So many classy people to thank. At least not for the time being, anyway. 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. [1] However, his show turned decidedly conservative around the time of the September 11 attacks in 2001, enthusiastically supporting the Iraq invasion and accusing global warming activists of being "phony, global warming cultists". John Curley's cabin in Cle Elem burned down. Like many others, I got the call today from ESPN that today would be my last with them. I tried to represent the best in college hoops. Should be a tough day, and yet I feel so proud that weve all developed such a great little community together.. Wassell announced his departure on Twitter on Thursday morning. Here's a running list of the most recognizable names we know have been let go by ESPN. Clayton is a longtime NFL reporter for a number of outlets. TOM . If I lost my iPhone, how could I post about how I lost my job today? Loved my time at ESPN, and now it's time to figure out what's next. Washington state's new gun laws prohibit the future sale, distribution, manufacture and import of more than 50 types of guns. 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. 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. Seattles Left Pressures Council to Cut Funding for Cops and Sweeps. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. pic.twitter.com/Jb6o1JqeTV, Layoffs end my 16 yr run covering the NBA Draft for ESPN on June 30. The aftermath of this vote was not pretty. It's my birthday! Dave Muzik Morgan out from Cruz Saskatoon read comments! John Curley and Shari Elliker host a weekly afternoon drive radio show from 3:00pm - 7:00pm on Seattle's KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. 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. The John Curley and Shari Show debuted Thursday with Shari Elliker replacing Tangney. Close. pic.twitter.com/1wTnGfRVcW. Seattle hasnt had an NBA team since 2008, when the SuperSonics were relocated to Oklahoma, and many local basketball fansas well as Chris Hansen, the hedge-fund manager spearheading the new stadium efforthoped that a brand-new, state-of-the art facility would lure the Sonics back or draw some other team to the city. Bro! Started at ESPN in 2008, but my tenure ended today. Ursula Reutin is an award-winning Seattle journalist who started her broadcasting career at KIRO Radio in 1988. 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.: Seattles Morning News hosted by Dave Ross and Colleen OBrien But basketball, as they say, never stops. I also offered to go on their show and talk to them and their listeners directly about what had happened and to clear up the record in collaboration with them. P-I Archive 1990/ Mike Bainter/P-I file Margaret Larson worked at KIRO 7, Dateline NBC, the Today show, and as an . Seattle Times staff reporter. Posted by Spike O'Neill. Thx for the opportunities & wonderful friendships. On to the nextI'll let everyone know what that is when I do. Barnett, in her now-removed blog post acknowledging the errors, wrote that shed never listened to the Ron & Don Show, either. Salk said the station held off as long as possible in an effort to save jobs. 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." The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. Around 50 names you will recognize; another 50 you may not. [1] Monson was also a critic of major Seattle infrastructure projects such as Sound Transit and the State Route 99 tunnel. Barnett posted a response on her website as well. Means more than you can know. Bob Stelton and Dave Wyman will remain in the afternoon time slot, while gaining an additional hour on air. Will do my best to make next 60 days special for our Insider readers, Staying on the NFL Draft as my last assignment. I met & worked w/ some great people & I am very grateful to ESPN for the opportunity. [2] He variously described himself as "right-leaning", "center right", and "libertarian". Sincere gratitude to those who were so kind and supportive. In January, KIRO-FM canceled the show by not renewing the contract for the popular Seattle morning team. Does your boss truly care about your happiness? All rights reserved. Our first thought was that the new podcast would be heard on Radio.com from the logo (they are launching their podcast on Anchor). 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. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Tom & Curley Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area I want Kiro to switch Gee back to kiro night with Aaron Mason!!!!!!! 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. John Clayton, Jim Moore and Tom Wassell were informed Thursday that they were being let go. I will badly miss all the talented folks there, many of whom I call dear friends. Fans have been lighting up Dons Facebook page after hearing about the news. Only VOICE! Alaska Airlines CEO anticipates choppy May, issues mea culpa as flight cancellations rack up, John and Shari: Political pressure to forgive student loan debt is well-timed ahead of mid-term elections, John & Shari: Inflation has forced some people to adjust their tipping habits, John Curley and Shari Elliker want story ideas from listeners, John & Shari: Seattle teachers can keep masking if theyre concerned about safety. The Tom & Curley show, which has aired weekdays 9 a.m. to noon, moves to the afternoon drive spot, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. KIRO will debut a new show from 9 a.m. to noon: the Gee & Ursula show. #ESPNLayoff. As of winter 2008, the most people listened to his show in the Seattle-Tacoma market. Monday May 27th. Radio Ink is a radio-industry trade publication that is published 12 times a year for the radio management sector of the radio broadcasting industry. ron and don. The expectedlayoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29,with the company reportedly set to releaseabout 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. We made as many adjustments as we could to control costs while saving jobs. And yes, I do actually have a telephone bolted to a wall in my kitchen. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Layoffs announced today. 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. The expected layoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29, with the company reportedly set to release about 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. That drew several hundred responses from his followers, and he later tweeted that those responses were overwhelming me with joy and gratitude. Most recently he hosted KIRO Nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM. 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. [9] He also once asked Washington State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz if he was a communist. Jerry Dipoto filled in the blanks Thursday. And, according to Inside Radio, their show was third-ranked during afternoon drive time in December, the month before they were canceled. Gee, I feel like I am now part of an exclusive club. Made great friends and have wonderful memories. Great luck too all. HEH! John Curley and Shari Elliker on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Working remotely has a lot of advantages. 2 yrs flew by @espn. These shows exemplify KIRO Radios mission to inform, explain, and entertain.. Found out it was not. The Seattle Seahawks ended their 10-man 2023 NFL Draft class with another running back, this time Georgia's Kenny McIntosh. pic.twitter.com/gxKuUh13ck, I had a great 6+ years at ESPN, but it's over. 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. Fox News announced in an abrupt statement it will "part ways" with longtime host Tucker Carlson, seen by many as the face of the network's brand. No idea how they could keep Jake Heaps and Paul Gallant who are awful. John Clayton, Jim Moore and Tom Wassell were informed Thursday that they were being let go. Today was my last day after 5+ years, but I feel blessed to have gotten this opportunity. This guy is from Sleepy Hollow, boring, etc. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. Absolutely loved the gig. A company statement at the time said: "A . With more than 100 hours of live and local programming each week, KIRO Newsradio has kept listeners of the Puget Sound Region informed and entertained for nearly a century. TODAY! Adam Jude covers the Seattle Seahawks for The Seattle Times. Grateful for 3 years at ESPN. Feb 10, 2023. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 0. Gee, Ursula question Amazon's motives as employees are sent back to the office, Ross: Motorcycle Banditos are more respectful drivers than most Seattleites, Deadly fungus spreading in U.S. with approximately 60% mortality, Gee Scott on Seattle 'Sip 'n Stroll': 'I don't want a Bourbon Street here', Happy 40th birthday to the Tacoma Dome (or is it DomaTacoma?). Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day. Fox's dismissals of Glenn Beck in 2011 and Bill O'Reilly in 2017 offer lessons in what the post-Carlson fallout might be. And, despite it all, they still think Bagshaw is a good member of the city council. He will continue to serve in that role during Seahawks games, as least through the end of this season. Sad to say nine great years at ESPN end for me in July. Her staffers, she said, gave her the bad information. Goodbye, KIRO. - ron and don". Listen With Audible. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Thanks for reading and following along. I've been informed my contract will not be renewed at ESPN. 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. Today is my last day. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. From Cold Pizza to First Take to SC I made more friends than I can name. I leave ESPN more talented than ever and I'm thankful for that. KIRO management, according to Ron and Don's attorney, quickly reached out to the Atlantic, which updated Barnetts article with five corrections. Episode #1. 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. Tenino residents and community members protested the proposition for weeks due to the risk factors of the home being near a playground. Gee Scott got his start in radio on 710 ESPN Seattle. Long-term health care tax debated in WA Legislature, John Curley attempts to solve, recreate Texas shopping cart ghost story, John & Shari: Listener shares her story of addiction and recovery, WA Rep. hopes to eradicate sex offender housing in Enumclaw, John Curley: Social housing will not work in Seattle, Millions of federal dollars on the table for universal school meals, John & Shari call The Phone Lady to help overcome phone phobia, Life put in perspective after John Curleys cabin burns down, Curley: The gender pay gap is a myth, women dont negotiate. On to the next one. This story was covered everywhere, from the New York Times to Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. I feel blessed & privileged to have worked @ESPN and most importantly work w/ so many great people.Thank you. Onward to new challenges. November 13, 2020. This shud be fun, Poured my heart and soul into ESPN for last 8 years. the Seahawks and Mariners. People were mad about what was happening to the women, and some of them blamed Ron and Don for triggering the harassment. Dottie Pepper (@Dottie_Pepper) April 26, 2017. All rights reserved. While his Seahawks suspension was permanent, he was reinstated to his KIRO-FM show on October 26, 2020. Kiro nights was a great mix of talent . The shake-up comes a little more than a year after Salk and Brock Huard left their popular morning show. As with Barnett's response, the Atlantic article has since been taken offline, but the story didnt end with the corrections. I also enjoyed your personality and your interactions with Nick always cracked me up. I got laid off by ESPN today after an amazing 5+ years. 9 a.m. to noon: Gee & Ursula 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. I'm truly thankful for the time and the experience. Alaska Airlines is facing issues with contracting and a shortage of pilots, leaving travelers to deal with a surplus of flight cancellations. 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. 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. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? 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. For 21 yrs. Bad news morning. There would no NBA team in Seattle. Two pieces of legislation are advancing in the Washington state Legislature this week that would help provide meals to every student. But as the suits quietly proceeded, KIRO management went through some turnover, and Ron and Don never informed the new boss of the lawsuit. The vote was evenly divided by sex: The five female council members voted against it, the four male council members voted for it, and the proposal was dead in the water. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? , 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.. Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. - We are BACK! [8], The dominant political orientation of his program began as roughly middle-of-the-road throughout the 1990s. 2023 Bonneville International. Friday, October 9th, 2020. . 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. 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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. In fact, the hosts urged listeners to call her during an unrelated debate over homelessness in February. Thank you to all the people who supported me. The perfect amount of personalities to keep KIRO on my dial car and home. A few parting words: https://t.co/pBfnewUHIG, I was treated great by #ESPN during my 3 years. That's why we need to have guys making these decisions. For now, she says, her office no longer takes calls during drive time. I get off the plane and I get these text messages, he said on the podcast. Who doesn't love a summer trip to Mount Rainier? Turned on phone 1st time all vacation. Ron and Don declined to comment directly for this piece, but through their lawyer they said they harbor no ill-will toward Sally Bagshaw or the Atlantic. Of course, the upside is, if you sell the show yourself, you keep all the revenue for yourself. Sorry to get the call from ESPN this a.m., but grateful for my eight years there and trying to positively look ahead. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! The legislature is taking on the touchy subject of the state's long-term health care tax. This is Swift's first tour since 2018, with her tour following the record-breaking success of her newest album, "Midnights. I get something thought provoking, I laugh and I stay connected listening to KIRO. On Friday, Don ONeill posted the following to his Facebook page: Cancelled? I think the best part about the job was the people I got to work with over the years. Dori Monson (October 2, 1961 December 31, 2022) was an American radio personality who hosted the Dori Monson Show, an afternoon talk radio show in Seattle, Washington, on KIRO-FM. Thank u ESPN. [18], Monson was married with three daughters and lived in Lake Forest Park, Washington. Tucker did us all a favor, we got to see behind the curtain. Kirby strong but Mariners' offense comes up empty in 1-0 loss to Phillies, Dipoto: What's next for Mariners after losing Robbie Ray for '23, Report: Avs F Cogliano out indefinitely after neck fracture vs Kraken, Preview: For Kraken, it's make history or go home in Game 7, Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Kraken. Citing the magazine's woefully inadequate response, Ron and Don later filed suit against Sally Bagshaw, Erica C. Barnett, and the Atlantic for defamation. To readers/viewers/listeners/countless colleagues grateful, After 5 great years, Ive been laid off by ESPN. 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. Thanks to all the great people at ESPN, MLB & all of you! I've been unbelievably fortunate. The initiative would create a social housing developer, who will be able to own, acquire, and maintain social housing in Seattle. That bosses at Ron and Dons media company werent made aware of the existence of their employees publicly filed lawsuit is surprising.. Council Member Sally Bagshaw declined to comment for this story. Ross: Can you downsize standing next to shelves full of memories? Inflation is driving up prices lately on nearly everything, and it seems to be leading some people to tip less at restaurants and for other services. Seattle Out & Proud (commonly referred to as Seattle Pride) shared a screenshot of the tweet, which read: "Inslee: we follow science in WA. She says she offered to go on the show, but an invitation was never extended. The Tom & Curley show, which has aired weekdays 9 a.m. to noon, moves to the afternoon drive spot, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. KIRO will debut a new show from 9 a.m. to noon, the Gee & Ursula show. 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. No longer at ESPN. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Program ratings and recognition. 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. This is a crummy day, but I'll never stop pursuing my passion. After 5 incredible years, I was laid off today by ESPN. 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 . In retrospect, although this was an anecdote (and not, as many seem to think, the subject of the story), I should have asked Ron and Don to verify or deny Bagshaws account. Addicts need access to treatment. Thankful for the opportunity I was given and people I got to work with! 48 reviews of KIRO Radio 97.3 FM "Dori, Dave, Ron & Don are all great.. but Shiers is a total BORE!
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