Keith McPherson has stepped down as the regular night host at Audacy Sports 660 WFAN/101.9 WFAN-FM after four years in the role.
“I’m officially done as the nighttime host at WFAN. Four calendar years Friday was my last nighttime show as a full-time nighttime host,” McPherson announced.
Addressing speculation about the departure, McPherson emphasized that it was a personal decision rather than a contractual or performance-related issue. “I wasn’t fired, not quitting. My contract is not up. I’m shifting. I’m making a personal change that was necessary for myself and my family,” he said.
McPherson joined WFAN in November 2021, taking over the nighttime slot from longtime host Steve Somers. His arrival was notable, as he came to New York radio with a digital media background rather than traditional on-air experience.
Prior to joining WFAN, he served in a variety of roles across sports and entertainment, including social media manager and podcast host for Jomboy Media, social media strategist for Transition Sports & Entertainment, and manager of digital marketing and strategy for Roc Nation Sports.
Looking ahead, McPherson indicated he might continue to appear on WFAN in a more limited capacity.
“I may be back with you some nights. I may be back to do some part-time filling spots,” he said, leaving the door open for future on-air appearances while prioritizing family and personal considerations.
WFAN has not yet announced a replacement for the nighttime slot. The station, part of Audacy’s New York cluster, has historically been known for high-profile personalities and strong ratings in the sports talk arena.
No further details regarding McPherson’s next professional steps have been shared.
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Nothing personal here, but Keith IS awful radio. When people tune into a sports radio station they want to hear talk about the Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Knicks, etc…they don’t want to hear Keith reading his tweets on the radio, or rapping. Keith’s favorite topic is himself, and that’s why he’s terrible radio.