SiriusXM Becomes the Official Internet Radio Partner of MLB.com
SiriusXM signs multi-year deal with MLB Advanced Media to stream all Major League Baseball games on SiriusXM App and online. All SiriusXM subscribers will have access to live radio broadcasts of every MLB game on smartphones, mobile devices and online; Games will continue to air on XM satellite radios. Listeners get all regular season games, the All-Star Game and every Postseason game. Sirius XM Radio today announced a multi-year agreement with MLB Advanced Media, L.P. (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, to stream live radio broadcasts of every Major League Baseball game on smartphones, mobile devices and online for SiriusXM subscribers nationwide. With this agreement, SiriusXM becomes the Official Internet Radio Partner...
RSS 2.0 SiriusXM Announces Comprehensive Coverage of Daytona 500 and NASCAR Speedweeks
Fans nationwide get live broadcasts of 54th Daytona 500 and every other race, all season long
Listeners get access to in-car audio of Tony Stewart, Danica Patrick, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and others
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel provides daily in-depth coverage from Daytona
Sirius XM Radio, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of NASCAR, will offer listeners nationwide comprehensive coverage of the upcoming Daytona 500 and NASCAR Speedweeks.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90, will carry live broadcasts of the Daytona 500 and every other race, all season long, plus compellingNASCAR talk and analysis live from Daytona International Speedway daily. NASCAR programming is available to Sirius subscribers, XM Premier (formerly known as “The Best of Sirius”) and SiriusXM Premier subscribers.
On Sunday, February 26, Daytona 500 race day, SiriusXM will start broadcasting live at 7:00 am ET and will offer listeners 15 hours of live coverage from the speedway. Subscribers will have access to all the action on the track during the 54th running of The Great American Race, which starts at 12:00 pm ET, plus full pre- and post-race coverage with expert analysis, reports from pit road and the garages, driver introductions and interviews with the race winner and other competitors.
SiriusXM will also offer additional Driver2Crew Chatter™ channels that will carry the in-car audio of NASCAR’s top drivers as they compete in the Daytona 500. Drivers featured will include reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart, Danica Patrick, who will be making her NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut, five-time champion Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and others. The “Fan’s Choice” channel will feature the in-car audio of a driver determined by fans who log on to www.siriusxm.com/nascar and vote from a selection of competitors.
For this year’s Daytona 500, subscribers can hear the following:
- Live race call on Sirius channel 90 / XM channel 90
- Tony Stewart’s in-car audio on Sirius 94 / XM 226
- Carl Edwards’ in-car audio on Sirius 93 / XM 225
- Kurt Busch’s in-car audio on Sirius 113 / XM 227
- Danica Patrick’s in-car audio on Sirius 112 / XM 228
- Jeff Gordon’s in-car audio on Sirius 117 / XM 229
- Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s in-car audio on Sirius 128 / XM 230
- Kyle Busch’s in-car audio on Sirius 135 / XM 231
- Jimmie Johnson’s in-car audio on Sirius 134 / XM 232
- Kevin Harvick’s in-car audio on Sirius 137 / XM 233
- Fan’s Choice channel (driver TBD) on Sirius 138 / XM 234
** Driver2Crew Chatter channels may switch to other drivers’ feeds during the race.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will also provide live coverage of the Gatorade Duel, the 150-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying races, onThursday, Feb. 23 (1:00 pm ET), the NextEra Energy Resources 250 Camping World Truck Series race on Friday, Feb. 24 (7:15 pm ET), and the Drive4COPD 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Saturday, Feb. 25 (1:00 pm ET).
Throughout the week leading up to race day fans will have access to comprehensive coverage of their sport — featuring the latest news, expert analysis and call-in shows where the fans can voice their thoughts – on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, which will broadcast live from Daytona every day. The channel’s daily weekday talk lineup begins at 7:00 am ET with The Morning Drive (7:00 — 11:00 am ET), hosted by Mike Bagley andPete Pistone, followed by Tradin’ Paint (11:00am — 3:00pm ET), hosted by Danny “Chocolate” Myers, Rick Benjamin and Hall of Famer Buddy Baker, then SiriusXM Speedway (3:00 — 7:00 pm ET) with Dave Moody and Angie Skinner.
Late Shift, hosted by Jim Noble and Buddy Baker, airs Mondays and Tuesdays (7:00 — 10:00 pm ET), followed on Monday nights by Mojo Nixon’s Manifold Destiny (10:00 pm — midnight ET). Wednesday through Friday (7:00 — 10:00 pm ET), Claire B. Lang hosts Dialed In.
From Wednesday through Saturday of Daytona 500 Week, several shows will broadcast from atop the Sprint FANDECK in the Daytona infield.
Additionally, Mojo Nixon and comedian Daryl Wright will be at Daytona International Speedway interviewing fans on SiriusXM’s Blue Collar Radio, channel 97.
On race weekends, Pat Patterson will host The Front Stretch from the infield Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 7:00 am ET. Claire B. Lang and Jim Noble will team up for SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s pre- and post-race shows to give NASCAR fans a comprehensive view of everything happening on, inside and around the track. Every Saturday morning, Noble will pair with various NASCAR journalists to co-host SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s Press Pass.
On Monday, February 27, on The Morning Drive, hosts Bagley and Pistone will be joined live by the 2012 Daytona 500 Champion driver, crew chief and team owner.
NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Fran Tarkenton Launches Talk Show on SiriusXM
Sirius XM Radio announced today that Fran Tarkenton—legendary NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and business entrepreneur—will host a live, weekly, call-in talk show beginning February 20 on SiriusXM Stars Too, channel 104.
On The Fran Tarkenton Show, which will air live every Monday from 6:00 — 9:00 pm ET, Tarkenton will tackle a wide-range of topics, interview notable guests from the worlds of politics, business, sports and entertainment and take calls from listeners nationwide.
“I’m a longtime advocate of entrepreneurship and creative thinking, and I’m a huge fan of talk radio, so this opportunity is a big thrill for me,” said Tarkenton. “I’m looking forward to connecting with SiriusXM listeners around the country about everything happening in the world of politics, business and sports, the fascinating convergence in these areas and more.”
“During his football career, Fran was a compelling, national figure who played at the top level of his game,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “The passion, creativity and leadership that made him a hall of famer and successful entrepreneur will serve him well in his new role as SiriusXM radio host.”
As a successful businessman and frequent contributor for major media outlets, Tarkenton is a respected opinion-maker with savvy, provocative, and insightful commentary on everything from business to politics to sports. He has launched 20 successful start-up companies, was a founding board member of Coca-Cola Enterprises, and has served on the Board of Directors of Sterling Software, Blimpie International and Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
For many years, Tarkenton has been a spokesperson for Small Business in America. In addition to running multiple companies that provide support for small businesses, he is also chairman of Tarkenton Financial and OneMoreCustomer.com, an information resource for entrepreneurs.
When he retired from the NFL in 1978, Tarkenton held the league’s all-time records for passing attempts, completions, total yards and touchdowns. An exciting and creative playmaker, he also rushed for 3674 yards and 32 touchdowns. In his remarkable 18-year career as signal caller for the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, he won three NFC Championships and was a two-time All-NFL selection and nine-time Pro Bowler. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987 for his All-American career at the University of Georgia.
“Whitney Houston Tribute Channel” Launches on SiriusXM
Pop music icon tribute channel to feature music from Houston’s illustrious career and more
SiriusXM to present special broadcast of archival interview between Houston and Barbara Walters and coverage on additional talk channels
Sirius XM Radio announced today that it launched the “Whitney Houston Tribute Channel” to commemorate the life and music of Whitney Houston.
The “Whitney Houston Tribute Channel” airs now through Monday, February 13 at 11:59 pm ET on Heart & Soul, channel 48, and will honor the legendary career of Whitney Houston who passed away on February 11, 2012.
The channel, devoted exclusively to Whitney Houston, will feature songs from Houston’s six-time Grammy-Award winning career.
SiriusXM’s Heart & Soul channel and SiriusXM OutQ, channel 108, also aired special live tributes taking calls from listeners sharing personal memories, favorite songs and more. SiriusXM OutQ hosts Larry Flick and Frank DeCaro will continue the channel’s tribute to Houston’s life, music and memory on Monday, February 13.
Additionally, SiriusXM Stars, channel 107, will present various specials on Monday, February 13, including a broadcast of an archival interview between Houston and Barbara Walters from 1993 which features the two discussing marriage, motherhood and health.
SiriusXM Stars will also air special related coverage on Jane Radio hosted by Jane Pratt and TMZ Live with Harvey Levin on Monday, February 13. The SiriusXM Stars tribute specials will begin at 9:00 am ET with the archival interview between Houston and Barbara Walters and will continue throughout the day.
Kelly Carlin to Host New Show on SiriusXM
Sirius XM Radio announced today that Kelly Carlin, daughter of George Carlin, one of the most influential comedians of all time, will host a new monthly show on Raw Dog Comedy, channel 99, and on Carlin’s Corner, the new 24/7 channel devoted to George Carlin, channel 400.
Each month, The Kelly Carlin Show will feature Kelly interviewing a different comedian, stand-up comedy, personal stories and memories about her legendary and beloved father. The monthly show will kick off with a revealing conversation with special guest Robin Williams, during which the two will discuss Williams’ experience on The Richard Pryor Show and Mork & Mindy, what it takes to be an actor versus a stand-up comedian and Williams’ thoughts on the end of the world.
The Kelly Carlin Show will premiere on Sunday, February 12 at 7:00 pm ET and will air the first Sunday of every month on Raw Dog Comedy, channel 99. The Kelly Carlin Show will also air the first Monday of every month at 8:00 pm ET on Carlin’s Corner, channel 400.
Upcoming episodes are scheduled to feature conversations with special guests Eddie Izzard, Lewis Black and Chris Hardwick.
SiriusXM Raw Dog Comedy features uncensored comedy from the edge: classic comedy, the hottest new stand-ups and original shows. The channel features shows hosted by comedian Jim Breuer, Tom Papa, the irreverent music host and musician Mojo Nixon, alternative comedy “championer” Mark Says Hi!, live morning host Sonny Fox, the smart and edgy Filip and Fredrik and others.
The hour-long monthly show will also air on SiriusXM’s Carlin’s Corner, the channel featuring albums, concerts and comedy from the archives ofGeorge Carlin. Subscribers can listen to SiriusXM’s Carlin’s Corner channel online through SiriusXM Internet Radio, through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and mobile devices, and by satellite on the new SiriusXM Lynx and SiriusXM Edge radios.
Kelly Carlin is a writer/performer and is currently touring the country for her acclaimed one person show “A Carlin Home Companion.”
For more information on Kelly Carlin, please visit www.kellycarlin.com.
SiriusXM Reports 2011 Results
- Subscribers Grow to Record 21.9 Million
- Record Revenue of $3.01 Billion, Up 7% Over 2010
- Adjusted EBITDA Reaches Record $731 Million, Up 17% Over 2010
- Record Free Cash Flow of $416 Million, Up 98% Over 2010
- 2012 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Raised to $875 Million
- Company Projects 1.3 Million Net Subscriber Additions in 2012
Sirius XM Radio today announced full year 2011 financial and operating results, including revenue of $3.01 billion, up 7% over 2010 revenue of $2.82 billion, and adjusted EBITDA of $731 million, up 17% from $626 million in 2010.
“We are proud to announce that SiriusXM delivered another record-setting year in 2011, meeting or exceeding all of our guidance. Our strong content and subscriber focus helped set a post-merger record of 1.7 million net subscriber additions, and we achieved record levels of revenue, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. We expanded our adjusted EBITDA margins to 24% by tightly controlling costs and growing our revenue. Our improved profitability, coupled with lower capital expenditures, contributed to a substantial increase in our free cash flow,” noted Mel Karmazin, Chief Executive Officer, SiriusXM.
“In 2012, we expect to accelerate our revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, and we project our free cash flow will jump by approximately 70% to$700 million. Our subscriber base will once again end this year at another all-time record high,” said Karmazin. ”We continue to invest in improving the subscriber experience, all with the goal of keeping our subscribers engaged and entertained. All of us here at SiriusXM look forward to another fantastic year of subscriber growth and improved financial performance.”
Additional highlights from 2011 include:
- Subscriber growth continues. Gross additions climbed 12% to an all-time high of 8.7 million, net subscriber additions improved by 20% to 1.7 million from 1.4 million in 2010, and the subscriber base rose to an all-time high of 21.9 million subscribers at year-end. Self-pay net additions were 1.2 million in 2011, up 24% from 1.0 million in 2010.
- Stable churn. Self-pay churn was 1.9% in 2011, in-line with 2010′s results. New vehicle consumer conversion rate was 45% in 2011 compared to 46% in 2010.
- Strong cost controls. Total cash operating expenses rose 3.7%, while fixed expenses declined by 1.9%.
- SAC per gross addition declined. Subscriber acquisition costs (SAC) per gross addition improved by 7% to $55 in 2011 from $59 in 2010.
- Free cash flow grew. Free cash flow climbed to $416 million, up 98% from the $210 million generated in 2010 due to higher operating cash flow and lower capital expenditures.
GAAP net income for 2011 and 2010 was $427 million and $43 million, respectively, or $0.07 and $0.01 per diluted share, respectively.
“We ended the year with $774 million of cash, even after reducing our long-term debt by over $200 million in 2011. Our leverage at year-end improved to 4.1x our adjusted EBITDA on a gross basis and 3.1x on a net basis,” said David Frear, SiriusXM’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. ”With no debt maturities due this year and our growing free cash flow, we expect to end 2012 with nearly $1.5 billion of cash.”
FOURTH QUARTER 2011 HIGHLIGHTS
Fourth quarter 2011 revenue of $784 million was up 7% from the $736 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, while adjusted EBITDA was $167 millionin the fourth quarter of 2011, up 16% from the $144 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Highlights from the fourth quarter include:
- Net subscriber additions climb. Net subscriber additions were 542,966, up 65% compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. Net self-pay subscriber additions were 374,432, an increase of 7% versus the fourth quarter of 2010.
- SAC per gross addition improves. Subscriber acquisition cost (SAC) per gross subscriber addition was $55 in the fourth quarter of 2011, a 5% improvement from the $58 reported in the fourth quarter of 2010.
- Churn remained stable. Average self-pay monthly customer churn was 1.9% in the fourth quarter of 2011, in-line with the 1.9% reported in the fourth quarter of 2010. New vehicle consumer conversion rate was 44% in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to 45% in the fourth quarter of 2010.
- Free cash flow rises. Free cash flow in the fourth quarter of 2011 was $192 million, an increase of 15% compared to $167 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.
GAAP net income (loss) for the fourth quarter of 2011 and 2010 was $71 million and ($81) million, respectively, or $0.01 and ($0.02) per diluted share, respectively.
The discussion of adjusted EBITDA excludes the effects of stock-based compensation and certain purchase price accounting adjustments. A reconciliation of non-GAAP items to their nearest GAAP equivalent is contained in the financial supplements included with this release.
2012 GUIDANCE
The Company expects its subscriber base to grow by approximately 1.3 million net subscribers and end the year at approximately 23.2 million. The company now expects adjusted EBITDA in 2012 of approximately $875 million, an increase from prior guidance of $860 million. The Company reiterates its existing 2012 revenue and free cash flow guidance:
- Revenue of approximately $3.3 billion, and
- Free cash flow of approximately $700 million.
“With auto sales expected to rise in 2012, and what appears to be only a modest increase in churn associated with our January price increase, we expect to grow our net new subscribers by roughly 1.3 million in 2012, continuing our strong multi-year track record of subscriber growth,” said Karmazin.
The Full 2011 reports can be viewed here.
Ozzy’s Boneyard Channel Launches on SiriusXM
Sirius XM Radio announced today that Ozzy’s Boneyard, the new classic hard rock and metal music channel will launch with a full slate of content featuring Ozzy Osbourne, his family members, bandmates and other musicians onWednesday, February 8 at 6:00 pm ET.
Hard rock and heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne will, for the first time, discuss the recent news of Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi’s lymphoma diagnosis during a one on one conversation with SiriusXM host Jose Mangin on Wednesday, February 8 at 7:00 pm ET on Ozzy’s Boneyard, channel 38.
Ozzy’s Boneyard will also present Ozzy himself counting down his personal top 10 rock guitarists of all time.
The channel will also include the regular specials “The Diary of a Madman,” Ozzy’s thoughts on everything from music to life itself, and “God Bless the Prince of Darkness,” the special featuring musicians, Osbourne family members and other notables talking about their appreciation of Ozzy. Listeners will also hear guest DJ specials, concerts and classic hard rock and metal music from artists like Black Sabbath, Metallica, AC/DC, Jimi Hendrix, Pantera and Van Halen.
Ozzy’s Boneyard joins SiriusXM’s roster of channels created in partnership with legendary musicians, including Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Radio, Pearl Jam Radio, Eminem’s Shade 45, Willie Nelson’s Willie’s Roadhouse, B.B. King’s Bluesville, Elvis Radio, Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville and Siriusly Sinatra.
Ziggy Marley to Host New Show on SiriusXM
Sirius XM Radio announced today that five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, artist, activist and humanitarian Ziggy Marley will host a new monthly show, Ziggy Marley’s Legends of Reggae.
The monthly show will launch on Sunday, February 5, the eve of the birthday of his late father, Bob Marley, at 12:00 pm ET on The Joint, channel 42. This first episode features Ziggy speaking in depth with reggae legend Jimmy Cliff.
Ziggy Marley’s Legends of Reggae will feature Marley sharing his unique perspective on music and culture and introducing listeners to his favorite reggae music and sources of inspiration (with some rarities), plucked from his own personal collection. The show will also include music from the Marley family, including material from Ziggy’s most recent solo studio album, Wild and Free, and throwback selections dating back to his days as a Melody Maker. In addition to Jimmy Cliff, Ziggy Marley’s Legends of Reggae will feature other special guests on the monthly show.
“It is my privilege to use this medium to honor the Legends of Reggae and to use it as a vehicle to educate and enlighten listeners,” said Ziggy Marley.
“Through his show, Ziggy will be able to share with our subscribers reggae music from the beginning to now with insight unique to him and his family,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “Hearing songs from his personal collections and his conversations with the greats of reggae is something music fans will treasure, and we are honored to launch the show on the eve of the birthday of his father, the late Bob Marley.”
Ziggy Marley’s Legends of Reggae will air the first Saturday of each month at 12:00 pm ET, and will be rebroadcast the next day, Sunday, at 2:00 pm ET.
Ziggy Marley was born in 1968 in Trenchtown, Jamaica. Ziggy began his musical career playing with his father, reggae legend Bob Marley, and his siblings Sharon, Cedella and Stephen in 1979. The siblings became known as Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, and released over 11 albums, three of which were Grammy winners. Ziggy has released several solo albums since 2003, including: Dragonfly; his Grammy Award-winning Love Is My Religion; Family Time, which won him his fifth career Grammy, but his first in the children’s arena; and the Grammy-nominatedWild and Free. Always politically aware, Ziggy has also been involved with the United Nations, and has formed his own charity U.R.G.E as well as contributed in various ways to other charities such as Little Kids Rock, Amnesty International. In 2010, Ziggy and his brothers Rohan and Robbie traveled to South Africa to film the documentary Marley Africa Road Trip. In 2011, the 30-year career of Ziggy Marley continued stronger than ever with the “MarijuanaMan” comic book. Ziggy continues to tour and perform at festivals internationally as well as at his own Legends of Reggae festival in California.
The Joint plays reggae music from its roots to today from artists like Bob Marley & the Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, Vybz Kartel, Capleton, Dennis Brown, Sizzla, Beres Hammond and Jah Cure. The joint also features Marley Monday, the weekly tribute special to Bob Marley.
For more information on Ziggy Marley, please visit www.ziggymarley.com
SiriusXM Celebrates 10 Years of Satellite Radio with a Concert by Bruce Springsteen
Sirius XM Radio announced today that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theater for the first time at a special concert event, only for SiriusXM, to celebrate 10 years of satellite radio.
The concert will be held on Friday, March 9 at 8:00 pm ET, three days after the release of Springsteen’s new album Wrecking Ball. The concert will air live nationwide on Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Radio, channel 20.
“We are proud and excited to celebrate ten years of satellite radio with one of the most enduring superstars of popular music, and true friends of SiriusXM, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “Bruce’s music, now more than ever, reflects the attitudes and controversies, and the personal and national conversations of our time. This concert offers our subscribers the opportunity to hear Springsteen and the E Street Band perform in one of the most intimate and historic settings in the world.”
In celebration of SiriusXM’s tenth anniversary, the company, on behalf of its employees and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, is proud to announce that it will make a contribution to WhyHunger, the non-profit organization founded in 1975 by late musician Harry Chapin and current executive director Bill Ayres. WhyHunger is a leader in the fight against hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. SiriusXM’s continued support of WhyHunger is part of its “Sound of Change” initiative, the program designed to generate awareness, action and funds for designated charitable causes.
Subscribers will have the opportunity to win tickets to the event through dedicated listener emails as well as various call-in promotions on E Street Radio and across SiriusXM’s diverse music, talk and sports on-air channels. SiriusXM subscribers can also enter for the chance to win tickets by going to www.siriusxm.com beginning February 1, 2012. In addition, SiriusXM host and prominent rock journalist Dave Marsh will also give away one grand prize travel package during his E Street Radio show, Live From E Street Nation, including four tickets to the concert, a paid trip to New York City, two nights lodging and the opportunity to guest DJ on E Street Radio. All online and on-air sweepstakes opportunities to win tickets to the concert are limited to listeners who have been an active subscriber continuously since January 24, 2012, and meet certain other conditions of eligibility. See Official Rules at www.siriusxm.com starting February 1, 2012.
Marking his 17th studio album, Wrecking Ball features 11 new Springsteen recordings and was produced by Ron Aniello with Bruce Springsteen and executive producer Jon Landau.
Currently in its 78th year, the legendary non-profit Apollo Theater is known for launching the careers of countless legendary performers, and has been a catalyst for artistic excellence and innovation since it opened its doors in 1934. The Apollo’s new artistic vision builds on its legacy and new Apollo programming has music as its core, driving large scale and more intimate music, dance and theater presentations. For more information, visit www.apollotheater.org.
E Street Radio offers SiriusXM listeners unprecedented access to the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, including concert broadcasts, rare archival recordings as well as insider reports and breaking news.
SiriusXM Announces Wide-Ranging Programming Plans for Super Bowl
Sirius XM Radio, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, announced today that it will broadcast Super Bowl XLVI in 10 languages, offering listeners 13 different live broadcasts plus a wide mix of sports and entertainment programming from Indianapolis throughout Super Bowl Week.
On Super Bowl Sunday, February 5 (6:00 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer the most extensive lineup of play-by-play broadcasts live from Lucas Oil Stadium to SiriusXM subscribers*. Subscribers who have SiriusXM Internet Radio access in addition to their satellite radio subscription can also listen to the game online through their computers and through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphone and wireless devices.
- New England Patriots broadcast – Sirius 86 / XM 226 / Online 879
- New York Giants broadcast – Sirius 92 / XM 225 / Online 881
- National radio broadcast — Sirius 88 / XM 88 / Online 88
- Spanish broadcast — Sirius 149 / XM 234 / Online 870 **
- BBC Radio broadcast — Sirius 93 / XM 227 / Online 861
- Chinese broadcast — Sirius 139 / XM 231 / Online 866
- Japanese broadcast — Sirius 94 / XM 228 / Online 862
- German broadcast — Sirius 138 / XM 233 / Online 865
- Hungarian broadcast – Sirius 113 / XM 235 / Online 869
- Portuguese broadcast — Sirius 137 / XM 230 / Online 864
- Russian broadcast – Sirius 117 / XM 236 / Online 868
- Dutch broadcast – Sirius 134 / XM 229 / Online 863
- French broadcast — Sirius 136 / XM 232 / Online 867
* NFL programming is available to Sirius subscribers, XM Premier (formerly known as “The Best of Sirius”) and SiriusXM Premier subscribers. (Visit www.siriusxm.com/subscriptions for info.)
** The Spanish-language broadcast of the Super Bowl will also air on SiriusXM Latino, the new suite of Spanish-language channels available via satellite on SiriusXM Edge and Lynx radios and online. Subscribers will find the broadcast on XM channel 550 and online on channel 950.
Starting Monday, January 30, SiriusXM NFL Radio will broadcast live every day from the NFL’s Radio Row in Indianapolis, offering listeners the latest news and expert analysis leading up to the biggest game of the year, plus dozens of interviews with players, coaches, league executives and celebrities in town for the event. Available on channel 88 on Sirius and XM Premier, SiriusXM NFL Radio features a lineup of expert hosts that includes Gil Brandt, Derrick Brooks, Rich Gannon, Pat Kirwan, Jim Miller, Bob Papa, Tim Ryan, Solomon Wilcots, Adam Schein and others.
SiriusXM NFL Radio will broadcast live from Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium on Tuesday, January 31, offering one-on-one interviews with players and coaches from the Patriots and Giants. On Saturday, February 4 at 5:00 pm ET, SiriusXM NFL Radio will provide live coverage as the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2012 is announced, plus interviews with the newly elected Hall of Famers. The channel will also have live coverage from Lucas Oil Stadium after the game on Sunday, featuring interviews with the Super Bowl XLVI MVP, the winning head coach and other players.
In addition to SiriusXM NFL Radio’s comprehensive coverage, SiriusXM will offer a myriad of programming options throughout Super Bowl Week from the worlds of sports, entertainment and music.
Rosie O’Donnell will host a special edition of SiriusXM’s Rosie Radio, featuring celebrity guests, live from Radio Row in Indianapolis on Friday from12:00 to 2:00 pm ET on SiriusXM Stars (channel 107).
SiriusXM’s Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo will be in Indianapolis all week to host his daily show, Mad Dog Unleashed, live from Radio Row from2:00 to 7:00 pm ET. The show is the anchor program for SiriusXM’s all-sports talk channel, Mad Dog Radio (channel 86).
Mad Dog Radio’s Dino Costa will host The Dino Costa Show live from 7:00 to 11:00pm ET from multiple locations around Indianapolis throughout the week including Radio Row (Mon.), Nicky Blaine’s Cocktail Lounge (Tue.), the NFL Experience (Wed.), Buffalo Wild Wings (Thurs.), and the High Velocity Bar at the JW Marriott (Fri.). Costa will also host live from Radio Row on Saturday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm ET.
Evan Cohen, of Mad Dog Radio’s Evan & Phillips in the Morning, will host the show from Radio Row on Thursday and Friday from 6:00 to 10:00 am ET.
Comedian Larry the Cable Guy will be featured on a Blue Collar Radio special airing live from Radio Row on Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET(channel 97).
Sway Calloway will host Sway in the Morning, his live weekday show on Eminem’s Shade 45 channel, live from Radio Row on Thursday and Friday at 8:00 am ET (channel 45).
On Thursday, Jacksonville Jaguars Pro Bowl running back Maurice Jones-Drew will be on Radio Row to host his SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio show, Runnin’ with MJD, live from 4:00 to 6:00 pm ET (channel 87 on XM and channel 210 on Sirius Premier).
Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton will host a special broadcast from Radio Row on Friday at 3:00 pm ET. The show will air on SiriusXM Stars Too (channel 104) on Friday at 10:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 pm and Sunday at 8:00 am ET.
SiriusXM’s Covino & Rich, hosted by Steve Covino and Rich Davis on SiriusXM Stars Too (channel 104, weekdays at 11:00 am ET), will broadcast from spots around Indianapolis, including the Maxim Party and Radio Row.
Additionally, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, SiriusXM listeners can tune in for regular traffic and weather reports for the Indianapolis area on SiriusXM channel 145.
As the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, SiriusXM broadcasts every NFL game live nationwide, from the preseason through the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl.
Visit www.siriusxm.com/superbowl for more information.
SiriusXM Debuts “The Badge with Howard Safir”
Sirius XM Radio today announced the launch of The Badge with Howard Safir, a provocative, six-week series hosted by the former Police Commissioner of New York City on which he will offer his insight on the drama, heroism and challenges faced by law enforcement officials today. In addition, subscribers will have the opportunity to call in to The Badge and ask everything they ever wanted to know about police officers, criminals and what it takes to keep society safe.
The Badge with Howard Safir will launch on Sunday, January 29 at 11:00 am ET on SiriusXM Stars (channel 107) with special guest former MayorRudolph Giuliani. Safir served as Police Commissioner during Giuliani’s administration for four years and has worked with Giuliani for over four decades on national and international law enforcement matters. In the wide-ranging interview, they take on issues including gun control, career criminals, homegrown terrorists, leadership in the aftermath of 9/11 and discuss their first-hand experience surrounding President Ronald Reagan’s assassination attempt. The Badge will air Sundays from 11:00 am — 1:00 pm ET through Sunday, March 4. Select video clips of Safir’s interview with Giuliani are available at www.siriusxm.com/stars.
On upcoming shows, Safir will be joined by current and former police chiefs, agents, decorated officers, prosecutors, issue advocates and other top-level insiders. They will offer listeners advice on how to stay safe and what to do if you are the victim of a crime, and explore topics including: what exactly happens when someone is arrested, realities and myths of popular television shows like CSI, cybercrime and protecting your identity, career criminals and the complexities of letting repeat offenders walk. Each week, Safir will honor fallen officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. He will also pay tribute to officers whose valor and courage have made them heroes in their communities.
“I am excited to have a national platform on which to share the bravery and hard work of our law enforcement officials and give listeners the chance to ask anything of some of the best in our field,” said Howard Safir.
“Many of our listeners are fascinated by the world of America’s police. Howard Safir has amazing experience, insight and some great stories; he and his guests will bring police on the radio to a new level and our listeners will get answers to everything they wanted to know, but were afraid to ask,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM.
Safir’s notable career in both the public and private sectors includes Police Commissioner of New York City, Director of Operations for the United States Marshals Service, Chief of the federal Witness Protection program, Assistant Director of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Fire Commissioner of New York City, Chairman and CEO of Bode Technology Group and consultant to the Chairman of ChoicePoint. Mr. Safir currently serves as the Chairman and CEO of Vigilant Resources International (VRI) and is on the Board of Verint Systems, Inc. and Lexis-Nexis Special Services.
