101 ESPN, St. Louis, have signed a five-year contract extension with the ESPN Radio Network, effective January 1, 2019. The deal coincides with the station’s 10-year anniversary. The station was launched on January 1, 2009.
ESPN Radio Network programming available on 101 ESPN includes:
- Sports Center (all night, overnight)
- First and Last (3a-5a)
- Golic and WIngo (5a-7a) Monday-Friday
- The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (7p-10p) (tape-delayed after The Fastlane)
- Freddie and Fitzsimmons (10p-12a)
- And various ESPN play-by-play programs and signature sports events.
Program Director Chris “Hoss” Neupert said, “Hubbard Radio management and the 101 ESPN team want to thank our listeners and the St. Louis community for their continued support over the last 10 years.” He added, “Our entire team is looking forward to the strengthening of our partnership with the ESPN Radio Network, and the opportunity to offer innovative content and exclusive interviews, analysis, and coverage for St. Louis’ sports fans.”
This is huge news! A syndication clearance renewal!!! Looks like “HOSS” really hit a home run with this deal.