Compound Media
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Podcast |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Anthony Cumia |
| History | |
First air date | 4 August 2014 |
| Links | |
| Website | anthonycumia |
The Anthony Cumia Network is an internet based, podcast style, talk radio network. Current shows include The Anthony Cumia Show, the Legion of Skanks and The Gavin McInnes Show. The programs stream live and are archived for on demand access.
Background
On July 3, 2014, Anthony Cumia was fired by SiriusXM, after making a series of tweets following an alleged off-air incident with an African-American woman on the street. Cumia tweeted that he was punched by the woman while attempting to take a picture in Times Square. The tweets were described by Sirius XM as "racially-charged and hate-filled".[1] Cumia stated on the Saturday, July 12 episode of Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld that he was not going to apologize for the incident.[2]
At the time of Cumia's firing SiriusXM made no comment as to Hughes' possible future with the company at that time. Cumia gave his blessing for the Sirius XM show to continue without him, acknowledging Hughes and Norton's obligation to fulfill their contract with SiriusXM.[3] A relaunched Opie with Jim Norton Show resumed on July 14, 2014 with Hughes and Norton discussing the incident and noting that "The Opie and Anthony Channel" was renamed "Sirius XM Talk", along with various other alterations by the company in light of the firing.[4] In October 2014, Hughes and Norton signed a new contract to continue the SiriusXM show,[5] which appears on the rebranded "Opie Radio" Channel.
Cumia announced on July 8, 2014, that he would launch a new Internet-based podcast as "The Anthony Cumia Show," which began airing in August 2014.[3]
Network Expansion
Initial Test Shows
Over the 2014 Christmas break, Jokeland with Jackie Martling, Black from the Compound, and The Bobo Show were tested as potential shows to be added to the network. On March 11, 2015, Black from the Compound, hosted by Mike Brown and Brandon Collins, was again broadcast live after The Anthony Cumia Show.[citation needed]
Legion of Skanks
On March 10, 2015, the Legion of Skanks (Big Jay Oakerson, Dave Smith, Luis J. Gomez) hosted a podcast after The Anthony Cumia Show. Starting in June 2015 subscribers also gained access to the Legion of Skanks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 p.m. The Legion of Skanks were the first podcast to join The Anthony Cumia Network full-time.[6] The network also ran the roast of the Legion of Skanks co-host, Oakerson.[7]
The Gavin McInnes Show
Gavin McInnes, on June 15, 2015 at 9:30pm, premiered The Gavin McInnes Show on the network. The program airs on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30.[8]
References
- ^ Todd Leopold, Opie & Anthony's' Anthony Cumia fired over tweets CNN, July 4, 2014.
- ^ "Anthony Cumia: I Will Never Apologize".
- ^ a b Anthony Cumia confirms he'll launch new Internet-based show from his home after SiriusXM firing. New York Daily News. Retrieved on July 9, 2014.
- ^ 'Opie & Anthony' Co-Host: 'I Absolutely Do Not Believe That Anthony Should've Been Fired'. Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on July 14, 2014.
- ^ Gregg 'Opie' Hughes and new partner Jim Norton sign deal to maintain morning radio show on SiriusXM. New York Daily News. Retrieved on October 6, 2014.
- ^ The Anthony Cumia Show is Now The Anthony Cumia Network: First New Show Announced
- ^ Anthony Cumia's Network Adds Two Shows
- ^ Former Sirius XM Host Anthony Cumia Hires Controversial Media Personality Gavin McInnes