We’re not even ten days into the new year and already there have been a number of sports media developments to pass along. As always, if you have news to share and would like to have it included in a future column please pass it along via email to JBarrett@hvy.tcp.mybluehost.me. Now here’s the latest.
Sports 1280 in New Orleans has reshuffled its lineup. As part of the changes, Josh Innes takes over mornings. The station is simulcasting Innes’ Houston program which airs on SportsTalk 790. The remainder of the schedule includes Dunc and Holder from 10a-12p, Eric Asher from 12p-2p, Chris Gordy from 2p-4p and Kaare Johnson from 4p-6p.
Another FOX Sports radio affiliate is also adjusting its weekday schedule. FOX Sports 910 in Phoenix has rolled out its new weekday schedule which includes Dan Patrick 7a-10a, Colin Cowherd 10a-1p, Doug Gottlieb 1p-4p and Jody Oehler from 4p-7p. Kenny and Crash and the Rich Eisen show occupy the evening hours.
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the addition of a trio of former players to their radio broadcast team for the 2018 season. Joining play by play man Scott Franzke in the booth will be Kevin Jordan, Kevin Stocker and Kevin Frandsen. Frandsen currently works for KNBR in San Francisco. His involvement with Phillies broadcasts won’t affect his involvement in the Bay Area.
Staying in Philly, 97.5 The Fanatic has elevated Natalie Egenolf and Tyrone Johnson to full time roles. Johnson will produce Mike Missanelli‘s program and Egenolf will handle updates from 12p-6p plus take on more responsibility with the station’s social media. Andrew Salciunas who had been producing Missanelli on an interim basis returns to middays working with Harry Mayes and Jason Myrtetus.
In other behind the scenes news, congratulations to Steven Spector of 610 Sports in Kansas City. The radio station recently promoted Spector to the position of Assistant Program Director.
1280 The Fan 2 in Atlanta has undergone a rebrand. The radio station is now being positioned on-air as The Sports X 1230.
A little further south in Tampa, WDAE has eliminated midday sports updates to give more talk time back to its weekday shows. Tampa’s leading sports station is also looking to improve its promotions department and has a full-time opening which can be pursued by clicking here.
With Marc Malusis moving to mornings on CBS Sports Radio, John Jastremski has gained additional air time on WFAN. JJ has taken over Malusis’ former slot, Monday and Friday overnights. CBS Sports Radio has also added former ESPN Radio host Robin Lundberg to its weekend schedule.
A couple of news items out of Boston that occurred during the past month. Christian Arcand signed on with 98.5 The Sports Hub as a part-time host. Chris Villani announced his departure from the Boston Herald.
Another great father and son story to pass along. Patrick McCarthy, son of Philadelphia Phillies and Westwood One play by play voice Tom McCarthy has joined the Phillies Triple A minor league affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs as a Media Relations and Broadcasting Assistant, working with play-by-play announcer Matt Provence on home games and select road games in 2018. McCarthy also takes over for Jon Schaeffer who left in July to join XTRA Sports 1360 in San Diego.
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.
