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Bill and Ricky

Philly Sports Get Unfiltered with New WPEN Afternoon Hosts

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"Truth, not fluff," is the promise for the new afternoon drive sports show coming to Philadelphia radio on 97.5 The Fanatic. Beasley Media Group will debut Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo on June 9, filling the slot recently vacated by Tyrone Johnson.
Derek Hunter

Derek Hunter Joins DC’s WMAL Full-Time as Afternoon Host

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Cumulus Media has appointed Derek Hunter as the new afternoon host for News Talk 105.9 (WMAL) in Washington, DC. The announcement formalizes Hunter’s long association with the station, where he has served as a fill-in host since 2011.
Other Side of Midnight Lionel

Lionel Returns to NYC’s WABC to Host ‘The Other Side of Midnight’

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Red Apple Audio Networks has named legal expert and media personality Lionel as the new host of The Other Side of Midnight, its overnight syndicated talk show airing on 23 stations nationwide. He fills the seat left behind by Frank Morano.
Tani “Talus” Robbin-Coker

Two For The Lou: Robbin-Coker Named Dual STL Brand Manager

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Audacy has appointed Tani “Talus” Robbin-Coker as Brand Manager of St. Louis stations Hot 98.7 (KEZK-HD2) and 96.3 The Lou (WFUN). Robbin-Coker brings over 20 years of industry experience, including tenure as Operations Manager for Cumulus New Orleans.
Jesse “Hollywood” Rios

Tejano Radio Veteran Jesse “Hollywood” Rios Dead at 56

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Tejano and Latin radio personality Jesse “Hollywood” Rios died unexpectedly at the age of 56. Rios, born Jesus Carlos Arce, began his radio career at 16 years old while attending Eastwood High School in El Paso, working overnight shifts at XZOL Radio Sol 860 AM.
Nandy y Cristy

‘Nandy y Cristy’ Rise With The Sun In New Tampa Radio Home

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Tenured Tampa morning show duo Nandy & Cristy are resurfacing on Spanish Broadcasting System's El Nuevo Zol 97.1 (WSUN). Cristy Balderrama and Jose Arnaldo “Nandy” Dávila previously led AM Drive on Beasley Media Group's 92.5 Maxima FM (WYUU).
Lee Erwin

Tennessee Honors Clarksville Reporter for 50 Years in Radio

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After five decades in radio broadcasting, the Tennessee House of Representatives has recognized Saga Communications' 5 Star Media Group News Reporter Lee Erwin for his continued service to the Clarksville community.
Ethan Jackson

Ethan Jackson Locks On With LAZER 103.3 In Des Moines

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Saga Communications' Des Moines Media Group is welcoming Ethan Jackson as the cluster’s new Production Director and midday host on LAZER 103.3 (KAZR-FM). Jackson comes to Des Moines from Cumulus Media Topeka.
Dan Sileo

Dan Sileo Returns to Tampa Bay Radio With New Midday Show

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Sports radio host and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers lineman Dan Sileo has returned to the Tampa Bay airwaves with a new two-hour daily program. The Dan Sileo Show now airs in middays on Genesis Communications' The Big 8 (WWBA-AM).
Justin Schaflander

Schaflander Named Market Manager for Cumulus Media Atlanta

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Cumulus Media has appointed Justin Schaflander as Vice President and Market Manager for its Atlanta cluster, after bringing the former iHeartMedia executive back to the Peach State following a two-year stint in Los Angeles with Good Karma Brands.

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