Haley Taylor Simon has announced that she is no longer with Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic, ending a run of more than four years with the Philadelphia sports station.
In a message posted on social media, Simon said her departure was not expected but added that she leaves grateful for the opportunity to begin her career in sports radio at a station she grew up listening to.
“4.5 years ago I started my journey at 97.5 The Fanatic. Today was my final day,” wrote Simon. “I LOVE radio. That I will miss. Go birds and thank you all for supporting me live out my dream. It did come true. How lucky am I?? – Haley.”
Simon’s time at the Fanatic spread across multiple shows and dayparts. She became a familiar presence on the station’s morning show. She expressed appreciation for her on-air teammates and the program’s loyal listeners, noting that working in radio had been her dream coming out of college.
“While this was unexpected I was able to come out of college and work my dream job,” she wrote. “Not many people get to do that. I love my morning show fam… I’m always wishing nothing but the best for everyone who works there.”
Her exit adds another change to a station and lineup that has undergone several adjustments recently. The weekday lineup has seen Tyrone Johnson and Mike Missanelli leave, while Bill Colarulo was elevated to afternoons and Jon Marks returned to the brand earlier this summer.
Though she did not share details about the circumstances leading to her departure, Simon’s emphasized there was no change in her enthusiasm for the medium and said she will miss the daily connection with listeners that radio uniquely provides.
At the same time, Simon reassured fans that she is not stepping away from sports media entirely.
“I’m always wishing nothing but the best for everyone who works there. I’m not going anywhere with my Flyers/ESPN+ jobs,” wrote Simon.
Morning show hosts Andrew Salciunas and Jon Kincade addressed Simon’s exit on Tuesday’s program.
“Haley Taylor Simon is no longer with us,” said Salciunas. “What people don’t know is that really hurt us behind the scenes. We were very upset with the decision that was made… It freaking hurt yesterday. It’s just another one of those days with this industry that we love but also can’t stand “
Kincade added: “It wasn’t a good day. We love Haley, and we all got to talk to her yesterday. We walked out with her, and then we had a chance to catch up with her. I know you spoke to her on the phone, I spoke to her on the phone. We’re gonna miss her presence around here.”
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