Nashville sports radio just got a major shake-up. Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland are teaming up for a new show on ESPN Radio 94.9FM.
What We Know: The Greg Pogue & Darren McFarland Show debuts Monday on ESPN Radio 94.9 The Fan. It airs weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon and covers local sports from high schools to the pros. Together, Pogue and McFarland bring more than 50 years of Nashville sports radio experience. Pogue calls play-by-play for Tennessee State football and MTSU women’s basketball, while McFarland has hosted Predators Radio Network pregame and postgame coverage for a decade.
What They Said: Chase McCabe, Director of Operations and Sports Programming for Cromwell Nashville: “I am personally excited to have two of my mentors back with us in the Cromwell family. They have done a lot for me and for this market and are truly two legends. To add Greg and Darren to our local sports talk show line up on ESPN 94.9 The Fan as well as our great lineup on ESPN 102.5 The Game is a huge win for us.”
What Remains Unclear: It’s unclear whether Cromwell Nashville plans additional lineup moves beyond this pairing. Additionally, how Pogue’s Kats duties and McFarland’s Predators work fit around the new schedule remains unaddressed.
What It Means: Ultimately, this move signals Cromwell Nashville is doubling down on veteran, market-tested talent. By pairing two established voices, the station bets on built-in credibility over untested chemistry. Consequently, ESPN 94.9 strengthens its midday lineup as 102.5 The Game nears its 15th anniversary. Also as part of the announcement, the return for a second season of the Metro Nashville Public High Schools Game of the Week.” It will air on The Game 102.5-FM starting tonight.
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