Offsides with Marc Ryan is coming to an end on Audacy Greenville’s The Fan Upstate (WORD-AM) as the host accepts a new role at one of his dream stations. In its place comes a new afternoon show, WIRE 2 WIRE, featuring Greg “Diesel” Abee and Cole Bryson.
Ryan will move to 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT) in Detroit, where he will contribute as the network pregame, postgame, and weekday fill-in host starting April 1. His broadcasting career includes past stints at Sports Radio 610 (KILT-AM) in Houston, 92.9 The Game (WZGC) in Atlanta, and a national presence with CBS Sports Radio’s 98.7 The Fan in Tampa Bay.
Ryan commented, “I’ve carried around a post-it note for 14 years with three sports stations written on it, including 97.1 The Ticket. My long-term goal was to get a full-time job at one of them. I am so excited to join one of the best media teams in the country as I unlock this long-awaited achievement.”
Meanwhile at The Fan Upstate, Diesel and Bryson’s show begins March 25. Diesel, an ardent Clemson Tigers fan, brings a lifelong commitment to the South Carolina sports community. Bryson is known for his Saturday Morning Scramble on WORD during football season.
Audacy Greenville-Spartanburg Market Manager Steve Sinicropi said, “WIRE 2 WIRE will be a live, local sports show with knowledgeable, well-known local talent, and I know sports fans will love it.”
Bryson commented, “I am beyond excited to be hosting weekdays with someone I consider a true professional, Diesel. We promise to deliver a dynamic blend of entertainment and insightful content for our audience.”
Diesel added, “To be doing this with a friend like Cole Bryson, with whom I have a ton of respect and a great relationship, is especially exciting. We will focus on delivering outstanding local coverage of the teams that resonate most with the Upstate community.”
