97.1 The Fan in Columbus has been busy handing out contract extensions today. The radio station has come to terms on new agreements with three of their key on-air talents.
The station has secured a multi-year extension with Bobby Carpenter (Former Ohio State Buckeye, Dallas Cowboy, Detroit Lion linebacker) to continue as co-host of the midday show “Carpenter and Rothman.” He’s been a member of the Fan for almost 5 years.
Secondly, the station has re-inked Jonathan “T-Bone” Smith to a 3 year deal to remain co-hosting afternoons with Mike Ricordati. Jonathan has been with the station since 2013.
Last but not least, former Buckeye and Arizona Cardinal running back Chris “Beanie” Wells has signed an extension to continue co-hosting “The Buckeye Show” with Tim Hall early evenings on the radio station. Beanie has been at The Fan for a little over a year since retiring from the NFL.
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.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
