WEEI in Boston is making a significant afternoon move. The Audacy sports station has announced a new show pairing Rich Shertenlieb with Ken Laird and Ted Johnson, weekdays from 2-6 p.m. ET.
The show, titled Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson, fills a key daypart. It slots between the Jones & Keefe midday show and Christian Arcand’s evening program.
Shertenlieb brings serious Boston credentials. He arrived in the market in 2006, co-hosting afternoon drive on WBCN. He helped launch 98.5 The Sports Hub in 2009 and spent 14 years anchoring mornings there. Most recently, he co-hosted WZLX mornings alongside Johnson.
Audacy SVP of Programming Mike Thomas praised the combination.
“Rich is one of the most dynamic and entertaining voices in Boston media,” Thomas said, “with a proven ability to connect with audiences across platforms.”
The hire carries personal meaning for Shertenlieb.
“I’m thrilled to be at WEEI and reunite with my buddy and one of my favorite colleagues, Ted Johnson, and work with Ken to see what we can build together,” said Shertenlieb. “The station’s connection to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund makes this deeply personal, given the role those organizations have played in saving my wife’s life. I’m grateful for this next chapter and can’t wait to get started.”
Johnson is no stranger to winning. The retired Patriots linebacker earned three Super Bowl rings and served as team captain five times. He joined WEEI in 2025 after stints at WZLX, The Sports Hub, and CBS Radio.
Laird has deep roots at the station. He first joined WEEI in 2002 and returned in 2015. He currently holds the Operations Manager title and will retain it.
His excitement is evident. “Rich and Ted bring so much personality,” Laird said. “I know we won’t be short on fun and opinions.”
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Gave it a few hours yesterday, hoping to get a different spin on the Alex Cora firing. Instead, I got the new guy talking about shaving his chest and diarrhea. I’m a new england guy living outside the region and hear that rich and ted were already together and fired….I can see why. I feel horrible for Ken. He and Curtis had a great weekend show and now he is partnered with these guys. Also, not sure how Ted keeps a job. He cannot form a complete sentence. CTE is real.
This is a tough listen, and if anyone thinks this is better that Fitzy and Hart, they are insane.