Mark Asher fired at KTAR

[Billy Bob]

This isnt the most appropriate place to debate this. If you want to know more, read the book The Mormon Conspiracy.

Now to avoid an unrelated debate, I'm going back to talking about sports!

LOL, you made the comment.

 

[nooch]

The whole Paulie X schtick (Paulie Pigskin, Paulie Preseason, Paulie Pitchfork etc., etc.) drives me crazy for some reason. Why does he have to put his name on everything??

Agree. And his, those whacky Coyotes, or other (insert team name here) Annoys the hell out of me.

 

[Azlen]

This is VERY interesting. I'll have to investigate this more, if its true it is owned by the Mormon church, I'll stop listening to it. I wont support it.

I was curious why KTAR FM's 2nd HD channel was the Mormon channel and found that out. They also own KSL in Salt Lake City, which is the NBC affiliate that is known for declining some of NBC's programming. The most recent example that I am aware of is "The Playboy Club" from last season. Judging by the amount of time that show lasted, it was probably a smart decision.

 

[CardsFan88]

So they (haven't checked in the last couple of years) own part of Coca-Cola and have a sports radio station that no doubt broadcasts sports on Sunday?

That's nuts. I don't know if its hypocritical, a double standard, or both?

Watch out In Bev and Phillp Morris (RJR Nabisco) they're coming for you next!

 

[PDXChris]

And the changes continue. Being that I stream 620 from Portland, this could be better.

New Arizona Sports 620 Show Schedule:
Doug and Wolf: 6-10 a.m.
The Herd with Colin Cowherd: 10 a.m.-noon
The Dan Bickley Show with Vince Marotta: noon-2 p.m.
Burns and Gambo: 2-6 p.m.

http://arizonasports.com/118/164540...-returns-local-sports-talk-to-mornings?nid=64

 

[BigRedRage]

I thought bickley worked with MJ on 910?

 

[PDXChris]

Looking at the new lineup, this is what I would do.

Burns and Wolf: 6-10 a.m.
Chuck Powell and Vince Marotta: 10a.m.-2 p.m.
Asher and Gambo: 2-6 p.m.

 

[Mulli]

And the changes continue. Being that I stream 620 from Portland, this could be better.




http://arizonasports.com/118/164540...-returns-local-sports-talk-to-mornings?nid=64

Doesn't seem too much better

 

[PDXChris]

Doesn't seem too much better

No more Doug Franz during the time I actually listen and Vince Marotta is back on the air.

 

[crisper57]

And the changes continue. Being that I stream 620 from Portland, this could be better.




http://arizonasports.com/118/164540...-returns-local-sports-talk-to-mornings?nid=64

I am beyond thrilled with this news!!! Mike and Mike are gone and Doug and Wolf are back where they belong! I actually like the Burns and Gambo show. Plus they snared Bickley away from his yes-men lackeys at 910 and stuck him with Vinnie!!!

Still wish it was Chuck and Vince, but I'll take it.

 

[NoelPHX]

They killed the Chuck and Karie show on 92.3. Too bad they didn't pair chuck back with Vince instead of Dickley.

 

[BigRedRage]

I am beyond thrilled with this news!!! Mike and Mike are gone and Doug and Wolf are back where they belong! I actually like the Burns and Gambo show. Plus they snared Bickley away from his yes-men lackeys at 910 and stuck him with Vinnie!!!

Still wish it was Chuck and Vince, but I'll take it.

no more mike and mike will be nice but - what happens to MJs show? Maybe now its just the jurecki show...

 

[BigRedRage]

910 is having "temporary difficulty" to try to see what they are doing

 

[crisper57]

no more mike and mike will be nice but - what happens to MJs show? Maybe now its just the jurecki show...

Jurecki and Bauer? When Bick was on assignment, they did okay holding down the fort. Maybe they go get Chuck Powell when his contract expires with KTAR?

XTRA just re-branded to Fox Sports Radio, didn't they? Not a good start, losing their most recognizable local voice.

 

[BigRedRage]

yeah did notice lately theyve been saying fox sports radio.

Curious if itll just be jurecki and a guest this afternoon.

 

[Azlen]

On the foxsports910am lineup page, they only have Jurecki listed in the 2-6pm time slot.
At least that was the case when I looked earlier, can't get to their webpage now.

 

[crisper57]

On the foxsports910am lineup page, they only have Jurecki listed in the 2-6pm time slot.
At least that was the case when I looked earlier, can't get to their webpage now.

Yeah, even if Bickley can't start at 620 until July 29, there is no way 910 lets him back on the air to direct his fans that way. It'll be Jurecki flying solo for now, I bet, until they figure out how to proceed.

 

[BigRedRage]

i only like that show for jureckis inside knowledge and insight anyway. Hopefully he gets a good new co host.

I prefer something beyond doug and wolf in the morning but its still better than mike and mike.

wolf irritates me when he butchers pantera to do his yelling segment.

 

[Dback Jon]

Wolf's act has worn thin - hard to listen to him anymore.

 

[Kel Varnsen]

They killed the Chuck and Karie show on 92.3. Too bad they didn't pair chuck back with Vince instead of Dickley.

How could they not do that?!

 

[Azlen]

Bickley wrote a column on the change today.

http://www.azcentral.com/insiders/danbickley/2013/06/28/bickley-mj-a-tribute-to-the-latter/

Radio can be a volatile business. Formats, bosses and co-hosts change overnight.

One holiday season, Mike Jurecki and I were called into the program director’s office before a scheduled broadcast. We were handed festive cards.

After the show, we were called back into the office. We were handed pink slips.

Merry Christmas.

A confluence of events has resulted in more dramatic change. An expanding role with Republic Media dictates that I can no longer work afternoon drive. When I resurface on radio July 29, I’ll be part of the Arizona Sports 620 (KTAR-AM) team, hosting “The Dan Bickley Show with Vince Marotta” weekdays from 12-2 p.m.......

 

[JS22]

Powell is filling in for Franz today and is so much more enjoyable.

 

[crisper57]

Powell is filling in for Franz today and is so much more enjoyable.

Why Powell can't keep on the air, I'll never know. The guy is a must-listen for me every time he turns up.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Why Powell can't keep on the air, I'll never know. The guy is a must-listen for me every time he turns up.

Franz, then Burns, are two of the most annoying, uninformed rank amatuers I have ever heard on radio... How both Wolfley and Gambo haven't beaten this two to a pulp yet I'll never know...

 

[Covert Rain]

Bring in Powell and Asher. Anything in better than listening to Wolf and his never ending sayings.....My friends. That man is annoying.