News Talk 820 WBAP’s Morning News in Dallas - Fort Worth is getting some changes. Ernie Brown moves from the 9am slot to the 5 to 9am morning show with Hal Jay.
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On August 12, 2022,Casey Bartholomew, the program director for News/Talk 98.9FM and 1400AM KFRU Columbia, Missouri and a nationally known radio talk show host according to his Twitter bio, announced he's taking over Ernie Brown's former slot.
"Effective Monday I will be the 9a-11a host on News Talk 820 WBAP in Dallas, Texas,"Bartholomew tweeted. "There are probably 3 places I would’ve left my current position for, and this was one of them. Looking forward to the challenge."
Bartholomew has hosted talk shows on other stations including KFI AM 640 Los Angeles, "New Jersey 101.5" WKXW Trenton and "92.5 Right All Along" WFSX Fort Myers, Florida.
In the release below, there is no mention of what is happening to host Brian Estridge who has been with the show since 2009 according to Wikipedia.
All Access is reporting that Brown is replacing Estridge.
There is no mention of any of this on Estride's social media. What he is talking about there is his work as Voice of the TCU Horned Frogs. Estridge has been the TCU voice for for more than two decades.
Here is the full release from Cumulus Media:
Brown Joins Co-Host Hal Jay and the Award-Winning WBAP Morning News Team Weekdays From 5AM-9AM
DALLAS, TX – JULY 20, 2022 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Ernie Brown as On-Air Host of Cumulus Dallas-Fort Worth’s News Talk 820 WBAP’s Morning News. Brown takes the morning mic with Co-Host Hal Jay and can be heard Monday through Friday from 5:00am-9:00am. Brown moves from his previous on-air slot on WBAP from 9:00am-11:00am.
Brown brings deep experience in radio news to Mornings on WBAP, and has been a popular voice on DFW stations, as well as in markets including Seattle, Houston, Austin, Cleveland, and Las Vegas. Brown began his career as a newscaster and anchor on a nightly news radio show which aired across Texas. He continued in news radio with KOMO in Seattle, where he anchored both the morning and afternoon shows, and was the host of America at Night, a nationally syndicated, late-night talk program.
Bruce Collins, WBAP Program Director, said: “Ernie is exactly what we were looking for. He’s the ultimate professional broadcaster that knows how to relate to the audience and understands the biggest stories of the day that resonate with our target audience. We’re excited to have him as our new morning show leader.”
Brown commented: “We’ll talk about the issues that matter to WBAP listeners: inflation, gas prices, grocery prices, supply chain shortages, your money, covid, and of course the Cowboys!” He noted: “I’ve worked at great stations and organizations all over the country including KOGO in San Diego, America’s Radio News in Washington, D.C., Western Journal – Phoenix, and KOMO in Seattle and hosted a national late night talk show called America at Night. This is an incredible opportunity to get to work with Hal Jay and the talented WBAP morning team. I want to thank Cumulus DFW RVP/Market Manager Dan Bennett and PD Bruce Collins.”
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FAQs
On August 31, 2020, after the shutdown of Westwood One News, WBAP switched its national news affiliation to Fox News Radio. WBAP's programming returned to FM on January 3, 2024, when the station began simulcasting on KLIF-FM 93.3, replacing the 1990s/2000s hits-formatted "Hot 93.3".
Who left WBAP? ›
Roberts departed WBAP on or about August 2, 2023. A job posting seeking talent for the time slot appeared on the company website. Roberts has been a guest host on national shows including The Savage Nation and Red Eye Radio.
Who is the morning staff on WBAP? ›
WBAP Morning News with Ernie, Carla, Hal, and Nicole.
Is Ernie Brown still on WBAP? ›
DALLAS, TX – JULY 20, 2022 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Ernie Brown as On-Air Host of Cumulus Dallas-Fort Worth's News Talk 820 WBAP's Morning News. Brown takes the morning mic with Co-Host Hal Jay and can be heard Monday through Friday from 5:00am-9:00am.
Is Brian Estridge no longer with WBAP? ›
From 2009 until July 2022, he also co-hosted WBAP's morning show along with Hal Jay.
Is Steve Lamb still on WBAP? ›
Steve Lamb joins Hal Jay, Brian Estridge, Nicole Osei, Stubie Doak and Brad Barton each morning with the latest in sports scores, news and opinions as part of the WBAP Morning News.
What happened to Sean Chastain on WBAP? ›
Technical Producer extraordinaire, Sean Chastain, is back after a three month hiatus. Back in February, he slipped and broke his ankle during the winter storm, and is finally back in the saddle!
Who is Monty Cook's wife on WBAP? ›
Personal life. He was married to Sue Weinlein Cook, although they are now divorced.
Who is Ernie on WBAP? ›
anchor of the “WBAP Morning News” with co-anchors Hal Jay and Ernie Brown. News pro James Parker also joins WBAP as afternoon host in the 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm daypart.
Who is Chris Egert? ›
He's an Edward R. Murrow award winning reporter, who has received multiple Emmy awards for his work covering the people of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
The most recognizable laugh in the Metroplex belongs to Hal Jay, host of the WBAP Morning News (5 – 9a. m.).
Who is Carla on WBAP? ›
Carla Marion is added to mornings at Cumulus Media news/talk WBAP Dallas (820), joining hosts Ernie Brown and Hal Jay beginning in January 2024. Marion previously served as a news anchor and reporter at the station from 2009-2013.
Who is Casey Bartholomew? ›
Casey Bartholomew has been heard on radio stations all over the country and the world. From Dallas to Los Angeles, New York, Miami, San Antonio, Philadelphia, New Zealand, Canada and more. He enjoys talking about things that affect real people. Pop culture, politics, TV, movies and music.
Who is James Parker on WBAP? ›
James Parker is a Texas native who started in radio in Dallas in 2002 and progressed through Oklahoma, SiriusXM, and New Orleans. He says, “It feels good to be back home, and I hope I never have to leave Texas again.”
Who was the midnight cowboy on WBAP radio? ›
Mack's work with WBAP-AM/Fort Worth beginning in 1969 earned him the nickname Radio's Midnight Cowboy. He also hosted Red Eye Radio. As a songwriter, Mack penned and first released “Blue,” which was made famous by LeAnn Rimes in 1996 and earned Mack a Grammy for Best Country Song.
What did real radio change to? ›
Real Radio was a network of five regional radio stations broadcasting to North East England, North West England, Scotland, Wales and Yorkshire. Each station broadcasts a mix of local and networked programming. On Tuesday 6 May 2014, the stations were merged with the Heart network.
What station did AMP radio change to? ›
On April 15, 2021, KAMP-FM rebranded as "97.1 Now", and the slogan changed to "LA's Party Station". The station concurrently applied to change its call letters to KNOU, which took effect on April 22. At the time of the rebrand, KAMP-FM was the last remaining "AMP Radio" branded station launched by CBS.
What happened to NBC Radio? ›
Following General Electric's purchase of RCA in late 1986, GE sold the NBC Radio Network to Westwood One in 1987. Westwood One previously acquired Mutual in 1985 and gradually merged the two together.
