The bombshell breakup of the highest sports activities speak radio morning present within the area has left “Toucher and Rich” followers questioning who will take over for longtime 98.5 The Sports Hub host Rich Shertenlieb.
Following Friday’s announcement from host Fred Toucher that Shertenlieb is leaving the morning present, loyal listeners to Boston’s primary sports activities speak radio station had just a few alternative names on the high of their want checklist.
Rob “Hardy” Poole, who’s on the noon 98.5 present “Zolak and Bertrand,” has been floated for months as the brand new morning co-host whereas rumors swirled about Shertenlieb’s future.
“At this point, you have to bet heavy on Hardy replacing Rich,” Boston Radio Watch posted after Toucher revealed that Shertenlieb was departing the present.
“I hope it’s Hardy. Love his production,” one other individual posted on X (previously Twitter). “He deserves more than to be third chair on another show. I think of everyone currently at the station, Hardy would be best.”
“Hardy is clear choice,” one other account wrote. “Great voice, so good on so many platforms. Seamless. Would still crush EEI. Although Toucher drives me insane sometimes with his Stern-like antics, he seems fresh on outlook. This breakup is good for ratings.”
If Hardy moved to the morning present, followers apprehensive concerning the affect to the noon present — the place Hardy has performed a key position in manufacturing and creating humorous “bits.”
Another 98.5 identify being tossed round as a alternative for Shertenlieb is Jim Murray of “Felger and Mazz.”
“Big Jim” Murray has been the third chair of the most well-liked afternoon drive radio present for years, creating hilarious bits and parodies.
“I think you may be losing Big Jim,” an individual posted in response to the chief producer of “Felger and Mazz.”
“Big Jim with Fred would be must listen radio,” one other account wrote.
But listeners questioned whether or not Murray would comply with switching to the morning present, which begins at 6 a.m.
Another identify being talked about on Friday was rising 98.5 star Kendra Middleton, who has been making common appearances on the morning present.
“What about Kendra? She’s great on the weekend mornings and always seems to riff well with the boys,” an individual wrote.
“My top 3 (in no order) for 2nd chair is Hardy, Jim Murray, or Kendra Middleton,” one other account posted.
Also, followers on Friday speculated about Shertenlieb’s future, questioning whether or not he would head to the much less well-liked Boston sports activities radio station WEEI.
Shertenlieb additionally is aware of his music, so listeners thought he could head to a traditional rock station like WZLX.
“Rich would be a great fit at a rock station,” an individual posted on X. “He’d be a considerable threat to 98.5 at WEEI but they seem content in radio mediocrity.”
Shertenlieb on Friday stated he’ll be asserting his plans quickly.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”