Triangle sports radio to change

Submitted by joegiglio on 08/10/2009 - 19:26

Capitol Broadcasting Company and Curtis Media Group announced several changes in the Triangle's radio lineup on Monday which will affect the local sports-talk lineups.

Capitol purchased 620 The Bull and Curtis bought 850 The Buzz, the Triangle's two AM sports-talk format stations, from McClatchey Broadcasting.

Curtis will change the format at 850 from talk to music, ending 850's 10-year run as the Triangle's sports-talk leader. Capitol, which also owns 99.9 The Fan — an FM sports-talk station — will continue to operate 620 as a sports-talk station, moving the 850 morning show hosted by Adam Gold and Joe Ovies to 620.

And while the Buzz's spot on the dial is history, the name will be moved over to 620.

As a part of the deal, Curtis will syndicate two shows that will be carried on Capitol's two stations. David Glenn will move from 850 to 99.9 and his show will be aired from noon to 3 p.m. daily. Taylor Zarzour, the sports director for the Curtis-owned 680-WPTF, will host a daily show on 620 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Due to FCC regulations, the changes could take three to five months to take effect.

The lineups for 99.9 and 620 potentially looks like this:

620-WDNC
6 a.m.-9 a.m.: Adam Gold and Joe Ovies (local)
9 a.m.-noon: Taylor Zarzour (local)
Noon-3 p.m.: Jim Rome (syndicated)
3 p.m.-7 p.m.: Mark Packer (syndicated)

99.9-WCMC
6 a.m.-10 a.m.: Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic (ESPN)
10 a.m.-noon: Colin Cowherd (ESPN)
Noon-3 p.m.: Dave Glenn (local)
3 p.m.-7 p.m.: Scott Jackson and Mark Thomas (local)

Note: The McClatchy Company, no "e" owns the News & Observer and Charlotte Observer, and is not related to McClatchey.

Comments

850 will be playing Latino music from what I read.

Wed, 08/12/2009 - 16:57 — golfersc244

What about ECU Football readio braodcasts on 850 now..where will they go?

850 will be playing Latino music from what I read.

Wed, 08/12/2009 - 16:55 — golfersc244

I hope Fox Sports radio is kept by 620 the Buzz

Well...this sucks. Big time.

Tue, 08/11/2009 - 12:17 — mad_max

Well...this sucks. Big time. Will I still be able to listen to Looney late at night?

I too prefer Bomani over

Tue, 08/11/2009 - 05:07 — AgentPierce

I too prefer Bomani over Gold. I usually disagree w/ Bomani but he's provocative. Gold's act has worn out.

I like Bomani

Mon, 08/10/2009 - 23:18 — willncsu

Much funnier than Adam Gold. I hate Adam Gold. This sucks. Taylor Zarzour is lame.

my views on the Triangle radio

Tue, 08/11/2009 - 10:51 — gvillegatr

I have never listened to 99.9 FM. espn radio does nothing for me and I have never heard of the two local guys.

Bomani is funny but his act is worn out. He ties up every story with white people hating on black athletes. give it a rest, Bomani.

I've never liked Adam Gold (as well as Ovies) and his horrile humor as well as his lead in to an advertiser. they both kinda act like they are better than everyone else ... especially Ovies. luckily, I have Sirius Radio and can listen to Rivals Radio at that time.

Taylor Zarzour is ok but I did feel a bias against UNC but whatever ... thats what got me to listen when he was on saturday mornings and the Pac Man Show. he can be insightful and his passion for football is unlike any other in the area. I guess I will have to listen to 99.9 now.

David Glenn is extremely knowledgable as well. glad he is still on. wish he would get off the fence about alot of things, though. he's too nice.

Morgan Patrick was great. too bad he was on the least. where is he going to go?? back to MB, SC?? lol.

thank goodness the Pac Man Show is still on. hes the bread and butter and prolly the main reason for the shake-up and the time slot change for David Glenn. now I can listen to both if I feel the need instead of chaning the dial at every commercial.

What we need, though, is Steve Logan back. No one gave you the skinny on college football, all around the country, like Steve did. the stories he told were simply unrivaled.

Steve Logan was awesome.

Tue, 08/11/2009 - 13:50 — willncsu

They should definitely bring him back. David Glen is a notable UNC homer. He does know his stuff though. Cant stand the "sports pig". At least the pack man show will still be around.