And yes, I do actually have a telephone bolted to a wall in my kitchen. Michael Harrison, the editor and publisher of an industry trade publication, told the Seattle Times that there was no evidence that the show's ratings had tanked. Thank you to all the people who supported me. Kody Clemens ripped an RBI single to right, Matt Strahm pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning, and the Phillies beat the Seattle Mariners 1-0. [1], Monson died in a Seattle hospital on December 31, 2022, at the age of 61; he had suffered a cardiac event two days before.[20][21].
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Radio - KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, AM 770 KTTH, Seattle Sports It's been a rough week on the roads -- the worst being a head-on collision caused by a distracted driver with a cell phone. Monson, who was of Icelandic heritage, grew up in Ballard, a Scandinavian ethnic enclave in Seattle. The John Curley and Shari Show debuted Thursday with Shari Elliker replacing Tangney. John & Shari: Why are people turning away from organized religion? [2] He variously described himself as "right-leaning", "center right", and "libertarian". [19] Monson stated publicly that he voted for Bob Barr in the 2008 presidential election.
Seattle's Ron & Don Returning As a Podcast - Radio Ink Program ratings and recognition. Forever grateful! That bosses at Ron and Dons media company werent made aware of the existence of their employees publicly filed lawsuit is surprising.. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. I just found out I'm among the layoffs at ESPN today. Even after being laid off today, I dont regret it. Seattle Mariners pitcher Easton McGee took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of his first MLB start, but Toronto won 1-0 in 10 innings.
John Curley and Shari Elliker | Weekdays from 3-7pm on KIRO Newsradio Much respect to all the people. "We couldn't be more excited about what comes next," said Mike . As of winter 2008, the most people listened to his show in the Seattle-Tacoma market. Enjoyed my 7 years at ESPN. Mikey!! Council Member Bagshaw is someone who had done a lot of good things in the community, my community, and I appreciate her service, Don, a constituent of Bagshaws, said on his new podcast. Curley: Is it okay to keep your Christmas tree up until March? Although Heaps is LDS and KIRO710 is owned by the Church. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Better days ahead. [8], The dominant political orientation of his program began as roughly middle-of-the-road throughout the 1990s. Tiffany Smiley continues to keep pace with incumbent Patty Murray as the Senate election draws near. KIRO Nights will now feature Aaron Mason and Mike Lewis. Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day. While the terms of the settlement with the Atlantic are confidential (and the publisher of the magazine did not return a request for comment), according to Ron and Don's lawyer, they are very pleased with the agreement. Kraken top Avalanche in Game 7 to earn first playoff series win, Kraken-Avalanche GameCenter: Live updates, highlights, how to watch, stream Game 7 in NHL playoffs, Seahawks' 2023 draft class earns high marks from draft analysts, Seahawks undrafted free agent tracker: How Seattle is filling out roster after 2023 NFL draft, Kraken's Game 7 win keeps playoff hockey on Seattle's center stage. Alaska Airlines is facing issues with contracting and a shortage of pilots, leaving travelers to deal with a surplus of flight cancellations. Gee, I feel like I am now part of an exclusive club. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. I'm truly thankful for the time and the experience. Hear exclusive interviews from
Through their lawyer, Ron and Don said their show was always in the top five across all demographics, and their audience certainly seems to be devoted: The announcement of the show's cancellation garnered more than 1,000 comments on Facebook, and Ron and Don told the Seattle Times that they heard from more than 50,000 listeners after they were taken off the air. ", One of Schrier's more recent commercials called Larkin "the definition of dangerous," stating he would "support a national ban on abortion.". https://t.co/1iaJRSY7P9 pic.twitter.com/4YB6SKwI6V, My time with ESPN has come to an end due layoffs Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Episode #1. 2 yrs flew by @espn. The new law is intended to help close the gender pay gap. God Bless! Friday, October 9th, 2020. . Young people are letting my age group run everything.
Seattle TV anchors: Then and now Rost and Heaps will remain as co-hosts of the midday show, to air from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. On their podcast, they reiterated that they believe Bagshaw and the other council members were harassed, and that someone on another radio show, on another station, may have given out Bagshaws number and urged their listeners to call and harass her. On KIRO! Like other colleagues, I've been informed I am no longer working for ESPN. I did not do so because I consider Bagshaw, whom I have covered for many years on other subjects, a reliable source, and still do. She also accused KIRO listeners and stadium proponents of engaging in conspiracy theories and ignoring the real story. -. Mike Lewis continues to be an important voice on KIRO Radio, combining his reporting background and experience with the sensibility and street smarts of a small business owner. What a fast but wonderful ride. He said he voted for Al Gore in the year 2000 presidential election. Barnett posted a response on her website as well. They dont doubt that Bagshaws fear for her safety was real. Barnett, in her now-removed blog post acknowledging the errors, wrote that shed never listened to the Ron & Don Show, either. This story was covered everywhere, from the New York Times to Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Will miss all the great people I worked with! The firing caught both employees at the station and listeners to the show by surprise. Should have left alone.you will pay for that i am sure.Tom and Curly rock..and will continue to be awesome Thank you for Dori. A year later . 33 min. Oct. 9, 2020 at 2:05 pm Updated Oct. 9, 2020 at 6:20 pm . Now expand my successful neglect of the backyard to the front lawn, and if passers-by start flashing the side-eye, Ill stand there proudly. Adam Jude covers the Seattle Seahawks for The Seattle Times. P-I Archive 1990/ Mike Bainter/P-I file Margaret Larson worked at KIRO 7, Dateline NBC, the Today show, and as an . The Future of Coffee Looks Psychedelic , What Happened After My Boyfriend Got Sexually Assaulted in the Military, The Mayor Promises to Fill 20 Vacant Storefronts Downtown, All Aboard! Taylor Swift fans have Bad Blood over Ticketmaster fiasco, Larkin: Attack ads from Schrier a sad attempt to distract voters, Tiffany Smiley claims Sen. Patty Murray is desperate as race barrels toward November, State legislator wants to change self-defense laws after Seattle shooting suspect found not guilty, Actor Joel McHale asks why the post office has stopped some Vashon Island deliveries, WAs ban on high-capacity ammo magazines to take effect July 1. As I look forward to my next adventure, I know I will be ok. I feel blessed & privileged to have worked @ESPN and most importantly work w/ so many great people.Thank you.
After Defamation Suits and a Surprise Cancellation, Former KIRO Radio As a result, he was suspended from his job at KIRO and also suspended indefinitely by the Seahawks and Bonneville Seattle from hosting the Seahawks' pregame and postgame radio shows. After 13 years of sticks and pucks can share that as of today my tenure at ESPN is at a close. KIRO Radio 97.3 FM and 710 ESPN Seattle are the Seahawks' flagship stations. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No.
Absolutely loved the gig. They said that they filed their suits with the blessing of both KIRO Radio and Bonneville International, KIROs corporate parent. The cost-cutting moves were a result of a steep decline in advertising revenue during the economic downturn this year, said Mike Salk, the director of Programing for Bonneville Seattle. Monson also anchored the pre-game, post-game and halftime shows during Seahawks broadcasts, when he was joined by Sam Adkins, Paul Moyer, and Dave Wyman. The Seattle Seahawks ended their 10-man 2023 NFL Draft class with another running back, this time Georgia's Kenny McIntosh. Powered by the Pacific Northwest, KIRO Newsradio is Seattle's leading outlet for news and talk. All part of a business that is rapidly changing. KIRO Nights will continue with Mike Lewis and Aaron Mason as hosts from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. We couldnt be more excited about what comes next, said Mike Salk, Director of Programming for Bonneville Seattle. Salk said the station held off as long as possible in an effort to save jobs. This came as a shock to both Ron and Don and to their audience, a devoted group of fans who call themselves the Ron & Don Nation. KIRO Radio program director Bryan Buckalew declined comment when reached by ESPN, saying the station doesn't comment on personnel matters. Itll be interesting to see if Entercom has anything to say about Ron & Dons new logo. If I lost my iPhone, how could I post about how I lost my job today? Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Seattles Ron & Don Returning As a Podcast, Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only), Cutchall Made Full Market Manager At Beasley Vegas, Barrett Media Announces First-Ever BNM Summit, NAB Opens Marconi Award Nomination Period, 2023 Medallas de Cortez Finalists Announced, The Best Sales Managers Have This Curious Trait, The Zen Way To Kick Through Station Stagnation, A.I. In January, KIRO-FM canceled the show by not renewing the contract for the popular Seattle morning team. The third was more significant ("This article has been updated to clarify that the two female Seattle City Council members who accepted illegally bundled campaign contributions in 2003 were not charged with committing illegal activity"). And, according to Inside Radio, their show was third-ranked during afternoon drive time in December, the month before they were canceled. Council Member Sally Bagshaw declined to comment for this story. But totally get it. I tried to represent the best in college hoops. Ross: Can you downsize standing next to shelves full of memories? Oct 27, 2020, 12:12 PM. Tucker had a role to play, we got to see the fusion of news and theater. I leave ESPN more talented than ever and I'm thankful for that. The expectedlayoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29,with the company reportedly set to releaseabout 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers.
Debate is over. Here's a running list of the most recognizable names we know have been let go by ESPN. State Rep. Jim Walsh wants to create a bill that will "clear up language around self-defense" to protect people that have actual claims. Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. John is prepared to tricycle furiously to the defense of the clown community. Photo Photo Liked by Spike O'Neill. I think the line up is great. KIRO Radio program director Bryan Buckalew confirms that Carolyn Ossoriothe reporter who posted a video of herself entering and walking through a trailer that was parked in front of city council member Lisa Herbold's house without the owner's permissionis no longer with the station. . 30yrs as host,pxp,reporter in NASCAR,indycar, CFB,& CBB. In the Atlantic article, Barnett portrayed Ron and Don as shock jocks, a term that evokes radio loudmouths like Bubba the Love Sponge and Howard Stern. pic.twitter.com/jr5jJpZHOe. I met & worked w/ some great people & I am very grateful to ESPN for the opportunity. PSRs 6 oclock Sunday Night News with the News You Should Know. I made an error; I corrected it in collaboration with my editors, and I apologized.". In a short amount of time, Aaron (Mace) Mason has established himself as a rising star in the KIRO Radio lineup. I like the cultural, intellectual, and emotional perspective Gee and Ursula bring. Means more than you can know. Like far too many other ESPN colleagues today, Ive been laid off.
KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM - News & Talk - LISTEN LIVE | Audacy Time to find out what's next. Three veteran sports radio hosts from 710 ESPN Seattle have been laid off as part of the companys larger cost-cutting measures, prompting another shake-up to the stations talk-show lineup. I like the new night guy! To readers/viewers/listeners/countless colleagues grateful, After 5 great years, Ive been laid off by ESPN. [13], The Dori Monson Show (also referred to as "The Big Show") was heard from noon to 3:00pm PST on KIRO-FM and was primarily a politically oriented talk-radio program. What a dumb move. The CDC hasissued a warning about a deadly drug-resistant strain of fungus, Candida auris, spreading in healthcare facilities in the U.S. Gee Scott does not want Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's 'Sip 'n Stroll' plan. Council Rejects Progressive Tax Increase to Fill $140 Million Budget Hole, Mayor's Plan to Activate Downtown Is Heavy on Short-Term Solutions. 9 a.m. to noon: Gee & Ursula pic.twitter.com/gxKuUh13ck, I had a great 6+ years at ESPN, but it's over. Sports news and analysis from Seattle Sports. I get off the plane and I get these text messages, he said on the podcast. By . Moore has been a co-host at 710 for the past decade, working mostly on the afternoon show. The cost-cutting moves were a result of a steep decline in advertising revenue during the economic downturn this year, said Mike Salk, the director of Programing for Bonneville Seattle. I enjoy each show in in its individual way. The Ron & Don Show was heard on KIRO for 13 years before it was abruptly canceled 11 minutes after the show ended on January 10. (KIRO Newsradio)
"The John Curley and Shari Show" replaces Tom Tangney on KIRO Gee Scott got his start in radio on 710 ESPN Seattle. This was an error that would end up costing the City of Seattle. Washington state's new gun laws prohibit the future sale, distribution, manufacture and import of more than 50 types of guns. Clayton is a longtime NFL reporter for a number of outlets. At a minimum youll see exactly how powerful your show is (or was) on the radio station. In fact, the hosts urged listeners to call her during an unrelated debate over homelessness in February. Where did he come from? A few parting words: https://t.co/pBfnewUHIG, I was treated great by #ESPN during my 3 years. Hope KJR lands Clayton. Danny ONeil and Paul Gallant took over the morning show last year and will remain in that role. KIRO Radio 97.3 FM has announced changes to the weekday lineup. On April 26, 2017, the entire sports media world was rocked by news of about 100 layoffs at ESPN, many of them impacting big-name reporters, columnists, anchors, hosts and analysts. I got laid off by ESPN today after an amazing 5+ years. He often sided with then President Bill Clinton against the conservative Republicans running Congress, particularly during the impeachment hearings following the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
Seattle sports news and analysis from Seattle Sports Got texts asking if job was safe. [18] In 2016, his team won the Washington state girls basketball championship and Monson was recognized as the state Coach of the Year. What happened at KIRO ? [12] While his Seahawks suspension was permanent, he was reinstated to his KIRO-FM show on October 26, 2020. A beloved, giant artifact that was displayed at the Woodland Park Zoo for nearly 30 years is on its way home to the Seattle area. "John and Shari have great chemistry," Bryan Buckalew, KIRO . https://t.co/9mumHiOJmD pic.twitter.com/xzOLM2CF54, SN Exclusive: Likable @steelers legend Jerome #Bettis out @ESPN as part of layoff of 100 on-air talent and analysts. As reporters, it's an unfortunate fact that we all make errors (see also: the New York Times' daily corrections), and our responsibility to correct those errors as soon as possible and, where appropriate, apologize. For 21 yrs. pic.twitter.com/1wTnGfRVcW. On to the nextI'll let everyone know what that is when I do. "I found out that there was an issue not from Ron, Don, or their producers, but from an acquaintance, who contacted me while I was on vacation to tell me she had heard them talking about me on their radio show," Barnett told The Stranger in an e-mail. The firing caught both employees at the station and listeners to the show by surprise. After being abruptly canceled earlier this year, former KIRO Radio hosts Ron Upshaw and Don O'Neill are back on the airor at least on the internetwith a new podcast.The Seattle-based . I want to thank all the great people I've worked with and, of course, the readers + listeners, Some personal news pic.twitter.com/jLvoHel3Iv. "I pulled my rental car over immediately and contacted my editor as well as Bagshaw and a producer at the station to figure out what had happened and make it right, which we did in a timely fashion and with an appropriate editor's note that identified and expressed regret for the error. Live, Local, Relevant, News. ", Barnett continued: "Of course it is always damaging to me personally, as an independent freelance journalist whose reputation is my primary asset, when one of the big heavy hitters in local media suggests without evidence that I am a malicious actor with no journalistic credibility to thousands of readers, viewers, or listeners. And, despite it all, they still think Bagshaw is a good member of the city council. But while her fear may have been justified, the council member, and later Barnett, got one thing very wrong about the harassment: Ron and Don didnt have anything to do with it.
KIRO-FM Seattle Announces New Lineup - Radio Ink He claimed it was a ghost. He will continue to serve in that role during Seahawks games, as least through the end of this season. During the past 31 years, shes earned numerous awards for her storytelling, including Edward R. Murrow awards for Investigative Reporting, Breaking News, and Best Newscast. Enjoyed my eight years there immensely. Whatever the reason for their cancellation, the lawsuits are now settled. After Bagshaw cast an initial committee vote against the change in April, two local FM radio shock jocks known on air as Ron and Don started giving out Bagshaw's number on the air and relentlessly urging listeners to call her office. We want to thank them both for their service and contribution to the station, our company and to the communities we serve. Three veteran sports radio hosts from 710 ESPN Seattle have been laid off as part of the company's larger cost-cutting measures, prompting another shake-up to the station's talk-show lineup.
Dori Monson indefinitely suspended by Seahawks, KIRO after transphobic And the fourth was the big one. And they plan to spill the beans about their firing during their first show back on May 27. Bonneville Seattle is your home to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, Seattle Sports, and AM 770 KTTH. This shud be fun, Poured my heart and soul into ESPN for last 8 years. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Tom & Curley - We are BACK! [9] He also once asked Washington State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz if he was a communist. These shows exemplify KIRO Radios mission to inform, explain, and entertain..
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