I've been informed that I'm no longer employed at ESPN. Council Member Sally Bagshaw declined to comment for this story. We made as many adjustments as we could to control costs while saving jobs. ESPN wont release the names of on-air talent losing their high-profile jobs, according to SN's Michael McCarthy. "The John Curley and Shari Show" replaces Tom Tangney on KIRO Whatever the reason for their cancellation, the lawsuits are now settled. You're just having an emotional response. Please stay tuned to @Midday180 . Kiro covers local news pretty well, and the personalities mentioned above seem to a good job of playing a bit of both sides of the fence." 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. Carlson was let go on Monday, less than a week after Fox agreed to pay . Elliker, a familiar voice to KIRO listeners, has co-hosted the show on Fridays since last year. He first began covering the Seahawks as a beat writer for the Tacoma News Tribune in 1986. [1], Monson died in a Seattle hospital on December 31, 2022, at the age of 61; he had suffered a cardiac event two days before.[20][21]. pic.twitter.com/Jb6o1JqeTV, Layoffs end my 16 yr run covering the NBA Draft for ESPN on June 30. In fact, the hosts urged listeners to call her during an unrelated debate over homelessness in February. If I lost my iPhone, how could I post about how I lost my job today? Ursula Reutin is an award-winning Seattle journalist who started her broadcasting career at KIRO Radio in 1988. They complied, leaving messages Bagshaw summarizes as "You cunt, you whore, you bitch, you don't know anything. So, I am no longer with ESPN, as of today. Through their lawyer, Ron and Don said their show was always in the top five across all demographics, and their audience certainly seems to be devoted: The announcement of the show's cancellation garnered more than 1,000 comments on Facebook, and Ron and Don told the Seattle Times that they heard from more than 50,000 listeners after they were taken off the air. He claimed it was a ghost. The female city council members were on the receiving end of vicious hate mail, tweets, and phone calls, much of it sexist in nature. The Seattle Seahawks went back to LSU for a guard once again, taking RG Anthony Bradford, who is 6 foot 4 and 332 pounds. Debate is over. Nobody can ever take that away from me. What a dumb move. [18], Monson was married with three daughters and lived in Lake Forest Park, Washington. Seattle TV anchors: Then and now John Skipper has just sent memo . Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? She did say, however, that she was personally impacted by Ron and Don's response to the article, which included naming her on the air. BONNEVILLE News-Talk KIRO-F/SEATTLE has shuffled its lineup, effective WEDNESDAY (1/29), after the exit of the "CANDY, MIKE AND TODD SHOW" from afternoons after a year in the time slot. That drew several hundred responses from his followers, and he later tweeted that those responses were overwhelming me with joy and gratitude. KIRO management, according to Ron and Don's attorney, quickly reached out to the Atlantic, which updated Barnetts article with five corrections. I have no plans to retire, Informed I'm among ESPN's layoffs. Program ratings and recognition. Amazon.com: KIRO Nights with Spike O'Neill : KIRO Radio 97.3 FM: Books Her staffers, she said, gave her the bad information. On to the next one. A lot of groups opposed this plan, including the Port of Seattle and the longshoremen unions, but the final decision came down to the city council, which voted five to four not to vacate the part of Occidental Avenue that was required to build the new stadium. Go Hawks! Greatly enjoyed covering the B1G, and will immediately try to find a new challenge! This shud be fun, Poured my heart and soul into ESPN for last 8 years. Here's a running list of the most recognizable names we know have been let go by ESPN. Salk said the station held off as long as possible in an effort to save jobs. 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. Huard is in his first season covering NFL games as an analyst for FOX Sports. Jos Caballero has been a surprisingly good call-up by the Seattle Mariners. Monson, who was of Icelandic heritage, grew up in Ballard, a Scandinavian ethnic enclave in Seattle. Monson also hosts "The Dori Monson Show" on Seattle's KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, which includes a weekly interview with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. Today was my last day after 5+ years, but I feel blessed to have gotten this opportunity. I made an error; I corrected it in collaboration with my editors, and I apologized.". Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day. pic.twitter.com/WNkUGuXeVl, After 17 years reporting on #NFL , I've been informed that I'm being laid off by ESPN effective immediately. pic.twitter.com/BKA8HanDpV. Mary Jane Copps and her Phone Lady brand has been working with companies in order to improve their staff members' phone skills. I want to thank all the great people I've worked with and, of course, the readers + listeners, Some personal news pic.twitter.com/jLvoHel3Iv. Experience . 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. [1] Monson was also a critic of major Seattle infrastructure projects such as Sound Transit and the State Route 99 tunnel. Episode #1. Of course, the upside is, if you sell the show yourself, you keep all the revenue for yourself. The CDC hasissued a warning about a deadly drug-resistant strain of fungus, Candida auris, spreading in healthcare facilities in the U.S. Gee Scott does not want Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's 'Sip 'n Stroll' plan. It's time, w/@AspenInstSports growing. Puget Sound Radio 2023 | All Rights Reserved, Three Senior Voices Silenced at ESPN 710 Seattle (KIRO-AM), Radio Mans Favourite Flashback with Def Leppard, Saturday in Broadcast History .. November 14th, Radio Mans fave with Terence Trent Darby. Got texts asking if job was safe. I have God, my family and friends that will always be there for me. As for KIRO, they have done the right thing by suspending Dori but I believe them . The Seattle Kraken still have a chance to become the first team to beat the reigning Stanley Cup champions while playing its first playoff series in franchise history. The Georgia district attorney investigating whether Trump and his allies interfered in the 2020 election said she will be announcing charges this summer.. Fulton county district attorney Fani . day and night. The since-deleted tweet, sent Wednesday evening during Washington's gubernatorial debate between incumbent Jay Inslee and challenger Loren Culp, referenced transgenderism. And yes, I do actually have a telephone bolted to a wall in my kitchen. 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. I feel blessed & privileged to have worked @ESPN and most importantly work w/ so many great people.Thank you. Tucker had a role to play, we got to see the fusion of news and theater. Our first thought was that the new podcast would be heard on Radio.com from the logo (they are launching their podcast on Anchor). They said that they filed their suits with the blessing of both KIRO Radio and Bonneville International, KIROs corporate parent. Past Fox firings carry lessons for network after Carlson Made great friends and have wonderful memories. Who doesn't love a summer trip to Mount Rainier? Layoffs lead to another programming shake-up at 710 ESPN Seattle. ", One of Schrier's more recent commercials called Larkin "the definition of dangerous," stating he would "support a national ban on abortion.". Thank u ESPN. But during her deposition, she did admit to telling Barnett that Ron and Don were the source of the harassment, even though shed never actually listened to their show. As of winter 2008, the most people listened to his show in the Seattle-Tacoma market. Carlson fired on Murdoch's orders, report says - as it happened Hank, Will miss John Clayton and Jim Moore. Great experience. KIRO-FM Cancels Candy Mike & Todd Show, Moves Tom - Puget Sound Radio I don't want any Bourbon Street here!". She says she offered to go on the show, but an invitation was never extended. But basketball, as they say, never stops. [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. KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM - News & Talk - LISTEN LIVE | Audacy [18] In 2016, his team won the Washington state girls basketball championship and Monson was recognized as the state Coach of the Year. Seattle's Ron & Don Returning As a Podcast - Radio Ink 2023 Bonneville International. Take a book this year, though, construction is going to make that trip extremely difficult. I enjoy each show in in its individual way. The expected layoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29, with the company reportedly set to release about 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. 2023 Bonneville International. Its from the current programmer at KIRO Radio [] and he wants to know why he is getting phone calls from the City of Seattle and the city attorneys concerning suing Sally Bagshaw, and it is very apparent to me that he didnt know anything about us suing Sally Bagshaw. Several weeks later, they were informed that the radio show had been canceled. All rights reserved. John Curley and Shari Elliker are looking for story ideas and could use your help. Barnett posted a response on her website as well. P-I Archive 1990/ Mike Bainter/P-I file Margaret Larson worked at KIRO 7, Dateline NBC, the Today show, and as an . Kody Clemens ripped an RBI single to right, Matt Strahm pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning, and the Phillies beat the Seattle Mariners 1-0. And also the day to learn that my side gig @ESPN has come to an end. Broadcaster Dori Monson suspended from Seattle Seahawks' radio shows He often sided with then President Bill Clinton against the conservative Republicans running Congress, particularly during the impeachment hearings following the Monica Lewinsky scandal. And they plan to spill the beans about their firing during their first show back on May 27. Rough day. John Curley's cabin in Cle Elem burned down. [9] He also once asked Washington State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz if he was a communist. ) and it struck a nerve. By. Thanks to ESPN for allowing me to be their legal analyst for 13 years. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto went through the team's options with starting pitcher Robbie Ray out for the year. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Tom & Curley Loved my time at ESPN, and now it's time to figure out what's next. While the terms of the settlement with the Atlantic are confidential (and the publisher of the magazine did not return a request for comment), according to Ron and Don's lawyer, they are very pleased with the agreement. Just got the 'call.' [2] He variously described himself as "right-leaning", "center right", and "libertarian". Amazon executive says he quit to protest employee firings 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. A source close to the station told The C Is for Crank that Ossorio was fired for the stunt, which . "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. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick. I think the best part about the job was the people I got to work with over the years. Long-term health care tax debated in WA Legislature, John Curley attempts to solve, recreate Texas shopping cart ghost story, John & Shari: Listener shares her story of addiction and recovery, WA Rep. hopes to eradicate sex offender housing in Enumclaw, John Curley: Social housing will not work in Seattle, Millions of federal dollars on the table for universal school meals, John & Shari call The Phone Lady to help overcome phone phobia, Life put in perspective after John Curleys cabin burns down, Curley: The gender pay gap is a myth, women dont negotiate. Gee Scott got his start in radio on 710 ESPN Seattle. Beginning in 2002, Monson hosted Hawk Talk, a day-of-game broadcast carried on the Seahawks Radio Network,[16] that airs games of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. And while KIRO Radio declined to comment on the cause of the cancellation (or anything else), Ron and Don speculate on their new podcast that their firing may have been connected to a lawsuit theyd filed against a member of the Seattle City Council. Longtime radio broadcaster Dori Monson has been indefinitely suspended from hosting the Seattle Seahawks' pregame and postgame shows in the wake of a recent tweet, ESPN has confirmed. You cant cancel cause radio! The Seattle Seahawks ended their 10-man 2023 NFL Draft class with another running back, this time Georgia's Kenny McIntosh. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. - We are BACK! And the fourth was the big one. This guy is from Sleepy Hollow, boring, etc. [1] However, his show turned decidedly conservative around the time of the September 11 attacks in 2001, enthusiastically supporting the Iraq invasion and accusing global warming activists of being "phony, global warming cultists". Got the call. 0. "Hell naw! 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.
