Who got fired from 97 Rock today?
Rob Lederman
Two weeks after lead host Rich “Bull” Gaenzler and co-host Chris Klein were suspended for their part in a racist incident on 97 Rock that led to the firing of host Rob Lederman, Cumulus Radio announced Wednesday night that they and program director John Hager have been terminated.
Who is on 97 Rock morning Show?
The locally produced, Buffalo-focused program featuring longtime co-hosts Ted Shredd and Tom Ragan will debut on 97 Rock on Monday, August 16, 2021, and will air weekdays from 6:00am-10:00am.
What did Rob Lederman say on 97 Rock to get fired?
BUFFALO, N.Y. The former Morning Bull co-host and the entire morning team were fired from 97 Rock after Lederman made insensitive remarks on the air in March, comparing the color of famous Black women’s skin to burnt toast. …
What happened to morning bull on 97 Rock?
Inside 97Rock studio. (WKBW) — The entire Morning Bull radio staff at 97 Rock has been fired following a racist incident that took place on the show back in March. During a show on the morning of March 24th, Rob Lederman compared skin tones of Black women to that of toast, resulting in his termination.
What did Rich Gaenzler do?
Rich Gaenzler was immediately fired by Pegula Sports, which said the comments made on the show were “unacceptable, inappropriate, and there is no place for them in our community.” Gaenzler was also fired from his position as the public address announcer during football games for the University at Buffalo.
What did Rich Gaenzler say?
A “Morning Bull” DJ compared how he enjoys his toast to famous Black women’s skin tones during Wednesday’s podcast. Gaenzler can be heard agreeing and saying “K,” according to WKBW reporter Gilat Melamed, while his co-host rants away.
Where did Ragan shredd go?
97 Rock
Ted Shredd, left, and Tom Ragan have taken their morning radio show from 103.3 The Edge to 97 Rock. Ted Shredd estimates the move of the “Shredd and Ragan Show” from 103.3 FM to 97 Rock is about 50 feet from one end of the Cumulus Media building on Casey Drive in Buffalo to the other.
Who owns 97 Rock?
Cumulus Media
WGRF/Owner
Both The Edge (WEDG-FM) and 97 Rock (WGRF-FM) are owned by the same company, Cumulus Media. It is unclear who will replace the hosts on 103.3 The Edge following the move on Monday.
Why did shred and Regan go to 97 Rock?
Shredd acknowledged he and Ragan needed to negotiate a new contract and it led to an extension with some incentives. Whether intended or not, the move also could remove some of the stain that led to advertiser fallout at 97 Rock after the March incident.
What happened to shred and Reagan?
The show has been a mainstay in Buffalo radio since Tom Ragan and Ted Shredd paired in 1994. Based at WEDG (103.3 The Edge) from its 1994 launch until August 2021, the duo were reassigned to WGRF (96.9, 97 Rock) in 2021 after a controversy led to the firing of that station’s morning show earlier in the year.
How old is Rob Lederman age?
54
Lederman, 54, performs his 5,000th comedy show Saturday night with a pair of performances (8 and 10:30 p.m.) at the Riviera Theatre & Performing Arts Center in North Tonawanda.
Who is Ted Shred?
Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Ted Shred is an actor, stuntman and top rated fire breather for the film …
