Edition #43: The latest from SiriusXM.
Memorial Day Weekend is here! It brings us a FREE listening event, someone new joining SXM, and plenty of events to check out from.
Friday, May 26th, 2023
Hello everyone! Its time once again for another weekly edition of the SeriousXM newsletter. This is a big one because its Memorial Day Weekend across the country. While its the unofficial start of Summer, the holiday is on Monday and is usually the day to remember our men and women who have sacrificed for their freedom in the ultimate price to pay. This includes all members within the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard).
I will pause here to thank those who’ve made that ultimate sacrifice so that folks like you and I can enjoy the freedoms we have in this country. We do take it for granted most of the time, but we shouldn’t because people had to die just to make sure we have them today, and on Monday, we should remember them.
So its a holiday weekend and outside of remembering our fallen heroes, its also a weekend full of travel, food, and fun.
Without further ado, let’s get to this week’s news.
The Latest News
SiriusXM’s first of two “Listen Free Events” for the year.
This week, I got a mail letter from SiriusXM themselves reminding me that its that time of the year again…
Its one of two of SiriusXM’s Listen Free Events for the year (the other being around the Thanksgiving period). For this first one, it’ll cover Memorial Day (of course) but will only run for a week and a half from Thursday, May 25th - Monday, June 5th. This means that as of this edition, the Listen Free Event is taking place right now.
If you have an inactive SiriusXM car radio, then this is your chance to check it out and see what its all about.
Some of the channels it mentions during this free event include…
The Highway (SXM 56)
The Beatles Channel (SXM 18)
Diplo’s Revolution (SXM 52)
Today Show Radio (SXM 108)
Business Radio (SXM 132)
Triumph (SXM 111)
SiriusXM Progress (SXM 127)
P.O.T.U.S (SXM 124)
SiriusXM Patriot (SXM 125)
FOX News (SXM 114)
CNN (SXM 116)
MSNBC (SXM 118)
SiriusXM NBA Radio (SXM 86)
SiriusXM IndyCar Nation (SXM 160)
Mad Dog Sports Radio (SXM 82)
The mail that I got from SiriusXM also promoted to me The ‘10s Spot (SXM 11), U2 X-Radio (SXM 32), No Shoes Radio (SXM 57), Today Show Radio, and SiriusXM IndyCar Nation.
Now… a good note to remind everyone that not all channels take part. All the XL-designated channels are out, meaning NO Shade 45 (SXM 45), Raw Dog Comedy (SXM 99), Radio Andy (SXM 102), Liquid Metal (SXM 40), etc.
Also, because of bandwidth limitations from satellites up above, some of the channels that I mentioned will also be pre-empted for live sports coverage. Those channels will also include Laugh USA (SXM 98), The Verge (SXM 173), CNBC (SXM 112), Kids Place LIVE (SXM 78), and The Catholic Channel (SXM 129), among others.
This is the full SiriusXM Listen Free Event channel lineup. Check the lineup out as it will show you in full which ones are available and which ones aren’t. Also, the lineup is subject to change during the event so check back often. Again, this is on inactive car radios, meaning there’s no free two-week listening period on streaming platforms.
Brady joins The Pulse
RadioInsight reported this week that former 92.3 WNYL New York afternoon host Joe “Brady” Blum has joined SXM as its newest host for The Pulse (SXM 5).
When the free listening trial is over, Brady will begin in a yet-to-be-revealed timeslot. However, he has already appeared on the channel in evening timeslots.
In the meantime between WNYL and SXM, Brady was hosting afternoons for 98.7 WZDH Detroit and 107.7 KNDD Seattle, both Audacy stations, before leaving the company earlier this Spring.
Laugh USA launches a new game show.
All Access Media Group reported this week that Laugh USA (SXM 98) launched a new comedy game show on Wednesday.
The new program is called “Who is This“, a variation of “Name That Tune“ in which contestants must ID comedians from short standup clips. Its hosted by Dave Ross and will air Thursdays at 10:00am ET (7:00am PT) with repeats at 5:00pm ET (2:00pm PT) and at various times throughout the weekend.
Laugh USA is the ONLY Comedy channel that’s available as part of SiriusXM’s Listen Free Event.
Channel News
There’s nothing new in this section this week, but its more of a reminder to let you know that Duran Duran Future Past Radio and Rockville Radio are still playing but on the SXM app only. Duran Duran runs until June 2nd while Rockville is still on SXM 505 until June 3rd.
However, speaking of Rockville…
A second round of Rockville Radio on Octane.
Rockville Radio is back on Octane for its second go-round. Taking over the entire Memorial Day Weekend (May 26th-29th), Octane (SXM 37) will feature a lot of interviews and musical performances from the event in Daytona Beach, Florida that took place last weekend.
Not only that, there’ll be even more musical performances and interviews over on Liquid Metal (SXM 40; XL; not available on the Listen Free Event).
There’s actually a lot it will cover on both channels so instead of mentioning it all, just use this link to check out the broadcast schedule.
This is the second weekend in a row Rockville Radio takes over Octane after it did so as well last weekend to cover the festival LIVE in its entirety.
Events
Plenty of events are taking place this weekend because its Memorial Day Weekend, so that’s not surprising.
There’s gonna be a lot of fun, sun, and relaxation over the long weekend. If you’re looking for something to listen to, then check out the following channels or specials…
The ‘10s Summer Countdown with Big Time Rush (of Nickelodeon fame) on The ‘10s Spot (SXM 11) all weekend long.
All Together Now 2023 - The Top 100 Beatles Songs Countdown over on The Beatles Channel (SXM 18) starting today, Friday, May 26th.
Memorial Day Hits - The Top 100 Fan-Voted Countdown, which is the Top 100 hits of the ‘60s as the countdown will be on ‘60s Gold (SXM 73) starting tomorrow, Saturday, May 27th at 2:00pm ET (11:00am PT).
Some of the channels SiriusXM recommends for your viewing pleasure…
Yacht Rock 311 (SXM 311) for soft rock of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.
Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, and more.
Plus, performances by Christopher Cross and Kenny Loggins from last year’s Yach Rock The Boat Concert cruise.
Radio Margaritaville (SXM 24) with music and live concerts from Jimmy Buffett (get well soon, Jimmy!)
Red, White, and Booze (SXM 350) which captures the sound of country bars and honky tonks.
Jon Pardi, Kenny Chesney, Kid Rock, and more.
Road Trip Radio (SXM 301) has a playlist that has something for everyone that’s meant to capture the good feelings and vibes of a long road trip.
Tropix (Xtra channel; online only) brings the best of Afrobeat, reggaeton, and dancehall tracks.
Drake, Tekno, BOJ, and more.
Classic Hip-Hop BBQ (Xtra channel; online only) provides non-stop throwback hip-hop bangers.
N.W.A., The Notorious B.I.G., DMX, and more.
Classic Rock BBQ (Xtra channel; online only) brings timeless classic rock hits.
The Cars, Van Halen, and more.
SiriusXM Turbo (SXM 41; XL; not a part of the Listen Free Event) has an extreme adrenaline-focused selection of hard rock hits from the ‘90s and 2000s.
No Shoes Radio (SXM 57) is from Kenny Chesney himself and airs recordings from his archives, plus music from his favorite artists, live performances, Kenny’s biggest hits, and more.
Chucho Valdes’ Cuba and Beyond (SXM 760; online only) explores music through the Cuban culture, past and present, including Afro-Cuban jazz, rumba, mambo, son, timba, Cuban hip-hop, and more.
BPM (SXM 51; yours truly’s favorite channel) has the biggest EDM hits and artists to keep the party going all weekend long. Plus on Monday, Memorial Day itself, all day back-to-back special Guest DJ mixes from 9:00am-10:00pm ET (6:00am-7:00pm PT).
SiriusXM is also recommending the following performances and playlists that you can check out now on the SXM app…
The first-ever SiriusXM Hits 1 Celebrity Session from the new SXM Miami studios that featured the Jonas Brothers.
An updated Sounds of Summer playlist that’ll begin with Southern California and go on a cross-country trip of songs throughout the upcoming Summer.
SiriusXM Hits 1’s Essential Summer Bangers playlist features songs from 2001-2023 and artists such as Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Destiny’s Child, One Direction, and more.
Now, here are some of the other events that’ll take place as well, as announced this week by SiriusXM…
Dave Matthews Band News
There are actually two pieces of news regarding the band so I’m mentioning it all here in just this one section.
First, Dave Matthews Band Radio (SXM 30) is bringing back its Friday Night Concert Series. Every Friday from now until September 1st, it will carry a live concert from the band, from a different location, on the channel.
For example, it kicked off last week in Houston and tonight (Friday, May 26th) on the channel, it will air from Nashville, and in the upcoming weeks ahead, it will air live Friday night concerts from Charleston, S.C.; Forest Hill, N.Y.; Bangor, Burgettstown, Penn.; Noblesville, Ind.; and Chicago, among others.
In another piece of Dave Matthews Band-related news, they’ll be performing a live show for SiriusXM subscribers ONLY in New York City on Wednesday, June 7th at the Irving Plaza.
Dave Matthews: Live and Acoustic will feature hits from their released 10th studio album Walk Around The Moon plus other fan favorites.
Subscribers can enter for a chance to win tickets on the SXM app through next Thursday, June 1st. The concert will air LIVE on Dave Matthews Band Radio (SXM 30) on Wednesday, June 7th at 8:00pm ET (5:00pm PT).
SiriusXM’s “I Love The ‘90s” Tour.
For the seventh straight year in a row… we got a ‘90s-styled tour from SiriusXM.
The SiriusXM I Love The ‘90s Tour is back and hitting stadiums, amphitheaters, and arenas continent-wide across the U.S. and Canada. Presented by The ‘90s on 9 (SXM 9; of course), you’ll have Vanilla Ice, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Blackstreet, Kid N Play, Montell Jordan, Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath, 2 Live Crew, DJ Kool, the Sugarhill Gang, Young MC, and much much more.
It’ll be stopping in places like Tulsa, Irving, Tex.; Corpus Christi, Plymouth, Ind.; Terre Haute, Ind.; Canadian stops in Abbotsford, B.C., Edmonton, Calgary, and Medicine Hat, Alberta, and this weekend’s first two stops: Tonight, Friday, May 26th in Las Vegas at the SOAK Pool at Palms Casino Resort, and tomorrow, Saturday, May 27th at the L.A. County Fair in Pomona, Calif.
This is one of the most popular tours SiriusXM promotes every year since its inception in 2016. It has sold millions of tickets and sells out at all places it goes to.
Sports
Let’s get to this upcoming week’s sports action. I’ll get to the NBA and NHL playoffs schedules but first…
🏎️: This weekend… is The Indy 500.
This weekend, the grand spectacle of racing is here. Its the annual Indianapolis 500 from Indy Motor Speedway. All the excitement of one of the most famous races in all of motorsports can be heard on SiriusXM IndyCar Nation (SXM 160) and on NBC Sports Audio (SXM 85) on Sunday, May 28th.
There’s also music involved as Diplo’s Revolution (SXM 52) will carry performances from the Indy 500 Snake Pit, the next day on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th.
This will be a great excuse for the Listen Free Event as both IndyCar Nation and Diplo’s Revolution will be available.
This weekend’s broadcast schedule…
Today, Friday, May 26th
11:00am ET (8:00am PT) - Indianapolis 500 Carb Day Practice Session
As part of the Carb Day festivities, two special shows will be broadcast from the set after the practice session. All of this will be on IndyCar Nation.
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 27th
1:00-2:00pm ET (10:00-11:00am PT) - Off Track with Hinch and Rossi
James Hinchcliffe, a six-time IndyCar Series race winner who’s competed in the race 11 times, hosts his podcast. Usually with Alexander Rossi, but because he’ll be racing on Sunday, the co-host is comedian and IndyCar fan Joey Mulinaro.
2:00-4:00pm ET (11:00am-1:00pm PT) - Brick by Brick
Hosted by 2004 series champion Tony Kanaan and Jack Arute. Kanaan will be competing in the race for the 22nd time this weekend as he drives No. 66 Chevy for Arrow McLaren. It will debut at 1:00pm ET (10:00am PT) on NBC Sports Audio but will air throughout the weekend on both NBC Sports Audio and IndyCar Nation.
Sunday, May 28th, Race Day
11:00am ET (8:00am PT) - The beginning of pre-race coverage.
12:45pm ET (9:45am PT) - The Green Flag for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
Two of the cars this Sunday will display the SiriusXM logo:
2021 winner Helio Castroneves is going for a historic fifth victory and he’s driving as the No. 6 AutoNation/SiriusXM Honda, driving for Meyer Shank Racing.
2019 winner Simon Pagenaud will drive the brand on the No. 60, also driving for Meyer Shank Racing.
Monday, May 29th, Memorial Day
LIVE performances from the Indy 500 Snake Pit, which will include Kaskade, DJ Diesel (a.k.a. Shaq, Shaquille O’Neal), and Jauz.
🏈: Two Fantasy Football draft specials.
SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio (SXM 87) has two exclusive draft events to get you ready for the upcoming Football season (though that’s still months away from now).
The first one, already aired but now available on the SXM app, is a Military Appreciation Draft (how appropriate since Memorial Day is on Monday). 10 military members go head-to-head against the channel’s hosts. The league winner earns two coveted tickets to an NFL game.
The first draft took place last night, but you can hear it now on the SXM app. Tomorrow night, the second draft will air at 7:00pm ET (4:00pm PT).
And finally, a third draft, the All-Time Fantasy Football Draft will begin on Tuesday, May 30th, and will include debates and discussions as to who are the greatest football players of all time. Draft board updates will be provided on their Twitter page, @SiriusXMFantasy.
🏀: Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament games are being replayed.
SXM’s BIG Ten Radio (SXM 372) is re-airing seven games from the 2023 BIG Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament all weekend long. These seven games include six different BIG Ten schools, four games spotlighting Iowa, and three others featuring Indiana.
A mix of these games is collectively being aired 16 different times throughout the week that started on Monday, May 22nd, and concluded this Sunday, May 28th.
Here’s this weekend’s schedule…
Today, Friday, May 26th
2:00pm ET (11:00am PT) - Indiana vs. Iowa (Regular-season finale from Feb. 26th, 2023)
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 27th
5:00pm ET (2:00pm PT) - Maryland vs. Indiana (Regular game from Jan. 12th, 2023)
8:00pm ET (5:00pm PT) - Indiana vs. Iowa (repeat)
Sunday, May 28th
8:00am ET (5:00am PT) - Iowa vs. Ohio State (Regular game from Jan. 23rd, 2023)
6:00pm ET (3:00pm PT) - Penn State vs. Minnesota (Opener from Dec. 3rd, 2022)
9:00pm ET (6:00pm PT) - Iowa vs. Maryland (Tournament semifinal from March 4th, 2023)
🏀🏒⚾🥎⛳🏁🏎️: Other Sports
Honestly, there’s just way too much sports to mention so I’ll just break it down by day.
Today, Friday, May 26th
⚾: 11:00am ET (8:00am PT) - Boston College Eagles vs. Clemson Tigers (SiriusXM ACC Radio - SXM 371)
⛳: 1:00pm ET (10:00am PT) - PGA Tour Golf: Charles Schwab Challenge from Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla. (SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio - SXM 92)
🥎: 2:00pm ET (11:00am PT) - Clemson Tigers vs. Oklahoma Sooners (Oklahoma Hometown Broadcast on SiriusXM BIG 12 Radio - SXM 375)
⚾: 3:00pm ET (12 Noon PT) - Duke Blue Devils vs. Miami Hurricanes (SiriusXM ACC Radio - SXM 371)
🥎: 6:00pm ET (3:00pm PT) - Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs. Oregon Ducks (Oklahoma State Hometown Broadcast on SiriusXM College Sports Radio - SXM 84)
⚾: 7:00pm ET (4:00pm PT) - Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Wake Forest Demon Decons (SiriusXM ACC Radio - SXM 371)
🥎: 8:00pm ET (5:00pm PT) - Northwestern Wildcats vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (Alabama Hometown Broadcast on SiriusXM College Sports Radio - SXM 84)
🏁: 8:30pm ET (5:30pm PT) - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: North Carolina Educational Lottery 200 from Charlotte Motor Speedway (SiriusXM NASCAR Radio - SXM 90)
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 27th
🏎️: 9:55am ET (6:55am PT) - Formula One Qualifying for the G.P. of Monaco (ESPN Xtra - SXM 81)
🏁: 12 Noon ET (9:00am PT) - NASCAR Xfinity Series: Alsco 300 Charlotte from Charlotte Motor Speedway (SiriusXM NASCAR Radio - SXM 90)
⛳: 1:00pm ET (10:00am PT) - PGA Tour Golf: Charles Schwab Challenge from Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla. (SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio - SXM 92)
🏒: NHL Western Conference Finals - Game 5: Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights
8:00pm ET (5:00pm PT)
Stars on SXM 220 + the Hometown Broadcast (SXM 929; online only)
Golden Knights on SXM 219 + the Hometown Broadcast (SXM 949; online only)
National feed on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (SXM 91)
🏀: NBA Eastern Conference Finals - Game 6: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
8:30pm ET (5:30pm PT)
Celtics on ESPN Xtra (SXM 81) + the Hometown Broadcast (SXM 881; online only)
Heat on SiriusXM NBA Radio (SXM 86) + the Hometown Broadcast (SXM 895; online only)
National feed on ESPN Radio (SXM 80)
🥎: 9:00pm ET (6:00pm PT) - Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Northwestern Wildcats (Alabama Hometown Broadcast on SiriusXM College Sports Radio - SXM 84)
Sunday, May 28th
🏎️: 9:00am ET (6:00am PT) - Formula One’s Grand Prix of Monaco from the Circuit of Monaco (ESPN Xtra - SXM 81)
⛳: 1:00pm ET (10:00am PT) - PGA Tour Golf: Charles Schwab Challenge from Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla. (SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio - SXM 92)
🏁: 6:00pm ET (3:00pm PT) - NASCAR Cup Series: Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway (SiriusXM NASCAR Radio - SXM 90)
This week’s Driver2Driver in-race car audio channels are (online only)…
Chase Elliott - #9 - SXM 980
Kyle Larson - #5 - SXM 981
Denny Hamlin - #11 - SXM 982
Monday, May 29th
🏒: NHL Western Conference Finals - Game 6: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars (if necessary)
8:00pm ET (5:00pm PT)
Stars on SXM 220 + the Hometown Broadcast (SXM 929; online only)
Golden Knights on SXM 219 + the Hometown Broadcast (SXM 949; online only)
National feed on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (SXM 91)
🏀: NBA Eastern Conference Finals - Game 7: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics (if necessary)
8:30pm ET (5:30pm PT)
Heat on ESPN Xtra (SXM 81) + the Hometown Broadcast (SXM 895; online only)
Celtics on SiriusXM NBA Radio (SXM 86) + the Hometown Broadcast (SXM 881; online only)
National feed on ESPN Radio (SXM 80)
Wednesday, May 31st
🏒: NHL Western Conference Finals - Game 7: Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights (if necessary)
8:00pm ET (5:00pm PT)
Stars on SXM 220 + the Hometown Broadcast (SXM 929; online only)
Golden Knights on SXM 219 + the Hometown Broadcast (SXM 949; online only)
National feed on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (SXM 91)
That is it. I am tired but well worth it to do this every single week. Please show your support for this newsletter and my work. I really do appreciate it!
Enjoy the free listening event for the next two weeks and enjoy the long Memorial Day holiday weekend! Until next week, stay safe out there, and have a good one!
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