Better days ahead. Noon to 3 p.m.: Dori Monson 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. Hosting 7-10pm at KIRO Radio 97.3 FM! [3], After longtime Seattle broadcaster Bill O'Mara introduced him to King Broadcasting owner Dorothy Bullitt,[1] Monson began his professional broadcasting career as a sports producer at KING-TV[4] and sports reporter and host at KING AM,[5] then moved to KIRO-FM 100.7 when the Pat Cashman Show switched stations in 1994. In 2008, Radio & Records News/Talk/Sports Local Personality of the Year went to KFI-Bill AM's Handel instead of Monson (Los . pic.twitter.com/Jb6o1JqeTV, Layoffs end my 16 yr run covering the NBA Draft for ESPN on June 30. Gee Scott got his start in radio on 710 ESPN Seattle. Dottie Pepper (@Dottie_Pepper) April 26, 2017. 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. Chapter ends, more ahead. So many classy people to thank. The cost-cutting moves were a result of . 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. KIRO Nights will now feature Aaron Mason and Mike Lewis. Nobody can ever take that away from me. Today is my last day. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. KIRO Radio replacing longtime favorite RON & DON morning show was a bad move. I'll miss it. Even after being laid off today, I dont regret it. 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. 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. ESPN gave me the light and it's time to leave stage. He graduated from Ballard High School. He often sided with then President Bill Clinton against the conservative Republicans running Congress, particularly during the impeachment hearings following the Monica Lewinsky scandal. November 13, 2020. 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.. The John Curley and Shari Show debuted Thursday with Shari Elliker replacing Tangney. Today was my last day on air at ESPN Radio. 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. As of winter 2008, his show was the highest-rated talk-radio program in the Seattle-Tacoma market. 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. Jerry Dipoto filled in the blanks Thursday. [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. I leave ESPN more talented than ever and I'm thankful for that. Council Member Sally Bagshaw declined to comment for this story. Ross: Can you downsize standing next to shelves full of memories? Long-term health care tax debated in WA Legislature, John Curley attempts to solve, recreate Texas shopping cart ghost story, John & Shari: Listener shares her story of addiction and recovery, WA Rep. hopes to eradicate sex offender housing in Enumclaw, John Curley: Social housing will not work in Seattle, Millions of federal dollars on the table for universal school meals, John & Shari call The Phone Lady to help overcome phone phobia, Life put in perspective after John Curleys cabin burns down, Curley: The gender pay gap is a myth, women dont negotiate. Stay in the market where youve built an audience and take them with you to a new platform. The measure also outlines that importing, manufacturing, and distributing magazines with more than 10 rounds will be prohibited. This shud be fun, Poured my heart and soul into ESPN for last 8 years. Gee, I feel like I am now part of an exclusive club. Want to thank https://t.co/r6GdLhHkPg for 9 fun years. KIRO radio host Dori Monson is back on the air following an almost three-week suspension from Bonneville Seattle after he made a transphobic tweet during the Oct. 7 gubernatorial debate . As for KIRO, they have done the right thing by suspending Dori but I believe them . Program ratings and recognition. Hear exclusive interviews from Read: https://t.co/diNnXVrxG5, Hoped to make ESPN viewers smarter, take them behind curtain of sports biz/law, for 6 years. 0. Only VOICE! Of course, the upside is, if you sell the show yourself, you keep all the revenue for yourself. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The since-deleted tweet, sent Wednesday evening during Washington's gubernatorial debate between incumbent Jay Inslee and challenger Loren Culp, referenced transgenderism. Moved my wife and 3 kids to CT to go "all in" 5 years ago. 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. 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. Seattle Out & Proud said it has reached out to KIRO 97.3 FM and the Seahawks to demand that Monson be fired immediately. [18] In 2016, his team won the Washington state girls basketball championship and Monson was recognized as the state Coach of the Year. It was a pleasure working with some of the best sports anchors in the WORLD. KIRO Radio 97.3 FM has announced changes to the weekday lineup. As of winter 2008, his show was the highest . Gee, Ursula question Amazon's motives as employees are sent back to the office, Ross: Motorcycle Banditos are more respectful drivers than most Seattleites, Deadly fungus spreading in U.S. with approximately 60% mortality, Gee Scott on Seattle 'Sip 'n Stroll': 'I don't want a Bourbon Street here', Happy 40th birthday to the Tacoma Dome (or is it DomaTacoma?). We are BACK! 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. Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? 2 yrs flew by @espn. So, I am no longer with ESPN, as of today. Job listings in Washington must now include salary information. Enjoyed my eight years there immensely. The bees might thank you, Gee & Ursula: Remote work may be hurting employees, Ross: Tucker Carlson's firing and a look inside the theater of Fox News, Construction will jam up your summer trip to Mount Rainier. Station Space Coming to King Street Station, The Satanic and Satisfying Pleasure of Being Passive Aggressive, Democrats Clash Over Bidens Mostly White Event in Seattles Most Diverse Neighborhood, Seattle Mayor and Majority of Council Mum on Social Housing. 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. The Tacoma Dome is celebrating its 40th birthday with fun and free activities, but the official selection the name goes back a bit further. 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. Hour One: Burt Bacharach's Legacy. 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.". I just found out I'm among the layoffs at ESPN today. He spoke about how the burning of the cabin, and the death of his friend Dori Monson. In fact, the hosts urged listeners to call her during an unrelated debate over homelessness in February. The Seattle Seahawks ended their 10-man 2023 NFL Draft class with another running back, this time Georgia's Kenny McIntosh. SportsCenterAnchor John Buccigross tweeted this Wednesday morning in response to a reportthat he was not being let go: WHAT A DAY TO BE ALIVE!!!!! Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. 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", "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. In a short amount of time, Aaron (Mace) Mason has established himself as a rising star in the KIRO Radio lineup. Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. I tried to represent the best in college hoops. Unfortunately, I was not given that opportunity. I met & worked w/ some great people & I am very grateful to ESPN for the opportunity. The female city council members were on the receiving end of vicious hate mail, tweets, and phone calls, much of it sexist in nature. Where did he come from? With more than 100 hours of live and local programming each week, KIRO . The Tom and 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 and Ursula Show. After nearly eight years of covering the NHL, MLB and the NFL at ESPN, it's time for the next chapter in my career. The star figured prominently in the Dominion lawsuit. Bad news morning. The layoffs, he said, were due specifically to significant loss of ad revenue as a result of COVID-19. Her staffers, she said, gave her the bad information. On to the nextI'll let everyone know what that is when I do. People were mad about what was happening to the women, and some of them blamed Ron and Don for triggering the harassment. And yes, I do actually have a telephone bolted to a wall in my kitchen. Layoffs announced today. Around 50 names you will recognize; another 50 you may not. Posting comments is now limited to subscribers only. 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For many in the post-holiday season, the lingering question remains: At what point should I take down my Christmas tree? Enjoyed my 7 years at ESPN. Join John Curley and Shari Eliker in discussing whether or not clowns are scary. The perfect amount of personalities to keep KIRO on my dial car and home. [1] Monson was also a critic of major Seattle infrastructure projects such as Sound Transit and the State Route 99 tunnel. 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. Thanks for reading and following along. Thanks to ESPN for allowing me to be their legal analyst for 13 years. All rights reserved. P-I Archive 1990/ Mike Bainter/P-I file Margaret Larson worked at KIRO 7, Dateline NBC, the Today show, and as an . Council Rejects Progressive Tax Increase to Fill $140 Million Budget Hole, Mayor's Plan to Activate Downtown Is Heavy on Short-Term Solutions. Jos Caballero has been a surprisingly good call-up by the Seattle Mariners. The expectedlayoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29,with the company reportedly set to releaseabout 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. Adam Jude covers the Seattle Seahawks for The Seattle Times. 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. Oct 27, 2020, 12:12 PM. Hope KJR lands Clayton. "I wanted to find the absolute most incongruous people we'd normally never associate with football analysis," Monson explained. [19] Monson stated publicly that he voted for Bob Barr in the 2008 presidential election. He will continue to serve in that role during Seahawks games, as least through the end of this season. Powered by the Pacific Northwest, KIRO Newsradio is Seattle's leading outlet for news and talk. John & Shari aren't buying a New York Times report that addresses the new school approach employers are taking to keep their employees happy. Live, Local, Relevant, News. That bosses at Ron and Dons media company werent made aware of the existence of their employees publicly filed lawsuit is surprising.. While his Seahawks suspension was permanent, he was reinstated to his KIRO-FM show on October 26, 2020. Will miss all the great people I worked with! Sep 2020 - May 2022 1 year 9 months. 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. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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. I got laid off by ESPN today after an amazing 5+ years. Got the call. The Seattle Seahawks went big in size with their first of two fifth-round 2023 NFL Draft picks with Michigan edge Mike Morris. 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. I think the best part about the job was the people I got to work with over the years. 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. 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 Seattle Seahawks went back to LSU for a guard once again, taking RG Anthony Bradford, who is 6 foot 4 and 332 pounds. The legislature is taking on the touchy subject of the state's long-term health care tax. I also enjoyed your personality and your interactions with Nick always cracked me up. On KIRO! The first big lane shift for the new I-5/SR-529 interchange is just the beginning of construction projects in Marysville. Time to go. He first began covering the Seahawks as a beat writer for the Tacoma News Tribune in 1986. Sorry for the mess I made. If I lost my iPhone, how could I post about how I lost my job today? It's time, w/@AspenInstSports growing. In the Atlantic article, Barnett portrayed Ron and Don as shock jocks, a term that evokes radio loudmouths like Bubba the Love Sponge and Howard Stern. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. "John and Shari have great chemistry," Bryan Buckalew, KIRO . Close. 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. 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]. Barnett was dropped from the suit against Bagshaw but named in the suit against the Atlantic. Episode #1. Thankful for the opportunity I was given and people I got to work with! [14] In 2018, Monson was one of five finalists for the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award in the category Large Market Personality of the Year.[15]. What happened at KIRO ? Rost and Heaps will remain as co-hosts of the midday show, to air from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This came as a shock to both Ron and Don and to their audience, a devoted group of fans who call themselves the Ron & Don Nation. With Sawant Out, Whats Next for Seattles Left? Clayton is the gem. [9] He also once asked Washington State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz if he was a communist. The vote was evenly divided by sex: The five female council members voted against it, the four male council members voted for it, and the proposal was dead in the water.