Premiere Networks Developing Podcast On Life Of Rush Limbaugh.

On this, the one-month anniversary of the death of conservative talk radio groundbreaker Rush Limbaugh, Premiere Networks tells Inside Radio it will continue to provide the voice of Limbaugh for the long term. Meanwhile, plans are being developed for a podcast focused on the life of Limbaugh, with details shared at a later date.

“We are commemorating Rush Limbaugh every day by sharing his words of wisdom with millions of listeners across the country,” a statement from the network read.

After the death of Limbaugh on Feb. 17 from stage 4 lung cancer, Premiere said, “Rush’s voice will continue to be heard, providing comfort and continued insight to his legions of loyal fans.” The transitional programming will continue “until his audience is prepared to say good-bye,” Premiere said then without disclosing its long-term plans for the noon-3pm daypart.

Limbaugh’s audio has been extensively archived and catalogued by subject, topic and opinion, which allows show producers to pull segments that are relevant to the day’s news cycle, the result of which has been well-received by the audience, Premiere says.

“Those loyal listeners have been supportive of the current programming, and Premiere Networks will continue to provide the voice of Rush Limbaugh for the long term,” the statement continued. “We have a variety of familiar voices guiding the audio of Rush for all of the important issues of the day, including recent guest hosts Todd Herman, Ken Matthews and Brett Winterble.”

The podcast series is a new development. “In the near future, when we feel the time is right, Premiere will release a podcast series focused on the life of Rush Limbaugh,” the network says.

Fox News Media’s streaming service Fox Nation recently began a four-part documentary about the life and career of Limbaugh, voiced by former Vice President Mike Pence, a former radio talk show host himself. “Age of Rush” debuted March 10 and recounts Limbaugh’s career in four parts “The Spoken Word,” “Revolution,” “Rise of the New Right” and “A Blessed Life.”

Meanwhile, some radio affiliates are making public their post-Limbaugh plans.

There is no bigger Rush Limbaugh fan than me. Began listening on his first day of national syndication. I even have an autographed photo in my home office with a cool backstory of how I got it.

But, While I really like Ken Mathews and even Todd Herman, I’m not listening much anymore.

He was a force but it’s now over. My local station is moving on. In two weeks, Derek Hunter, one of the local guys and a regular post subject here on FR is talking the 12-3 slot.

I wish they would have waited a few days. Dan Bongino got his start in radio on the same station and Producer Joe was their morning show producer for 20 some years.

Rush built a powerhouse network and an industry. I’m looking forward to the success of some of the excellent young talkers who are riding in his wake.

Yea, the sad thing is that I moved here.

12 years ago I lost my job. Maryland was 50th on my list of top 50 places to move to, so of course, you know where God gets me a job.

I enjoy my work and have gotten involved with some ministry stuff that’s keeping me here.

I primarily work from home and could move but nowhere in the northeast US is really any better until you get to Maine.

If Premiere Networks is listening, I stopped around the time when carriage hill said the show wouldn’t be posted on FR anymore. Then I checked in again last week and Guide Host Todd Herman said “I’m really excited to hear Rush’s take on this in the next hour!” Thought that was a poor way to phrase it. Checked in a few more times and it was either Rush speaking or Rush limbaugh doing a commercial. Then a female caller called up crying about Rush last week and it made me almost tear. I can’t take it anymore. Checked in again today, and it was Todd Herman so I guess they are sticking with him and the clips.

That’s where we’re from. Michigan. Given the current climate there I don’t think I want to go back.

With Ford moving more production to Mexico, this might be the start of another depression there.

It was pure depression during the last depression. So of course the moronic president and his handlers name the failed governor as Energy Secretary.

Whitmer has zero economic intelligence so I suspect another downturn there to hit soon. Maybe indiana

It’s all about ratings. If the “guide hosts” and clips of Rush can maintain most of his audience, the format will continue. If listenership craters, look for Premier to move someone else—probably Buck Sexton—to the time slot.

Saw another thread earlier about Dan Bongino’s new show (syndicated by Westwood One) that will air 12n-3pm eastern. Westwood is marketing Dan as the “replacement” for Rush, without mentioning that ElRushbo worked for the competition. Always thought Bongino was adequate as a fill-in for Mark Levin; don’t see him as someone stations will flock to carry.

Real test is how many Rush affiliates switch to Bongino in the months ahead.

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