the Seahawks and Mariners. 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. Debate is over. pic.twitter.com/gxKuUh13ck, I had a great 6+ years at ESPN, but it's over. He first began covering the Seahawks as a beat writer for the Tacoma News Tribune in 1986. Curley: Is it okay to keep your Christmas tree up until March? 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. 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.". Adios Bristol! [19] Monson stated publicly that he voted for Bob Barr in the 2008 presidential election. The Seattle Seahawks have drafted safety Jerrick Reed II, a redshirt senior from New Mexico, with their lone sixth-round pick. Home; . "We couldn't be more excited about what comes next," said Mike . Will do my best to make next 60 days special for our Insider readers, Staying on the NFL Draft as my last assignment. I leave ESPN more talented than ever and I'm thankful for that. This guy is from Sleepy Hollow, boring, etc. 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. Her staffers, she said, gave her the bad information. Barnett was dropped from the suit against Bagshaw but named in the suit against the Atlantic. Who doesn't love a summer trip to Mount Rainier? John Curley and Shari Elliker on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. Goodbye, KIRO. He claimed it was a ghost. The Seattle Seahawks went big in size with their first of two fifth-round 2023 NFL Draft picks with Michigan edge Mike Morris. A source close to the station told The C Is for Crank that Ossorio was fired for the stunt, which . 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). He often sided with then President Bill Clinton against the conservative Republicans running Congress, particularly during the impeachment hearings following the Monica Lewinsky scandal. This article originally stated that the hosts of the Ron and Don show gave listeners Bagshaw's number in response to her preliminary vote on the arena in April, it read. Kirby strong but Mariners' offense comes up empty in 1-0 loss to Phillies, Dipoto: What's next for Mariners after losing Robbie Ray for '23, Report: Avs F Cogliano out indefinitely after neck fracture vs Kraken, Preview: For Kraken, it's make history or go home in Game 7, Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Kraken. But as the suits quietly proceeded, KIRO management went through some turnover, and Ron and Don never informed the new boss of the lawsuit. 2 yrs flew by @espn. Bob Condotta. [2] As a student at the University of Washington, he was the play-by-play announcer for Husky football on-campus broadcaster KCMU. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? Worked w/ some great folks who are now friends. -. Hank, Will miss John Clayton and Jim Moore. KIRO Nights will now feature Aaron Mason and Mike Lewis. Our first thought was that the new podcast would be heard on Radio.com from the logo (they are launching their podcast on Anchor). [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. Radio Ink is a radio-industry trade publication that is published 12 times a year for the radio management sector of the radio broadcasting industry. [1] Monson was also a critic of major Seattle infrastructure projects such as Sound Transit and the State Route 99 tunnel. . 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. The firing caught both employees at the station and listeners to the show by surprise. He graduated from Ballard High School. Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. I've been informed that I'm no longer employed at ESPN. From 2010 to 2017, Monson was the head coach of the Shorecrest High School girls basketball team in Shoreline, Washington, prior to which he served two years as assistant coach. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto went through the team's options with starting pitcher Robbie Ray out for the year. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. While Barnett apologized, Council Member Bagshaw was not required to apologize or admit wrongdoing, according to the terms of the settlement. 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. Theyd still like an apology, or at least some kind of acknowledgment of her error, but in the meantime, theyre just glad to be back on the mic. John & Shari aren't buying a New York Times report that addresses the new school approach employers are taking to keep their employees happy. TODAY! . Seahawks' broadcaster suspended after tweet, Fantasy football rankings for 2023 season, 10 fantasy football breakout players for 2023, Broncos pick up Jeudy's 5th-year rookie option, Bills ink vet Murray after passing on RBs in draft, Source: Ravens decline LB Queen's 2024 option, LB Barrett's 2-year-old daughter drowns in pool, Bengals' Ossai recovering from offseason surgery, Deion 'ashamed' after only 1 HBCU player drafted, Sources: NFL eyes May 11 to release schedule, Cowboys scout emotional as team drafts his son. With over 25 years at KIRO 7, KING 5 and KIRO FM, Tracy Taylor calls it quits April 30th. "I wanted to find the absolute most incongruous people we'd normally never associate with football analysis," Monson explained. - ron and don". Alaska Airlines CEO anticipates choppy May, issues mea culpa as flight cancellations rack up, John and Shari: Political pressure to forgive student loan debt is well-timed ahead of mid-term elections, John & Shari: Inflation has forced some people to adjust their tipping habits, John Curley and Shari Elliker want story ideas from listeners, John & Shari: Seattle teachers can keep masking if theyre concerned about safety. 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. John Skipper has just sent memo to all @espn employees. The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. As of winter 2008, his show was the highest-rated talk-radio program in the Seattle-Tacoma market. The female city council members were on the receiving end of vicious hate mail, tweets, and phone calls, much of it sexist in nature. , 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.. 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. 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. Bob and Dave will air from 2-6 p.m., with a replay of their show from 6-7 p.m. Wassell had been a co-host of a midday show with Stacy Jo Rost and Jake Heaps. ) and it struck a nerve. In fact, the hosts urged listeners to call her during an unrelated debate over homelessness in February. The perfect amount of personalities to keep KIRO on my dial car and home. State Rep. Jim Walsh wants to create a bill that will "clear up language around self-defense" to protect people that have actual claims. My time with ESPN comes to a close today as I join the sidelines with so many other talented https://t.co/8wV4O1H3G2 Inflation is driving up prices lately on nearly everything, and it seems to be leading some people to tip less at restaurants and for other services. "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. 48 reviews of KIRO Radio 97.3 FM "Dori, Dave, Ron & Don are all great.. but Shiers is a total BORE! She shared her story with the John Curley & Shari Elliker show. Oct 27, 2020, 12:12 PM. 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. Moving on from @espn. Thanks for reading and following along. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. Thanks to ESPN for allowing me to be their legal analyst for 13 years. I have no plans to retire, Informed I'm among ESPN's layoffs. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Thank you to all the people who supported me. And, according to Inside Radio, their show was third-ranked during afternoon drive time in December, the month before they were canceled. Powered by the Pacific Northwest, KIRO Newsradio is Seattle's leading outlet for news and talk. Taylor Swift fans have Bad Blood over Ticketmaster fiasco, Larkin: Attack ads from Schrier a sad attempt to distract voters, Tiffany Smiley claims Sen. Patty Murray is desperate as race barrels toward November, State legislator wants to change self-defense laws after Seattle shooting suspect found not guilty, Actor Joel McHale asks why the post office has stopped some Vashon Island deliveries, WAs ban on high-capacity ammo magazines to take effect July 1. That seems unlikely, however. 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. I haven't been a FA in forever. I want Kiro to switch Gee back to kiro night with Aaron Mason!!!!!!! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. My hope and prayer is that there is a dramatic increase in drug treatment facilities. She says she offered to go on the show, but an invitation was never extended. 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. 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. Enjoyed nine great years here. Dori Monson, 61, was a KIRO Newsradio host for over 30 years. Read: https://t.co/diNnXVrxG5, Hoped to make ESPN viewers smarter, take them behind curtain of sports biz/law, for 6 years. Clayton is a longtime NFL reporter for a number of outlets. Thank you to everyone who read and supported me throughout my 9 years there. , 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. Add me to the list. I was only at ESPN for 4 years, but they were some of the best of my career. Some people think [the lawsuit] might be the reason," Don said on the podcast. For 21 yrs. Mary Jane Copps and her Phone Lady brand has been working with companies in order to improve their staff members' phone skills. If I lost my iPhone, how could I post about how I lost my job today? "[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. Better days ahead. Working remotely has a lot of advantages. John Curley's cabin in Cle Elem burned down. [8], The dominant political orientation of his program began as roughly middle-of-the-road throughout the 1990s. [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. Onward to new challenges. Here's a running list of the most recognizable names we know have been let go by ESPN. Join John Curley and Shari Eliker in discussing whether or not clowns are scary. Program ratings and recognition. 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. 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. We want to thank them both for their service and contribution to the station, our company and to the communities we serve. Two pieces of legislation are advancing in the Washington state Legislature this week that would help provide meals to every student. pic.twitter.com/WNkUGuXeVl, After 17 years reporting on #NFL , I've been informed that I'm being laid off by ESPN effective immediately. 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. Mikey!! To readers/viewers/listeners/countless colleagues grateful, After 5 great years, Ive been laid off by ESPN. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: KIRO Nights hosted by Aaron Mason and Mike Lewis. They both have left long legacies on KIRO Radio and we wish them only the best.. 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. The Seattle Seahawks went with a defensive lineman with their second 4th-round pick in Mississippi State D-tackle Cameron Young. Sincere gratitude to those who were so kind and supportive. Take a book this year, though, construction is going to make that trip extremely difficult. Please stay tuned to @Midday180 . Salk said the station held off as long as possible in an effort to save jobs. The Ron & Don Show was heard on KIRO for 13 years before it was abruptly canceled 11 minutes after the show ended on January 10. If you build it, the thinking was, they will come. ", 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. Seattles Left Pressures Council to Cut Funding for Cops and Sweeps. The since-deleted tweet, sent Wednesday evening during Washington's gubernatorial debate between incumbent Jay Inslee and challenger Loren Culp, referenced transgenderism. For many in the post-holiday season, the lingering question remains: At what point should I take down my Christmas tree? John Clayton, Jim Moore and Tom Wassell were informed Thursday that they were being let go. Six years ago, made most difficult decision ever made leaving @Rivals to come to @ESPN . 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.". They dont doubt that Bagshaws fear for her safety was real. This shud be fun, Poured my heart and soul into ESPN for last 8 years. 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. Council Rejects Progressive Tax Increase to Fill $140 Million Budget Hole, Mayor's Plan to Activate Downtown Is Heavy on Short-Term Solutions. The legislature is taking on the touchy subject of the state's long-term health care tax. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Live, Local, Relevant, News. Like many others, I got the call today from ESPN that today would be my last with them. Feb 10, 2023. For 17 yrs I've had a dream job covering baseball for ESPN. KIRO Radio 97.3 FM and 710 ESPN Seattle are the Seahawks' flagship stations. Sports news and analysis from Seattle Sports. As when I wrote about this story in the past, arena supporters seem desperately eager to avoid discussing the misogynistic attacks that are the actual subject of the story, and the very real and troubling questions it raises about what female leaders are and arent allowed to have opinions about in this city.. 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Thanks to all of the fans and to my entire SportsCenterAM crew. On to the next chapter. Grateful to so many. Who is Jos Caballero, the Mariners rookie earning time at 2B? https://t.co/1iaJRSY7P9 pic.twitter.com/4YB6SKwI6V, My time with ESPN has come to an end due layoffs By. Now that it's officially over, I have nothing to be sad about because I was able to LIVE my dream. In 2008, Radio & Records News/Talk/Sports Local Personality of the Year went to KFI-Bill AM's Handel instead of Monson (Los . Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Seattles Ron & Don Returning As a Podcast, 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, The Best Sales Managers Have This Curious Trait, The Zen Way To Kick Through Station Stagnation, A.I. Grateful for 3 years at ESPN. [9] He also once asked Washington State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz if he was a communist. Many drivers,owners,crew,coaches & fans, lifetime friends. You're just having an emotional response. 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. day and night. The Tacoma Dome is celebrating its 40th birthday with fun and free activities, but the official selection the name goes back a bit further. Proud of my time at ESPN-Proud of the great ppl there & those like me w a future elsewhere-Proud to soon be mom of 3 w a bright career ahead pic.twitter.com/ABhgJQkQ9f, So blessed! The new law is intended to help close the gender pay gap. The Seattle Seahawks went back to LSU for a guard once again, taking RG Anthony Bradford, who is 6 foot 4 and 332 pounds. Putting in their night host Gee was a terrible move!! On to the nextI'll let everyone know what that is when I do. Monday May 27th. 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. 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. The shake-up comes a little more than a year after Salk and Brock Huard left their popular morning show. During the past 31 years, shes earned numerous awards for her storytelling, including Edward R. Murrow awards for Investigative Reporting, Breaking News, and Best Newscast. As I look forward to my next adventure, I know I will be ok. Rough day. 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. Racial Equity Advocates Like Seattles Newly Proposed Political Boundaries. While his Seahawks suspension was permanent, he was reinstated to his KIRO-FM show on October 26, 2020. John Skipper has just sent memo . On Friday, Don ONeill posted the following to his Facebook page: Cancelled? (AP) An Amazon executive said he quit his job at the online-retail giant to protest the firing of employees who spoke up about the conditions inside the company's warehouses and its record on . Alaska Airlines is facing issues with contracting and a shortage of pilots, leaving travelers to deal with a surplus of flight cancellations. And very much look forward to continuing my work at TSN/RDS. pic.twitter.com/Jb6o1JqeTV, Layoffs end my 16 yr run covering the NBA Draft for ESPN on June 30. 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. https://t.co/uCI1Ct3FHG, MORE: Why ESPN is cutting so much talent. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! KIRO Radio unveiled a new program last week following the retirement of longtime host Tom Tangney. The third was more significant ("This article has been updated to clarify that the two female Seattle City Council members who accepted illegally bundled campaign contributions in 2003 were not charged with committing illegal activity"). Chapter ends, more ahead. At least not for the time being, anyway. As Todd was leaving work at a local supermarket outside Dallas, a shopping cart flew into his car. ESPN layoffs: Updated list of biggest names laid off, Third round of layoffs for ESPN in November, 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers.
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