Pardon the pun but 680/93.7 The Fan has delivered a rude awakening to morning host Christopher Rude. After being part of the station’s morning show for the past 15 years, Rude was informed his services are no longer required.
Dickey Broadcasting president David Dickey told the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “I did not renew his contract,” Dickey texted me this morning. “Chris [Rude] did a great job for us and we wish him well in his future endeavors.
With Rude out, the morning show will shift to a two man program featuring remaining members Chris Dimino and Nick Cellini. The two men have history together working as a duo and were part of the popular Mayhem In The AM program on 790 The Zone alongside Steak Shapiro. Shapiro currently hosts middays on the station.
“Dimino and Cellini can do a great morning show by themselves“, added Dickey. “You don’t necessarily need a third cast member in the room with them. Simple as that.”
Upon hearing the news, Rude’s agent Norm Schrutt told the AJC his client would like to entertain a return to rock radio. The 680 morning man spent many years as a personality on 96 Rock before joining the Fan.
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.
