FOX SPORTS 910 PHOENIX SHAKING UP AFTERNOON SPORTS TALK RADIO LINEUP WITH "ROC AND MANUCH"
Fox Sports 910 Phoenix is shaking up its afternoon sports talk radio lineup.
IHeartMedia announced Tuesday that the station is adding veteran Valley sports radio personalities Mike Muraco and Dan Manucci to its Phoenix sports talk radio station for the 1-4 p.m. slot.
The first broadcast for the duo will be Sept. 3. "Roc & Manuch" are currently on KDUS 1060 AM.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join the iHeartMedia family,” Mike Muraco said in a statement.
“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!”
“We’re excited to add ‘Roc & Manuch’ to our expanding local lineup on Fox Sports 910,” Linda Little, market president for iHeartMedia Phoenix, said in a statement. “With over 15 years of experience in Phoenix, Roc and Manuch bring with them a vast knowledge of local sports.”
"The Freaks with Kenny and Crash" is currently in the 1-4 p.m. slot on Fox Sports 910.
They are moving to the 7-9 p.m. time slot, a slot that they have previously occupied.
"The Drive with Jody Oehler" will continue to occupy the 4-7 p.m. time slot on the station.
Rebuild Of KGME Continues With The Addition Of ‘Roc & Manuch.”
“We’re excited to add ‘Roc & Manuch’ to our expanding local lineup on Fox Sports 910,” Market President Linda Little said in a release. “With over 15 years of experience in Phoenix, ‘Roc & Manuch’ bring with them a vast knowledge of local sports.”
The pair will be heard 1-4pm on “Fox Sports 910” and will feature segments “Campus Quickies,” a weekly rundown on the latest sports news from Arizona universities, and “Coyotes on the Ice,” featuring news about the Arizona Coyotes.
With the addition of “Roc & Manuch,” “The Freaks with Kenny & Crash” move from 1-4pm to evenings, replacing Fox Sports Radio’s “The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon.”
“Fox Sports 910” recently signed a broadcast agreement to become the flagship radio station of the NHL team. Games were previously carried by Bonneville “Arizona Sports 98.7” KMVP-FM Phoenix.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join the iHeartMedia family,” Roc added. “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.”
The Phoenix sports radio battle is led by KMVP, which posted a 2.2 in the June 2019 PPMs. The remaining three sports outlets in the market fall under a one share: Bonneville “ESPN 620 AM” KTAR (0.4), KGME (0.3) and KDUS (0.1).
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“We’re excited to add ‘Roc & Manuch’ to our expanding local lineup on Fox Sports 910,” Market President Linda Little said in a release. “With over 15 years of experience in Phoenix, ‘Roc & Manuch’ bring with them a vast knowledge of local sports.”
The pair will be heard 1-4pm on “Fox Sports 910” and will feature segments “Campus Quickies,” a weekly rundown on the latest sports news from Arizona universities, and “Coyotes on the Ice,” featuring news about the Arizona Coyotes.
With the addition of “Roc & Manuch,” “The Freaks with Kenny & Crash” move from 1-4pm to evenings, replacing Fox Sports Radio’s “The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon.”
“Fox Sports 910” recently signed a broadcast agreement to become the flagship radio station of the NHL team. Games were previously carried by Bonneville “Arizona Sports 98.7” KMVP-FM Phoenix.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join the iHeartMedia family,” Roc added. “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.”
The Phoenix sports radio battle is led by KMVP, which posted a 2.2 in the June 2019 PPMs. The remaining three sports outlets in the market fall under a one share: Bonneville “ESPN 620 AM” KTAR (0.4), KGME (0.3) and KDUS (0.1).
Roc and Manuch and Dave Smith Added to SB Nation Radio’s Roster of Talent
December 27, 2018. Houston, TX SB Nation Radio is ready to roll out some exciting lineup changes for 2019! Calling All Sports with Roc, Manuch will occupy the 4pm - 7pm ET daypart. The hosts have a loyal following and been a great success in Arizona for over 14 years. It will originate from the newest SB Nation Radio affiliate, KDUS, 1060 AM in Phoenix.
“We are ecstatic to bring our show to SB Nation Radio,” said host Mike Muraco (Roc). “This is the perfect opportunity to share our views and opinions and take sportstainment to a national platform.” SB Nation Radio is set to add over 25 new affiliates in January!
“We’ve never been in a better place than we are right now,” said SB Nation Radio and Gow Media CEO, David Gow. “While the sports radio landscape is constantly evolving, we believe it’s essential to continue to provide our audience original content 24/7.”
Matt Perrault will continue to host Pushing the Odds live from Las Vegas. Beginning in 2019, the show will air locally on 920 AM, KBAD.
Among the other changes, Jake Asman will host a nightly program called The Power Hour from 7-8pm ET.
“I’m thrilled for the opportunity to host a daily show,” said Jake Asman. “I have had many wonderful opportunities and experiences at SB Nation Radio and couldn’t be happier to launch this new program.”
And a familiar voice will be changing networks. Dave Smith will air his unique style of sports talk on weekends beginning in January.
“SB Nation Radio is the premiere sports network and I can’t wait to get rolling,” said Dave Smith. “I greatly enjoyed my time working with Craig Larson at Sporting News Radio and I am super excited to get underway.”
“We’ve always maintained a wonderful relationship with Dave Smith,” said SB Nation Radio PD/COO, Craig Larson. “With NBC Sports Radio’s demise, this was the perfect opportunity for us to add another extremely talented host.”
Full Weekday Lineup:
1am-6am ET Late Night with Matt Harab
6am-10am ET SB Nation AM with Tony Desiere and Ronn Culver
10am-1pm ET Straight Heat with Patrick Creighton
1pm-4pm ET Pushing the Odds with Matt Perrault
4pm-7pm ET Calling all Sports with Roc and Manuch
7pm-10pm ET The Power Hour with Jake Asman
10pm-1am ET The Gold Standard with Alex Gold
About Gow Media
Based in Houston, Gow Media, L.L.C. distributes audio content, reaching an estimated 6.5 million people each week on a network of over 500 terrestrial radio stations, Sirius Satellite Radio, mobile and digital partners. Formerly operating under the Yahoo! Sports Radio brand name, Gow Media, L.L.C. also owns two sports talk radio stations in Houston. Gow Media, L.L.C. is backed by a private investment group with significant experience in media ownership. The investor group includes Steve Webster, co-manager and co-CEO of Avista Capital, Patrick Dugan, vice president and general counsel of Nortex Corporation and David Gow, chairman and CEO of Gow Media, L.L.C.
Media Contact: For Gow Media & affiliations - Craig Larson: Craiglarsonjr@aol.com
December 27, 2018. Houston, TX SB Nation Radio is ready to roll out some exciting lineup changes for 2019! Calling All Sports with Roc, Manuch will occupy the 4pm - 7pm ET daypart. The hosts have a loyal following and been a great success in Arizona for over 14 years. It will originate from the newest SB Nation Radio affiliate, KDUS, 1060 AM in Phoenix.
“We are ecstatic to bring our show to SB Nation Radio,” said host Mike Muraco (Roc). “This is the perfect opportunity to share our views and opinions and take sportstainment to a national platform.” SB Nation Radio is set to add over 25 new affiliates in January!
“We’ve never been in a better place than we are right now,” said SB Nation Radio and Gow Media CEO, David Gow. “While the sports radio landscape is constantly evolving, we believe it’s essential to continue to provide our audience original content 24/7.”
Matt Perrault will continue to host Pushing the Odds live from Las Vegas. Beginning in 2019, the show will air locally on 920 AM, KBAD.
Among the other changes, Jake Asman will host a nightly program called The Power Hour from 7-8pm ET.
“I’m thrilled for the opportunity to host a daily show,” said Jake Asman. “I have had many wonderful opportunities and experiences at SB Nation Radio and couldn’t be happier to launch this new program.”
And a familiar voice will be changing networks. Dave Smith will air his unique style of sports talk on weekends beginning in January.
“SB Nation Radio is the premiere sports network and I can’t wait to get rolling,” said Dave Smith. “I greatly enjoyed my time working with Craig Larson at Sporting News Radio and I am super excited to get underway.”
“We’ve always maintained a wonderful relationship with Dave Smith,” said SB Nation Radio PD/COO, Craig Larson. “With NBC Sports Radio’s demise, this was the perfect opportunity for us to add another extremely talented host.”
Full Weekday Lineup:
1am-6am ET Late Night with Matt Harab
6am-10am ET SB Nation AM with Tony Desiere and Ronn Culver
10am-1pm ET Straight Heat with Patrick Creighton
1pm-4pm ET Pushing the Odds with Matt Perrault
4pm-7pm ET Calling all Sports with Roc and Manuch
7pm-10pm ET The Power Hour with Jake Asman
10pm-1am ET The Gold Standard with Alex Gold
About Gow Media
Based in Houston, Gow Media, L.L.C. distributes audio content, reaching an estimated 6.5 million people each week on a network of over 500 terrestrial radio stations, Sirius Satellite Radio, mobile and digital partners. Formerly operating under the Yahoo! Sports Radio brand name, Gow Media, L.L.C. also owns two sports talk radio stations in Houston. Gow Media, L.L.C. is backed by a private investment group with significant experience in media ownership. The investor group includes Steve Webster, co-manager and co-CEO of Avista Capital, Patrick Dugan, vice president and general counsel of Nortex Corporation and David Gow, chairman and CEO of Gow Media, L.L.C.
Media Contact: For Gow Media & affiliations - Craig Larson: Craiglarsonjr@aol.com