s books and eight young-adult novels. He also released a memoir of his playing days, “Tiki: My Life in the Game and Beyond,” in September 2007.
Additionally, Tierney is an analyst on CBS Sports Network’s “THAT OTHER PREGAME SHOW,” broadcast Sunday mornings during the NFL season. He also serves as a radio analyst for St. John’s basketball games, and hosts the “Red Storm Report” with head coach Steve Lavin on MSG Network.
In 2013, Tierney returned home to New York, as host of CBS Sports Radio’s morning program. Prior to CBS Sports Radio, Tierney hosted afternoons on “The Drive” with Ric Bucher weekdays on 95.7 The Game in San Francisco. Before moving west, Tierney was a popular staple at 1050 ESPN Radio in New York City for nearly nine years. In addition to his hosting duties, Tierney anchored New York Knicks pre-game, half-time and post-game shows, and served as occasional play-by-play announcer for the station’s Knicks broadcasts.
On the television side, Tierney was a panelist on SportsNet New York’s (SNY) signature show, “The WheelHouse,” for four years. He was awarded his first New York Emmy for his role on the network’s 2010 NBA’s “Free Agent Frenzy” program in July 2010. He was also a frequent contributor to ESPN’s “Outside the Lines.”
Tierney’s broadcasting career began locally in 1999 in Allentown, Penn., before quickly venturing onto the national scene as an on-air host for the syndicated Sports Fan Radio Network. He eventually moved to Detroit, hosting his own top-rated midday show from 2001-03 on Sports Radio 1130 “The Fan.” That success enabled him to make the rarest of jumps, back to his native New York.
Tierney has been featured on Talkers Magazine’s “Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk” recognizing the 100 most important sports radio hosts in America since its inception in 2012. He earned a degree in journalism from Marist College while also lettering in baseball.
