In January, the City of Seattle, which represented Bagshaw at her request, agreed to pay $35,000 for the hosts legal fees. Itll be interesting to see if Entercom has anything to say about Ron & Dons new logo. No idea how they could keep Jake Heaps and Paul Gallant who are awful. 0. Oct 27, 2020, 12:12 PM. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Home; . "We couldn't be more excited about what comes next," said Mike . Most recently he hosted KIRO Nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM. I've been informed that I'm no longer employed at ESPN. That's why we need to have guys making these decisions. For now, she says, her office no longer takes calls during drive time. She declined to comment on whether or not she personally had to pay any money as part of the Atlantic settlement. 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. 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. The firing caught both employees at the station and listeners to the show by surprise. Young people are letting my age group run everything. 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. John & Shari: Why are people turning away from organized religion? "I thought that would be either Sherpas or nuns and it'd probably be easier to find nuns. Thank you to all the people who supported me. As I look forward to my next adventure, I know I will be ok. 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. This guy is from Sleepy Hollow, boring, etc. That bosses at Ron and Dons media company werent made aware of the existence of their employees publicly filed lawsuit is surprising.. 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. The John Curley and Shari Show debuted Thursday with Shari Elliker replacing Tangney. And the fourth was the big one. He often sided with then President Bill Clinton against the conservative Republicans running Congress, particularly during the impeachment hearings following the Monica Lewinsky scandal. [2] As a student at the University of Washington, he was the play-by-play announcer for Husky football on-campus broadcaster KCMU. KIRO Radio program director Bryan Buckalew declined comment when reached by ESPN, saying the station doesn't comment on personnel matters. #Onward. Job listings in Washington must now include salary information. If it's good, you may even get a gift from John of his choosing. Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. 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. The initiative would create a social housing developer, who will be able to own, acquire, and maintain social housing in Seattle. [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. but there's no joy in ViewFromVegas Nation -- I'm among the ESPN layoffs. Posting comments is now limited to subscribers only. Although Heaps is LDS and KIRO710 is owned by the Church. 2023 Bonneville International. 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. KIRO Radio unveiled a new program last week following the retirement of longtime host Tom Tangney. 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. In January, Ron Upshaw (right) and Don O'Neill settled a lawsuit for defamation against city council member Sally Bagshaw. Brrrrrrrrring Dori Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! The firing caught both employees at the station and listeners to the show by surprise. I also enjoyed your personality and your interactions with Nick always cracked me up. After 5 incredible years, I was laid off today by ESPN. I also offered to go on their show and talk to them and their listeners directly about what had happened and to clear up the record in collaboration with them. The Seattle Seahawks went with a defensive lineman with their second 4th-round pick in Mississippi State D-tackle Cameron Young. All rights reserved. Episode #1. Many said I would never make it onto SportsCenter, but I did. After nearly eight years of covering the NHL, MLB and the NFL at ESPN, it's time for the next chapter in my career. Her staffers, she said, gave her the bad information. I get something thought provoking, I laugh and I stay connected listening to KIRO. TBTL was awesome, and now it's gone. , 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. Citing the magazine's woefully inadequate response, Ron and Don later filed suit against Sally Bagshaw, Erica C. Barnett, and the Atlantic for defamation. Learn how your comment data is processed. I got laid off by ESPN today after an amazing 5+ years. Over, Lonnnnnng Time Listener 2001, Brrrrrrrinnnng Dorrrrri Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! Monday May 27th. You cant cancel cause radio! Like far too many other ESPN colleagues today, Ive been laid off. 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. . If you build it, the thinking was, they will come. Danny ONeil and Paul Gallant took over the morning show last year and will remain in that role. Bagshaw told Barnett she was so shaken by these messages that for the first time in her tenure on the council, she was afraid for her safety walking downtown at night. Just got the 'call.' 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. Today is my last day. ", One of Schrier's more recent commercials called Larkin "the definition of dangerous," stating he would "support a national ban on abortion.". Council Member Sally Bagshaw declined to comment for this story. Of Reasoning! Racial Equity Advocates Like Seattles Newly Proposed Political Boundaries. And very much look forward to continuing my work at TSN/RDS. They said that they filed their suits with the blessing of both KIRO Radio and Bonneville International, KIROs corporate parent. I have God, my family and friends that will always be there for me. And, despite it all, they still think Bagshaw is a good member of the city council. "The future is a gift even though this is the present" , A post shared by Darren M Haynes (@darrenmhaynes) on Apr 26, 2017 at 1:45pm PDT. The expected layoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29, with the company reportedly set to release about 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Tom & Curley Sad to say nine great years at ESPN end for me in July. KIRO Radio program director Bryan Buckalew confirms that Carolyn Ossoriothe reporter who posted a video of herself entering and walking through a trailer that was parked in front of city council member Lisa Herbold's house without the owner's permissionis no longer with the station. Somewhere sports bettors cheer and somewhere dirty cops get payoffs 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. Forever grateful! KIRO continues to struggle after the disaster decision to cancel the Ron & Don show. The star figured prominently in the Dominion lawsuit. I did not do so because I consider Bagshaw, whom I have covered for many years on other subjects, a reliable source, and still do. She also accused KIRO listeners and stadium proponents of engaging in conspiracy theories and ignoring the real story. Bad news morning. pic.twitter.com/jr5jJpZHOe. This is a perfect transition for fired radio hosts. I think the best part about the job was the people I got to work with over the years. 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. Barnett posted a response on her website as well. ", 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. A Walk in the Dark is a live radio drama . I loved every bit of my eight years at ESPN and will miss it, and so many friends and colleagues there, profoundly. This page is not available in other languages. KIRO 97.3 FM Seattle, Seattle Radio Theater and Town Hall Seattle have a special treat for listeners this Halloween. "John and Shari have great chemistry," Bryan Buckalew, KIRO . "I found out that there was an issue not from Ron, Don, or their producers, but from an acquaintance, who contacted me while I was on vacation to tell me she had heard them talking about me on their radio show," Barnett told The Stranger in an e-mail. 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. 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. While his Seahawks suspension was permanent, he was reinstated to his KIRO-FM show on October 26, 2020. I made an error; I corrected it in collaboration with my editors, and I apologized.". All part of a business that is rapidly changing. KING 5 Moves To Fill Racial Quotas Abby Acone Leaves KOMO 4 KIRO Radio presents "A Christmas Carol" . 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. #ToTheNextStep pic.twitter.com/ZIBHFvFZeJ. I have no plans to retire, Informed I'm among ESPN's layoffs. 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. 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"). 33 min. 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. "Hell naw! I leave ESPN more talented than ever and I'm thankful for that. He said he voted for Al Gore in the year 2000 presidential election. 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. I'll miss it. State Rep. Jim Walsh wants to create a bill that will "clear up language around self-defense" to protect people that have actual claims. Mikey!! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Seattle Seahawks went big in size with their first of two fifth-round 2023 NFL Draft picks with Michigan edge Mike Morris. Jos Caballero has been a surprisingly good call-up by the Seattle Mariners. While Barnett apologized, Council Member Bagshaw was not required to apologize or admit wrongdoing, according to the terms of the settlement. The layoffs, he said, were due specifically to significant loss of ad revenue as a result of COVID-19. 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. After seven great years at ESPN I've been let go. I like the new night guy! Bob Condotta. Adios Bristol! Wayne Cody is pictured in 1990, while broadcasting sports news on KIRO Radio. JANUARY 27, 2020. KIRO management, according to Ron and Don's attorney, quickly reached out to the Atlantic, which updated Barnetts article with five corrections. I'm truly thankful for the time and the experience. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. The aftermath of this vote was not pretty. We want to thank them both for their service and contribution to the station, our company and to the communities we serve. I look forward to the next adventure. 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. A year later . A company statement at the time said: "A . Carlson was let go on Monday, less than a week after Fox agreed to pay . They both have left long legacies on KIRO Radio and we wish them only the best.. 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. [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". Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? 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. 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. The piece was called What Happens When Female Politicians Try to Stand Up to Sports Fans, and in it, Barnett wrote: Sally Bagshaw, a soft-spoken 65-year-old council veteran who voted in 2012 for an agreement to use public bonds to finance a future arena but opposed the street-use change last week, has been hit particularly hard by the misogyny firehose. Much respect to all the people. pic.twitter.com/BKA8HanDpV. 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. My colleagues became best friends & I'll cherish that the most pic.twitter.com/YHZeutahTS, An update on my situation: pic.twitter.com/ktnoLHDTZH, After 14 wonderful years my time at espn is over. She says she offered to go on the show, but an invitation was never extended. 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.". 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! 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. I don't want any Bourbon Street here!". Many drivers,owners,crew,coaches & fans, lifetime friends. Alaska Airlines is facing issues with contracting and a shortage of pilots, leaving travelers to deal with a surplus of flight cancellations. Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area Bummed it ended in 3 minutes. (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 . Kraken top Avalanche in Game 7 to earn first playoff series win, Kraken-Avalanche GameCenter: Live updates, highlights, how to watch, stream Game 7 in NHL playoffs, Seahawks' 2023 draft class earns high marks from draft analysts, Seahawks undrafted free agent tracker: How Seattle is filling out roster after 2023 NFL draft, Kraken's Game 7 win keeps playoff hockey on Seattle's center stage. What a fast but wonderful ride. It's my birthday! John Clayton, Jim Moore and Tom Wassell were informed Thursday that they were being let go. As for KIRO, they have done the right thing by suspending Dori but I believe them . - We are BACK! Like other colleagues, I've been informed I am no longer working for ESPN. A few parting words: https://t.co/pBfnewUHIG, I was treated great by #ESPN during my 3 years. Please stay tuned to @Midday180 . It's time, w/@AspenInstSports growing. In a recent Wall Street Journal/National Opinion Research Center poll, only 39% of Americans say that religion is "very important" to them. Seattle Mariners pitcher Easton McGee took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of his first MLB start, but Toronto won 1-0 in 10 innings. Enjoyed my eight years there immensely. Time to go. 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. 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. 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. Huard is in his first season covering NFL games as an analyst for FOX Sports. NFL insider John Clayton is leaving ESPN as part of the sweeping layoffs, according to SN's @MMcCarthyREV. No longer at ESPN. I want Kiro to switch Gee back to kiro night with Aaron Mason!!!!!!! The network wants those people to be able to break the news to family, friends and colleagues in their own time and their own way. And hey, it turns out one of those people is me. Moving on from @espn. [12] While his Seahawks suspension was permanent, he was reinstated to his KIRO-FM show on October 26, 2020. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He graduated from Ballard High School. Live, Local, Relevant, News. Onward to new challenges. John Clayton, Jim Moore and Tom Wassell were informed Thursday that they were being let go. Got texts asking if job was safe. 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 also the day to learn that my side gig @ESPN has come to an end. She shared her story with the John Curley & Shari Elliker show. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. Sports news and analysis from Seattle Sports. Landed in Madrid. ) and it struck a nerve. The Seattle Seahawks went back to LSU for a guard once again, taking RG Anthony Bradford, who is 6 foot 4 and 332 pounds. 30yrs as host,pxp,reporter in NASCAR,indycar, CFB,& CBB. We made as many adjustments as we could to control costs while saving jobs. 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). I think the line up is great. The first big lane shift for the new I-5/SR-529 interchange is just the beginning of construction projects in Marysville. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. TOM . TODAY! These shows exemplify KIRO Radios mission to inform, explain, and entertain.. Two pieces of legislation are advancing in the Washington state Legislature this week that would help provide meals to every student.