Westwood One to Syndicate, Distribute ''The Jim Rome Show''

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, December 16, 2024 | 3:07pm CT

Cumulus Media's Westwood One and Jim Rome have announced a new partnership to syndicate and distribute the sports radio talk program, "The Jim Rome Show." Starting January 6, 2025, the program will move from its current noon-3pm ET slot to 3-6pm ET, broadcasting live weekdays. Best known for his aggressive, informed, rapid-fire dialogue, Rome has established himself as a choice of athletes and fans for sports news and commentary beyond the scoreboard.

"Jim Rome is a natural addition to Westwood One's powerful portfolio of sports programming. His unique voice, unparalleled sports insight, and dynamic style have cultivated a dedicated audience that we look forward to welcoming," said Westwood One President Collin Jones. "Additionally, this partnership marks an exciting chapter for Westwood One, as we continue to deliver top-tier content for our audiences and our advertising partners."

Rome commented, "I am thrilled to be part of the premium content that defines Westwood One; a preeminent industry leader when it comes to providing live sports coverage to the most passionate audiences. This new time slot is an incredible opportunity to connect with new listeners and broaden our audience and will allow for more access to athletes and titans in the sports world."

A pioneer in the sports media landscape for over three decades, this past year, Rome brought the "The Jim Rome Show" to X with a live three-hour simulcast, where he curates themes in real time, socially connects with guests and fans and delivers dialogues with listeners daily. The syndicated show streams live through Rome's account each day on X.