Kirk McEwen Returns to 98 Rock/Baltimore

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, June 9, 2015 | 1:34am CT

Kirk McEwen

Veteran air personality Kirk McEwen returns to Baltimore's airwaves to host afternoons (3-7pm) on WIYY-FM (98 Rock). The move represents a homecoming for McEwen, who was the long time co-host of 98 Rock's morning show. McEwen will also take the lead in hosting 98 Rock's Ravens-related programming. McEwen replaces veteran 98 Rock personality Amelia, who succeeds retiring Sarah Fleischer in middays (10am-3pm).

"It feels like my last name was, From 98 Rock," said McEwen. "Everywhere I go, people still say, 'hey, aren't you Kirk from 98 Rock?' I couldn't be more excited to come back to the station where I got my start! I've got a lot of pent up energy and I'm ready to unleash it on Baltimore."

98 Rock Program Director Rick Strauss commented, "We spoke with candidates from across the country. After searching far and wide, it became obvious that Amelia's 14 year history with 98 Rock and her popularity with our listeners made her the clear choice to take over for Sarah."

98 Rock President/General Manager Cary Pahigian added, "98 Rock has a history of creating a dynamic lineup of personalities that are uniquely Baltimore. Kirk joins Amelia, Justin, Scott and Spiegel and makes 98 Rock a true powerhouse of music, fun and football."