Toucher understood Roggin taking the time to go on the defensive, but he just couldn’t get over the way in which the defense was presented. Like New York City and Philadelphia are these minor flyover states. “But he’s painting the east coast as if like no one lives out here. “He is under the impression that the east coast is really something else,” Toucher said. Additionally, there’s just more to do in LA versus Boston. Roggin and co-host Rodney Peete sounded even more out of touch in the clip by saying that part of the reason more people listen to sports talk in Boston is because of weather and an affinity for baked beans. “To do well in Los Angeles, you have to adapt to the market, you jackass! Latinos have to listen to ya.” “Does that mean that Latinos don’t like sports?” he asked. Toucher and company laughed at the sound byte before Toucher laid into Roggin. We’re a melting pot, we’re very different here. Do they have as many Latinos living in Boston? I don’t think so, and if you look at the ratings, they don’t. “The implication here is that you don’t care. “ Let me give it to you in a nutshell real, real quickly,” Roggin said in a clip that played during Toucher and Rich on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Tuesday. Times painting the picture of why the sports radio audience in Los Angeles is smaller than that of Boston struck a nerve locally.Īnd when AM 570 LA Sports host Fred Roggin tried to explain why Boston does so much better with listeners, Fred Toucher couldn’t contain himself. Ryan Maguire, who served as the PD of 1250 The Fan from 2006-2009, and is currently the PD of crosstown rivals ESPN Milwaukee and WTMJ, provided his perspective.Ī recent piece in the L.A. Upon learning of the news, a few former 1250 hosts, Mike Wickett and Cliff Saunders, took to social media to share their sadness. The rest will have an opportunity to explore opportunities should any become available at 97.3 The Game, ESPN 94.1, WTMJ or any other local outlets. According to sources, he’s likely to contribute off-air and with additional brand projects. Fifer was part of the midday show, and also helped behind the scenes. One host who may remain involved is Steve ‘Sparky’ Fifer. Bart Winkler, Tim Allen, and Gary Ellerson are expected to be out as well. The Milwaukee Business Journal reported that recent NFL Hall of Famer and former Green Bay Packer LeRoy Butler was part of the cuts. In regards to the station’s talent, most have been quiet since the news began to trickle out. The local daily lineup has also been removed from the 1250 The Fan website although show podcasts still remain. The station’s stream is currently airing CBS Sports Radio. I still have a drive and passion for the radio medium, my DMs are open for future opportunities- Evan Heffelfinger August 16, 2022 It’s been a dream come true to talk Wisconsin sports with you these last 5 years Some unfortunate news, today is my last day at … well I guess it’s actually everyone’s.
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