The extensively thought of high candidate to be the brand new co-host of the 98.5 The Sports Hub morning present is getting the gig.
Rob “Hardy” Poole, who has been a staple on the 98.5 noon present, has been named the co-host of the morning present with longtime host Fred Toucher — who made the announcement on Tuesday.
There has been a gap on “Toucher and Rich” since final month when Rich Shertenlieb left the most well-liked sports activities discuss radio morning present within the area.
Toucher, who just lately signed a multiyear contract to stick with 98.5, introduced Hardy’s transfer through the present on Tuesday.
“Starting on January 4th, there will be a new member of this show, and that person’s name is Rob ‘Hardy’ Poole,” Toucher stated on air. “He has signed a contract, and it is official.”
Beasley Media Group introduced that the morning present can be named “Toucher & Hardy.”
Hardy becoming a member of the morning present is “not much of a surprise,” Toucher famous.
“The cat is finally out of the bag,” Hardy stated after the announcement, saying he was humbled and grateful to get the extremely coveted place.
As quickly as Toucher discovered that Shertenlieb could also be leaving the present, Toucher stated he had one title in thoughts to exchange him: Hardy.
“Because I’ve known him for almost as long as I’ve known Rich,” Toucher stated. “I consider him a good friend. He’s someone that I talk to, who makes me laugh in my personal life. He’s extremely talented with production.”
Speculation has been swirling about Hardy shifting to the morning present for weeks.
Hardy has been a robust third chair on “Zolak and Bertrand,” enjoying a key position with manufacturing. For the open morning present position, the station was in search of somebody who has expertise with audio manufacturing and enhancing.
Jim Murray, the third chair on “Felger and Mazz,” from the start stated he was “100% not interested” in shifting to the mornings.
Another title that was being floated for the co-host position was Kendra Middleton, who has been making common appearances on “Toucher and Rich.” She confirmed that she interviewed for the place.
With Hardy shifting to mornings, that opens up the third chair on the noon present.
A Michigan State University graduate, Hardy labored as a rock DJ for 15 years earlier than making the change from WBCN to 98.5 The Sports Hub in 2009.
Hardy has additionally lent his voice and inventive abilities to varied platforms throughout the station, together with the creation of the wildly well-liked “Fuppets” movies for Felger & Mazz. In addition, he has been the long-time host of the “Sports Hub Golf Club” present and will also be heard on Beasley’s Rock 92.9.
“As a lifelong radio guy, I’m thrilled for this opportunity,” Hardy stated in an announcement. “I’m looking forward to working with Fred and the rest of the morning show crew on what I believe will be a great show.”
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