Jared Stillman is out at 102.5 The Game in Nashville. Stillman’s departure comes after ten years at the radio station hosting Stillman & Company in afternoons.
“Jared is an incredibly talented broadcaster who has played a major role in shaping our station over the past decade,” said Chase McCabe, Director of Operations & Sports Programming to Barrett Media. “We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together and know he’ll continue to do great things in his next chapter.”
Stillman posted a statement via his Instagram.
“My contract has expired, and after a year-long negotiation, 102.5 The Game and I couldn’t come to terms on a new deal for the upcoming season,” said Stillman. “I’m incredibly proud of what we built. We changed the culture at the station. We made history by finishing 1st in the Men 25–54 demo—a goal I once thought only I believed in. And I got to work with some amazing people who became lifelong friends.”
Stillman’s exit now prompts the radio station to maneuver a new lineup.
As part of the reshuffle, the new lineup will consist of a brand-new unnamed program airing weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., hosted by Jake Lyman, the voice of Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball.
Furthermore, moving to middays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. will be Chase & Big Joe, hosted by Chase McCabe and Joe Dubin.
In addition, 102.5 The Game is shifting DVD to afternoons. That show will be hosted by former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Derrick Mason, Nashville Predators TV personality Willy Daunic, and reporter Adam Vingan from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
“This new lineup reflects 102.5 The Game’s deep commitment to being the go-to destination for Nashville sports fans,” said McCabe. “We’re the place to get your news, celebrate wins, and vent about the losses. Your Sports Live Here!”
Stillman joined The Game in 2015 from Louisville, KY, where he spent two years hosting on the local ESPN Radio affiliate. Notably, as a Nashville native, Stillman turned down two other offers in different markets to join his hometown radio station at the time, according to The Tennessean.
Previously, Stillman co-hosted alongside former Tennessee Titans general manager Floyd Reese from 2016 to 2020. Reese resigned his position in December 2020 to take a step back from his duties.
Looking ahead, 102.5 The Game will continue to serve as the flagship of The Game Nashville Sports Network. The network also features ESPN Radio, The George Plaster Show on 94.9 The Fan, and the VSiN sports betting network on Sports Talk 830AM.
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That’s a shame, he was the draw, for me, unafraid to give criticism when needed.
Jared was the ONLY reason I listen to 102.5! Thanks for ruining my summer you bastards! You just lost a listener 🖕
This is BS he’s what drew me to 102.5. You guys screwed up, no slight to the other programs but jarred was the draw.
Jared was the ONLY radio guy in this city that would openly question the king, in this case the Queen, Amy of the Titans (who, along with her dad have led one of the worst franchises in the NFL…..
After Floyd passed away I couldn’t tolerate listening to Jared on his own. I wish him the best in his new ventures and I look forward to listening to 102.5 in the afternoons again.
How unfortunate. Most weekdays I worked my schedule so I could tune into Jared at 2pm.
Thank you for getting rid of him, his loud whining high pitch voice was getting on my nerves so badly that I had stopped listening entirely. I like more professional radio guys like the rest of the lineup you have.
I am so disappointed to hear this. I moved from Nashville several years ago to the Knoxville area but still listened to your station because of Jared Stillman. He was a great sports talk show host giving frank analysis on the Titans as well as the other teams. He gave us blunt opinions with examples to back them up. He was refreshing to listen to unlike your early morning hosts that are so boring. I doubt I will continue to listen now that Jared is off. He will be missed.
I’m Glad he gone ! He was very disrespectful to caller & people In General. All he done was Bad mouth the Titians,never anything Positive to say. I stopped listening because of him. ” THANK GOD HE’S GONE” I had often said I wonder How’s long Management is going let this Guy Countine like this, He Thought his ………… didn’t Smell. ” Very Rude Person” Hopefully on his next Job he will make some changes to his self !!!