Audacy is bolstering its presence in Portland’s sports radio scene, announcing that 1080 The Fan will now be simulcast on 105.1 FM beginning July 22. The move extends the station’s reach and improves accessibility as it continues to serve as the flagship for University of Oregon football, basketball, and baseball broadcasts.
The Fan will maintain its presence on 1080 AM, but the expansion to the FM dial represents a strategic step forward. Audacy Portland Senior Vice President and Market Manager Ryan Cooley called the move “long overdue,” adding that it’s all about enhancing the listener experience.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring The FAN to the FM dial,” Cooley said. “This move is long overdue and all about delivering a better listening experience for our audience with clearer sound and great content our fans know and love. For the first time in our history, our entire primetime on-air lineup will be 100% local and led by our new Brand Manager, Dusty Harrah, a native Oregonian.”
Harrah stepped into the Brand Manager role following the retirement of longtime PD Jeff Austin back in May. A Portland native and familiar voice to local listeners, Harrah’s journey with The Fan began in 2009 when he was hired as a part-time board operator—Austin’s first hire. Over the past 15 years, Harrah has worn nearly every hat at the station, including anchor, host, producer, and sideline reporter. He continues to serve as the sideline reporter for Oregon Ducks football broadcasts.
“As I put together a business plan and dove into what the role would be,” said Harrah in May. “It means I will give up, what I thought was my reason for being in radio, hosting a daily show. But, The Fan is special to me and so are the people who work for the station and in our building at Audacy Portland.”
Along with the FM expansion and recent leadership change, Audacy has unveiled a new weekday programming lineup that debuts tomorrow morning.
The Fan’s Morning show Dirt and Sprague will now air from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. PT, adding an extra hour of local content to start the day.
Immediately following is the launch of a new midday show, The Firm of Harris and Marang, hosted by Patrick Harris and Danny Marang, airing from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PT.
Duck Insider with Joey Mac continues in its regular 1:00 p.m. hour, followed by The Fan Happy Hour with Luke Andersen from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon drive staple Primetime with Isaac and Suke remains in its 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. slot, and The Recruiting Show with Andrew Nemec will air Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ESPN Radio fills the overnight hours.
On weekends, The Fan will feature Golf in the Northwest with Jason Swygard and Sports Saturday with Joe Fischer and Rashad Taylor.
The FM simulcast, hyperlocal programming, and familiar leadership in Harrah mark a clear commitment by Audacy to double down on live, local sports radio in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most passionate markets.
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