The good news for Parkins is he might be better positioned to weather whatever losses he may have incurred. One of those things was the move to the coveted afternoon drive time. The Lexington market remains served by ESPN Sports Radio 1300 and 92.5. He would debate with his parents at the dinner table. The long-awaited reunion of Parkins and Spiegel from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday coincides with a multiyear contract extension for Parkins. What he and I had found in terms of chemistry was special three years ago, and Im super excited to resume, move forward creatively and see where we can go.. ", "The job is have an opinion for four hours a day and then when challenged on your opinion, defend it," he said. Thats how hiring should work. Colin called me eight months ago and expressed interest in me joining his start-up. Shes like, Its really hard to argue with you., I try to be relentlessly rational. Earlier this week, DiPietro & Rothenberg made sure a delivery of low fat whipped cream arrived at the home of noted pumpkin pie enthusiast Mel Kiper Jr. McKnight was let go among staff cuts in April and landed at WMVP-AM 1000, the new radio flagship of the Chicago White Sox. McKnight will host Sox studio shows and back up play-by-play announcer Len Kasper, who opted to leave the Chicago Cubs TV job after 16 seasons. On March 14, 2018, he debuted as co-host of the afternoon show with Dan McNeil. Danny was born on October 22, 1987, in the United States. Get the number 1 pick and you control the draft, trade, and free agent market. Danny Parkins Career. How can someone consume and maintain all that information? Totally fine! The talk host has an estimated net worth ranging from $1 million to $3 million as of 2022. 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Both moves were announced today. Danny Parkins is a great host and a good friend. To be sure, Rahimis departure is a loss for The Score. Station sources indicated the Entercom Communications outlet has signed him to a multiyear contract renewal. He works as a sports talk host of The Drive with Danny Parkins from 2-6 PM CT on 610 Sports Radio since April 2011. It just wasnt the right time. But I understand what they were doing. For two-plus years, Spiegel was a regular fill-in host on this show (and others) and now he replaces McNeil, whose return to The Score in 2018 demoted his former partner Spiegel from his midday show and shook up the station. "Chicago will boo you. During his time there, Danny ran a 30+ person sports talk radio staff that produced the postgame shows for Syracuse football, basketball, and lacrosse and a weekly magazine journalism sports talk show. Get the number 1 pick and you control the draft, trade, and free agent market. In the third hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel continued to discuss Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agreeing to a 10-year contract extension that could be worth more than $500 million, according to reports. The whole scene was very bizarre. Parkins and The Score's other hosts raised at least $664,000 for construction of a permanent, full-service facility for Austin Harvest, which has operated as a part-time, tented pop-up store on. The play-by-play voice of the Tampa Bay Rays was 58 years old. He returned in February 2015 to co-host middays after a run in nights at sister " 92.9 The Game " WZGC Atlanta. Experiencing Chicago without him for the first time, the silence was deafening., I cant tell you how many tweets I received last night about Mel didnt make the mention.. Im so confused, genuinely. Danny's average salary is $ 63,108 per year. Chicago will demand that you get fired," he told Inc. Parkins isn't into taking shots at call-in guests, however. One of the joys of working with Dave was being with him for his homecomings to his beloved Chicago, Freed told the Tampa Bay Times. On occasion, a version of that person reappears, but Bernstein seems to have learned how and when to let it out. Kansas City, Missouri Area. Parkins got his first taste of radio at New Trier High School, then dived into sports talk at Syracuse University. At 6, the network will air a panel discussion featuring general manager Rick Hahn and manager Rick Renteria. I was nervous, hopeful and trying not to be upset that it felt like I needed to audition, Spiegel said. Werent we complimenting them?. He took the compliments a step further. Danny and his wife Stephanie have a son named Owen Daniel. Before, Danny worked as an executive producer at ESPN Radio where he fulfilled all producer responsibilities for the only local show on ESPN 1260 in Syracuse, On the Block with Brent Axe such as screening calls, booking guests, anchoring updates, as well as filling in as host. Paddock Publications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Company. We have Chris Tannehill, who is the best sound producer in Chicago and Shane Riordan is executive producing the show with his wacky personality. Unemployed and 22 years old, Parkins roomed with friends in Wrigleyville and survived off poker winnings until he returned to Syracuse in 2010 for a job, then caught on with KCSP-AM 610 in Kansas City. Matts popularity with our audience throughout all of our platforms is unwavering.. The Senior NFL Draft analyst promised a special thank you for the show. Unfortunately Im not, Parkins said. Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi have co-hosted The Scores midday show since January 2021. Personal news: Today, I signed a brand new multi-year deal with Audacy Greenville. After all, his name came before Parkins when they first joined up in 2017. @ParkinsSpiegel. Before, Danny worked as an executive producer at ESPN Radio where he fulfilled all producer responsibilities for the only local show on ESPN 1260 in Syracuse, On the Block with Brent Axe such as screening calls, booking guests, anchoring updates, as well as filling in as host. The team put white roses and an assortment of photos of Wills and other memorabilia in the visiting radio booth. Im thrilled to be back with Spiegel, Parkins said. He almost picked Chicagobut then he realized Wait, I love golf and good weather. Matt Spiegel is one of the most versatile, smart, insightful, opinionated, entertaining hosts in the country," said program director and brand manager Mitch Rosen. 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Our teachers were like, Oh, my God, you guys are in the state finals? Parkins said. Rahimi partnered up with Dan Bernstein in January while Makhlouf is now co-hosting Entercoms afternoon show in Milwaukee. For nearly six years in Kansas City, Parkins bantered with loyal Chiefs and Royals fans, but he recognizes the Chicago sports fan is a different animal. Not many could pass up the opportunity to co-host The Scores midday show, if given the chance. July 14, 2022 By BSM Staff On Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox studio crew on NBC Sports Chicago took some subtle shots at Parkins & Spiegel on 670 The Score. He is married to his wife Stephanie Parkins. Chicago was Willss hometown. He said it was important that the White Sox leadership and decision making be held accountable as we get deeper into the season and the games get bigger. In trying to think about things he has said about Ozzie Guillen in the past that could cause the former skipper to hold a grudge, Danny Parkins wondered if perhaps his belief that Guillen could not get another job as a manager caused some hard feelings. Meanwhile, the McNeil and Parkins partnership came to an abrupt end in September after a tweet by McNeil about ESPN Monday Night Football reporter Maria Taylors wardrobe was deemed degrading and humiliating in tone by WSCR management. 1st & Pod w @ThePoniExpress on every pick and team and trade and rumor and bet and contract and possible thing you could think of Listen: 28 Apr 2023 14:07:00 Milwaukee-based Ramie Makhlouf and Leila Rahimi also worked in the rotation. New Chicago sports radio host Danny Parkins sits witih his parents, Tom Parkins and Patti Levin. So are singles, batting average and stolen bases. He worried that it meant that Kiper considers DiPietro & Rothenberg a fifth-round show., If I go to day 3 and havent mentioned you, Ill be replaced by Todd McShay on this show, Kiper joked, saying he has never been under so much scrutiny before. If the blackout lasts into the regular season, Comcast subscribers also wouldnt have access to NFL Red Zone. Just because it didnt work out on Thursday though does not mean the dream is dead. The long-awaited reunion of Parkins and Spiegel from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday coincides with a multiyear contract extension for Parkins. "I'm 160 pounds, all thick skin," said Parkins, 30, during his debut as Matt. I think Jim Nantz is a cornball, but in an endearing sort of way.. Danny Parkins @DannyParkins. This amount is from his extensive career as a radio host among other investments. Bernstein doesnt need anyone to talk to. The long-awaited reunion of Parkins and Spiegel from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday coincides with a multiyear contract extension for Parkins. Notes: Prospects Ed Howard, Alexander Canario and James Triantos take steps in their rehab. 670 The Score. It seemed like he knew everyone. He struggled at times, describing it as a mild depression. Given that his side gig is the singer for a band, the pandemic was doubly hard for him. On Friday afternoon, 670 The Score hosts Dan McNeil and Danny Parkins were talking about depression and empathy. He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a sports talk host of The Drive from 2-6 PM CT on 610 Sports Radio since April 2011. Lexington sports station 96.1 The Zone has flipped from sports to Americana music and rebranded as 96.1 The Hound. They call him arrogant, obnoxious, sophomoric, etc., and to a point theyre right. Danny Parkins opened his Chicago sports radio career Tuesday by inviting listeners to tell him when he sucks. Because while he felt Spiegel was the favorite for the job based on their past work together, Parkins also brought some friends in to try out as well, like Carrington Harrison from Kansas City and Mark Carman, a Chicago-based radio and video host. This conversation was in regard to Skip Bayless' insensitive comments about. Cody Decker blew me away. So hes coming at us. I took some time to walk to many of the spots hed show me. This is where Im supposed to be talking sports and more with this audience, creating a daily space for connection and companionship, Spiegel said in a statement released by the station. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. That pairing was broken up in March 2018 as part of a massive overhaul of WSCRs weekday lineup orchestrated by since-retired Entercom Chicago executive Jimmy de Castro. A daily sports newsletter delivered to your inbox for your morning commute. My wife gets very frustrated. Both moves were announced today. Danny Parkins said he was pointing out how harsh the criticism of the team from its official broadcast is. He challenged the status quo. Earlier this week, DiPietro & Rothenberg made sure a delivery of low fat whipped cream arrived at the home of noted pumpkin pie enthusiast Mel Kiper Jr. So, Ive got a lot of pressure on me tonight., Pete Gianesini, Scott McCarthy, Ryan Hurley, Amanda Brown, Louise Cornetta Part of ESPN Layoffs. The station also will broadcast from the convention from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Sports media: Despite struggles, Blackhawks remain a national draw, Sports media: PGA would get boost if golfers could emulate hockey players on TV, My due north has always been to host in Chicago, ever since I was out of college, said Parkins, a Syracuse graduate. He watched the film Rookie of the Year on the fire escape. Five months after Dan McNeil was cut as afternoon co-host on Entercom sports/talk WSCR 670-AM, Matt Spiegel is back together with Danny Parkins and The Score is back up to full staffing on weekdays. Robert Feder, a lifelong Chicagoan, covered the media beat in his hometown from 1980 until his retirement in 2022. Hes perfectly happy talking to himself. Multiple injuries. Fine return. "I'm not going to scream at you and belittle you for your Jay Cutler take, just dismiss it and move on if I think it's stupid," he said. Spiegel and McNeil have encouraged him to loosen the controls on the air. Spiegel is signed for two years and Parkins also just inked a contract extension. The team put white roses and an assortment of photos of Wills and other memorabilia in the visiting radio booth. He brought it up when Kiper called Friday morning. The station last month installed NBC Sports Chicago alumna Leila Rahimi as Dan Bernsteins 9 a.m.-noon weekday co-host. 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Bernsteins previous partner was Connor McKnight, whom de Castro hired in the 2018 shake-up. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. And I dont think a lot of people in sports conversation are relentlessly rational.. However, he departed the station to join 107.5 The Game in Columbia, SC in November of that year. ENTERCOM Sports WSCR-A (670 THE SCORE)/CHICAGO afternoon co-host DANNY PARKINS tweeted THURSDAY (11/21) that he is leaving his SUNDAY night national radio show on CBS SPORTS RADIO, and that. I can feel the heavy eye rolls from his detractors as I type this. Spiegel, a former host and producer, was brought back to the station in 2009 when McNeil returned for his second go-round. NBC Sports Chicago will carry the opening ceremonies at 4 p.m. Friday, followed by a Sox-centric SportsTalk Live at 5:30. He was also the founding editor of The Athletic. He is a man of above-average stature. I think hes great. In third grade, the family moved to Glencoe. I cant tell you how many tweets I received last night about Mel didnt make the mention, he said. Parkins & Spiegel Show Audacy Sports 4.2 556 Ratings APR 28, 2023 Dannys served in finance and early on they resided in a Lake Shore Drive high-rise. Sometimes, the callers had it coming. Do your own show, the former manager said on TV. Get the full report, and more Chicago media news, at robertfeder.com. Parkins realizes he still has much to learn. I took some time to walk to many of the spots hed show me. Nearly 40 more friends were in the stands. . He shadowed him. Mar 22, 2022, 5:37pm PDT Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi have co-hosted The Score's midday show since January 2021. I live in Indianapolis and listen to 670. While Spiegel was the easy choice and in the end, the correct one, it made sense to give other people a tryout. He gets his wealth from his work as a sports talk host of The Drive from 2-6 PM CT on 610 Sports Radio since April 2011. Hes opinionated, hes entertaining and its a great pairing.. It is what it is. But it was clear Parkins had the gift of gab. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. On Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox studio crew on NBC Sports Chicago took some subtle shots at Parkins & Spiegel on 670 The Score. Spiegel was the obvious choice for Parkins new partner from the beginning, but Mitch Rosen and Co. tried out a handful of hosts with Parkins in the last five months. But this is inarguable: When sports news breaks while hes on the air, no one handles it more deftly, covering all the angles and asking all the important questions. The station did offer a local afternoon show when longtime sports radio programmer Terry Ford helped found the station. Both moves were announced today. (Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune). Its nothing new to him. But she wanted to be back in TV full-time. Danny is so good, Spiegel wrote.