Audacy just pulled the plug on their Roku app with zero warning, leaving listeners in the dark and proving once again that the big platforms don't care about your convenience. Whether it's a corporate licensing dispute or a greedy pricing play, Chris Akin breaks down why this "tech glitch" is actually a middle finger to the audience.
Inside This Episode:
- The Death of the Audacy App on Roku
- Speculating on the Split: Licensing Fees vs. Financial Disputes
- How to Pivot: Moving to Podcasts and Mobile
- Corporate Speculation: Is a CBS Launch Coming?
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Chris Akin had the week from absolute hell—cars breaking down, life imploding, and just general bullshit. But the real fire starts when Neeley checks in from Chicago after seeing the John Bush "Music of Anthrax" set. This isn't just a review; it's a goddamn declaration of war against the Belladonna loyalists. Plus, the guys talk about the end of Chris’s show with Erik Ferentinos and why you NEED to follow Erik’s new solo path.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Chris’s car is a piece of sh*t / Life update
05:30 - Erik Ferentinos: The end of an era?
08:42 - THE HOOK: John Bush vs. Joey Belladonna
12:15 - Why the Chicago crowd lost their damn minds
18:40 - Final verdict on the Anthrax legacy
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HOLY SHIT, BRO. Chris Akin is back and he just stumbled onto the most nuclear sports scandal you’ve never heard of. Imagine walking onto the legendary USC Trojans during the Reggie Bush era—not to play, but to be the team’s personal pharmacy. We’re talking steroids, parties, and eventually moving weight for the Mexican Cartel. Then some degenerate ...
