Cumulus Media’s Westwood One today unveiled its new Sports Talk lineup, debuting Monday, December 29, 2025. This bold expansion delivers nonstop sports conversation, expert analysis, and fan engagement across all major platforms.
The new programming lineup features a mix of established voices and rising stars, giving listeners access to compelling content around the clock. The Jim Rome Show will remain in its prime 3 pm – 6 pm ET weekday slot, anchoring afternoons with his legendary style.
Previously announced, Drake C. Toll will lead Morning Drive from 6 am – 9 am ET, bringing energy and perspective to kick off the day.
Joining the weekday roster are longtime Chicago sports radio hosts Chris Bleck & Adam Abdalla from Noon – 3 pm ET. Bleck & Abdalla’s 20-year friendship provides a natural chemistry that produces fearless takes with fun fan interaction. Westwood One Sports Night from 11 pm – 3 am ET will be hosted by Lynnell Willingham and Josh Graham. Lynnell brings undeniable energy and a tell-it-to-your-face mentality, creating spirited, opinion-packed conversations. Josh provides an intellectual point of view fueled by an insatiable curiosity that creates sports takes you won’t hear anywhere else.
As previously announced; Nick Kostos You Better You Bet will air from 9am - Noon ET and BetMGM Tonight will air live from 6 pm – 11pm ET.
“With our partners at Audacy, we’ve assembled a group of diverse and passionate sports voices committed to covering the biggest sports stories with opinions, expert analysis, and fan interaction,” said Bruce Gilbert, SVP Sports | Content & Audience.
Westwood One Sports Programming Lineup:
- 6am - 9am: Drake C. Toll
- 9am – Noon: “You Better You Bet” with Nick Kostos
- Noon - 3pm: Bleck & Abdalla
- 3pm - 6pm: The Jim Rome Show
- 6pm - 11pm: “BetMGM Tonight” with Brad Evans and Pat Boyle
- 11pm - 3am: WWO Sports Tonight: Lynnell Willingham ; Mon-Wed; Josh Graham: Wed-Fri