Westwood One Scores Savanah Bananas’ Broadcast Entertainer Drake C. Toll to Host Mornings on New 24/7 Sports Talk Lineup
Toll Ushers In A Bold New Era in Sports Audio
ATLANTA, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One today announced the launch of a groundbreaking new morning show hosted by Drake C. Toll, one of the most dynamic voices in sports media. Toll’s new show will air in the highly-desired morning daypart, Monday – Friday from 6:00 – 9:00 AM.
As a play-by-play broadcaster with the fast-growing sports organization, Savannah Bananas, Toll knows how to captivate an audience and make every moment unforgettable. With his new radio show, listeners can expect sharp insight, fearless opinions, and rousing content. Toll thrives on conversation and uses every platform—on-air, online, and social—to bring a fresh, modern voice to sports talk, thriving on authenticity, energy, and connection, to make listeners part of the experience.
Toll began his media career in Vilonia, Arkansas as a founder of EagleVision, one of Arkansas’ premiere sports networks, named 2019 Arkansas Sports Network of the Year. While attending Baylor University, Toll furthered his media career at SicEm365, later moving to Sports Illustrated’s Baylor Bears site. At Baylor, Toll began hosting Locked On Baylor, transitioning to Locked On Big 12 shortly after graduation, eventually growing it into America’s No. 1 Big 12 podcast. Toll’s work has been featured across major outlets including ESPN, TNT, SI and Front Office Sports. Toll will continue to provide play-by-play and broadcast entertainment for the Savannah Bananas.
"Westwood One is the gold standard in audio, and it’s an honor to join a brand creatively steeped in sports storytelling. Not unlike the Savannah Bananas, I’m prepared to push the limits of sports talk,” said Toll. "I’ll deliver for Jimmy in Tucson, Arizona just as much as Joe in Marshall, Texas. And for every groundbreaking Los Angeles Lakers trade, there’s a Boston College linebacker who survived cancer. You’ll hear the same fire and heart for each. We’re going to create something special, I promise you that."
"Drake represents exactly what we’re building—a modern, interactive sports experience that is driven by personalities and fueled by fans—programming that breaks away from the predictable and formulaic” said Bruce Gilbert, Senior Vice President, Sports/Content & Audience. "Drake’s ability to entertain, connect, and innovate makes him the ideal voice for mornings on Westwood One.”
About Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month – wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 395 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, US Soccer, the Masters, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,500 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact, and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information, visit .
About Westwood One Sports
Westwood One Sports is home to some of the most exciting sports broadcasts on radio. In addition to being the exclusive network radio partner to the NFL since 1987—featuring regular and post-season NFL football, including the playoffs and the Super Bowl—its other extensive properties include NCAA Basketball, including the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments and the Final Four®; U.S. Soccer; The Masters; NCAA Football; and other marquee sports events. On social media, join the Westwood One Sports community on Facebook at facebook.com/westwoodonesports, on Instagram at instagram.com/westwoodonesports, and X (formerly Twitter) at x.com/westwood1sports. For more information, visit or download the Westwood One Sports app in the iTunes or Google Play stores.
Contact
Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media | Westwood One |
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