Connect with us
Jim Cutler Demos

Sports Radio News

Angelo Cataldi Takes Issue With WIP Hosts Not Defending Jalen Hurts

“If I was here, they would have had to separate us. There would have been fisticuffs. It would have gotten physical.”

Published

on

Photo Credit: Audacy

During an appearance on Von Miller’s podcast earlier this week, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons argued that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had benefited from his surrounding talent. Many have argued on whether it was a shot at Hurts or not, with 94WIP morning host Angelo Cataldi certain it was, and he was angry with his co-workers for not defending the city’s quarterback.

“I hereby declare war on many of the people associated with this radio station, including the people that are replacing us,” Cataldi said. “I was well aware of the comments made by Micah Parsons, a great player but by all appearances is a freaking dumbbell. I don’t know if Penn State gave him a diploma, but they should ask for it back…then Jon Ritchie and Joe DeCamara, apparently stupid can be contagious.”

Cataldi then played the comments made by Parsons that claimed Hurts is helped by the Eagles roster and he isn’t the MVP of the league.

“All of this is well and good. I’m driving in and Johnson is doing one of those serenity now things, except there was nothing serene about it. He was upset, and he wasn’t naming names. So I went ‘Wait a minute’. There are people at WIP saying nothing. He referenced a tweet by our good friend and former Inquirer journalist Glen Macnow who said ‘Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t think he disrespected him’. Glen, you may need to do what I just did and get your hearing checked out, ’cause I ended up getting hearing aids. But I don’t know what he’s thinking.”

“James Seltzer — who is the producer of the midday show — is gonna be part of the new show here comes on this show and sullies it with a bad comment when they were asking for his response.”

After playing the clip of Seltzer saying he didn’t think the comments were disrespectful, Cataldi continued his onslaught against his co-workers.

“Terrible!,” he shouted. “If I was here, they would have had to separate us. There would have been fisticuffs,” Cataldi joked. “It would have gotten physical.”

He then added he was relying on DeCamara and Ritchie to set Seltzer straight, but was let down after the pair argued that Parsons was being respectful rather than critical of Hurts.

“Is that a dumb take? Is that dumb take from Jon Ritchie?,” the legendary morning host reiterated. “It’s a dumb take!”

He then complimented Ike Reese for his take on the situation. The former Eagle was adamant it was a slight and intended to be disrespectful.

Cataldi concluded by jokingly demanding an apology from Seltzer, DeCamara, and Ritchie, shouting “This is war!”

Sign up for the BSM 8@8

The Top 8 Sports Media Stories of the Day, sent directly to your inbox, every morning at 8am ET.

Invalid email address
We promise not to spam you. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Sports Radio News

Mike Felger: Being 2nd Chair in Sports Radio ‘Sneaky Hard’

“I’m just used to running my mouth and setting the pace, and that sort of thing.”

Jordan Bondurant

Published

on

Mike Felger
Courtesy: Nantucket Current

Morning drive on Boston’s 98.5 The Sports Hub will have a new co-host alongside Fred Toucher starting in January, and speculation continues to swirl about who will replace longtime co-host Rich Shertenlieb.

The Boston Herald last week reported the latest in the station’s search for a new morning co-host. Kendra Middleton, a familiar voice in the mornings, has interviewed, and other current station talent like Jim Murray and Rob “Hardy” Poole are believed to be getting consideration.

Mike Felger, co-host of Felger & Mazz on The Sports Hub, has been jokingly suggested as the next co-host. But Felger said in a digital video reported on by the Herald that it would certainly be a challenge, and that he and Toucher would have success.

“I think it would go well,” he said. “What is a sneaky hard spot is to be in the second chair, to be in the Mazz chair, the B chair, because listening is harder than talking… that would be the only discomfort.”

Felger added that it would be an adjustment.

“I’m just used to running my mouth and setting the pace, and that sort of thing,” he said.

Sign up for the BSM 8@8

The Top 8 Sports Media Stories of the Day, sent directly to your inbox, every morning at 8am ET.

Invalid email address
We promise not to spam you. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Continue Reading

Sports Radio News

Former NFL TE and 104.5 The Zone Host Frank Wycheck Dies

The Tennessee Titans announced Wycheck’s death Sunday. He was 52.

Jordan Bondurant

Published

on

A photo of Frank Wycheck
(Photo: WZTV)

Tennessee Titans fans were saddened to learn over the weekend that beloved tight end Frank Wycheck died. He was 52 years old.

Wycheck passed away after falling and hitting his head at his Chattanooga home on Saturday, according to a statement from the family.

“We are all devastated to hear the news of Frank’s passing,” Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement. “He was loved by so many, and his memory will always be cherished. Frank’s name was synonymous with Titans football. He was such a huge part of our team’s success both on and off the field. He embraced this community and fan base immediately, and everyone loved him right back.”

In 11 seasons with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, Wycheck recorded 505 receptions for 5,126 yards and 28 touchdowns. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection. Frank is in both the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and the team’s Ring of Honor.

Wycheck was part of one of the most memorable plays in NFL history when his cross-field pass to Kevin Dyson in a 2000 playoff game set up what’s now known as the “Music City Miracle.” Wycheck’s only Super Bowl appearance came that season.

Post-retirement in 2003, Wycheck went into sports radio, hosting a morning drive talk show with Kevin Ingram and Mark Howard on 104.5 The Zone.

Howard passed away last year, but Ingram on Sunday did post his condolences on X.

Sign up for the BSM 8@8

The Top 8 Sports Media Stories of the Day, sent directly to your inbox, every morning at 8am ET.

Invalid email address
We promise not to spam you. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Continue Reading

Sports Radio News

Channing Crowder: I Still Underestimate How Many People Listen to Radio

“We make fun of it like ‘Oh, AM radio’ and this, man, but here are people who when I went to the bathroom, and they’re walking up to me ‘Hey, love the show, man’.”

Published

on

A photo of Channing Crowder and the 560 WQAM logo
(Photo: Audacy)

Even though he’s been in the sports radio game for more than a decade, 560 WQAM’s Channing Crowder admits he still doesn’t appreciate just how many people listen to his show.

While hosting Hochman and Crowder at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ahead of sports betting going live in Florida, co-host Marc Hochman shared a story that one of the employees at the casino told him he often deals with giant celebrities.

However, despite his dealings with major music and movie stars, the employee was excited to meet Hochman and Greg Cote of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.

That led Crowder to admit he often underinflates the size of his daily audience.

“It’s funny, because like, I underestimate, still –12-13 years into radio — how many people listen to radio,” Crowder said. “And it’s funny because we make fun of it like ‘Oh, AM radio’ and this, man, but here are people who when I went to the bathroom, and they’re walking up to me ‘Hey, love the show, man. You and Hochman are hilarious’.”

Crowder has hosted afternoons alongside Hochman on 560 WQAM since 2015 after previously hosting the early afternoon window on the Audacy station. In addition to his radio work, he hosts The Pivot podcast with Ryan Clark and Fred Taylor.

Sign up for the BSM 8@8

The Top 8 Sports Media Stories of the Day, sent directly to your inbox, every morning at 8am ET.

Invalid email address
We promise not to spam you. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Continue Reading
Advertisement

Advertisement

Upcoming Events

Barrett Media Writers

Copyright © 2023 Barrett Media.