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Jim Dunaway is a journalist and sports talk show host for The Next Round.

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Best Known For:The television program The Next Round
Breakthrough:Was born in Alabaster, Alabama, and grew up interested in sports broadcasting

10 Quick Facts About Jim Dunaway

  • Full Name: Jim Dunaway
  • Profession: Sportscaster
  • Known For: The television program The Next Round
  • Current Role: Sports talk show host
  • Place of Birth: Alabaster, Alabama
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Margaret Hahn Dunaway
  • Gender: Male
  • Specialization: Sports Journalist, Radio Host / Radio Personality, and Podcast Host
  • Media Level: Digital-first
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Jim Dunaway Age

Jim Dunaway's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

He attended University of Montevallo, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, emphasis on Public Relations.

  • University of Montevallo
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
    • Field of Study: Mass Communication, emphasis on Public Relations
    • Period: Graduated 1988

Career & Work

Jim Dunaway's career includes news and reporting roles with WJOX-FM and Crimson Tide Sports Network.

Role: Sports Talk Show Host
Period: The Next Round era
Details: Birmingham, Alabama
Organization: WJOX-FM
Role: Sports Radio Co-host
Period: Historical
Details: Birmingham, Alabama · Co-hosted the popular morning sports talk program The Roundtable alongside Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor.
Organization: Crimson Tide Sports Network
Role: Host, The Nick Saban Show
Period: Historical
Details: Alabama · Hosted programming featuring University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban.
Organization: WIAT-TV / CBS 42
Role: Sports Broadcaster
Period: Historical
Details: Birmingham, Alabama · Worked in sports broadcasting and earned Associated Press and Alabama Broadcasters Association recognition.
Organization: WVTM-TV / NBC 13
Role: Sports Producer and Reporter
Period: Historical
Details: Birmingham, Alabama

Rise to Fame

Jim Dunaway rose to prominence for his role for the podcast The Next Round.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes The Next Round, The Roundtable, and The Nick Saban Show.

Television

  • TV Show: WVTM NBC 13 Sports (Producer and Reporter) — Award-winning television sports reporting in Birmingham
  • TV Show: WIAT CBS 42 Sports (Sports Broadcaster) — Birmingham television sports broadcasting

Radio

  • Radio Program: The Roundtable (Co-host) — Birmingham morning sports radio program on WJOX
  • Radio Program: The Nick Saban Show (Host) — Crimson Tide Sports Network show featuring Alabama football coach Nick Saban

Podcasts

  • Podcast: The Next Round (Host) — Sports talk show and podcast offering analysis of SEC football and basketball, Alabama and Auburn athletics, and national sports

Notable Coverage

  • Southeastern Conference football and basketball - The Next Round - Provides commentary and interviews on Southeastern Conference football and basketball, including Alabama and Auburn athletics
  • College football and basketball commentary - The Next Round - Discusses NCAA football and basketball, alongside other major American sports

Awards & Achievements

  • Athletics Hall of Fame — Meritorious Service — University of Montevallo — 2022 — Distinguished career in sports broadcasting.
  • Southern Regional Emmy Awards — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Two awards for television sports production and reporting at WVTM NBC 13.
  • Broadcasting Awards — Alabama Broadcasters Association — Broadcasting work at WIAT CBS 42 and WJOX Radio.

Jim Dunaway Family & Relationships

Jim Dunaway is married to Margaret Hahn Dunaway. He has 2 children, Harper Dunaway and Carter Dunaway.

  • Children:
    • Harper Dunaway
    • Carter Dunaway

Lesser Known Facts

  • Was born in Alabaster, Alabama, and first worked as a sports announcer calling Little League baseball games.
  • Initially considered joining the University of Montevallo baseball team before pursuing broadcasting.
  • Enjoys golfing and spending time with family.
  • Has been recognized multiple times as Alabama Sportscaster of the Year.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Jim Dunaway
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Sportscaster
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Place of Birth: Alabaster, Alabama

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Margaret Hahn Dunaway

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $63,000–$276,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $368,000–$5,263,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Related Biographies

  • Ryan Brown (Collaborator • Longtime sports broadcasting colleague and co-host on The Roundtable and The Next Round.)
  • Lance Taylor (Collaborator • Longtime sports broadcasting colleague and co-host on The Roundtable and The Next Round.)

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