Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

• Following the recent departure of morning co-host John Kincade, Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia announced a revised weekday on-air lineup, highlighted by the promotion of current midday host Jon Marks to replace Kinkade in morning drive, plugging in alongside current co-host Andrew Salciunas, beginning Aug. 17.

And there’s more… Ray Dunne, who currently serves as Marks’ midday producer, is elevated to an on-air role and will join Marks’ current midday co-host Sean Brace to lead the midday show from 10am-2pm. Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo will continue in afternoon drive from 2-6pm. Pictured, (l-r): Marks, Salciunas, Dunne, and Brace.

“Jon Marks has earned the trust of Philadelphia sports fans through years of outstanding work on the air, making him a natural choice to drive our morning show,” said Paul Blake, VP/Market Manager, Beasley Philadelphia.  “Along with Andrew, Sean, Ray, Ricky and Bill, we’re confident this lineup reflects the depth of talent at The Fanatic and reinforces our commitment to delivering the best local sports talk in Philadelphia.”

Scott Masteller, Program Director of 97.5 The Fanatic, commented, “Jon has built tremendous momentum as host of Middays with Marks, making this the right time to elevate him into morning drive. His chemistry with Andrew Salciunas gives us an outstanding combination of experience, energy and perspective to start the day for Philadelphia sports fans. At the same time, Ray Dunne has earned this opportunity through years of hard work behind the scenes, and we’re excited to pair him with Sean Brace. With Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo continuing to lead afternoons, we’re confident this lineup will keep listeners engaged from the first segment of the morning through the final whistle each day.”