Cantore: SD’s Newest Athletic Supporter
Broadcast Company of the Americas (BCA) in San Diego has wisely made use of the considerable market equity possessed by Chris Cantore, inking him to do a new night show on Sports-Talk XEPRS-AM (The Mighty 1090)/San Diego. The Chris Cantore Show — The Cutting Edge of Sports debuted last night, and will run weeknights from 6-9pm. The new show is described as “a mix of lifestyle entertainment coupled with extensive audience participation, focusing not only on an ‘everyday fan’s’ take on the sports world, but also including SoCal sports such as surfing, skiing, boarding and cycling.”
Cantore is probably best known for his 11-year run in mornings on Alternative XTRA (91X). He later did mornings on the now defunct KPRi, and most recently co-hosted the Cantore + Woods morning show on Entercom Alternative KBZT (FM 94/9)/San Diego. He currently operates YewOnline.com, a lifestyle website and podcast delivery network serving Southern California.
Commenting on his new gig, Cantore remarked, “At this stage of my broadcasting career, nothing excites me more than making the jump to talk radio, and to have that opportunity at a beast of a station like the Mighty 1090. Well, I’m beyond grateful.” Describing himself as “the antithesis of a human sports encyclopedia,” Cantore added, “I’m just a fan of all San Diego sports and teams, including action sports, and hope to bring something different to the airwaves.”
BCA VP of Programming Mike Shepard remarked, “The Mighty 1090 brand is built on the popularity and diverse talent of its strong personalities, and Chris makes a perfect addition to our evening programming. Chris is a talented entertainer who lives the San Diego sports lifestyle every day.” He added, “This is an exciting show concept that aims to push the limits of traditional sports radio and create a different audience experience.” Cantore replaces Kevin Acee, who will remain a contributor to the show in addition to his fulltime job is a columnist for the San Diego Union-Tribune.
