LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2026 – This week, the Premiere Networks-syndicated “Murphy, Sam & Jodi” program was honored with a 2026 Prestige Award by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters (LAB) in the “Best Morning Show Large Market” category. This is the 9^th consecutive win in the category for the popular morning show. They also picked up wins in the “Best Use of Digital Media” and “Best Radio Team” categories.

         “We can't stop smiling!” shared Jodi on behalf of the show. “This recognition gives us butterflies because the LAB has been with our small but mighty team since the beginning. Thank you for celebrating the work we love doing!”

Pictured: Sam, Jodi and Murphy with their 2026 LAB Prestige Awards

The Prestige Awards presented by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters recognize outstanding achievements by Louisiana radio and television broadcasters. This competition was established to encourage the highest standards of reporting, community service and production creativity.  Visit https://broadcasters.org/prestige-awards-3/ for more information.

Airing on nearly 90 affiliates across the U.S., “Murphy, Sam & Jodi” is a dynamic entertainment program featuring husband-and-wife duo, Murphy and Jodi, and their best friend, Sam. With an upbeat blend of pop culture, real life and laughter, their genuine friendship creates relatable conversations and authentic fun that consistently resonates with audiences nationwide. The popular, award-winning program, is available to stations as a fully-customizable five-hour weekday and four-hour Saturday show for multiple dayparts and music formats, including Hot AC, Mainstream AC, Classic Hits, Country and others. 

“Murphy, Sam & Jodi” is produced by Media 3 Entertainment, LLC. Based in Baton Rouge, the trio has been a team since 1997 and were launched into syndication in 2003. They joined Premiere Networks national lineup in January 2026. Their success and impact have been recognized with numerous honors, including Jodi’s 2023 Gracie Award for “Nationally Syndicated Host/Personality,” and a spot in Barrett Media’s Top 20 Adult/Classic Hits Radio Shows of 2024 and 2025. Additionally, the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters honored Murphy with their prestigious Radio Lifetime Achievement Award. Visit https://www.murphysamandjodi.com/ for more information. Fans can follow the show on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

About Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, syndicates more than 100 radio programs and services to more than 8,000 radio affiliations and reaches a quarter billion listeners monthly. Premiere offers the best in talk, entertainment and sports programming featuring the following personalities: Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Clay Travis, Buck Sexton, George Noory, Dan Patrick, Colin Cowherd, Granger Smith, John Boy and Billy, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Mario Lopez, Bobby Bones, Johnjay and Rich, Big Boy, Brooke & Jeffrey, Stugotz, Enrique Santos, Nancy Grace, and others. For more information, please visit www.PremiereNetworks.com.

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