97.1 The Fan

97.1 The Fan

by WBNS TV, Inc.

184 ratings
68 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 16, 2014
  • September 19, 2025

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About

This app provides live sports radio content, focusing on Ohio State athletics, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Columbus Crew SC. It has been a dominant voice in Ohio sports conversation for over 25 years.

Live sports radio
Ohio State athletics coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets broadcasts
Columbus Crew SC coverage
Sports conversation
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What's New in 97.1 The Fan

7.4.4

September 19, 2025

Improvements and Bugfixes build #1094

User reviews

Many good improvements

This app has come a long way! A couple of years ago it was nearly unusable and now I can have nearly flawless listening, most of the time. Annoying bits are regarding ads whenever the stream/audio is refreshed. So if I’m ever moving from wifi to data, I’m constantly hearing commercials, even when the shows are live.
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The app crashes

I used to like this app. I used all the time: while I drove, in the house, while walked.
Now it is stuck on the black screen and won’t connect in my truck , to my ear buds, or just open listening over my phone. It needs updated!!

You can do better

Basically downloaded so I could listen to Cincinnati Reds baseball. Have tried two days in a row and the link doesn’t work.

Somehow it got worse…

Inarguably the worst app ever… like we all know it look at the review…. But somehow it got worse…. Even the glitchy jumping to local commercials if u ever think about changing wireless connection, played constantly… now it’s 50:50 if you even start your stream … I know 97.1 doesn’t design the app themselves… so why keep this failure of a app engineer company
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Morning Juice

I always enjoy listening to some news for the Buckeyes every week, and Morning Juice is what I mostly listen to hosted by Brandon Beam, & co-hosted by former Buckeye & nfl player Bobby Carpenter.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

16 issues

App crashes frequently

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Stream drops and buffers constantly

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App fails to open or load

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Ads play over live content

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Connection issues when switching networks

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Podcasts restart frequently

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Alexa integration issues

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App freezes during streams

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App messes with phone volume

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Cannot download podcasts for offline listening

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App doesn't pause correctly

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Cannot access old recordings

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Network connection errors displayed

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App doesn't work on specific iPhone models

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Ads play during non-break times

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Stream cuts out and takes a long time to reconnect

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Requested Features

14 requests

Fix app crashing issues

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Improve stream stability

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Reduce ad frequency/intrusiveness

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Fix ads playing over content

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Allow offline podcast downloads

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Improve Alexa/smart speaker integration

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Fix app not opening/loading

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Fix Wi-Fi/cellular switching ad issues

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Fix app freezing

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Fix app volume issues

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Improve app stability

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Fix connection errors

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Ensure app works on all iPhones

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Improve app updates and bug fixes

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FAQ

What kind of content does this app offer?

This app offers live sports radio content, focusing on major Ohio sports teams. It serves as the flagship home for Ohio State athletics, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Columbus Crew SC, providing extensive coverage and conversation around these teams.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free listening experience for users.

What sports teams are covered by this app?

The app primarily covers Ohio sports, with a strong emphasis on Ohio State athletics. It also provides broadcasts and coverage for the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) and Columbus Crew SC (MLS).

Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for sports fans, particularly those residing in or interested in Ohio. It's ideal for listeners who follow Ohio State University sports, the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team, and the Columbus Crew SC soccer team.