Third annual broadcast tour will feature live on-site broadcasts from all 32 NFL team training camps

SIRIUS Satellite Radio is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the National Football League, and the third annual SIRIUS NFL Radio Training Camp Tour has already kicked off on July 26, covering all 32 NFL team camps leading up to the start of the 2007 NFL season.

SIRIUS NFL Radio hosts will be broadcasting live from all 32 NFL training camp sites around the country from July 26 to August 16, giving you, the listeners, inside looks at the progress of each team as they prepare for the coming season, analyzing, interviewing players and examining rosters. All shows air exclusively on SIRIUS NFL Radio channel 124.

The show was kicked off Thursday, July 26, (So I’m a little late - sorry) as Vic Carucci and Gil Brandt hosted the tour’s kickoff show live from the Dallas Cowboys training camp at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX.

In addition to Brandt, other SIRIUS NFL hosts will be returning to the training camps where they once wore the uniform. On July 30, former Chicago QB Jim Miller will be on the sidelines of the Bears training camp and on August 1, former Cincinnati DB Solomon Wilcots returns to the Bengals camp. A full schedule detailing show times, hosts and locations appears below.

On Saturday, August 4, SIRIUS will present a full day of live coverage from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH for the 2007 induction ceremonies.

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It was previously announced in May of 2007, that Grateful Dead Radio will be heard exclusively on SIRIUS and feature music spanning the band’s long and storied career, live performances from the band’s own archives, bootleg performances from fans, previously unreleased recordings, and even special shows hosted by members of the band. Grateful Dead Radio is expected to launch on SIRIUS this summer. (New Release)

Well, starting August 1st, you can get a sneak preview of the Grateful Dead Radio channel. Dead fans can tune in August 1 through August 9 as the Grateful Dead Channel takes over Jam_On SIRIUS channel 17 for this special preview.

Don’t worry Jam_On fans, SIRIUS’ home for Jam bands, will return to its regular programming on August 10. The Grateful Dead Channel will officially launch as part of SIRIUS’ channel line-up later this summer. (Yahoo Finance)

Don’t miss the following scheduled guests * on SIRIUS Satellite Radio! All interviews, performances and special programs (listed chronologically by date and time, below) are exclusive to SIRIUS. For more details, go to www.sirius.com. All times Eastern.

GUEST INTERVIEWS / PERFORMANCES:

MIKE V, reports from the Van’s Warped Tour on Warped Daily with Mike V (Faction channel 28, through August 25 throughout the day)

MIKE V, hosts Warped Weekly with Mike V, a weekly program featuring the best from The Vans Warped Tour (Faction channel 28, through August 26 7pm ET)

EMMA FEGENBAUM, assistant food editor of Every Food will be making bread shortening on Morning Living (Martha Stewart Living Radio Channel 112, July 30 @ 7 am ET)

COMMON, hosts Street Certified (Hip Hop Nation channel 40, Rebroadcast: July 30 @ 6 pm ET; July 31 @ 6 pm ET)

MICHAEL CRESSOTTI, chef de cuisine of Sushi Samba will make seviche on Morning Living (Martha Stewart Living Radio Channel 112, July 31 @ 7 am ET)

MARILYN MANSON, interview on Elements (Octane channel 20, July 31 @ 6 pm ET; Rebroadcast: August 4 @ 12 pm ET and August 5 @ 5 pm ET)

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XM and SIRIUS to Offer A La Carte Programming

Companies’ FCC Filing to Detail Array of New Offerings Priced From $6.99 to $16.99 SIRIUS CEO Mel Karmazin to Discuss at National Press Club Address Today

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, July 23, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) and XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR) announced today that the merged company will offer American consumers for the first time the opportunity to choose programming on an a la carte basis. This unprecedented offering will provide subscribers with more choices and lower prices and pave the way for a unique form of competition in the entertainment industry — one based on the individual programming preferences of listeners.

Tomorrow, XM and SIRIUS will file their joint reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The filing will include detailed programming and pricing plans, including two a la carte options. One option will allow subscribers to choose 50 channels for just $6.99 — a 46 percent decrease from the current standard subscription rate of $12.95. Under this option, customers will also be able to include additional channels for as little as 25 cents each. The second a la carte option will allow subscribers to choose 100 channels and will allow SIRIUS customers to select from some of the best of XM’s programming (and XM subscribers to choose from some of the best of SIRIUS’ programming).

The combined SIRIUS-XM will also offer several other new programming packages, including two “family-friendly” options, as well. Those choosing one of the “family-friendly” options will be able to block adult-themed programming and, for the first time, receive a price credit. These packages will set a new standard in audio entertainment and subscription media, offering lower prices, package options, and “best of both” offerings. The new plans will give consumers the ability to choose from an array of different packages and price points, ranging from $6.99 - $16.99. A la carte programming will be available beginning within one year following the merger, and the other programming options will be available beginning within six months following the merger.

“Mel and I are very excited about being able to offer a la carte programming. We think this is going to be great for consumers and great for our business. From the day this transaction was announced, we promised that the merger would enable us to deliver more choices and lower prices for consumers. In our filing tomorrow with the FCC, we will offer detailed plans regarding how we will achieve those goals. These plans will further demonstrate why this merger is overwhelmingly good for consumers and in the public interest,” said Gary Parsons, Chairman of XM Satellite Radio.

In total, the companies announced a suite of eight post-merger programming options, all of which adhere to the companies’ commitment to maintain and enhance service to existing devices and to ensure that no consumer pays more after the merger for the service they enjoy today.

“The a la carte options and other packages unveiled today demonstrate that consumers will be the beneficiaries of this merger. The efficiencies of the merger will allow the combined companies to save hundreds of millions of dollars a year and give us the opportunity to increase the number of programming options available to subscribers,” said Mel Karmazin, CEO of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

A La Carte Programming

The combined company will offer two a la carte packages. Consumers will select their channels on-line allowing them to easily review the full-range of each company’s programming choices. A la carte programming will only be available for subscribers using new radios, which will be developed following approval of the merger.

    -- A La Carte -- 50 Channels ($6.99) -- Currently the only standard
       package offered by either company is $12.95 a month.  Under this new
       option, for only $6.99 per month -- a savings of 46 percent --
       consumers will be able to choose either 50 SIRIUS channels from
       approximately 100 SIRIUS channels or 50 XM channels from approximately
       100 XM channels.  Additional channels can be added for 25 cents each,
       with premium packages priced at additional cost.  However, no one
       choosing this option will pay more than $12.95 a month.

    -- A La Carte -- 100 Channels ($14.99) -- Consumers may also choose an a
       la carte offering of 100 channels each.  SIRIUS customers will be able
       to choose from some of the best of XM's programming and XM customers
       will be able to choose from some of the best of SIRIUS' programming.
       Today this programming would require two monthly subscriptions,
       totaling $25.90.  The new 100 channel a la carte option represents a
       savings of 42 percent.

          Best of Both Packages Will Be Available on Existing Radios

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Hard Attack, SIRIUS channel 27, SIRIUS’ home for commercial-free heavy metal music, kicks-off Ozzfest with live behind-the-scenes coverage including band interviews and a sit down with the tours co-founder Ozzy Osbourne.  Hard Attack will also broadcast eight Ozzfest specials guest hosted by Lamb Of God, Static-X, Hatebreed, Ankla and In This Moment. 

Upcoming Dates:

8/06     St. Louis, MO                          12 pm to 10 pm ET

8/16     Holmdel, NJ                             11 am to 9 pm ET

8/22     Philadelphia, PA                      11 am to 9 pm ET

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne launched Ozzfest in 1996 when Ozzy was denied inclusion in the Lollapalooza festival.  Since then, Ozzfeset has become one of the staples in the summer festival touring season, this year making history by announcing that admission to all dates would be free.  Ozzfest 2007 will feature Ozzy Osbourne, Lamb Of God, Lordi and Static-X headlining on the main stage and Hatebreed, Behemoth and Nick Oliveri and the Mondo Generator headlining the second stage.

I’ve heard numerous complaints on air, or bulletin boards. I’ve also seen people praise his efforts. On occasion, I’ve heard his radio co-host, David Poole drop the hint that he’s a very busy man and I’ve implied from other subtle statements that he’s got his fingers in more than we know about up front. I wanted to know more about Marty, this guy I listen to on the radio every morning on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, or pit reporting on TV and so I dug around on the internet and came up with some info and wanted to share this with you.First off, YES, there’s much more to Marty Snider than meets the eye!!

Marty Snider has covered NASCAR over the years for several media outlets including Motor Racing Network(MRN), CNNSi, ESPN, NASCAR.com and TNT / NBCSports.com as a NASCAR Insider. And as you all know, he is also a co-host with David Poole of “The Morning Drive” which airs every weekday from 7:00-11:00 AM ET on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, channel 128.

On top of all this, he has other underlying aspirations, or maybe, I should say endeavors moving full steam ahead, but that’s for a little later. (more…)

The following are the Don’t miss events for the upcoming week on SIRIUS Satellite Radio! All interviews, performances and special programs (listed chronologically by date and time, below) are exclusive to SIRIUS. ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN

GUEST INTERVIEWS / PERFORMANCES:

MIKE V, hosts Warped Weekly a weekly wrap up show from the Vans Warped Tour (Faction channel 28, July 8 – August 26 Sundays @ 7pm ET) also listen for daily updates from Mike V on Warped Daily (July 8 – August 26 throughout the day)

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS, a week of programming dedicated to The Chemical Brothers on Chemical Radio (BoomBox channel 34, July 9 – 15 ALL DAY) During the week they will stop by The Liquid Todd Show for a chat and guest DJ set (Friday July 13 @ 9 pm ET)

EMERSON HART, interview and performance (The Pulse channel 9, July 10 @ 5 pm ET; Rebroadcast: July 18 @ 10 pm ET, July 19 @ 8 am ET and 12 pm ET)

OZZFEST, exclusive broadcasts from Ozzfest 2007 (Hard Attack channel 27; July 10 – Sept 1; first broadcast July 10 @ 5 pm ET, rebroadcast: July 10 @ 10 pm ET and July 11 @ 12 pm ET)

JAY-Z, host Street Certified: The Official Hip Hop Takeover Series (Hip-Hop Nation channel 40, rebroadcast: July 10 @ 6 pm ET)

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On SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Cosmo Channel 111 -  you’ll hear love, sex, fashion, news and gossip–everything you need to be the most informed girl at the water cooler.

There’s programming for every curiosity -

Weekdays, from 7 to 11am (ET), Host Taylor Strecker starts each day dishing about celebrity gossip, The 7 Things You Need to Know Before You Go (that’s news, Cosmo-style!), horoscopes and stories from the current issue of Cosmopolitan while playing today’s hottest hits.

Guy Spy is an hourly snippett where Cosmos inside Man in the Street gets the dirt from his buddies on decoded man-speak, how to tell if he’s hot for you and much, much more—and reports it all back to you.

Weekdays, at 9:10 am, (ET), Cosmopolitan’s beauty and fashion editors give you the hottest tips and tricks for looking totally great.

I’ve just covered a few things that caught my eye, and yes, they have music too.  For all the deails and shows on Cosmo Channel 111, check out this LINK.  Have a great day.

This July 4th, SIRIUS Satellite Radio presents 24 hours of musical performances from The Howard Stern Show. All songs will have commentary from either the musical artist or someone from the Stern show, without a single repeat.

The Music of Howard Stern will air Wednesday, July 4th, 6:00 am EST on Howard 100; West Coast feed starting at 9:00 am EST on Howard 101.

The Music of Howard Stern is hosted by Jon Hein and includes more than 200 songs originally featured in the first Howard music special that aired over President’s Day Weekend, plus additional performances from Aerosmith, Dave Grohl, Enrique Iglesias, Frank Zappa, Green Day, Ian Hunter, John Phillips, Kiss, Megadeth, Peter Wolf, Rod Stewart, Smashmouth, Staind, Tom Jones, and many more.

This not-to-be-missed special includes performances that spanned over 25 years in Howard Stern show history, including: (more…)

SIRIUS Satellite Radio will broadcast all 8 Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis including live backstage interviews from New York and live commentary of the London concert.

The historic event will take place this Saturday July 7, 2007 over 24 hours and encompass 7 continents, 8 cities, and over 150 music artists including performances from The Police, Bon Jovi, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Eyed Peas, Metallica, John Mayer, Smashing Pumpkins, Roger Waters, Beastie Boys, Genesis, Kanye West, Duran Duran, Madonna and many others. SIRIUS will also dedicate a channel to broadcasting the best of Live Earth, highlighting the most memorable moments from all 8 concerts.

Staying true to the spirit of the event, SIRIUS will launch Green 119, a four-day broadcast channel starting July 4, dedicated to informing the audience about the realities of the climate crisis with environmental tips and myths, celebrity interviews, political commentary, listener comments and the Live Earth concert calendar.

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