In a change of plans, and against the union's wishes, masks will soon be optional for all teachers, staff, and students at Seattle schools. Posted by Spike O'Neill. All part of a business that is rapidly changing. Beginning in 2002, Monson hosted Hawk Talk, a day-of-game broadcast carried on the Seahawks Radio Network,[16] that airs games of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. Thanks for reading and following along. 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. The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. Barnett was dropped from the suit against Bagshaw but named in the suit against the Atlantic. Around 50 names you will recognize; another 50 you may not. 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. I've been informed my contract will not be renewed at ESPN. In fact, the hosts urged listeners to call her during an unrelated debate over homelessness in February. Past Fox firings carry lessons for network after Carlson I enjoy each show in in its individual way. I've been informed that I'm no longer employed at ESPN. Where are they now? Checking in on all the former ESPN employees laid It's my birthday! There would no NBA team in Seattle. I was only at ESPN for 4 years, but they were some of the best of my career. If it's good, you may even get a gift from John of his choosing. Close. At least not for the time being, anyway. On to the nextI'll let everyone know what that is when I do. KIRO Radio replacing longtime favorite RON & DON morning show was a bad move. 30yrs as host,pxp,reporter in NASCAR,indycar, CFB,& CBB. 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. In January, KIRO-FM canceled the show by not renewing the contract for the popular Seattle morning team. KIRO radio host back after suspension following transphobic tweet 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. Only VOICE! We made as many adjustments as we could to control costs while saving jobs. As the radio tower diesTHE RON and DON NATION.WE RISE! A year later . Just learned I will no longer be covering the Dodgers. We are BACK! KIRO Prepares A Halloween Special - Radio Ink Thanks to all the great people at ESPN, MLB & all of you! And very much look forward to continuing my work at TSN/RDS. Tucker Carlson ousted at Fox News amid lawsuit alleging sexism : NPR The Tom & Curley show debuted on KIRO in 2013. Like far too many other ESPN colleagues today, Ive been laid off. 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. Does your boss truly care about your happiness? Sincere gratitude to those who were so kind and supportive. Time to go. 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. Oct. 9, 2020 at 2:05 pm Updated Oct. 9, 2020 at 6:20 pm . Racial Equity Advocates Like Seattles Newly Proposed Political Boundaries. 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. Seattle Out & Proud (commonly referred to as Seattle Pride) shared a screenshot of the tweet, which read: "Inslee: we follow science in WA. Great experience. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto went through the team's options with starting pitcher Robbie Ray out for the year. 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. The legislature is taking on the touchy subject of the state's long-term health care tax. 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. Otherwise i'd give 5 stars. 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's time, w/@AspenInstSports growing. Made great friends and have wonderful memories. (KIRO Newsradio) Most recently he hosted KIRO Nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM. "We couldn't be more excited about what comes next," said Mike . Listen With Audible. Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. As part of the new lineup, Gallant will have an additional solo hour on air, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. John Clayton, Jim Moore and Tom Wassell were informed Thursday that they were being let go. I have no plans to retire, Informed I'm among ESPN's layoffs. Want to thank https://t.co/r6GdLhHkPg for 9 fun years. Super Bowls, The Trifecta and stories like the one up now are the moments I'll take with me into free agency starting tomorrow. In fact, they agreed with the female city council members: Until there was an NBA team to house, it didnt make sense to build a new stadium. Nobody can ever take that away from me. 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. She shared her story with the John Curley & Shari Elliker show. 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. Gee, I feel like I am now part of an exclusive club. John Curley and Shari Elliker | Weekdays from 3-7pm on KIRO Newsradio 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. Adios Bristol! But a new study says that not going to the office has a major downside: no or little feedback. He often sided with then President Bill Clinton against the conservative Republicans running Congress, particularly during the impeachment hearings following the Monica Lewinsky scandal. [12] While his Seahawks suspension was permanent, he was reinstated to his KIRO-FM show on October 26, 2020. In a short amount of time, Aaron (Mace) Mason has established himself as a rising star in the KIRO Radio lineup. Citing the magazine's woefully inadequate response, Ron and Don later filed suit against Sally Bagshaw, Erica C. Barnett, and the Atlantic for defamation. While Barnett apologized, Council Member Bagshaw was not required to apologize or admit wrongdoing, according to the terms of the settlement. If you build it, the thinking was, they will come. SportsCenterAnchor John Buccigross tweeted this Wednesday morning in response to a reportthat he was not being let go: WHAT A DAY TO BE ALIVE!!!!! Live, Local, Relevant, News. Jos Caballero has been a surprisingly good call-up by the Seattle Mariners. Hope KJR lands Clayton. [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". 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. The Tom & Curley show, which has aired weekdays 9 a.m. to noon, moves to the afternoon drive spot, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. KIRO will debut a new show from 9 a.m. to noon: the Gee & Ursula show. All rights reserved. As a result, he was suspended from his job at KIRO and also suspended indefinitely by the Seahawks and Bonneville Seattle from hosting the Seahawks' pregame and postgame radio shows. Many drivers,owners,crew,coaches & fans, lifetime friends. He claimed it was a ghost. 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. The new law is intended to help close the gender pay gap. John Clayton, Jim Moore and Tom Wassell were informed Thursday that they were being let go. Read: https://t.co/diNnXVrxG5, Hoped to make ESPN viewers smarter, take them behind curtain of sports biz/law, for 6 years. Clayton is the gem. Radio Ink. Home; . Although Heaps is LDS and KIRO710 is owned by the Church. KIRO 97.3 FM Seattle, Seattle Radio Theater and Town Hall Seattle have a special treat for listeners this Halloween. A Walk in the Dark is a live radio drama . They both have left long legacies on KIRO Radio and we wish them only the best.. Grateful to so many. 48 reviews of KIRO Radio 97.3 FM "Dori, Dave, Ron & Don are all great.. but Shiers is a total BORE! -. 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! In January, the City of Seattle, which represented Bagshaw at her request, agreed to pay $35,000 for the hosts legal fees. We want to thank them both for their service and contribution to the station, our company and to the communities we serve. 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. Knew cuts were coming. No idea how they could keep Jake Heaps and Paul Gallant who are awful. 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. After Defamation Suits and a Surprise Cancellation, Former KIRO Radio Fans have been lighting up Dons Facebook page after hearing about the news. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. After 13 years of sticks and pucks can share that as of today my tenure at ESPN is at a close. Many said I would never make it onto SportsCenter, but I did. Bob Stelton and Dave Wyman will remain in the afternoon time slot, while gaining an additional hour on air. KIRO-FM Cancels Candy Mike & Todd Show, Moves Tom - Puget Sound Radio Like many others, I got the call today from ESPN that today would be my last with them. 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With over 25 years at KIRO 7, KING 5 and KIRO FM, Tracy Taylor calls it quits April 30th. ", "2018 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced", "Shorecrest's new girls basketball coach is Dori Monson", "After ten years, Dori Monson steps down as girls basketball coach at Shorecrest", "Longtime KIRO Newsradio host Dori Monson dies at age 61", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dori_Monson&oldid=1138905316, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 08:24. John Clayton, Jim Moore and Tom Wassell were informed Thursday that they were being let go. TBTL was awesome, and now it's gone. Carlson was let go on Monday, less than a week after Fox agreed to pay . Add me to the list. Shock jocks tend to be offensive just to offend, but the Ron & Don Show was decidedly less provocativeand more civic-minded. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? ESPN layoffs: Updated list of biggest names laid off, Third round of layoffs for ESPN in November, 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. The star figured prominently in the Dominion lawsuit. ", 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. And, despite it all, they still think Bagshaw is a good member of the city council. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Adam Jude covers the Seattle Seahawks for The Seattle Times. Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. Amazon.com: KIRO Nights with Spike O'Neill : KIRO Radio 97.3 FM: Books 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. With more than 100 hours of live and local programming each week, KIRO Newsradio has kept listeners of the Puget Sound Region informed and entertained for nearly a century. Turned on phone 1st time all vacation. By . They complied, leaving messages Bagshaw summarizes as "You cunt, you whore, you bitch, you don't know anything. This was an error that would end up costing the City of Seattle. Mikey!! If I lost my iPhone, how could I post about how I lost my job today? Started at ESPN in 2008, but my tenure ended today. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. 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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. Seahawks radio host Dori Monson suspended after transphobic tweet A source close to the station told The C Is for Crank that Ossorio was fired for the stunt, which . Jerry Dipoto filled in the blanks Thursday. November 13, 2020. I also enjoyed your personality and your interactions with Nick always cracked me up. I'm truly thankful for the time and the experience. Curley: Is it okay to keep your Christmas tree up until March? Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. Its from the current programmer at KIRO Radio [] and he wants to know why he is getting phone calls from the City of Seattle and the city attorneys concerning suing Sally Bagshaw, and it is very apparent to me that he didnt know anything about us suing Sally Bagshaw. Several weeks later, they were informed that the radio show had been canceled. KIRO RV Reporter Out, Big Money Swamps Seattle Mailboxes - PubliCola 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 first big lane shift for the new I-5/SR-529 interchange is just the beginning of construction projects in Marysville. "I thought that would be either Sherpas or nuns and it'd probably be easier to find nuns. 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. [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. #Onward. Worked w/ some great folks who are now friends. Danny ONeil and Paul Gallant took over the morning show last year and will remain in that role. Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. Young people are letting my age group run everything. Hosting 7-10pm at KIRO Radio 97.3 FM! 2023 Bonneville International. Forever grateful! 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. 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. Monson, who also hosts a daily show on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM from noon to 3 p.m . The initiative would create a social housing developer, who will be able to own, acquire, and maintain social housing in Seattle. Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? All rights reserved. KIRO Nights will now feature Aaron Mason and Mike Lewis. Monday May 27th. Episode #1. As I look forward to my next adventure, I know I will be ok. 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. And hey, it turns out one of those people is me. . The shake-up comes a little more than a year after Salk and Brock Huard left their popular morning show. That bosses at Ron and Dons media company werent made aware of the existence of their employees publicly filed lawsuit is surprising.. Should be a tough day, and yet I feel so proud that weve all developed such a great little community together.. No longer at ESPN. I met & worked w/ some great people & I am very grateful to ESPN for the opportunity. ", One of Schrier's more recent commercials called Larkin "the definition of dangerous," stating he would "support a national ban on abortion.". Program ratings and recognition. Job listings in Washington must now include salary information. State Rep. Jim Walsh wants to create a bill that will "clear up language around self-defense" to protect people that have actual claims. 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. I don't want any Bourbon Street here!". Even after being laid off today, I dont regret it. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? Working at ESPN was my dream. Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day. MyNorthwest. Gee: Those that love addicts know treatment is the only way forward, Ross: Tech literate voters are needed to save ferry reservations, Construction projects near Marysville to mess with traffic until 2025, G&U: WA gun laws make us safer, especially law enforcement, Seattles beloved and long-lost steam locomotive is heading home, Ross: Tired of mowing your lawn? The female city council members were on the receiving end of vicious hate mail, tweets, and phone calls, much of it sexist in nature. When they lost their jobs, they decided they were not going to leave Seattle. So many classy people to thank. So, I am no longer with ESPN, as of today. Tiffany Smiley continues to keep pace with incumbent Patty Murray as the Senate election draws near. John & Shari aren't buying a New York Times report that addresses the new school approach employers are taking to keep their employees happy. KIRO abruptly cancels popular afternoon radio show Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. Who is Jos Caballero, the Mariners rookie earning time at 2B? This is a perfect transition for fired radio hosts. On to the next one. ESPN gave me the light and it's time to leave stage. Amazon executive says he quit to protest employee firings John is prepared to tricycle furiously to the defense of the clown community. After being abruptly canceled earlier this year, former KIRO Radio hosts Ron Upshaw and Don O'Neill are back on the airor at least on the internetwith a new podcast.The Seattle-based . The John Curley and Shari Show debuted Thursday with Shari Elliker replacing Tangney. https://t.co/uCI1Ct3FHG, MORE: Why ESPN is cutting so much talent. Unfortunately, I was not given that opportunity. Listen to Seattle Sports shows on your time. Sorry for the mess I made. Some people think [the lawsuit] might be the reason," Don said on the podcast. Enjoyed nine great years here. Get a look at everything the Seattle Mariners put into their new City Connect uniforms, as explained by Kevin Martinez, the team's VP of marketing and communications. Huard is in his first season covering NFL games as an analyst for FOX Sports. (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 . We regret the errors. (The fifth correction concerned misidentifying the name of a pro-stadium advocacy organization.). Kiro nights was a great mix of talent . Spike O'Neill - Radio Host - KIRO Radio 97.3 FM | LinkedIn I'll miss it. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The Seattle Seahawks went with a defensive lineman with their second 4th-round pick in Mississippi State D-tackle Cameron Young. 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. John Skipper has just sent memo . The Seattle Seahawks went back to LSU for a guard once again, taking RG Anthony Bradford, who is 6 foot 4 and 332 pounds. NFL insider John Clayton is leaving ESPN as part of the sweeping layoffs, according to SN's @MMcCarthyREV. [1], Monson died in a Seattle hospital on December 31, 2022, at the age of 61; he had suffered a cardiac event two days before.[20][21]. Mary Jane Copps and her Phone Lady brand has been working with companies in order to improve their staff members' phone skills. The Seattle Seahawks went big in size with their first of two fifth-round 2023 NFL Draft picks with Michigan edge Mike Morris. The latest news and opinion on the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, and Seattle Kraken. "[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. Thank you to all the people who supported me. Great luck too all. I get off the plane and I get these text messages, he said on the podcast. With Sawant Out, Whats Next for Seattles Left? Itll be interesting to see if Entercom has anything to say about Ron & Dons new logo. Somewhere sports bettors cheer and somewhere dirty cops get payoffs