Dave & Chuck & Beasley 4-Ever

• Beasley Media Group is pleased to announce Dave Hunter and Charles Urquhart, hosts of the successful Dave & Chuck the Freak Morning Show, have signed a long-term renewal extension agreement to continue their show into the future. The show is based at WRIF/Detroit and can also be heard on Beasley sisters WBOS (Rock 92.9)/Boston, WPBB (98.7 The Shark)/Tampa and WXRK (96k-Rock)/Ft. Myers and is now available to radio stations nationwide through a recent syndication deal with Key Networks.

Dave (left) and Chuck (right) began working together in April 2001, along with cast member Lisa Way, on CIMX (89X)/Windsor-Detroit, a run that lasted until November 2012. The show officially debuted on WRIF in May 2013. Since then, they’ve added cast member Andy Green, Producer James Campbell, Video Editor Jason Watson, and Syndication Producer Al Beck, all of whom have signed extensions to remain with the show. “We’ve had the pleasure of working here for almost a decade and are thrilled to continue on working with Beasley Media Group,” said Hunter. “We’re also lucky enough to actually still all like each other on the show and continue to have a lot of fun, so signing on for more was a no-brainer!”

And now, let the corporate lovefest commence! “We are thrilled to have Dave and Chuck remain in the Beasley Media Group family for years to come,” said EVP/COO Brian Beasley. “They are what great morning shows are all about — funny, smart, and completely connected to their audience on multiple platforms. It’s a privilege to have them on our team!” Beasley Chief Content Officer Justin Chase said, “Dave & Chuck have been such a big part of the Detroit community for over 20 years and the show continues to grow into other markets. We’re very happy to extend our relationship!”

“In today’s radio landscape, strong personalities aren’t only preferred, they’re a must-have,” said Scott Jameson, who doubles as Beasley VP of National Content & Director of Detroit Programming. “Every day, Dave & Chuck deliver a textbook morning show framing the weird world we live in, making us laugh and gasp with extraordinary storytelling.” Detroit VP/Market Manager Mac Edwards commented, “Dave & Chuck the Freak — and their talented ensemble cast — are remarkable entertainers who know how to enthrall an audience and leave them wanting even more Dave & Chuck content every single day. I couldn’t be happier to have them with us for many more years of laugh-out-loud morning moments in Detroit and across the country!”