Rip City Radio 620 launched in Portland in February 2015 with Andy Bunker and Taylor Danforth occupying morning drive. The show was positioned as “Rip City Mornings with Bunker and Danforth” and for the past fifteen months it had been a staple of the radio station’s programming.
But, two weeks ago, Bunker told the local audience he was leaving. He’s moving to Atlanta to be closer to his girlfriend who lives there and works for CNN.He says he remains interested in working in radio but doesn’t have an immediate opportunity lined up. He’s currently driving cross country to relocate to his new home.
Danforth meanwhile has been charged with developing the second version of Rip City Mornings on 620. He’s now partnered with Dan Sheldon, a local television anchor for Comcast Sports Northwest who has since filled Bunker’s vacancy. The new duo took over on Tuesday May 31st.
Jason Barrett is the Founder and CEO of Barrett Media. The company launched in September 2015 and has provided consulting services to America’s top audio and video brands, while simultaneously covering the media industry at BarrettMedia.com, becoming a daily destination for media professionals. Prior to Barrett Media, Jason built and programmed 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He was also the first sports programmer for SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, which later became 97.5 The Fanatic. Barrett also led 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY, and worked on-air and behind the scenes at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years at ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT producing ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ and ‘GameNight’. JB can be reached on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
