A start
I'm a fan of ESPN 980, so I'm pleased they released the app. It is a good start, but does need attention to the front end (the app) and major attention to the back end.
The "Listen Live" feature works so-so. I have had more dropouts streaming with this app than I have had with alternate streaming apps that can also reach the same station (Football Radio-Washington). And sometimes I simply cannot connect without multiple retries (naturally during games). I suspect this is a matter of back-end provisioning for large numbers.
I do appreciate the option to call in. This feature properly has a warning that you will be responsible to your carrier for minutes used. It is a great fallback, especially if you need to listen to programming that is blacked out on the Internet.
My major issue with the app is that the RSS feeds are spotty and highly inconsistent. That is, it he back episodes. Sometimes they are provided nearly immediately. Sometimes they are duplicated a day later. And sometimes they are not provided at all, or seem to disappear without warning. This is the most frustrating aspect of this app; it is purely a back-end issue that can only be fixed by ESPN 980 management committing to a "zero-defect" mandate across all their programming. I hope they can.
The "Listen Live" feature works so-so. I have had more dropouts streaming with this app than I have had with alternate streaming apps that can also reach the same station (Football Radio-Washington). And sometimes I simply cannot connect without multiple retries (naturally during games). I suspect this is a matter of back-end provisioning for large numbers.
I do appreciate the option to call in. This feature properly has a warning that you will be responsible to your carrier for minutes used. It is a great fallback, especially if you need to listen to programming that is blacked out on the Internet.
My major issue with the app is that the RSS feeds are spotty and highly inconsistent. That is, it he back episodes. Sometimes they are provided nearly immediately. Sometimes they are duplicated a day later. And sometimes they are not provided at all, or seem to disappear without warning. This is the most frustrating aspect of this app; it is purely a back-end issue that can only be fixed by ESPN 980 management committing to a "zero-defect" mandate across all their programming. I hope they can.
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Love it!!! Been needing this kind of app for awhile!!!
ESPN 980 has really done a nice job with this one. All of the Redskins and Terps games via live stream; All of Kornheiser's podcasts and the rest of the station's podcasts are included. I like listening to Cooley and Czabe on the way home, but sometimes I miss a show so it's nice to have them all in one place. And they've included some new feeds: Monday Morning Quarterback, Featured Interviews and Redskins podcasts. If i miss anything on-air, it'll be on the app. Really easy to find everything. And I can read new articles from Kevin Sheehan, too. Nice!
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For All DC Sports Fans
I'm a big fan of Jason Reid's Man Cave, the Sports Fix and the Tony Kornheiser show. I didn't like having to download the ESPN radio app when all wanted was Washington DC sports. This app is dedicated to everything sports in the District of Columbia. Also, when will Kevin Blackistone get his own show?!? More DC sports please!!
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Excited for coverage on the road!
Very excited to be able to listen to the games when I am on the road with just the touch of a button. Easy, simple, and everything I need!
