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Butler recalled. Hour 2: LeRoy Butler | ESPN Radio AM1590 WPVL - Platteville Hour 2: LeRoy Butler By ESPN Radio, Bart Scott, Alan Hahn Aug 17, 2022 | 1:50 PM Bart & Hahn are joined by Packers great and 2022 Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler to discuss the Arron Rodgers comments and his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame. Bart Winkler is like my brother and the most I had no shoes on., LeRoy Butler surprises The Bart Winkler Show early Friday morning to talk about being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: pic.twitter.com/GiGRcCBkpx, Im just so fortunate to have one of the best fanbases, especially the callers, Butler added. That included a Bucks postgame show hosted by Fifer, whom Parker called "the heart and soul of the whole place" and even converted Parker into an avid Bucks fan. View description Share. Put this image on your website to promote the show -, Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers, All Things Covered with Patrick Peterson and Bryant McFadden, Report inappropriate content or request to remove this page. He joined iHeart Denver in 2017. The best Podcast API to search all podcasts and episodes. ET. BSMs Black Friday SALE on BSM Summit Tickets is Underway! "I used to really worry about ratings. If it wasn't for the great fans of Milwaukee, that station wouldn't have been able to sustain 17 years. LeRoy Butler on inventing the Lambeau Leap, Aaron Rodgers' best year ever, Reggie White's arrival in Green Bay, Terrell Buckley's unmatched swagger, quality family time in quarantine, and why everyone should get therapy. Hell be an asset for whoever hires him. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Sign up now! "I think The Fan changed Milwaukee sports media; maybe I'm overblowing things and giving myself too much credit," Makhlouf said. "He was always in the trenches with the guys, supporting young producers, finding content and how to stage it, find the audio, all the stuff that makes the station sound vibrant and vital," Parker said of Fifer, who had been an assistant program directorwith the station and remains on staff in some capacity, according to a source. I listen to 670 the score from Chicago and they have Bart on all the time to talk Milw vs Chicago sports. Bill Michaels show was syndicated so you probably heard his show and he often played clips of interviews from the other shows. Only reason I had it. On certain days a little more, because on Mondays I do that NFL recap so that takes a little while to put that together at 5 oclock probably a couple of hours, Russo said. He won Super Bowl XXXI with them over the New England Patriots. Then I realized that in our format at a station that still didn't have the Bucks, the Brewers, the Packers (game broadcasts), it's tough to pull big numbers. A source indicated to the Philadelphia Business Journal that cuts are underway but they were not expected to exceed 5% of the company's total workforce. Tuesday night, Bennett responded first with a quote tweet. Former Green Bay Packer and inventor of the Lambeau Leap, The first chat went so well we had to bring back. Im afraid Im too old to understand the latest technology https://t.co/ZUMiMSlh3N. Station abruptly changes to CBS sports radio Tuesday, Submit an Obituary Wash. & Oz. He was employed as a painter for World Wide Industries and drove truck. He was preceded in death by his sister Betty Mae Claypool. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Waukesha County sports news with a subscription: Click here. On Tuesday, the station (WSSP) abruptly stopped broadcasting local content in the early afternoon, switching to CBS national programming. https://www.nfl.com/videos/leroy-butler-s-full-hall-of-fame-speech I assume the "Packers Radio Network" crew remains intact? He also did a short stint at Mile High Sports Radio. The Lambeau Leap made Butler famous, and fans hoped he would give them one more leap at his ceremony. Steve Sparky Fifer. Just 10 days ago, Butler was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. "Corporate radio being what it is it's tough dealing with Wall Street and shareholder return on investment; you have to serve many masters in that regard," said former WSSP program director Tom Parker, also a former director at WTMJwho oversaw The Fan from 2009-19 before his retirement. Bennett said ultimately he was trying to soak up the moment with his teammates, and he was just trying to make sure the celebratory mood was set with the right music on his phone. He likes not having a rundown packed to the gills for his radio show. The lineup at AM-1250 included The Bart Winkler Show from 6-10 a.m., followed by The Big Show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. that was hosted by Fifer and included For questions or comments, contact WPRs Audience Services at 1-800-747-7444, email listener@wpr.org or use our Listener Feedback form. If it is the first time you login, a new account will be created automatically. You can find him on Twitter @iancass or reach him by email at iancass@gmail.com. You obviously thought quite deeply about some motives I mightve had.. "You knew Sparky was mad," he said. Leroy K. Claypool, 61, of Slippery Rock passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. May 25, 2011. Leroy is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. No shot at TMJ but when you're the flagship for the three majors, you're not allowed to criticize Ned Yost or Mike McCarthy, Bo Ryan, or whatever. An Audacy spokesperson's statement on the decisionread as follows: "Over the past few years, Audacy has been on a transformational journey, investing in our capabilities to serve our listeners and customers and accelerate our growth through a number of strategic acquisitions, enhancements to our platform, and the addition of hundreds of team members to our workforce. We can be heard every Saturday Morning, 7:15 until 9:15 playing the best of gospel music. All rights reserved. I say, what in the world? He did not disappoint. Shapiro on Tuesday took a shot at Bennett, who appeared to spend some time fiddling with a cell phone during the parade. Charles Woodson joins The Wendy's Big Show to celebrate LeRoy Butler Hall of Famer and former Packer, Charles Woodson joined Bart Winkler I remember when the Bucks drafted a dude with a name they still can't pronounce. He was on Orange & Blue 760 before the company replaced the station with a conservative talk format. I dont know how many people in the Milwaukee area even listen to 94.5 ESPN anymore because of how much money and talent 97.3 has invested (and in my opinion done an amazing job). 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And our station gave you that outlet. Keep updated on the latest news and information. pic.twitter.com/fNYqWSfZmw. Especially with fans like Winkler who watched Butler when they were younger and idolized him, Brett Favre, and Reggie White. I just remembered there was a few years where my car's radio didn't work and I listened to exclusively app-based radio, which may have been Audacy. WebAudacy guts entire local sports radio station 1250 AM The Fan featuring Leroy Butler and Gary Ellerson. Gary Ellerson. : I dont like you very much mr Steak and shake Shapiro.. The cancellation of a Milwaukee sports-talk radio show hosted by LeRoy Butler and Gary Ellerson as well as the other local programs on WSSP-AM (1250 I hear this BANG! Ian Casselberry is a sports media columnist for BSM. Follow him on Twitter at @JRRadcliffe. Thu,01/05/23-2:00AM, 321 Reads. It was an honor sir. Unpopular to say, but Butler was terrible anyways. He retired in 1996 with 42 years service. James Kurtz, OFM Cap., officiating. But it is someone close to the club, and thats former Green Bay safety LeRoy Butler, now a member of the Pro Football Hall-of-Fames Class of 2023. Former Green Bay Packer and author of Packers Pride: Green Bay Greats Share Their Memories and The LeRoy Butler StoryFrom Wheelchair to the Lambeau Leap. The inventor of WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. I look out the peephole, and you know you can only see one person and I see [Charles] Woodson. These include evaluating budgets, reducing expensesand also reducing our workforce.". "Being on an AM only signal in the year 2022, with two FM blowtorches in Milwaukee, that doesn't do you any favors," said former morning show co-host Mike Wickett, now a morning show host at Lazer 103 in Des Moines, Iowa, who worked at WSSP from 2007 to mid-2016. Jacob called in and gave us his favorite LeRoy story as we are celebrating LeRoy and officially in the NFL Hall Of Fame! Hopefully the on-air personalities and anyone else out of a job can find something else. Freddie and Amber continue to talk about the AFC west then, Fox11's Nicole Menner joins the show to talk about her impressions from Green Bay Packers training camp, plus what it was like to be there for, Kyle and Chris are joined by former Packers safety. It's something not a lot of people were doing before The Fan came around. The Fan, housed in Hales Corners, has been producing local on-air programming since 2005. Gary Ellerson and Bart Winkler were hosting The Wendy's Big Show live from Canton, Ohio, to celebrate LeRoy Butler's enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Leroy 431 likes. Evening programming like Tim Allen's Brewers postgame show was also off the air. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. "It's three stations beating their brains out for a very small share of audience," Parker said. And maybe they shifted the sports landscape a little bit while they were at it. Former Packers president and CEO, Bob Harlan joined Bart and Gary to celebrate Butler's enshrinement. So it really isnt a big loss. Mr. Butler, 61, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Huntsville, Alabama. Fifer also hosted Sparkys Midday Madness from 2-3 p.m., while a variety of local voices filled the airwaves from 3-6 p.m. By Tuesday night, the station had removed those shows from its website and replaced them with a lineup featuring all national programming. The Denver sports radio staple is moving off of Broncos Country Tonight to join Alfred Williams and Dave Logan on The Sports Zoo in afternoon drive. Bennett finished with a little dig of his own at Shapiro. Description. As long as bill n rookie are on the airwaves Im ok. He spent eight years with 104.3 The Fan. It was like 11 degrees so I open the door and step outside. He felt the station was close to landing the Bucks before the franchiseultimately re-upped with WTMJ, even though a cooperative partnership blossomed with the Bucks. Current members of the 1250 staff who were asked for comment did not respond. Born in Butler on August 20, 1934, As ratings go (as compiled by RadioInsight), it's true that The Fan drifted behind ESPN Milwaukee and The Game which recently landed rights to Packers broadcasts, starting this season. "I knew when he told me in 2019 that he was retiring, I knew that was the beginning of the end. The Fan launched its all sports format on Jan. 1, 2005. . I guess a couple of years ago, sometime around then Bill Michaels left (or whatever happened there) would be when 97.3 in Milwaukee started broadcasting on WNFL. He was hilarious and he was raised in Fond du Lac just like me though I am 15 years older than he is. : I dont like you very much mr Steak and shake Shapiro, he said. His prior media experiences include working for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Danville Register & Bee, Virginia Lawyers Weekly and ABC 8News. But to be fair, Im not a fan of your work either., Edwards has been on the radio in Denver since 2009. 3,980 () Welcome to LeRoy Butler Inc, your direct connection to LeRoy Butler, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022, Super Bowl Champion (XXXI), and inventor of The Leap. On Thursday, February 10, 2022, it was announced that LeRoy Butler will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022! Mens Club, and Elks Lodge #170. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Leroy. On Thursday, February 10, 2022, it was announced that LeRoy Butler will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022! LeRoy played his entire career with the Green Bay Packers, from 1990 through 2001. When he appeared on the latest Eye Test for Two podcast, Butler was asked about Rodgers uncertain future, and he wasnt shy with his response. Top Cause Of Proscrastination? The Hall of Fame Knocks airs at 9 p.m. The lineup also includes Milwaukee veteran radio presenceTim Allen. LeRoy Butler, to call an NFL Hall of Famer a friend is amazing, and he's one of the best people I've ever met in my life. Edwards has been on the radio in Denver since 2009. I mean obviously Im gonna follow whats going on., Sometimes the radio show is a lot better when its a little more spontaneous and you can craft it in your imagination as the day moves along, instead of having it programmed in front of you, he added. "To a person, they really were good, a great staff to coach, and I'm just sad for the guys who are still there, especially the youngest guys, producers that really don't make much money but put their heart and soul in it," Parker said. The Wendy's You have permission to edit this article. 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