Jon “Stugotz” Weiner will return to The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz for a limited run in January, providing clarity — and some reassurance — to listeners following recent uncertainty surrounding his role with the program.
Speaking on the latest episode of the Stugotz & Company Podcast, Weiner confirmed he has accepted nine dates to appear on the Meadowlark Media-produced show in January, while also detailing how his current business partners have allowed him to continue working with longtime collaborator Dan Le Batard.
Weiner credited iHeartMedia, Fox Sports, and FanDuel — companies he is currently partnered with — for their flexibility. Their support allows him to maintain ties with Le Batard and Meadowlark Media.
“The people that I have partnered with, iHeart, Fox Sports and FanDuel, have all been incredibly flexible and understanding of a 20 year relationship between me and Dan,” Weiner said. “They know how much that relationship means to me, and know how much that show means to me. They know how much that audience means to me and have all given me permission to continue doing work with Dan and for Meadowlark Media as I see fit.”
Weiner was announced as the new afternoon drive host on FOX Sports Radio beginning in January earlier on Monday. His new show will air Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. ET and originate from iHeartMedia’s South Florida studios.
The comments address lingering questions from fans about whether Weiner’s evolving media commitments would permanently limit his involvement with the show. Weiner previously helped build 790 The Ticket in Miami. He has worked with Le Batard for the last 20 years and has also contributed programming within the Meadowlark Media brand.
Barrett Media reported in May with sources close to the matter than Weiner would be stepping back from his appearances on the Le Batard Show to focus on his own ventures away from the show. Le Batard confirmed the news adding that he would like to see all of his friends have giant businesses.
While Weiner’s future role remains fluid, the January appearances provide a temporary return to familiarity for the show’s audience. Weiner said the offer of nine dates was made with listeners in mind.
“To give our audience a reason to kind of relax. Take a deep breath, this is not the end,” Weiner said. “Dan and Meadowlark have been nice enough to offer me nine dates in January to come in and do the show. Nine of them. I don’t have to accept them all, but I did accept them all.”
However, Weiner was careful to manage expectations. He noted that his presence is ultimately subject to decisions made by Le Batard and Meadowlark Media, not him.
“If, for whatever reason, after the new year, you don’t hear me nine times in January on the show with Dan, then that is a decision not made by me,” Weiner said. “That decision will be made by Dan and Meadowlark.”
The explanation appeared aimed at preemptively addressing potential speculation should any of the scheduled appearances not occur. Weiner has been a central figure on The Dan Le Batard Show for over two decades. He became one of sports media’s most recognizable on-air personalities through his chemistry with Le Batard. Since Meadowlark Media launched in 2021, his professional footprint has expanded beyond the show. This has created a more complex media landscape around his availability.
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