Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
• Beasley Media Group announced that John Kincade will depart as co-host the Kincade & Salciunas morning show on WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia, effective July 31, to pursue the next chapter of his career. Andrew Salciunas will continue as host of the morning show.
“After a great deal of thought, I’ve decided that this summer will be the right time for me to step away from mornings at The Fanatic,” said Kincade, whose on-air announcement is posted HERE. “This decision comes after a lot of reflection following my cancer battle, and thinking carefully about what’s best for me and my family moving forward. I’m incredibly grateful to Beasley, to my teammates, and most importantly to the Philadelphia listeners who welcomed me back home in 2021 and supported me every step of the way.”
“John has brought tremendous passion, professionalism, and authenticity to our morning show and to the Philadelphia sports community,” said Scott Masteller, PD of 97.5 The Fanatic. “He’s been an important part of the station’s success, and we’re grateful for everything he has contributed both on the air and behind the scenes. We fully support his decision and wish him and his family nothing but the very best in this next chapter.”
“John’s connection with Philadelphia sports fans is genuine and special,” said Paul Blake, VP/Market Manager of Beasley Philadelphia. “He helped strengthen our morning franchise and brought an incredible level of energy and commitment to the station every single day. We are thankful for his contributions to The Fanatic and appreciate the impact he has made on our listeners, team members, and partners throughout his time with us.”
Kincade added, “I’m proud of what we’ve built on the morning show and very confident in the future of The Fanatic. There’s a tremendous team here both on-air and behind the scenes. I’m not retiring, and I’m excited to eventually explore what comes next professionally. Philadelphia has meant so much to me, and I can’t thank the fans enough for their support, especially during my health journey.”
