Tag: Tyrone Johnson

“Yes. The decision had been made a while ago, and I was aware of it."

“It was a good run. I regret nothing."

"I can just do the best job I can do every day. Whether they liked me or didn't like me, my work doesn't change.”

Beasley Media Group announced today that Ricky Bottalico has signed a multi-year contract extension to continue to remain with 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia....

"TikTok had streams of both games last night with thousands of people watching for free."

Over the years, Johnson was encouraged by his colleagues to do more in the industry while his bosses discouraged him from trying new things. In fact, in 2004, both a boss and a co-worker told him that he would scare white people if he started hosting, as there were no Black radio hosts that were not former athletes at that time.

The new afternoon show airs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and pairs Tyrone Johnson, Ricky Bottalico, Hunter Brody, and Jennifer Scordo.

"I have always said that this city has the best fans ever," said Johnson, "why not do the best show ever?"

“This is like the guy who comes into Bull Durham and they go ‘the organization wants to make a change.’ Well that’s what’s going on."