Eddie Scozzare officially signed off as the longtime producer of morning drive at Audacy’s WFAN on Friday. The longtime producer wrapped up a 37-year career Friday morning in front of fans, colleagues, and cameras.
What We Know: WFAN celebrated Scozzare at Audacy’s annual Kick Off To Summer live broadcast in Belmar, NJ. The station gifted him a brand-new Ford Bronco, among other tributes. Additionally, longtime listeners showed up in person to thank him face to face. Meanwhile, social media overflowed with congratulatory messages following the broadcast and week of tributes from current and former WFAN staff. Many fans and colleagues across the industry flooded timelines with tributes honoring his remarkable run.
What They Said: WFAN morning host Boomer Esiason: “I just want to say on behalf of everybody at WFAN, and especially our show here this morning, Eddie, that we’re going to miss you. We love you.”
WFAN morning host Gregg Giannotti: “Of course, this is a tough day for us. But a happy day for all of us as well. None of us would be the employees and the people that we are today without you. That is a true statement, and that’s not bullcrap. I would not be standing here. I would not have had the success without the help that you gave me, and the guidance, and the friendship, and the colleague that you’ve been. They don’t hear this a lot when people retire. There will never be another you. There will never be anybody like it, and that’s what you have to take into your retirement. One of a kind, and an all-time great.”
What Remains Unclear: Still, no details have emerged publicly about Scozzare’s post-retirement plans. In addition, it remains to be seen who ultimately steps into his producing role at the station. Beyond that, the full scope of the social media response continues to grow, with more tributes still rolling in across platforms into the early parts of the Memorial Day weekend.
What It Means: Scozzare’s exit marks the end of a defining era at one of sports radio’s most storied stations. Consequently, WFAN now faces the challenge of replacing not just a producer, but a culture-builder. Nevertheless, the send-off itself spoke volumes — a Ford Bronco, a shoreline crowd, and tears on live radio. That is not a goodbye. That is a legacy. Wishing Eddie nothing but the best in retirement.
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John Mamola is Barrett Media’s sports editor and daily sports columnist. He brings over two decades of experience (Chicago, Tampa/St Petersburg) in the broadcast industry with expertise in brand management, sales, promotions, producing, imaging, hosting, talent coaching, talent development, web development, social media strategy and design, video production, creative writing, partnership building, communication/networking with a long track record of growth and success. He is a five-time recognized top 20 program director in a major market via Barrett Medi’s Top 20 series and has been honored internally multiple times as station/brand of the year (Tampa, FL) and employee of the month (Tampa, FL) by iHeartMedia. Connect with John by email at John@BarrettMedia.com.
