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KGMZ/San Francisco Announces New Morning Show
RADIO ONLINE | Friday, November 21, 2014 |
Sports KGMZ-FM (95.7 The Game)/San Francisco announces a new morning show, "Flight 957" with Chad Doing, Joe Fortenbaugh and former All-Pro NFL Fullback Lorenzo Neal. The show debuts on Monday, December 8 from 6-10am. Doing is a sports radio vet, most recently he worked at KXTG-FM/Portland, OH, and was previously the host of afternoon drive program Flight 750 with Chad Doing weekdays from 3-7pm.
"We are changing the sound of Bay Area sports radio with the launch of this exciting new morning show," said PD Jason Barrett. "Expect Flight 957 with Chad, Joe & Lo to deliver a fresh, irreverent, and energetic spin to sports talk. The new show is the latest example of our commitment to bringing The Game's growing audience the best possible listening experience."
"I'm thrilled to work with such dynamic personalities like Joe and Lorenzo," said Doing. "We have already developed a fantastic working relationship that I believe will showcase our passion for sports."
Fortenbaugh co-founded the website National Football Post.com in 2008 where he has been writing ever since, covering topics ranging from fantasy football to sports betting in Las Vegas. Fortenbaugh has freelanced for USA Today, ESPN.com, SportsIllustrated.com and VegasChatter.com, where he wrote golf course reviews and covered Las Vegas title fights from 2012-2014. Most recently, Fortenbaugh co-hosted the television program "Fantasy Sports Today -- Live from Las Vegas" on the Fantasy Sports Network.
"It's awesome to be part of this new program and deliver a one-of-a-kind experience to our listeners," said Fortenbaugh. "I can't wait to stir it up with the guys and the audience."
Neal was a fullback in the NFL for 16 seasons. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and played for the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Ravens and Oakland Raiders.
"I'm truly excited to join 95.7 The Game," said Neal. "I'm looking forward to delivering that on-the-field, inside the huddle perspective listeners expect from a leading radio station. I'm grateful to be a part of such a strong team and talk Bay Area sports every morning."
Current morning anchor Chris Townsend moves to evenings where he'll team up with 95.7 The Game personality Zakariah from 7-11pm. Townsend will also become the full time voice for Oakland A's pre- and post-game shows.
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