Spring Update

Some weekday mornings 710 KNUS was a station I would flip to, but Peter Boyles retired from 710 KNUS on April 1. There was a going away party show for him at the View House in the Denver Tech Center. That was fun to listen to. I will be writing more about this in the future. George Brauchler has taken over as morning show host for now on 710 KNUS. 

Kelly Ford is doing internet entertainment for Live entertainment and cashless tipping app . Congratulations to her for this. Before this job Kelly was at WNSH radio in New York. She began her radio career at KYGO radio. I really miss her on the radio however, I am glad she found another job in the media universe.

Noah Ayala has joined Max Media Denver as the new morning host on Max media 101.5 KFCO radio. He came from California at from the station KDAY radio in Los Angeles. The move makes sense because the program director came from that station as well.   I have learned over the years that when a program director moves to a station he or she many times likes to bring other hosts from  the station where he or she is from. We will see what happens with this station. It is great that Max Media in Colorado is trying new voices on it’s radio stations.  

Nia Bender is now working for Audacy in Colorado as a  news reporter. Nia was most recently with Cumulus Media as a news anchor. Previous stops include 850 KOA radio and 710 KNUS radio. Congratulations to Nia.

Denise Plante of 106.7 the bull has launched a national campaign to support the American Cancer Society Researchers.   This is to honor her dad who passed away from cancer. I have met Denise before, and she is really involved with different charities. This is a wonderful project for Denise to be doing.

Carlos Lando is back working mornings on KUVO radio89.3 FM. He is on from 7-10 AM. Carlos used to be General Manager of the station. Carlos said we want to give people what they want. KUVO also had a very successful pledge drive. It was great hearing Susan Gatchett and Rodney Franks. I worked with all these people when I did an internship at KUVO and they are a great group.

Jay Williams has become 104.3 the fan’s Nuggets analyst. He will contribute to the Nuggets post game shows. Jay is familiar to fans of ESPN radio hosting from 4-6 A.M. on The Fan.  The name of that show is Kishon, Jay and Max. He is also an NBA analyst on ESPN TV as well. Also good wishes to Mark Schlerith of 104.3 the Fan.  Mark had a heart procedure. He was in the hospital for a couple of days, but is back hosting the morning show.

Congratulations to the Denver Pioneers for winning the NCAA Hockeychampionship against the Minnesota State team. Jay Stickney is the announcer for the Fan, and I think he does a great job. It was fun to hear him call the game.

It was time for the Colorado Broadcasters association dinner again. I enjoyed going to this dinner back a couple of years ago with Marc Crowley from 710 KNUS radio.104.3 won best station for covering the Nuggets. Tyler Polumbus won an award for the segment that he does on 104.3 the Fan during the afternoon show with D MAC (Darren Mckey). 104.3 the Fan also received an award for the best Nuggets podcast with Mike Evans. Best music station went to KRTR radio in Fort Collins.  They got the major market award. Small market was won by KWUZ radio which is a classic hits radio station. Large market went to KCFR radio.  Andy Lindahl of 92.5 radio won best post game show for the Bronco’s for Altitude sports radio.  850 KOA radio won for best news cast for Colorado’s morning news with April Zesbaugh and Marty Lenz. Congratulations to all of the crew out there. That is a wonderful show. I really enjoy tuning into that show. I flip back and forth from that station to 630 KHOW, 104.3 the Fan, and 92.5 KKSE Altitude sports radio station. KOA radio also got an award for best Bronco’s coverage as well. I agree they have the best coverage.

Speaking of April Zesbaugh, she is going to retire sometime in May from 850 KOA radio. I will really miss her. She has done a great job on 850 KOA radio since 1996. Steve Kelley wrote to me in an e-mail that is rare for a host to last that long at one station.  I have been a loyal listener of hers since 2003 or 2004 back when Steve Kelley and April Zesbaugh worked together. April said that Marty Lenz will do a great job hosting the show. He asks great questions of guests. A formal announcement will be in May of 2022.

Sticking with Iheart Media in Denver, Michael Brown has been given the opportunity to host a national show called the Weekend. This show can be heard on Freedom 93.7 and 760 radio K D M D radio from 10-1 PM on Saturday mornings and early afternoons. This show was hosted by Joe Pags Pagurillo who hosts a national show in the evenings on 630 KHOW radio from 6-9 PM. Joe will continue doing the weekday show nationally but will not do the weekend show any more. Michael hosted on the second Saturday in April and the 4th Saturday in April. We are not sure yet if this is going to be a permanent thing for him, but it is a great opportunity for him. Dragon Red Beard is producing for the Michael Brown show on 630 KHOW and for the Ross Kaminsky show on 850 KOA radio.  Angie Zetas who used to be a producer for 630 KHOW and for 850 KOA wants to be a DJ instead of a talk radio producer and that’s why she is no longer with the station. .

An interesting April fool's day joke on April 1, Steffan Tubbs announced he was running for Mayor of the city of Denver. There was much reaction to this. A week later he announced it was an April fool's day joke He had me fooled for a time. During that week Jon Caldara filled in for Stefan on Thursday. He did a great tribute to Peter Boyles.  Peter was the one who gave Jon Caldara his start in radio.

Rockies opening day happened this year and it was back to the normal crowds at Cooers Field. Ross Kaminsky and Mandy Connell did a show late morning from the Rockies Opening day festivities and it was a great pairing of hosts. Dave Logan and Alfred Williams were on late morning/ early afternoon. My favorite interview they did was with Dick Monfort. Dave Logan’s most interesting question was about selling the team. Dick’s answer was that he’s afraid if he sells the team someone else might have success. He doesn’t want that to happen. I thought it was courageous of Dave to ask that question. Jerry Schemmel is back in the booth with Jack Corrigan.

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