Detroit Sports 105.1 parted ways this past Monday with afternoon personality Drew Lane.
But 105.1 has wasted no time making moves to retool the radio station.
Sean Baligian, who has built his career in Detroit and Grand Rapids, is expected to take over the 12p-3p slot on the station. He will start on Nov. 2.
Matt Dery, who had been hosting 12p-3p is filling in during afternoon drive. He remains a strong candidate to become the permanent replacement for Lane.
It’s unknown at this time if Marc Fellhauer, who had been on the afternoon show working with Lane, will remain with 105.1. It’s believed he is still talking with the radio station about a potential on-air role.
Baligian, who has been hosting for 96.1 in Grand Rapids and filling in on 105.1, is expected to do his show solo. It is possible though that Tom Mazawey and/or Jake Chapman could appear on the show in a supporting role.
Credit to the Detroit News who originally broke this story and supplied information for this article.
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
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