Now Entering NOLA: The Rise Guys

• Audacy announced the expansion of The Rise Guys morning show to mornings on Classic Rock WKBU (Bayou 95.7)/New Orleans, weekdays from 5-10am CT, effective Dec. 20. Current Bayou morning host John Osterlind will over transition over to News-Talk neighbor WWL-AM/FM in 2022.

“We are beyond thrilled to add The Rise Guys to the ‘Bayou Krewe,'” said Kevin Cassidy, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy New Orleans. “Mattman, Nine, Fatboy and Paige are tailor-made for New Orleans. We look forward to expanding their loyal fan base to an even larger footprint.”

The Rise Guys is based at Active Rock sister WTPT (93.3 Planet Rocks)/Greenville, SC and is also carried on WRXR (Rock 105)/Chattanooga, TN. “We’re coming up on our 19th year doing The Rise Guys show, and the momentum is just getting started,” said Matthew “Mattman” Harris. “Our listeners are incredibly faithful and we have seen that growth consistently for over a decade. Nine and I are thrilled that Audacy had the faith in us to add the show in Chattanooga and now down on the bayou on The Bayou.”

Co-host Nine said, “I’m thrilled for this great opportunity to take The Rise Guys to one of America’s greatest and most unique cities. It’s really an honor to have the chance to entertain and inform the wonderful people of New Orleans.”