Wisconsin's Sports Radio Landscape Shifts: A Game of Musical Chairs
The airwaves across Wisconsin are buzzing with the latest radio drama! iHeartMedia's decision to flip the switch on '97.3 The Game' WRNW Milwaukee to AC 'B97.3' has sent ripples through the state's sports radio scene. But here's where it gets interesting: the show must go on, and the remaining on-air talent is finding new homes.
Listeners can still catch their favorite sports shows on '1070 The Game' WTSO Madison and 973TheGame.com. And that's not all—some shows are expanding their reach to '98.7 The Fan' in Eau Claire, sharing airtime with the renowned '100.3 KFAN' from Minneapolis. The new lineup is a sports enthusiast's dream, featuring Bill Schmid and Armen Saryan kicking off mornings, followed by Doug Russell and Nick Bruesewitz, and wrapping up with Drew Olson and Kevin 'KB' Brandt in the afternoons.
But wait, there's more to this story. Midwest Communications has made a bold move by dropping the Game programming from their stations in Green Bay, Wausau, and Duluth, MN. Instead, they're tuning into the fresh sounds of Inside Wisconsin and Audacy's 'Wisconsin Sports Radio Network'. This network features the talented team from Audacy's '105.7 The Fan' in Milwaukee, which recently expanded its local programming. Midwest's stations, including 1440 WNFL/101.9 W270AJ Green Bay, 99.7 WDKF Sturgeon Bay, and '93.9 The Game' in the Wausau market, will now broadcast this exciting new lineup.
And this is the part most people miss—the new schedule is packed with must-listen content. From the early morning 'Inside Wisconsin Sports' with Trevor Thomas and Josh Albrecht to the insightful 'Nine2Noon with Kuhn' and the dynamic duo of Mason Crosby and Mitch 'Thunder' Nelles, there's something for every sports fan. And let's not forget the daily wrap-up with Steve 'Sparky' Fifer on 'Wisconsin Sports Daily'.
So, Wisconsin sports fans, what's your take on these changes? Are you excited about the new lineup or do you miss the old shows? And what do you think about Midwest Communications' decision to switch things up? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let's spark a friendly debate!
