Hear exclusive interviews from Knew cuts were coming. But while her fear may have been justified, the council member, and later Barnett, got one thing very wrong about the harassment: Ron and Don didnt have anything to do with it. Here's a running list of the most recognizable names we know have been let go by ESPN. He has hosted the Justin and Gee show and co-hosted the John Clayton Show. Michael Harrison, the editor and publisher of an industry trade publication, told the Seattle Times that there was no evidence that the show's ratings had tanked. You cant cancel cause radio! 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. Now expand my successful neglect of the backyard to the front lawn, and if passers-by start flashing the side-eye, Ill stand there proudly. After 13 years of sticks and pucks can share that as of today my tenure at ESPN is at a close. Three veteran sports radio hosts from 710 ESPN Seattle have been laid off as part of the company's larger cost-cutting measures, prompting another shake-up to the station's talk-show lineup. Now that it's officially over, I have nothing to be sad about because I was able to LIVE my dream. This guy is from Sleepy Hollow, boring, etc. Citing the magazine's woefully inadequate response, Ron and Don later filed suit against Sally Bagshaw, Erica C. Barnett, and the Atlantic for defamation. John Clayton, Jim Moore and Tom Wassell were informed Thursday that they were being let go. 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. When they lost their jobs, they decided they were not going to leave Seattle. After being abruptly canceled earlier this year, former KIRO Radio hosts Ron Upshaw and Don O'Neill are back on the airor at least on the internetwith a new podcast.The Seattle-based . A company statement at the time said: "A . Feb 10, 2023. Go Hawks! "I pulled my rental car over immediately and contacted my editor as well as Bagshaw and a producer at the station to figure out what had happened and make it right, which we did in a timely fashion and with an appropriate editor's note that identified and expressed regret for the error. #ESPNLayoff. This came as a shock to both Ron and Don and to their audience, a devoted group of fans who call themselves the Ron & Don Nation. Nobody can ever take that away from me. Thanks to all the great people at ESPN, MLB & all of you! It hadnt occurred to them that the people in charge wouldnt know they were suing a member of the city council. A Walk in the Dark is a live radio drama . The female city council members were on the receiving end of vicious hate mail, tweets, and phone calls, much of it sexist in nature. KIRO Radio 97.3 FM has announced changes to the weekday lineup. After seven great years at ESPN I've been let go. Three veteran sports radio hosts from 710 ESPN Seattle have been laid off as part of the companys larger cost-cutting measures, prompting another shake-up to the stations talk-show lineup. Ron and Don declined to comment directly for this piece, but through their lawyer they said they harbor no ill-will toward Sally Bagshaw or the Atlantic. Seattle Out & Proud (commonly referred to as Seattle Pride) shared a screenshot of the tweet, which read: "Inslee: we follow science in WA. MyNorthwest. This is a crummy day, but I'll never stop pursuing my passion. TBTL was awesome, and now it's gone. On to the next chapter. On to the nextI'll let everyone know what that is when I do. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. PSRs 6 oclock Sunday Night News with the News You Should Know. John Clayton, Jim Moore and Tom Wassell were informed Thursday that they were being let go. Please stay tuned to @Midday180 . My colleagues became best friends & I'll cherish that the most pic.twitter.com/YHZeutahTS, An update on my situation: pic.twitter.com/ktnoLHDTZH, After 14 wonderful years my time at espn is over. Worked w/ some great folks who are now friends. KIRO 97.3 FM Seattle, Seattle Radio Theater and Town Hall Seattle have a special treat for listeners this Halloween. Made great friends and have wonderful memories. Carlson fired on Murdoch's orders, report says - as it happened Absolutely loved the gig. [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. 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. KIRO Radio program director Bryan Buckalew declined comment when reached by ESPN, saying the station doesn't comment on personnel matters. Losing your iPhone is worse than losing your job. Many drivers,owners,crew,coaches & fans, lifetime friends. KIRO radio host back after suspension following transphobic tweet While his Seahawks suspension was permanent, he was reinstated to his KIRO-FM show on October 26, 2020. She says she offered to go on the show, but an invitation was never extended. . Council Rejects Progressive Tax Increase to Fill $140 Million Budget Hole, Mayor's Plan to Activate Downtown Is Heavy on Short-Term Solutions. Around 50 names you will recognize; another 50 you may not. Clayton is the gem. There would no NBA team in Seattle. Moved my wife and 3 kids to CT to go "all in" 5 years ago. "[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. Over, Lonnnnnng Time Listener 2001, Brrrrrrrinnnng Dorrrrri Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! Adam Jude covers the Seattle Seahawks for The Seattle Times. ) and it struck a nerve. #ToTheNextStep pic.twitter.com/ZIBHFvFZeJ. You have entered an incorrect email address! "Hell naw! Monson, who also hosts a daily show on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM from noon to 3 p.m . Photo Photo Liked by Spike O'Neill. The expected layoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29, with the company reportedly set to release about 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. That drew several hundred responses from his followers, and he later tweeted that those responses were overwhelming me with joy and gratitude. The aftermath of this vote was not pretty. Mike Lewis continues to be an important voice on KIRO Radio, combining his reporting background and experience with the sensibility and street smarts of a small business owner. 48 reviews of KIRO Radio 97.3 FM "Dori, Dave, Ron & Don are all great.. but Shiers is a total BORE! Found out it was not. KIRO abruptly cancels popular afternoon radio show 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.". And, despite it all, they still think Bagshaw is a good member of the city council. I look forward to the next adventure. The Seattle Seahawks double-dipped Michigan players in the 5th round, taking All-American center Olusegun Oluwatimi at 154 overall. 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. My hope and prayer is that there is a dramatic increase in drug treatment facilities. Three Senior Voices Silenced at ESPN 710 Seattle (KIRO-AM) For 17 yrs I've had a dream job covering baseball for ESPN. 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. [6][7], In 1995, Monson was given his own show on KIRO in the noon to 3:00pm time slot, replacing Dave Ross, who moved to the preceding 9:00am to noon morning slot. The Tom and 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 and Ursula Show. In January, the City of Seattle, which represented Bagshaw at her request, agreed to pay $35,000 for the hosts legal fees. At least not for the time being, anyway. KIRO continues to struggle after the disaster decision to cancel the Ron & Don show. Listen to Seattle Sports shows on your time. I think the line up is great. Bonneville Seattle is your home to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, Seattle Sports, and AM 770 KTTH. As of winter 2008, his show was the highest . Spike O'Neill - Radio Host - KIRO Radio 97.3 FM | LinkedIn 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. Enjoyed my 4 years, ESPN. Looking forward to what's next. Bummed it ended in 3 minutes. Like many others, I got the call today from ESPN that today would be my last with them. John Curley and Shari Elliker are looking for story ideas and could use your help. Who doesn't love a summer trip to Mount Rainier? We are BACK! Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? Clayton is a longtime NFL reporter for a number of outlets. 2023 Bonneville International. It was a tremendous opportunity & I enjoyed working w/a lot of really, really good people, Laid off by ESPN today.Although sad cause I loved my job, mostly filled w/gratitude & appreciation for the 9 years #GreatFriendsAndTeammates. Although Heaps is LDS and KIRO710 is owned by the Church. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. He graduated from Ballard High School. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. Itll be interesting to see if Entercom has anything to say about Ron & Dons new logo. 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. She declined to comment on whether or not she personally had to pay any money as part of the Atlantic settlement. Hour One: Burt Bacharach's Legacy. This is Swift's first tour since 2018, with her tour following the record-breaking success of her newest album, "Midnights. That same year, he began working Seahawks games as a sideline reporter for radio broadcasts on 710 ESPN Seattle. "I wanted to find the absolute most incongruous people we'd normally never associate with football analysis," Monson explained. Thank u ESPN. . Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. Who is Jos Caballero, the Mariners rookie earning time at 2B? Close. Seahawks radio host Dori Monson suspended after transphobic tweet The Seattle Seahawks ended their 10-man 2023 NFL Draft class with another running back, this time Georgia's Kenny McIntosh. [18], Monson was married with three daughters and lived in Lake Forest Park, Washington. Salk said the station held off as long as possible in an effort to save jobs. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. Today was my last day on air at ESPN Radio. day and night. "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.