IHEARTMEDIA PHOENIX BRINGS “ROC & MANUCH”
TO FOX SPORTS 910
Fox Sports 910 Phoenix to Become New Home
To Seasoned Local Radio Personalities Mike “Roc” Muraco and Dan “Manuch” Manucci
Phoenix, Ariz. – August 20, 2019 – Fox Sports 910, The Home of the Arizona Coyotes, welcomes “Roc & Manuch,” to the program lineup, effective September 3. “Roc & Manuch” will broadcast weekdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
“Roc & Manuch” promises to bring energetic entertainment and invigorating sports talk to passionate sports fans. The show will feature Campus Quickies, a weekly rundown of the latest sports news from Arizona universities and Coyotes on the Ice, a segment that will feature recent news about the Arizona Coyotes on and off the ice. “Roc & Manuch” produced by Chris Schubert, has been a Phoenix staple for over 15 years. Both Mike “Roc” Muraco and Dan “Manuch” Manucci have extensive experience in the sports industry and play active roles in the local community.
“We’re excited to add ‘Roc & Manuch’ to our expanding local lineup on Fox Sports 910,” said Linda Little, Market President for iHeartMedia Phoenix. “With over 15 years of experience in Phoenix, Roc and Manuch bring with them a vast knowledge of local sports.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to join the iHeartMedia family,” said Roc. “This is an exciting next step in the evolution of Fox Sports 910. iHeartMedia has a huge, innovative platform that will allow us to offer listeners the best sports entertainment destination. We can’t wait to get started!”
About iHeartMedia Phoenix
iHeartMedia Phoenix owns and operates, KGME-AM, KFYI-AM, KZZP-FM, KESZ-FM, KNIX-FM, KMXP-FM, KYOT-FM and KOY-AM, and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – and with its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. The company’s leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms including more than 850 live broadcast stations; streaming music, radio and on demand via its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, TVs and gaming consoles; through its influencers; social; branded iconic live music events; and podcasts as the #1 commercial podcast publisher globally. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics and attribution technology for its marketing partners, using data from its massive consumer base. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
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CONTACT
Kelly Manders, Phoenix, AZ KellyManders@iheartmedia.com
“Roc & Manuch” promises to bring energetic entertainment and invigorating sports talk to passionate sports fans. The show will feature Campus Quickies, a weekly rundown of the latest sports news from Arizona universities and Coyotes on the Ice, a segment that will feature recent news about the Arizona Coyotes on and off the ice. “Roc & Manuch” produced by Chris Schubert, has been a Phoenix staple for over 15 years. Both Mike “Roc” Muraco and Dan “Manuch” Manucci have extensive experience in the sports industry and play active roles in the local community.
“We’re excited to add ‘Roc & Manuch’ to our expanding local lineup on Fox Sports 910,” said Linda Little, Market President for iHeartMedia Phoenix. “With over 15 years of experience in Phoenix, Roc and Manuch bring with them a vast knowledge of local sports.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to join the iHeartMedia family,” said Roc. “This is an exciting next step in the evolution of Fox Sports 910. iHeartMedia has a huge, innovative platform that will allow us to offer listeners the best sports entertainment destination. We can’t wait to get started!”
About iHeartMedia Phoenix
iHeartMedia Phoenix owns and operates, KGME-AM, KFYI-AM, KZZP-FM, KESZ-FM, KNIX-FM, KMXP-FM, KYOT-FM and KOY-AM, and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – and with its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. The company’s leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms including more than 850 live broadcast stations; streaming music, radio and on demand via its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, TVs and gaming consoles; through its influencers; social; branded iconic live music events; and podcasts as the #1 commercial podcast publisher globally. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics and attribution technology for its marketing partners, using data from its massive consumer base. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
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CONTACT
Kelly Manders, Phoenix, AZ KellyManders@iheartmedia.com
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The guys try to bring you three hours of energetic entertainment, endless sports information, top names in all of sports and invigorating sports talk with passionate sports fans. Roc & Manuch began their oddball relationship on Tuesday, September 7, 2004, on ESPN 860 KMVP from 2pm-4pm after the Dan Patrick show. Shortly after a year, the show moved to KDUS AM 1060 from 3pm-6pm. The show was originally called "Calling All Sports" but changed to "AZSportsTalk" when AM 1060 became an NBC Sports Radio affiliate in April 2013. Prior to NBC, the affiliate was Sporting News Radio and Yahoo Sports Radio. The guys also hosted a weekend national show for six months on Sporting News Radio. After 13 years at KDUS AM 1060, the guys left to launch 1580 The Fanatic CBS Sports Radio and aired their show Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm from February 2017 to December 2018. 2019 brings a lot of excitement as their show was aired nationally on SB Nation Radio Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm EST and locally 2pm-5:30pm on AM 1060. Now on their new home Fox Sports 910 Monday-Friday 1pm-4pm.
Mike Muraco "ROC" has over 30 years of experience in the sports industry specializing in sports marketing, media, and public relations. He has held various positions both professional and collegiate ranks, Indianapolis Colts, NFL Properties, Phoenix Cardinals, Arizona Fall League, Phoenix Firebirds, Oakland A’s and the University of Pennsylvania. Roc has been an on-air sports radio host since 1997 on KHEP NBC 1280AM, KMVP ESPN 860AM, KQFN 1580 The Fanatic, and twice at NBC Sports Radio AM KDUS 1060 and now Fox Sports 910. Roc launched The Fanatic two years ago as the VP of Sales and Programming along with hosting the Drivetime show with Manuch. In addition to on air, he has held various sales and marketing positions at KASW-TV, KTVK-TV and Cable West. He is the former Executive Director of National Football Foundation Valley of the Sun Chapter and has been Fiesta Bowl Committee member for over 20 years. He has owned On-Air Sports Marketing for the past 16 years. mike@onairsportsmarketing.com
Dan Manucci "MANUCH" earned a football scholarship from Kansas State University where he led the Big 8 in passing his senior year and was named 1978 All-Big 8 Honorable Mention. Manuch was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 5th round in 1979 and played QB for the Bills in 1979-80, 87, Toronto Argonauts 1981 and Arizona Wranglers of the USFL 1983. Manuch has TV and radio experience with the Cardinals, Sun Devils, Rattlers and High School Football. He is on the Advisory Board of National Football Foundation Valley of the Sun Chapter and participates in the local NFL Retired Players Association. He has been a co-host with Roc since 2004 and color guy for High School Football every Friday night on AIA Radio Network. dan36@cox.net
Producer Chris Schubert began his career in radio as a graduate of the Walter Cronkite school of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He has both hosted and produced morning drive time programs in the Phoenix market, with the former happening at NBC Sports 1060 and the latter at 1580 The Fanatic. He also has held positions as an audio director for a sports media company and been a member of various promotions teams during his career in radio. Chris is co-host on Saturdays on Fox Sports 910 11am-1pm. schubertchris25@gmail.com
Technical Director Alex Schild is graduate of Greenway High School. Began his career as a promotions assistant for multiple radio stations. He worked as a News Director/Top 40 On-Air Personality in South Dakota. Came to Iheartmedia in 2016 Started working with KFYI and KGME. Fan of all things Detroit Sports Lions Wolverines Tigers Pistons Red Wings. I have a puppy named Stafford. Note: Schild is a huge fan of the WWE and AEW. Once trained to become a professional wrestler, but too many concussions and a bum knee led me to radio. Proud owner of a Costco membership. AlexSchild@iheartmedia.com
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