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Race Taylor Takes Middays at 98.1 WOGL in Philadelphia


Race Taylor
Race Taylor

Entercom's 98.1 WOGL/Philadelphia has added Race Taylor as the station's midday host (10am - 2pm) effective immediately. Taylor will continue to be heard on sister stations WCBS-FM 101.1 (WCBS-FM in New York and 98.7 K-LUV (KLUV-FM) in Dallas.

"We're looking forward to adding a host as accomplished as Race to the 98.1 WOGL airwaves," said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia. "His passion for music and ability to connect with his audience will have a meaningful impact in Philly and we trust our listeners will love having Race keep them company through the work day."

"I'm very excited to now be part of the rich history at 98.1 WOGL in Philadelphia," said Taylor. "WOGL is such a fun and legendary Philly brand and I'm happy to be able to join this incredibly talented team. I'm bringing all of the brotherly love."

Taylor's radio resume includes on-air roles at sister stations WCBS-FM 101.1 in New York and 98.7 K-LUV (KLUV-FM) in Dallas, as well as WPLJ in New York, KDMX in Dallas, and Q102 and Warm 98.5 in Cincinnati. Taylor is also the current billboard voice for ABC-TV's primetime, daytime and late-night programming. He can be heard regularly on shows like "General Hospital," "Dancing with The Stars," "Grey's Anatomy," "Shark Tank," "The Bachelorette," "American Idol," and "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

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