WDAE in Tampa has hired Len Martez as the station’s new part time host/reporter. He brings over a decade’s worth of experience working in multiple markets including Miami, FL, Charlotte, NC, Washington D.C and Blacksburg, VA. He joins the radio station after spending the past few years on the west coast in San Diego.
During his previous stops, Martez has grown from being a board operator to reporter, fill in host, full time host, sports director and pre/post game host for Virginia Tech football and the Carolina Panthers.
According to WDAE, Len’s wide range of skills made him an attractive candidate, and his immediate focus will be to host the Inside Pitch and Extra Innings shows during the baseball season. Martez will join a rotation that includes Steve Carney and Jay Recher.
Martez said ““I can’t wait for the opportunity to join the WDAE team & serve a market that cares so much about its baseball, football & hockey teams. I’ve spent the last two years on the west coast, and got my “east coast” sports fix by listening to WDAE on IHeartRadio. I’m looking to contribute anyway I can to make sure when someone wants their “Tampa sports fix” they turn to WDAE.”
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.
