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WSSP (1250 The Fan)/Milwaukee Adds Local Weekday Show


Steve ''Sparky'' Fifer
Steve ''Sparky'' Fifer

WSSP-AM (1250 AM The Fan) in Milwaukee introduces a new local weekday show hosted by Steve "Sparky" Fifer. "Wisconsin Sports Daily" will air weekdays from 2-5pm CT beginning April 15. As the first daily show since August, 2022, "Wisconsin Sports Daily" will fill weekdays with discussions about Milwaukee sports, guest interviews and interactions between Fifer and his listeners.

"I'm super excited to be hosting 'Wisconsin Sports Daily,' and I can't wait to talk about our favorite sports teams with our loyal listeners," said Fifer. "The opportunity to host great guests to add to our conversations is a plus. Let's bring some passion back into sports talk radio in Milwaukee!"

Fifer is the Assistant Program Director and on-air host at 1250 AM The Fan, where he covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Green Bay Packers and Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). He has been with the station since its start in January, 2005. Fifer hosts a Bucks postgame show and numerous podcasts, including Curd & Long, Green and Growing and Spare/Time Bowling Show. He also helps run Audacy's BetQL Network in other markets.

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