Former 670 The Score producer Shane Riordan says that he is appreciative for all the support he has received since news broke of his dismissal from the radio station last week. On the same day that 670 The Score officially named Leila Rahimi as the lead co-host of Rahimi & Harris, Riordan posted to his X account that he was no longer a member of The Score.
Reflecting on his time at The Score, Riordan posted his thanks for the opportunities he was placed in at the Chicago sports radio station.
“I knew at nine years old and after some tunnel vision and a WILD amount of work, I got to do it,” tweeted Riordan. “For so long, working with some of the most talented people I’ve ever known. I learned more than I could have ever imagined from some of the smartest people in the industry. But for now, I am just so appreciative.”
Meanwhile, Riordan’s exit was explained by Spiegel & Holmes co-host Matt Spiegel as a parting of the ways between the station and Riordan.
“The station and Shane Riordan decided to part ways. It’s a lot to process,” said Spiegel last Monday. “I want to acknowledge to the listeners we understand it’s a lot to process, and it’s a lot for us too.”
The following day, both Spiegel and Laurence Holmes addressed Riordan’s departure.
“I met Shane a long time ago when he was a young, spirited producer, and I liked him because he had the same level of arrogance that I had when I was a young, spirited producer,” said Holmes last week. “I think that he is one of the most creative producers that has ever set foot in this building, and I am sad that I am not going to see him every day.”
Additionally, Spiegel added his thoughts on Riordan’s departure from The Score.
“The station and Shane deciding to part ways has been a lot to process. It’s been sad. It’s a management decision, and we’ve got to leave it at that,” said Spiegel last week. “I think he’s a phenomenal, creative talent. And I know that we did great work together for a long, long time. We both wish him happiness and success.”
Later, Riordan posted about his frustration with his ascension at the radio station hitting what he termed “the ceiling” at a place he wished to be at forever.
“I was an intern. I was part time. I was an executive producer for the Cubs radio network. I was higher up on the management side in MARKET THREE when I was like 25 years old. I was the executive producer for two different disgustingly successful afternoon drive shows. I did exactly what grade school Shane wanted to do,” tweeted Riordan. “The fact that it was my dream job isn’t enough to justify staying and continuing to not making enough to support the family I want as badly as I do.”
In conclusion, Riordan ended his posting saying he is eternally grateful for his time with The Score, but equally as devastated.
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