Jock Swap At Baltimore’s Fan
• Entercom Sports-Talk WJZ-FM (105.7 The Fan)/Baltimore shared several developments, not the least of which were some significant personnel moves: Jerry Coleman, co-host of the Big Bad Morning Show, will set his alarm 12 hours later to host Sports with Coleman, weekday evenings from 6-10pm ET, effectively swapping shifts with Jeremy Conn, who slides up to join the Big Bad Morning Show alongside Rob Long and Ed Norris weekdays from 6-10am ET. Both changes are effective February 8.
“With his vast knowledge of sports and his connections to the sports world, Jerry Coleman was born to host his own show,” said Tracy Brandys, SVP/Market Manager, Entercom Baltimore. “Jeremy Conn will bring his unique brand of humor, his extensive gambling knowledge, and his signature bits to morning drive. We appreciate both Jerry and Jeremy’s hard work and dedication to 105.7 The Fan and are excited to have two Baltimore natives serve as bookends for our impressive weekday lineup.”
“Switching from the mornings to the evening will allow me to bring back Sports with Coleman and grow my brand,” said Coleman, who will continue to provide his “Fan Flashes” throughout the day. “I’m grateful to Entercom for this opportunity.” Conn remarked, “I’m unbelievably excited and humbled to join the Big Bad Morning Show. I’m also nervous to work with two former cops, considering my shady background — thank goodness for the statute of limitations. Ed, Rob, producer Joe LaCroix and myself will have fun and I’m confident Baltimore will laugh their way to work each morning.”
• And there’s more: Entercom and the Baltimore Orioles announced an extension to their broadcast partnership agreement keeping The Fan as the Orioles’ radio flagship. As part of the deal, Entercom will manage the Baltimore Orioles Radio Network that includes more than 40 stations across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Delaware, Virginia and North Carolina. All Baltimore Orioles Radio Network programming, including live game broadcasts, pre- and postgame shows, regular season weekly shows and additional offseason programming will air exclusively on 105.7 The Fan.
