This was an error that would end up costing the City of Seattle. Got texts asking if job was safe. I tried to represent the best in college hoops. Kiro nights was a great mix of talent . (KIRO Newsradio) Debate is over. Rough day. . KIRO Nights will continue with Mike Lewis and Aaron Mason as hosts from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. We couldnt be more excited about what comes next, said Mike Salk, Director of Programming for Bonneville Seattle. The cost-cutting moves were a result of . Tucker did us all a favor, we got to see behind the curtain. [17][18] The period was recognized as the most successful in the program's history, with the team compiling a 12572 record. The shake-up comes a little more than a year after Salk and Brock Huard left their popular morning show. You're just having an emotional response. [14] In 2018, Monson was one of five finalists for the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award in the category Large Market Personality of the Year.[15]. I look forward to what's next, It's ironic ESPN laid me off the same day as my first partner on the cowboys @Edwerderespn . KIRO abruptly cancels popular afternoon radio show 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. Working at ESPN was my dream. In 2008 Monson was nominated for Radio & Records News/Talk/Sports Local Personality Of The Year, ultimately losing to Bill Handel of KFI-AM (Los Angeles). but there's no joy in ViewFromVegas Nation -- I'm among the ESPN layoffs. Thanks to all of the fans and to my entire SportsCenterAM crew. I got laid off by ESPN today after an amazing 5+ years. Dottie Pepper (@Dottie_Pepper) April 26, 2017. Sep 2020 - May 2022 1 year 9 months. Thank you to all the people who supported me. As of winter 2008, the most people listened to his show in the Seattle-Tacoma market. Listen With Audible. Posted by Spike O'Neill. In January, KIRO-FM canceled the show by not renewing the contract for the popular Seattle morning team. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have no plans to retire, Informed I'm among ESPN's layoffs. It is, of course, totally possible that the show was canceled for other reasonssay, a slip in ratings, a measurement that radio shows live and die by. Photo Photo Liked by Spike O'Neill. Should be a tough day, and yet I feel so proud that weve all developed such a great little community together.. 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. Six years ago, made most difficult decision ever made leaving @Rivals to come to @ESPN . The Dori Monson Show (also referred to as "The Big Show") was heard from noon to 3:00 pm PST on KIRO-FM and was primarily a politically oriented talk-radio program. The Tom & 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 & Ursula show. [19] Monson stated publicly that he voted for Bob Barr in the 2008 presidential election. ", Barnett continued: "Of course it is always damaging to me personally, as an independent freelance journalist whose reputation is my primary asset, when one of the big heavy hitters in local media suggests without evidence that I am a malicious actor with no journalistic credibility to thousands of readers, viewers, or listeners. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Tom & Curley But basketball, as they say, never stops. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. KIRO radio host Dori Monson is back on the air following an almost three-week suspension from Bonneville Seattle after he made a transphobic tweet during the Oct. 7 gubernatorial debate . From Cold Pizza to First Take to SC I made more friends than I can name. Better days ahead. Monday was the start of a long transition for tens of thousands of Amazon corporate employees to return to offices for at least three days a week. And very much look forward to continuing my work at TSN/RDS. Elliker, a familiar voice to KIRO listeners, has co-hosted the show on Fridays since last year. Add me to the list. Gee, Ursula question Amazon's motives as employees are sent back to the office, Ross: Motorcycle Banditos are more respectful drivers than most Seattleites, Deadly fungus spreading in U.S. with approximately 60% mortality, Gee Scott on Seattle 'Sip 'n Stroll': 'I don't want a Bourbon Street here', Happy 40th birthday to the Tacoma Dome (or is it DomaTacoma?). You have entered an incorrect email address! I'll miss it. With Sawant Out, Whats Next for Seattles Left? Join John Curley and Shari Eliker in discussing whether or not clowns are scary. 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. Great luck too all. Of course, the upside is, if you sell the show yourself, you keep all the revenue for yourself. [12] While his Seahawks suspension was permanent, he was reinstated to his KIRO-FM show on October 26, 2020. The Seattle Seahawks went big in size with their first of two fifth-round 2023 NFL Draft picks with Michigan edge Mike Morris. On to the next one. "We couldn't be more excited about what comes next," said Mike . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Episode #1. The expected layoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29, with the company reportedly set to release about 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. This shud be fun, Poured my heart and soul into ESPN for last 8 years. I've been informed that I'm no longer employed at ESPN. Whatever the reason for their cancellation, the lawsuits are now settled. Magnolia Residents Do Not. We made as many adjustments as we could to control costs while saving jobs. Goodbye, KIRO. , Personally, I love Tom, I love Jim, I love John, and to have to say goodbye to those three people was incredibly difficult for all of us., They should fire Mike Salk. Like many others, I got the call today from ESPN that today would be my last with them. IM SSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sad that Gee is moving!! Radio - KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, AM 770 KTTH, Seattle Sports Barnett, in her now-removed blog post acknowledging the errors, wrote that shed never listened to the Ron & Don Show, either. Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day. President Joe Biden and Congress plan for student loan debt remains an outstanding question as Democrats look towards the midterm elections. Hank, Will miss John Clayton and Jim Moore. At a minimum youll see exactly how powerful your show is (or was) on the radio station. On Friday, Don ONeill posted the following to his Facebook page: Cancelled? 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. John Curley's cabin in Cle Elem burned down. Station Space Coming to King Street Station, The Satanic and Satisfying Pleasure of Being Passive Aggressive, Democrats Clash Over Bidens Mostly White Event in Seattles Most Diverse Neighborhood, Seattle Mayor and Majority of Council Mum on Social Housing. Fox News announced in an abrupt statement it will "part ways" with longtime host Tucker Carlson, seen by many as the face of the network's brand. Today is my last day. This is Swift's first tour since 2018, with her tour following the record-breaking success of her newest album, "Midnights. John & Shari aren't buying a New York Times report that addresses the new school approach employers are taking to keep their employees happy. 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. -. The first two were minor details, including a typo. Oct. 9, 2020 at 2:05 pm Updated Oct. 9, 2020 at 6:20 pm . Some residents of Vashon Island have been recently notified by the Postal Service that home deliveries to their residences will be stopped due to safety complaints from postal workers. I find myself changing the car radio to KOMO Radio on old AM radio platform. "I thought that would be either Sherpas or nuns and it'd probably be easier to find nuns. Many drivers,owners,crew,coaches & fans, lifetime friends. For many in the post-holiday season, the lingering question remains: At what point should I take down my Christmas tree? KIRO-FM Cancels Candy Mike & Todd Show, Moves Tom - Puget Sound Radio Bob Stelton and Dave Wyman will remain in the afternoon time slot, while gaining an additional hour on air. KIRO-F/Seattle Drops 'Candy, Mike And Todd,' Moves 'Tom & Curley' To As reporters, it's an unfortunate fact that we all make errors (see also: the New York Times' daily corrections), and our responsibility to correct those errors as soon as possible and, where appropriate, apologize. 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.". He will continue to serve in that role during Seahawks games, as least through the end of this season. Greatly enjoyed covering the B1G, and will immediately try to find a new challenge! A local lawyer, for instance, sent them the following: "As women, I understand that you spend a lot of your time trying to please others (mostly on your knees) but I can only hope that you each find ways to quickly and painfully end yourselves. There was much more of this type of rhetoric, so much so that the women wrote about it in a Seattle Times editorial. The hosts recounted what happened next in one of the first episodes of their new podcast. Otherwise i'd give 5 stars. Hope KJR lands Clayton. Growing up, working for ESPN was the dream. The layoffs, he said, were due specifically to significant loss of ad revenue as a result of COVID-19. Thank you to everyone who read and supported me throughout my 9 years there. God Bless! George Springer hit a tiebreaking single in the sixth inning, Alejandro Kirk added a solo home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2. 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. It's time, w/@AspenInstSports growing. Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? Who is Jos Caballero, the Mariners rookie earning time at 2B? The Tom & Curley show debuted on KIRO in 2013. . A few parting words: https://t.co/pBfnewUHIG, I was treated great by #ESPN during my 3 years. KIRO 97.3 FM Seattle, Seattle Radio Theater and Town Hall Seattle have a special treat for listeners this Halloween. Bummed it ended in 3 minutes. KIRO Radio 97.3 FM has announced changes to the weekday lineup. I'm truly thankful for the time and the experience. 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. Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area Tracy Taylor To Leave KIRO 7 - QZVX - Donuts 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. 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. As Todd was leaving work at a local supermarket outside Dallas, a shopping cart flew into his car. Shock jocks tend to be offensive just to offend, but the Ron & Don Show was decidedly less provocativeand more civic-minded. Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. On their podcast, they reiterated that they believe Bagshaw and the other council members were harassed, and that someone on another radio show, on another station, may have given out Bagshaws number and urged their listeners to call and harass her. All rights reserved. The perfect amount of personalities to keep KIRO on my dial car and home. Council Rejects Progressive Tax Increase to Fill $140 Million Budget Hole, Mayor's Plan to Activate Downtown Is Heavy on Short-Term Solutions. In a recent Wall Street Journal/National Opinion Research Center poll, only 39% of Americans say that religion is "very important" to them. KIRO continues to struggle after the disaster decision to cancel the Ron & Don show. Carlson was let go on Monday, less than a week after Fox agreed to pay . Jos Caballero has been a surprisingly good call-up by the Seattle Mariners. Fox's dismissals of Glenn Beck in 2011 and Bill O'Reilly in 2017 offer lessons in what the post-Carlson fallout might be. I think the best part about the job was the people I got to work with over the years. The Seattle Seahawks went back to LSU for a guard once again, taking RG Anthony Bradford, who is 6 foot 4 and 332 pounds. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? I made an error; I corrected it in collaboration with my editors, and I apologized.". Does your boss truly care about your happiness? When they lost their jobs, they decided they were not going to leave Seattle. It's been a rough week on the roads -- the worst being a head-on collision caused by a distracted driver with a cell phone. Will do my best to make next 60 days special for our Insider readers, Staying on the NFL Draft as my last assignment. In memory - Burt Bacarach, legendary songwriter passes at 94.//Area school closures and lower enrollment as more parents post pandemic take their kids out of Seattle Public Schools.//Geno Smith is named 2022 AP Comeback Player of the Year. In a short amount of time, Aaron (Mace) Mason has established himself as a rising star in the KIRO Radio lineup. The aftermath of this vote was not pretty. To readers/viewers/listeners/countless colleagues grateful, After 5 great years, Ive been laid off by ESPN. Thanks for reading and following along. A company statement at the time said: "A . Live, Local, Relevant, News. In January, the City of Seattle, which represented Bagshaw at her request, agreed to pay $35,000 for the hosts legal fees. I loved every bit of my eight years at ESPN and will miss it, and so many friends and colleagues there, profoundly. While his Seahawks suspension was permanent, he was reinstated to his KIRO-FM show on October 26, 2020. Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. After 23 years as an NFL reporter for ESPN television, he was part of large-spread layoffs there in 2017. pic.twitter.com/BKA8HanDpV. Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. HEH! After Defamation Suits and a Surprise Cancellation, Former KIRO Radio I look forward to the next adventure. The misogynistic backlash to our vote is an attempt to communicate a dangerous message: Elected women in Seattle do not deserve the respect necessary to make tough decisions without the fear of violence and racially and sexually charged retaliation, they wrote. And also the day to learn that my side gig @ESPN has come to an end. The Future of Coffee Looks Psychedelic , What Happened After My Boyfriend Got Sexually Assaulted in the Military, The Mayor Promises to Fill 20 Vacant Storefronts Downtown, All Aboard! [2] As a student at the University of Washington, he was the play-by-play announcer for Husky football on-campus broadcaster KCMU. 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. Take a book this year, though, construction is going to make that trip extremely difficult. He said he voted for Al Gore in the year 2000 presidential election. Seattle hasnt had an NBA team since 2008, when the SuperSonics were relocated to Oklahoma, and many local basketball fansas well as Chris Hansen, the hedge-fund manager spearheading the new stadium efforthoped that a brand-new, state-of-the art facility would lure the Sonics back or draw some other team to the city. Amazon executive says he quit to protest employee firings Listen to Seattle Sports shows on your time. I want Kiro to switch Gee back to kiro night with Aaron Mason!!!!!!! John Skipper has just sent memo . And hey, it turns out one of those people is me. Two pieces of legislation are advancing in the Washington state Legislature this week that would help provide meals to every student. Sorry for the mess I made. John Curley and Shari Elliker host a weekly afternoon drive radio show from 3:00pm - 7:00pm on Seattle's KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Itll be interesting to see if Entercom has anything to say about Ron & Dons new logo. They call what they do cause radio. And while the two had complaints about the Seattle City Council, when it came to the arena, they hadnt urged their listeners to call Bagshaw at all. The Seattle Seahawks have drafted safety Jerrick Reed II, a redshirt senior from New Mexico, with their lone sixth-round pick. Time to find out what's next. A source close to the station told The C Is for Crank that Ossorio was fired for the stunt, which . 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. My hope and prayer is that there is a dramatic increase in drug treatment facilities. 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. TOM . It's my birthday! Council Member Sally Bagshaw declined to comment for this story. Bad news morning. Knew cuts were coming. And, while they were on the beach, both Ron and Don got their real estate licenses as well, which is prominently posted on their landing page to the new podcast RonandDonRadio.com. Past Fox firings carry lessons for network after Carlson Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Amazon.com: KIRO Nights with Spike O'Neill : KIRO Radio 97.3 FM: Books The layoffs, he said, were due specifically to significant loss of ad revenue as a result of COVID-19. That's why we need to have guys making these decisions. For now, she says, her office no longer takes calls during drive time. What a fast but wonderful ride. Where are they now? Checking in on all the former ESPN employees laid The Seattle Seahawks double-dipped Michigan players in the 5th round, taking All-American center Olusegun Oluwatimi at 154 overall. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. But totally get it. Grateful for 3 years at ESPN. Mikko Rantanen scored his seventh goal of the playoffs and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Friday to force a Game 7. Of Reasoning! Oct 27, 2020, 12:12 PM. Layoffs announced today. Dori Monson on his return to air - MyNorthwest.com When asked about this, Dan Nolte, a spokesperson for the Seattle City Attorney's Office, said, In the course of defending the lawsuit, our office conducted basic discovery with respect to the plaintiffs damages claim, contacting the parent company after the plaintiffs told us the parent company had possession of the relevant documents. Working remotely has a lot of advantages. Marguerite from Lacey is a former crack cocaine addict. After 13 years of sticks and pucks can share that as of today my tenure at ESPN is at a close. [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". Now that it's officially over, I have nothing to be sad about because I was able to LIVE my dream. KIRO Newsradio covers Seattle news, traffic and opinion from hosts Dave Ross, Colleen O'Brien, Gee & Ursula, John Curley & Shari Elliker, and Spike O'Neill. KING 5 Moves To Fill Racial Quotas Abby Acone Leaves KOMO 4 KIRO Radio presents "A Christmas Carol" . Seattle Times staff reporter. The initiative would create a social housing developer, who will be able to own, acquire, and maintain social housing in Seattle. It was a pleasure working with some of the best sports anchors in the WORLD. Clayton is the gem. - ron and don". Some people think [the lawsuit] might be the reason," Don said on the podcast. They dont doubt that Bagshaws fear for her safety was real. 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. Onward to new challenges. I met & worked w/ some great people & I am very grateful to ESPN for the opportunity. 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. "[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. The Seattle Seahawks ended their 10-man 2023 NFL Draft class with another running back, this time Georgia's Kenny McIntosh. 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. A company statement at the time said: A decision was finalized this evening between Bonneville Seattle and Ron Upshaw & Don ONeill to end their 13 years at the station. #ESPNLayoff. The suit, which was settled earlier this year with a $35,000 payment from the City of Seattle, goes back to the spring of 2016, when the citizens, pundits, and politicians of Seattle were hotly debating whether or not to build a new NBA stadium in Sodo. A year later . John & Shari: Why are people turning away from organized religion? 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. Salk said the station held off as long as possible in an effort to save jobs. On to the nextI'll let everyone know what that is when I do. Somewhere sports bettors cheer and somewhere dirty cops get payoffs Monday May 27th. After the May 2 vote, Don O'Neill actually stated his opposition to the deal, saying, I agree with the ladies. To be clear, at no time did either host encourage listeners to use the sort of abusive language that Bagshaw reports receiving. Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. Monson also anchored the pre-game, post-game and halftime shows during Seahawks broadcasts, when he was joined by Sam Adkins, Paul Moyer, and Dave Wyman. I get something thought provoking, I laugh and I stay connected listening to KIRO. KIRO Radio program director Bryan Buckalew declined comment when reached by ESPN, saying the station doesn't comment on personnel matters. Only VOICE! Experience . We want to thank them both for their service and contribution to the station, our company and to the communities we serve. Moore has been a co-host at 710 for the past decade, working mostly on the afternoon show. Colorado Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano suffered a fracture in his neck during Game 6 against the Seattle Kraken on Friday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. Got the call. Monson, who was of Icelandic heritage, grew up in Ballard, a Scandinavian ethnic enclave in Seattle. Curley: Is it okay to keep your Christmas tree up until March? Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Loved my time at ESPN, and now it's time to figure out what's next. Today was their last show on KIRO Radio. As I look forward to my next adventure, I know I will be ok. Enjoyed my 4 years, ESPN. P-I Archive 1990/ Mike Bainter/P-I file Margaret Larson worked at KIRO 7, Dateline NBC, the Today show, and as an . You cant cancel cause radio! Tiffany Smiley continues to keep pace with incumbent Patty Murray as the Senate election draws near. [13], The Dori Monson Show (also referred to as "The Big Show") was heard from noon to 3:00pm PST on KIRO-FM and was primarily a politically oriented talk-radio program. ESPN wont release the names of on-air talent losing their high-profile jobs, according to SN's Michael McCarthy. Enjoyed my eight years there immensely. Turned on phone 1st time all vacation. 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. Wayne Cody is pictured in 1990, while broadcasting sports news on KIRO Radio.