At our last meeting, we welcomed Dave Sinykin of KFAN 100.3. Dave has hosted “Packer Preview” on the Vikings’ flagship station for 30 years, making it the only local radio show devoted to an “enemy” team. (President Gerry Norton also showed his true colors by wearing a Packers jersey — much to the dismay of the Vikings fans in the room.)
Dave shared how the show has become a catalyst for passionate — and often very opinionated — discussion among football fans. Over the years, he has even come to appreciate one of the inevitable side effects of being a Packers voice in Vikings territory: getting booed.
“Packer Preview” has moved through a number of time slots over the years, some more desirable than others. The rise of iHeartRadio changed that dynamic by making the show available on demand and allowing listeners to tune in whenever it works for them.
Dave also fielded plenty of questions and predictions about the upcoming Vikings and Packers seasons. The conversation expanded to the changing sports media landscape, including the growing role streaming services play in determining where — and how — fans can watch their favorite teams.
You can listen to Dave’s broadcasts here and follow him on Twitter at @TCHeadCheese.
