ESPN Radio is making an adjustment to its nighttime programming. As first reported by The Big Lead, the network is adding Israel Gutierrez as a co-host alongside Jorge Sedano during the 9p-11p ET slot. The two men have known each other for a long time and collaborate together on the NBA Lockdown podcast. Their pairing will begin on Monday February 8th.
Gutierrez, was previously under consideration for the afternoon slot on 790 The Ticket in Miami. The two sides however could not agree to terms. He is also a regular panelist on Around the Horn.
What this means for Jen Lada is still unclear. The network brought her and Sedano together in September after she had initially been hired to play a role on Colin Cowherd’s show before Colin left for Fox Sports.
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.
