WRIF-FM Inks Renewal with Dave & Chuck the Freak

Dave Hunter, Lisa Way and Chuck The Freak

Greater Media announces morning personalities Dave & Chuck the Freak have signed a new multi-year deal with Rock WRIF-FM/Detroit. The new pact ensures the Motor City's top rated morning program will remain on the station. The duo has held wake-up duties there since May, 2013. Dave and Chuck the Freak, along with Lisa Way, have spent over a decade working together at WRIF-FM and across the border in Windsor, Ontario.

"We are thrilled to be continuing our journey here at the legendary WRIF," said Dave Hunter. "With an incredible team and support staff, it has been unbelievable to watch the show grow so much since we've started here."

"The continued consistent success of the Dave & Chuck the Freak morning show is truly phenomenal," added Greater Media Detroit VP/Market Manager Steve Chessare. "Their dedication and commitment to our listeners, advertisers and community is a shining example of the power of live and local radio. We are honored to have them in the Greater Media family."

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