WFAN Launches Two New Night Shows
• Audacy announced two new weeknight show for WFAN 101.9 FM/660 AM/New York — Keith McPherson joins to host 7-midnight ET, effective Nov. 22, while longtime WFAN fixture Sal Licata, who has been doing part-time since 2018, is upped to full-time midnight-5am host, effective Nov. 15.
McPherson (left) joins WFAN after serving as Social Media Manager and podcast host for Jomboy Media since January 2020. Prior to that, he served as Social Media Strategist for Transition Sports & Entertainment; Manager of Digital Marketing and Strategy (Sports) for Roc Nation; Social Media Manager for fuboTV; Social Media Coordinator for MTV Networks; and MLB Fan Cave representative for Major League Baseball.
Licata (right) started his career as an intern at WFAN in January 2003 and has worked his way up since. In addition to hosting at WFAN, Licata, a Long Island native, has been with SNY since 2010 and can be seen weeknights on Geico Sportsnite and weekly on Baseball Night in New York.
“Keith and Sal will form a dynamic evening one-two punch, as both have the passion and drive to usher in an exciting new era on The Fan,” said Chris Oliviero, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy New York. “These hours became a must-listen for decades with the iconic Steve Somers behind the microphone, and that will continue as Keith and Sal entertain the tri-state area nightly, be it on the road or even at home under the covers.”
McPherson said, “This is really a dream come true. I find no greater joy or entertainment than live sports, and it’s a blessing and an honor to have this opportunity at a place like WFAN. I look forward to talking sports every day in New York and helping to lead this station into the future.” Licata noted, “Having a full-time show on WFAN means everything to me. It’s an honor and a privilege to have an opportunity to talk sports every night with the most passionate fans, in the greatest city in the world, on the best sports talk station ever created. It’s all I’ve ever wanted.”