Smith-Pelly Glides From Capitals’ Center Ice To Radio Booth
Devante Smith-Pelly, renowned for his pivotal role in the Washington Capitals' 2018 championship run, is embarking on a new journey in his hockey career. After retiring in December 2022, Smith-Pelly is transitioning from the ice to the radio broadcast booth.
SiriusXM Ends Rude Jude’s 19-Year Run On Shade 45
SiriusXM has ended the nearly two-decade-long run of host Jude Angelini, known as Rude Jude. Hosting on Eminem's Shade 45 channel since its start in 2004, November 16 marked the final episode of Jude's The All Out Show.
Longtime Country Radio Leader Bill Mayne Dead At 72
Bill Mayne, veteran label and radio executive and former Executive Director of the Country Radio Broadcasters and Country Radio Seminar, has passed away after fighting against a long-term illness.
Ocean’s 7: Danny Ocean Joins WSBG As Program Director
7 Mountains Media is appointing Danny Ocean as the new Program Director and PM Drive host for 93.5 SBG (WSBG) in Stroudsburg, PA. Ocean has spent the last ten years as Director of Affiliate Relations for Kid Kelly’s Backtrax USA Networks.
Bethany Linderman Joins Mornings On iHeart Baltimore’s WPOC
In the wake of Francesca Presti's departure from mornings on 93.1 WPOC, iHeartMedia Baltimore has announced Bethany Linderman as the new co-host of The Laurie DeYoung Show. She is making the transition to WPOC from Audacy Baltimore's Mix 106.5.
NAFB Begins Executive Director Hunt As Tom Brand Steps Away
National Association of Farm Broadcasting Executive Director Tom Brand announced he will step down from the organization at the end of this year. Brand has been an outspoken advocate for the AM For Every Vehicle Act and for preserving rural radio.
Programming Icon Clarke Ingram Dead At 66
Renowned programmer and on-air talent Clarke Ingram passed away on Saturday, November 25, after years of long-term health struggles. Best known in his hometown of Pittsburgh, he served as program director for Pittsburgh's WBZZ and WJJJ.
Francesca Presti Leaves iHeart Baltimore and WPOC
Francesca Presti, co-host of the Laurie Young Morning Show on iHeartMedia Baltimore's WPOC, has announced her departure from the station after six years. Presti cited personal reasons for her decision to step away.
Atlanta’s 99X Completes Original Staff Revival With Jill Melancon
Jill Melancon, known on-air as Jill Nelson, is returning to 99X (WNNX) at Cumulus Media Atlanta. Melancon, who worked at the Alternative station from 1992 until 2008, will host evenings and weekends starting November 27th.
Elliott and Boxer To Lead New Morning Shows At iHeart Columbus
iHeartMedia Columbus has announced dual changes to its morning programming lineup for the cluster. WTVN-AM is adding Columbus Morning News, hosted by market veteran and PD Mike Elliott, while 93.3 The Bus (WODC) welcomes Brandon Boxer for The Boxer Show.















