Shakeup at 98.5’s “Toucher & Rich” — Rich is Out
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Shakeup at 98.5’s “Toucher & Rich” — Rich is Out
“At the beginning of the show this morning, Fred Toucher addressed the significant changes and discussed the departure of his longtime co-host, Rich Shertenlieb, detailing their history together from their early radio days in Atlanta at 99X to their successful run in Boston, both at WBCN and 98.5 the Sports Hub,” according to 985thesportshub.com on Friday.
“Fred explained the decision for Rich to leave, and the plans for the show moving forward, including finding a new co-host hopefully by the beginning of the new year. He expressed excitement about the future, highlighting the remaining team members’ talent...Fred wishes Rich success in his future endeavors.”
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As GoLocal reported in October 2022:
RadioInsight is confirming the latest round of layoffs at Beasley Media Group across the country.
In New England, a number of station employees are reportedly impacted.
The industry publication reported the following on Friday.
“Christian Arcand departs as co-host of the 'Adam Jones Show' in evenings at '98.5 The Sports Hub' WBZ-FM. Arcand joined WBZ-FM in 2017 after stints in late nights at WEEI and five years hosting afternoons at 'ESPN New Hampshire' WGHM/WGAM Manchester NH,” they continued. “Mike Lockhart is out as producer of the Toucher & Rich Show and host of WBZ-FM’s Sunday morning fantasy football show.”
“Jonathan Wier exits as morning host at Country 102.5 WKLB. Wier joined WKLB in August 2019 after previously working in Talk formats in Kansas City and Gainesville,” says RadioInsight.