All rights reserved. From Cold Pizza to First Take to SC I made more friends than I can name. Wayne Cody is pictured in 1990, while broadcasting sports news on KIRO Radio. [14] In 2018, Monson was one of five finalists for the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award in the category Large Market Personality of the Year.[15]. The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. After 13 years of sticks and pucks can share that as of today my tenure at ESPN is at a close. 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. The piece was called What Happens When Female Politicians Try to Stand Up to Sports Fans, and in it, Barnett wrote: Sally Bagshaw, a soft-spoken 65-year-old council veteran who voted in 2012 for an agreement to use public bonds to finance a future arena but opposed the street-use change last week, has been hit particularly hard by the misogyny firehose. 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 . Knew cuts were coming. Time to find out what's next. P-I Archive 1990/ Mike Bainter/P-I file Margaret Larson worked at KIRO 7, Dateline NBC, the Today show, and as an . The Seattle Seahawks went with a defensive lineman with their second 4th-round pick in Mississippi State D-tackle Cameron Young. Washington state's new gun laws prohibit the future sale, distribution, manufacture and import of more than 50 types of guns. Monday was the start of a long transition for tens of thousands of Amazon corporate employees to return to offices for at least three days a week. Racial Equity Advocates Like Seattles Newly Proposed Political Boundaries. I made an error; I corrected it in collaboration with my editors, and I apologized.". Looking forward to what's next. ", 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. The initiative would create a social housing developer, who will be able to own, acquire, and maintain social housing in Seattle. Who is Jos Caballero, the Mariners rookie earning time at 2B? The Seattle Seahawks have drafted safety Jerrick Reed II, a redshirt senior from New Mexico, with their lone sixth-round pick. I get off the plane and I get these text messages, he said on the podcast. November 13, 2020. Danny ONeil and Paul Gallant took over the morning show last year and will remain in that role. The Dori Monson Show, also known as "The Big Show," was a political talk radio show that aired on KIRO-FM from noon to 3 p.m. PST. And, while they were on the beach, both Ron and Don got their real estate licenses as well, which is prominently posted on their landing page to the new podcast RonandDonRadio.com. Sorry to get the call from ESPN this a.m., but grateful for my eight years there and trying to positively look ahead. KIRO management, according to Ron and Don's attorney, quickly reached out to the Atlantic, which updated Barnetts article with five corrections. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to gauge the full impact of the piece among the various communitiescivic, professional, or otherwisein which the hosts have built a positive brand and respected reputation, their complaint against Bagshaw reads. A company statement at the time said: "A . Seattles Left Pressures Council to Cut Funding for Cops and Sweeps. That same year, he began working Seahawks games as a sideline reporter for radio broadcasts on 710 ESPN Seattle. October 23, 2020. Sincere gratitude to those who were so kind and supportive. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Amazon executive says he quit to protest employee firings 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. He has hosted the Justin and Gee show and co-hosted the John Clayton Show. Carlson fired on Murdoch's orders, report says - as it happened Seattle Out & Proud (commonly referred to as Seattle Pride) shared a screenshot of the tweet, which read: "Inslee: we follow science in WA. Proud of my time at ESPN-Proud of the great ppl there & those like me w a future elsewhere-Proud to soon be mom of 3 w a bright career ahead pic.twitter.com/ABhgJQkQ9f, So blessed! A Walk in the Dark is a live radio drama . document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! 30yrs as host,pxp,reporter in NASCAR,indycar, CFB,& CBB. https://t.co/uCI1Ct3FHG, MORE: Why ESPN is cutting so much talent. Thx for the opportunities & wonderful friendships. She declined to comment on whether or not she personally had to pay any money as part of the Atlantic settlement. KIRO Radio unveiled a new program last week following the retirement of longtime host Tom Tangney. Add me to the list. Ross: Can you downsize standing next to shelves full of memories? 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. Enjoyed nine great years here. I just found out I'm among the layoffs at ESPN today. Only VOICE! All part of a business that is rapidly changing. They said that they filed their suits with the blessing of both KIRO Radio and Bonneville International, KIROs corporate parent. Seahawks radio host Dori Monson suspended after transphobic tweet Thank you to everyone who read and supported me throughout my 9 years there. The star figured prominently in the Dominion lawsuit. After 23 years as an NFL reporter for ESPN television, he was part of large-spread layoffs there in 2017. He first began covering the Seahawks as a beat writer for the Tacoma News Tribune in 1986. KIRO Radio 97.3 FM and 710 ESPN Seattle are the Seahawks' flagship stations. I like the new night guy! Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. In a change of plans, and against the union's wishes, masks will soon be optional for all teachers, staff, and students at Seattle schools. KIRO Nights will now feature Aaron Mason and Mike Lewis. The legislature is taking on the touchy subject of the state's long-term health care tax. We regret the errors. (The fifth correction concerned misidentifying the name of a pro-stadium advocacy organization.). Elliker, a familiar voice to KIRO listeners, has co-hosted the show on Fridays since last year. [9] He also once asked Washington State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz if he was a communist. Job listings in Washington must now include salary information. Is Here To Stay: Heres How Talent Beat The Bot, New Flagship For Broadway At Audacy Pittsburgh, New Data Shows Ford Lacks Focus In Cutting AM, Getting In The AM Radio War Room With Don Elliot. This is a crummy day, but I'll never stop pursuing my passion. State Rep. Jim Walsh wants to create a bill that will "clear up language around self-defense" to protect people that have actual claims. With more than 100 hours of live and local programming each week, KIRO . I like the cultural, intellectual, and emotional perspective Gee and Ursula bring. Will miss all the great people I worked with! pic.twitter.com/BKA8HanDpV. Found out it was not. Seattle Times staff reporter. The layoffs, he said, were due specifically to significant loss of ad revenue as a result of COVID-19. Dave Muzik Morgan out from Cruz Saskatoon read comments! Episode #1. KIRO Newsradio covers Seattle news, traffic and opinion from hosts Dave Ross, Colleen O'Brien, Gee & Ursula, John Curley & Shari Elliker, and Spike O'Neill. John Curley's cabin in Cle Elem burned down. People were mad about what was happening to the women, and some of them blamed Ron and Don for triggering the harassment. The female city council members were on the receiving end of vicious hate mail, tweets, and phone calls, much of it sexist in nature. In January, Ron Upshaw (right) and Don O'Neill settled a lawsuit for defamation against city council member Sally Bagshaw. She shared her story with the John Curley & Shari Elliker show. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. 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The cost-cutting moves were a result of . Thank u ESPN. Want to thank https://t.co/r6GdLhHkPg for 9 fun years. Grateful for 3 years at ESPN. Salk said the station held off as long as possible in an effort to save jobs. Our first thought was that the new podcast would be heard on Radio.com from the logo (they are launching their podcast on Anchor). [3], After longtime Seattle broadcaster Bill O'Mara introduced him to King Broadcasting owner Dorothy Bullitt,[1] Monson began his professional broadcasting career as a sports producer at KING-TV[4] and sports reporter and host at KING AM,[5] then moved to KIRO-FM 100.7 when the Pat Cashman Show switched stations in 1994. Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. Today was my last day on air at ESPN Radio. That bosses at Ron and Dons media company werent made aware of the existence of their employees publicly filed lawsuit is surprising.. Beginning in 2002, Monson hosted Hawk Talk, a day-of-game broadcast carried on the Seahawks Radio Network,[16] that airs games of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. Take a book this year, though, construction is going to make that trip extremely difficult. She did say, however, that she was personally impacted by Ron and Don's response to the article, which included naming her on the air. Program ratings and recognition. Great experience. KIRO Prepares A Halloween Special - Radio Ink BONNEVILLE News-Talk KIRO-F/SEATTLE has shuffled its lineup, effective WEDNESDAY (1/29), after the exit of the "CANDY, MIKE AND TODD SHOW" from afternoons after a year in the time slot. ESPN layoffs: Updated list of biggest names laid off, Third round of layoffs for ESPN in November, 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. 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! Council Member Sally Bagshaw declined to comment for this story. KIRO Radio 97.3 FM has announced changes to the weekday lineup. Landed in Madrid. 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. Adios Bristol! On KIRO! . A lot of groups opposed this plan, including the Port of Seattle and the longshoremen unions, but the final decision came down to the city council, which voted five to four not to vacate the part of Occidental Avenue that was required to build the new stadium. And also the day to learn that my side gig @ESPN has come to an end. Today is my last day. Today was my last day after 5+ years, but I feel blessed to have gotten this opportunity. The Dori Monson Show (also referred to as "The Big Show") was heard from noon to 3:00 pm PST on KIRO-FM and was primarily a politically oriented talk-radio program. KIRO Radio replacing longtime favorite RON & DON morning show was a bad move. But during her deposition, she did admit to telling Barnett that Ron and Don were the source of the harassment, even though shed never actually listened to their show. The expectedlayoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29,with the company reportedly set to releaseabout 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. , Personally, I love Tom, I love Jim, I love John, and to have to say goodbye to those three people was incredibly difficult for all of us., They should fire Mike Salk. Adam Jude covers the Seattle Seahawks for The Seattle Times. Who doesn't love a summer trip to Mount Rainier? . Grateful for 21 yrs w/great people, building rep of @OTLonESPN. That's why we need to have guys making these decisions. For now, she says, her office no longer takes calls during drive time. Council Rejects Progressive Tax Increase to Fill $140 Million Budget Hole, Mayor's Plan to Activate Downtown Is Heavy on Short-Term Solutions. Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. Like other colleagues, I've been informed I am no longer working for ESPN. Somewhere sports bettors cheer and somewhere dirty cops get payoffs Tucker did us all a favor, we got to see behind the curtain. Wassell announced his departure on Twitter on Thursday morning. In January, the City of Seattle, which represented Bagshaw at her request, agreed to pay $35,000 for the hosts legal fees. [8], The dominant political orientation of his program began as roughly middle-of-the-road throughout the 1990s. 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. Tiffany Smiley continues to keep pace with incumbent Patty Murray as the Senate election draws near. No idea how they could keep Jake Heaps and Paul Gallant who are awful. That seems unlikely, however. Episode #1. Moved my wife and 3 kids to CT to go "all in" 5 years ago. Clayton is a longtime NFL reporter for a number of outlets. and lost in 2020, so I loved the reminder. In 2008, Radio & Records News/Talk/Sports Local Personality of the Year went to KFI-Bill AM's Handel instead of Monson (Los . A source close to the station told The C Is for Crank that Ossorio was fired for the stunt, which . The since-deleted tweet, sent Wednesday evening during Washington's gubernatorial debate between incumbent Jay Inslee and challenger Loren Culp, referenced transgenderism. Bob and Dave will air from 2-6 p.m., with a replay of their show from 6-7 p.m. Wassell had been a co-host of a midday show with Stacy Jo Rost and Jake Heaps. KIRO continues to struggle after the disaster decision to cancel the Ron & Don show. This article originally stated that the hosts of the Ron and Don show gave listeners Bagshaw's number in response to her preliminary vote on the arena in April, it read. [2] As a student at the University of Washington, he was the play-by-play announcer for Husky football on-campus broadcaster KCMU. Live, Local, Relevant, News. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. I look forward to what's next, It's ironic ESPN laid me off the same day as my first partner on the cowboys @Edwerderespn . Means more than you can know. 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. KIRO Radio's Dori Monson has a statement as he returns to his show. On to the next chapter. Rost and Heaps will remain as co-hosts of the midday show, to air from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In a short amount of time, Aaron (Mace) Mason has established himself as a rising star in the KIRO Radio lineup. SportsCenterAnchor John Buccigross tweeted this Wednesday morning in response to a reportthat he was not being let go: WHAT A DAY TO BE ALIVE!!!!! Listen to Seattle Sports shows on your time. The state where I could go to Olympia tomorrow and change my birth cert to say I was a girl on 10/2/61 HAHAHAHAHA.". A few parting words: https://t.co/pBfnewUHIG, I was treated great by #ESPN during my 3 years. Kiro covers local news pretty well, and the personalities mentioned above seem to a good job of playing a bit of both sides of the fence." [18] In 2016, his team won the Washington state girls basketball championship and Monson was recognized as the state Coach of the Year. Bonneville Seattle is your home to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, Seattle Sports, and AM 770 KTTH. While his Seahawks suspension was permanent, he was reinstated to his KIRO-FM show on October 26, 2020. By . Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day. Friday, October 9th, 2020. . Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area 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. ESPN gave me the light and it's time to leave stage. 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. Radio - KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, AM 770 KTTH, Seattle Sports 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. "The John Curley and Shari Show" replaces Tom Tangney on KIRO Wayne Cody is pictured in 1990, while broadcasting sports news on KIRO Radio. TBTL was awesome, and now it's gone. #ToTheNextStep pic.twitter.com/ZIBHFvFZeJ. Past Fox firings carry lessons for network after Carlson Posted by Spike O'Neill. Citing the magazine's woefully inadequate response, Ron and Don later filed suit against Sally Bagshaw, Erica C. Barnett, and the Atlantic for defamation. "The future is a gift even though this is the present" , A post shared by Darren M Haynes (@darrenmhaynes) on Apr 26, 2017 at 1:45pm PDT. Seattle's Ron & Don Returning As a Podcast - Radio Ink [2] He variously described himself as "right-leaning", "center right", and "libertarian". KIRO 97.3 FM Seattle, Seattle Radio Theater and Town Hall Seattle have a special treat for listeners this Halloween. KIRO radio host Dori Monson is back on the air following an almost three-week suspension from Bonneville Seattle after he made a transphobic tweet during the Oct. 7 gubernatorial debate . Will do my best to make next 60 days special for our Insider readers, Staying on the NFL Draft as my last assignment.
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