I want lots of input on this.  I'm giving my favorite hosts and hosts who frankly don't deserve any airtime what so ever.  Here goes...

1.  Jim Rome.  Van Smack, Pimp in the Box, call him whatever, but he's the best in the business.  His takes are solid, and expects callers to know their stuff.  The humor provided by the clones and Rome is hilarious.  Clone on clone crime just cracks me up.  He also has solid guests as well, usually 3-4 per day, and had one of the members of five for fighting on today talking about a project for the troops...completely off the sports map, but a great interview.

2.  Colin Cowherd.  I enjoy the Herd a lot.  There isn't a sports talk show host who knows his college football like Colin.  He does his homework, and it shows.  His show is a sports show, but definitely football focused.  He gives you a peek into his personal life, which makes him feel like he's just another one of the guys.  He also takes far more callers than any other ESPN radio show...and I like that a lot.  Interaction with the callers is solid. 

3.  Eric Kuselias (pardon my spelling).  I enjoy his takes, certainly doesn't have the humor of the Herd or Rome, but I like his opinions, and does a great job filling in on ESPN, especially when either of the Mikes is out (which is very often). 

Some I don't like...

1.  Dan Patrick.  His ego is enormous, and it shows.  He tries way too hard to be funny and fails miserably and when him and Olbermann had the one hour big show, it was some of the worst radio ever.  While I get the feeling he felt like they were just as good as when they were together on SportsCenter many years ago, talk radio is far different than being an anchor.  As an anchor, I like Patrick, as a talk show host, he leaves a lot to be desired.  He did ESPN a huge favor by quitting.

2.  Mike and Mike.  This may draw a lot of ire from anyone who loves these guys, but I'm not overly impressed.  I think they're OK as a team when they're on the air, which isn't as often as it should be, but these guys are way overexposed.  I don't find them all that funny, the picking on the metrosexual Greenie and the fat man Golic is a bit of an old schtick.  I do love the stone cold locks...great segment.

I'd love to hear some feedback...what are some other great hosts, or hosts that simply suck?