With Dale Arnold set to enjoy retirement, WEEI has a full-time opening to fill on its air staff. The station confirmed today that Arnold’s chair will be filled by industry veteran Andy Gresh, who will join Rich Keefe to form a new tandem in middays.
Gresh has been a fixture in sports radio across New England, most recently hosting The Gresh Show on WPRO. He announced in January that he was leaving the station due to a “business disagreement.” At the time, Gresh called it “bittersweet” but said he had options for returning to the air.
Nationally, his credits include stints with ESPN Radio and SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio. The former Rhode Island Ram offensive lineman has also served as a college football analyst on regional television networks SNY and Comcast Sports Net New England, and done part time hosting in Néw York for WFAN.
“I’m excited to be back on the radio in Boston,” Gresh said in a press release. “I think people know I’m pretty familiar with this time slot, but It’s time to present something new and fresh, with energy, focus and fun. Rich Keefe and I have always had a cool relationship that I truly believe will translate through the speakers.”
Bostonians will remember Gresh best for being part of the original lineup at crosstown rival 98.5 the Sports Hub. Andy worked alongside Scott Zolak in middays. The two men had previously worked together as well in Providence, Rhode Island. Now they’ll go head to head, battling for ratings in one of the nation’s most competitive sports radio markets.
“Andy Gresh has a vast amount of experience covering the Boston sports scene, making him a perfect addition to our midday programming,” Mark Hannon, Entercom Boston’s Regional President, added. “We’re excited to team him up with WEEI’s Rich Keefe to bring listeners a dynamic midday show that will reflect what sports fans are talking about day in and day out.”
