After a decade on mornings at iHeartMedia Classic Rock 105.9 The Brew in Portland, co-host Drew Tydeman has exited the Tanner, Drew & Laura morning show. His departure ends a ten-year run on one of the market’s most recognizable local programs.
In a statement shared on social media, Tydeman expressed gratitude for his run in Portland.
“It is with a heavy heart I have to say, my time at 105.9 The Brew in Portland has come to an end,” he wrote on Instagram. “It was an amazing ten years and I am so grateful for all of the memories. The friendships with my coworkers and the listeners will last a lifetime. I will miss all of it. Now on to our next adventure!”
Tydeman joined the station alongside longtime partner Chad “Tanner” Haney in 2015, bringing their established chemistry to Portland from previous stops in Eugene and Medford. The duo had already built a following through The Donkey Show, which they co-hosted beginning in 2003, first with Marcus Bridges and later with different combinations across Oregon rock outlets KFLY and KZZE.
When Laura Hall came aboard in late 2021, the show rebranded as Tanner, Drew & Laura.
His exit marks the latest change in a lineup that has gone through transitions while remaining a steady part of iHeartMedia Portland’s cluster. The station quickly moved to reshape the show, announcing that Casey “Beefwater” Bay will officially join as a permanent co-host. Bay, who serves as iHeartMedia Portland’s Promotions Director, has long been a regular contributor and on-air presence with the team.
The morning program will now be branded as Tanner, Laura & Casey.
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