Join John Curley and Shari Eliker in discussing whether or not clowns are scary. JANUARY 27, 2020. Sorry to get the call from ESPN this a.m., but grateful for my eight years there and trying to positively look ahead. Broadcaster Dori Monson suspended from Seattle Seahawks' radio shows Washington state's new gun laws prohibit the future sale, distribution, manufacture and import of more than 50 types of guns. Program ratings and recognition. KIRO-FM Seattle Announces New Lineup - Radio Ink He has hosted the Justin and Gee show and co-hosted the John Clayton Show. The show billed itself as bringing the human stories behind the news, and while they frequently covered sports, entertainment, and local politics, they also used their platform to raise money in times of emergency, from the Hurricane Katrina fallout to the deadly landslide in Oso, Washington. Ursula Reutin is an award-winning Seattle journalist who started her broadcasting career at KIRO Radio in 1988. Friday, October 9th, 2020. . 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. As part of the new lineup, Gallant will have an additional solo hour on air, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 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. I met & worked w/ some great people & I am very grateful to ESPN for the opportunity. 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So, I am no longer with ESPN, as of today. NFL insider John Clayton is leaving ESPN as part of the sweeping layoffs, according to SN's @MMcCarthyREV. While Barnett apologized, Council Member Bagshaw was not required to apologize or admit wrongdoing, according to the terms of the settlement. Debate is over. John Skipper has just sent memo to all @espn employees. I think the best part about the job was the people I got to work with over the years. The measure also outlines that importing, manufacturing, and distributing magazines with more than 10 rounds will be prohibited. Loved my time at ESPN, and now it's time to figure out what's next. State Rep. Jim Walsh wants to create a bill that will "clear up language around self-defense" to protect people that have actual claims. ) and it struck a nerve. The expectedlayoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29,with the company reportedly set to releaseabout 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. [10], Among the regular features on The Dori Monson Show was a weekly "one on one against the nuns" segment where Monson tested his football acumen against two nuns, Sisters Kath Silverthorn and Cele Gorman of the Archdiocese of Seattle, each making predictions for the next Sunday's NFL games. "We couldn't be more excited about what comes next," said Mike . Tucker had a role to play, we got to see the fusion of news and theater. When they lost their jobs, they decided they were not going to leave Seattle. Radio - KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, AM 770 KTTH, Seattle Sports Time to go. But totally get it. As when I wrote about this story in the past, arena supporters seem desperately eager to avoid discussing the misogynistic attacks that are the actual subject of the story, and the very real and troubling questions it raises about what female leaders are and arent allowed to have opinions about in this city.. Bonneville Seattle is your home to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, Seattle Sports, and AM 770 KTTH. The Seattle Kraken still have a chance to become the first team to beat the reigning Stanley Cup champions while playing its first playoff series in franchise history. Hear exclusive interviews from Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? I leave ESPN more talented than ever and I'm thankful for that. 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. A source close to the station told The C Is for Crank that Ossorio was fired for the stunt, which . KIRO Nights will now feature Aaron Mason and Mike Lewis. In fact, the hosts urged listeners to call her during an unrelated debate over homelessness in February. Monson also hosts "The Dori Monson Show" on Seattle's KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, which includes a weekly interview with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. Layoffs announced today. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. [18] In 2016, his team won the Washington state girls basketball championship and Monson was recognized as the state Coach of the Year. Adam Jude covers the Seattle Seahawks for The Seattle Times. The suit, which was settled earlier this year with a $35,000 payment from the City of Seattle, goes back to the spring of 2016, when the citizens, pundits, and politicians of Seattle were hotly debating whether or not to build a new NBA stadium in Sodo. I like the new night guy! The latest news and opinion on the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, and Seattle Kraken. Dori Monson, 61, was a KIRO Newsradio host for over 30 years. It's my birthday! Putting in their night host Gee was a terrible move!! I also enjoyed your personality and your interactions with Nick always cracked me up. Please stay tuned to @Midday180 . Home; . Rost and Heaps will remain as co-hosts of the midday show, to air from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A company statement at the time said: A decision was finalized this evening between Bonneville Seattle and Ron Upshaw & Don ONeill to end their 13 years at the station. I feel blessed & privileged to have worked @ESPN and most importantly work w/ so many great people.Thank you. She declined to comment on whether or not she personally had to pay any money as part of the Atlantic settlement. - We are BACK! Means more than you can know. That response has since been taken offline (there is an archived version here), but she placed the blame for the error on Sally Bagshaw: I wrote this anecdote based on Bagshaws recollection, in which she told me the story I described in the piece, Barnett wrote. I get off the plane and I get these text messages, he said on the podcast. Of course, the upside is, if you sell the show yourself, you keep all the revenue for yourself. Hope KJR lands Clayton. Much respect to all the people. [19] Monson stated publicly that he voted for Bob Barr in the 2008 presidential election. All rights reserved. Take a book this year, though, construction is going to make that trip extremely difficult. And they plan to spill the beans about their firing during their first show back on May 27. KIRO RADIO 97.3 FM - 48 Reviews - 1820 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle - Yelp Thanks to all the great people at ESPN, MLB & all of you! [1] Monson was also a critic of major Seattle infrastructure projects such as Sound Transit and the State Route 99 tunnel. Does your boss truly care about your happiness? Will do my best to make next 60 days special for our Insider readers, Staying on the NFL Draft as my last assignment. Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. Found out it was not. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick. The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. Enjoyed nine great years here. She says she offered to go on the show, but an invitation was never extended. 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.". Fox's dismissals of Glenn Beck in 2011 and Bill O'Reilly in 2017 offer lessons in what the post-Carlson fallout might be. 2023 Bonneville International. I find myself changing the car radio to KOMO Radio on old AM radio platform. Started at ESPN in 2008, but my tenure ended today. In January, the City of Seattle, which represented Bagshaw at her request, agreed to pay $35,000 for the hosts legal fees. KIRO Prepares A Halloween Special - Radio Ink And while KIRO Radio declined to comment on the cause of the cancellation (or anything else), Ron and Don speculate on their new podcast that their firing may have been connected to a lawsuit theyd filed against a member of the Seattle City Council. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. 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, San Franciscos Breeze Is At Kulps Back For Exit, Ryan Cameron Reaches Syndication With Urban One, The Best Sales Managers Have This Curious Trait, The Zen Way To Kick Through Station Stagnation, A.I. He claimed it was a ghost. TODAY! Posted by Spike O'Neill. Huard is in his first season covering NFL games as an analyst for FOX Sports. The expected layoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29, with the company reportedly set to release about 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. Live, Local, Relevant, News. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. All rights reserved. Salk said the station held off as long as possible in an effort to save jobs. . Great luck too all. I loved every bit of my eight years at ESPN and will miss it, and so many friends and colleagues there, profoundly. The Seattle Seahawks went big in size with their first of two fifth-round 2023 NFL Draft picks with Michigan edge Mike Morris. "Hell naw! Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Just got the 'call.' The female city council members were on the receiving end of vicious hate mail, tweets, and phone calls, much of it sexist in nature. Read: https://t.co/diNnXVrxG5, Hoped to make ESPN viewers smarter, take them behind curtain of sports biz/law, for 6 years. 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. Whatever the reason for their cancellation, the lawsuits are now settled. And hey, it turns out one of those people is me. On to the next chapter. Monday May 27th. the Seahawks and Mariners. Better days ahead. Hour One: Burt Bacharach's Legacy. Thanks to ESPN for allowing me to be their legal analyst for 13 years. But a new study says that not going to the office has a major downside: no or little feedback. Three Senior Voices Silenced at ESPN 710 Seattle (KIRO-AM) This is a crummy day, but I'll never stop pursuing my passion. She shared her story with the John Curley & Shari Elliker show. Somewhere sports bettors cheer and somewhere dirty cops get payoffs Moving on from @espn. Close. Noon to 3 p.m.: Dori Monson Landed in Madrid. It is, of course, totally possible that the show was canceled for other reasonssay, a slip in ratings, a measurement that radio shows live and die by. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto went through the team's options with starting pitcher Robbie Ray out for the year. With Sawant Out, Whats Next for Seattles Left? 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 . For many in the post-holiday season, the lingering question remains: At what point should I take down my Christmas tree? Six years ago, made most difficult decision ever made leaving @Rivals to come to @ESPN . "[11], On October 8, 2020, Monson posted a tweet during the 2020 Washington state gubernatorial debate mocking governor Jay Inslee's inconsistency in relying on science for restrictive COVID-19 policies but allowing Washingtonians to change their sex designation on birth certificates without also requiring scientific proof. Magnolia Residents Do Not. 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Got texts asking if job was safe. I look forward to the next adventure. 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. The new KIRO Radio lineup, effective January 29: 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. pic.twitter.com/WNkUGuXeVl, After 17 years reporting on #NFL , I've been informed that I'm being laid off by ESPN effective immediately. ", 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. Tucker did us all a favor, we got to see behind the curtain. Rough day. November 13, 2020. At least not for the time being, anyway. #Onward. Barnett, in her now-removed blog post acknowledging the errors, wrote that shed never listened to the Ron & Don Show, either. Marguerite from Lacey is a former crack cocaine addict. 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. 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. That same year, he began working Seahawks games as a sideline reporter for radio broadcasts on 710 ESPN Seattle. And very much look forward to continuing my work at TSN/RDS. They call what they do cause radio. And while the two had complaints about the Seattle City Council, when it came to the arena, they hadnt urged their listeners to call Bagshaw at all. 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 got laid off by ESPN today after an amazing 5+ years. A few parting words: https://t.co/pBfnewUHIG, I was treated great by #ESPN during my 3 years. The Seattle Seahawks went back to LSU for a guard once again, taking RG Anthony Bradford, who is 6 foot 4 and 332 pounds. Over, Lonnnnnng Time Listener 2001, Brrrrrrrinnnng Dorrrrri Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! 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. Thank you to everyone who read and supported me throughout my 9 years there. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 9 a.m. to noon: Gee & Ursula Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. , 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.. All part of a business that is rapidly changing. This guy is from Sleepy Hollow, boring, etc. [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]. No longer at ESPN. In 2008, Radio & Records News/Talk/Sports Local Personality of the Year went to KFI-Bill AM's Handel instead of Monson (Los . Just learned I will no longer be covering the Dodgers. Layoffs lead to another programming shake-up at 710 ESPN Seattle. Around 50 names you will recognize; another 50 you may not. Job listings in Washington must now include salary information. 2023 Bonneville International. Great experience. The aftermath of this vote was not pretty. After 23 years as an NFL reporter for ESPN television, he was part of large-spread layoffs there in 2017. Chapter ends, more ahead. On to the next one. After the May 2 vote, Don O'Neill actually stated his opposition to the deal, saying, I agree with the ladies. To be clear, at no time did either host encourage listeners to use the sort of abusive language that Bagshaw reports receiving. Spike O'Neill - Radio Host - KIRO Radio 97.3 FM | LinkedIn [2] As a student at the University of Washington, he was the play-by-play announcer for Husky football on-campus broadcaster KCMU. A year later . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Worked w/ some great folks who are now friends. Powered by the Pacific Northwest, KIRO Newsradio is Seattle's leading outlet for news and talk. If I lost my iPhone, how could I post about how I lost my job today? Onward to new challenges. By. The Tom & Curley show debuted on KIRO in 2013. 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. KIRO continues to struggle after the disaster decision to cancel the Ron & Don show. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! KIRO will introduce a new show, the Gee & Ursula show, from 9 a.m. to noon, that features Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin. Will miss all the great people I worked with! But basketball, as they say, never stops. Listen to Seattle Sports shows on your time. Colorado Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano suffered a fracture in his neck during Game 6 against the Seattle Kraken on Friday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. Even after being laid off today, I dont regret it. The layoffs, he said, were due specifically to significant loss of ad revenue as a result of COVID-19. My time with ESPN comes to a close today as I join the sidelines with so many other talented https://t.co/8wV4O1H3G2 [8], The dominant political orientation of his program began as roughly middle-of-the-road throughout the 1990s. Like other colleagues, I've been informed I am no longer working for ESPN. As with Barnett's response, the Atlantic article has since been taken offline, but the story didnt end with the corrections. 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. 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. Gee Scott got his start in radio on 710 ESPN Seattle. -. Forever grateful! The Tacoma Dome is celebrating its 40th birthday with fun and free activities, but the official selection the name goes back a bit further. Young people are letting my age group run everything. [17][18] The period was recognized as the most successful in the program's history, with the team compiling a 12572 record. The Seattle Seahawks went with a defensive lineman with their second 4th-round pick in Mississippi State D-tackle Cameron Young. Grateful for 3 years at ESPN. It was also covered by independent journalist and former Stranger staffer Erica C. Barnett, who wrote a piece about the response that was published online by the Atlantic. Go Hawks! Wayne Cody is pictured in 1990, while broadcasting sports news on KIRO Radio. Photo Photo Liked by Spike O'Neill. [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]. Tenino residents and community members protested the proposition for weeks due to the risk factors of the home being near a playground. Who is Jos Caballero, the Mariners rookie earning time at 2B? John Curley's cabin in Cle Elem burned down. Salk said the station held off as long as possible in an effort to save jobs. . Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. "John and Shari have great chemistry," Bryan Buckalew, KIRO . Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. Her staffers, she said, gave her the bad information. 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! In January, KIRO-FM canceled the show by not renewing the contract for the popular Seattle morning team. George Springer hit a tiebreaking single in the sixth inning, Alejandro Kirk added a solo home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2. KIRO abruptly cancels popular afternoon radio show A local lawyer, for instance, sent them the following: "As women, I understand that you spend a lot of your time trying to please others (mostly on your knees) but I can only hope that you each find ways to quickly and painfully end yourselves. There was much more of this type of rhetoric, so much so that the women wrote about it in a Seattle Times editorial. 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. KIRO Radio unveiled a new program last week following the retirement of longtime host Tom Tangney. We want to thank them both for their service and contribution to the station, our company and to the communities we serve. When asked about this, Dan Nolte, a spokesperson for the Seattle City Attorney's Office, said, In the course of defending the lawsuit, our office conducted basic discovery with respect to the plaintiffs damages claim, contacting the parent company after the plaintiffs told us the parent company had possession of the relevant documents. The Athletic first reported Monson's suspension. October 23, 2020. That bosses at Ron and Dons media company werent made aware of the existence of their employees publicly filed lawsuit is surprising.. Grateful to so many. "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. Gee, I feel like I am now part of an exclusive club. 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. It hadnt occurred to them that the people in charge wouldnt know they were suing a member of the city council. P-I Archive 1990/ Mike Bainter/P-I file Margaret Larson worked at KIRO 7, Dateline NBC, the Today show, and as an . I think the line up is great. "I thought that would be either Sherpas or nuns and it'd probably be easier to find nuns. 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. And, according to Inside Radio, their show was third-ranked during afternoon drive time in December, the month before they were canceled. Layoffs lead to another programming shake-up at 710 ESPN Seattle
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