Chiefs switching radio stations

[siberian khatru]

AM 610 to become official partner, with games on FM 106.5

https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-and-entercom-announce-radio-partnership

Chiefs and Entercom Announce Radio Partnership


Chiefs Public Relations

On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs and Entercom Communications Corporation announced a multi-year agreement that will make 106.5 The Wolf (WDAF-FM) the new flagship station of the 70-station Chiefs Radio Network and home of the Chiefs beginning on February 16, 2020.

“We look forward to partnering with 106.5 The Wolf and the powerful Entercom family of stations,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. “The ability to bring our game broadcasts and existing weekly radio shows under one roof is a large part of this change, but we are equally excited about creating new content and developing new opportunities for Chiefs fans to engage with their favorite team.”

Starting in the 2020 season, 106.5 The Wolf will anchor one of the largest radio networks in the National Football League. All Chiefs preseason, regular season and postseason games will be broadcast to more than 70 affiliate stations throughout an eight-state region.

“We are extremely pleased to enter into this new partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the NFL’s most well respected and prestigious organizations,” said Dave Alpert, Regional President and Market Manager, Entercom Kansas City. “Entercom’s eight station cluster of music, news and sports talk stations hosted by Kansas City’s leading personalities, along with vast digital and podcast opportunities, will deliver the premium and comprehensive coverage Chiefs Kingdom desires seven days a week, all season long.”

One of the Midwest’s most recognizable radio and television personalities, “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus will return for his 27th season as the play-by-play personality for the Chiefs Radio Network. Owning more years of service than any other “Voice of the Chiefs” in team history, Holthus has called a franchise record 426 regular and postseason contests for Kansas City.

As part of the agreement, Entercom’s 610 Sports Radio (KCSP-AM) becomes the official broadcast partner of the Kansas City Chiefs, with exclusive rights to various categories of Chiefs programming, including live radio broadcast rights to the Chiefs weekly in-season press conference with the club’s head coach and a weekly one-on-one interview with the starting quarterback. In addition, 610 Sports Radio will broadcast the Chiefs Kingdom Radio Show on Monday nights from 6 to 7 p.m., which is hosted by Holthus, and includes call-ins from the head coach and live on-site guest interviews with key players.

Throughout the season, Chiefs players will be featured on regularly scheduled 610 Sports Radio programming, hosted by their staff of on-air personalities. 610 Sports Radio will also have access to deliver live reports from an exclusive tent and broadcast live post-practice interviews at Chiefs Training Camp.

106.5 The Wolf and 610 Sports Radio are RADIO.COM stations. RADIO.COM, the fastest growing digital audio app in the United States and the leader in local sports coverage, currently has over 500 stations and thousands of podcasts, with more added continuously on its rapidly growing platform. RADIO.COM is a part of Entercom.

About Entercom Communications Corp.

Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is a leading American media and entertainment company reaching and engaging over 170 million people each month through its premier collection of highly rated, award winning radio stations, digital platforms and live events. As one of the country’s two largest radio broadcasters, Entercom offers integrated marketing solutions and delivers the power of local connection on a national scale with coverage of close to 90% of persons 12+ in the top 50 markets. Entercom is the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content and the nation’s unrivaled leader in news and sports radio. Learn more about Philadelphia-based Entercom at www.entercom.com, Facebook and Twitter (@Entercom).

[Hammock Parties]

lol

[DJ's left nut]

So 101 The Fox is going to lose their broadcast rights?

Damn - how'd they let that happen? I mean that's a Dad Rock station - this is their wheelhouse. It's their target demographic and in many ways has kept them relevant as stations similar to them have failed.

That could very well be a big problem for them. I'd hate to see it, I grew up with The Fox.

[Hammock Parties]

the fox doesn't make the chiefs broadcasts, mitch and the chiefs crew does

doesn't matter what station they're on

[Titty Meat]

I'll miss hearing 101 the foxxxxx

[Halfcan]

Looks like the Wolf is more cunning than the Fox.

[WhawhaWhat]

Any chance they are getting rid of Kendall Gammon? I can't listen to the radio broadcast anymore when he does the games.

Moving to a shitty country music station means I may not ever hear them again.

[DJ's left nut]

the fox doesn't make the chiefs broadcasts, mitch and the chiefs crew does

doesn't matter what station they're on

Probably not, no. Unlikely to see any significant difference in gameday broadcasts. And The Fox is owned by Cumulus, so it's not exactly a mom and pop shot in its own right and I can't be upset about some kind of 'corporate radio' takeover.

I just grew up listening to The Fox and want to see them do well. I doubt this is a positive development for them.

[Hammock Parties]

Any chance they are getting rid of Kendall Gammon? I can't listen to the radio broadcast anymore when he does the games.

Moving to a shitty country music station means I may not ever hear them again.

it the chiefs bro

apart from the front office and adding drum decks their chief character traits are cheapness and loyalty

kendall will probably be next to mitch for decades :LOL:

[WhawhaWhat]

it the chiefs bro

apart from the front office and adding drum decks their chief character traits are cheapness and loyalty

kendall will probably be next to mitch for decades :LOL:

I know but we can all hope. The stuttering and stammering all game long drives me up a wall and I can't take it.

[Pablo]

At least I'll still be able to get my racing and kstate updates on 810.

[WhawhaWhat]

At least I'll still be about to get my racing and kstate updates on 810.

The coaches press conferences are usually terrible so it's not a big loss there. Typically the QB interviews aren't any better.

[DJ's left nut]

I know but we can all hope. The stuttering and stammering all game long drives me up a wall and I can't take it.

Nothing's as bad as watching Shawn Barber with that stupid shit-eating grin on his face during the Chiefs Rewind.

Every now and then I can see Mitch just dying inside. "Really, I need to bounce stuff off THIS guy?"

Barber's an idiot.

[srvy]

Any chance they are getting rid of Kendall Gammon? I can't listen to the radio broadcast anymore when he does the games.

Moving to a shitty country music station means I may not ever hear them again.

Yes please!!

[srvy]

What ever happened to Bob Gretz? :D

[bringbackmarty]

https://youtu.be/MZMVUdHH49E

[DJ's left nut]

What ever happened to Bob Gretz? :D

Gretz died like 5 years ago, didn't he?

EDIT: No, that was Bill Grigsby.

[stevieray]

I know but we can all hope. The stuttering and stammering all game long drives me up a wall and I can't take it.

He's getting better. hang in there.

He's got good eyes and observations.

[journeyscarab]

I know but we can all hope. The stuttering and stammering all game long drives me up a wall and I can't take it.

I think Kenndalls stammering is starting to affect Mitch. He's been stammering a lot too. Trying to call the plays so fast he names the wrong player. Wrong yardage and other goofs. Its like he's trying to be right on top of the action but his brain and mouth are out of sync.

[chinaski]

Interesting. I work for Entercom. Wonder if I can work an angle for tickets or access when I come to town. :hmmm:

[Jerok]

As a mailman to a popular 610 radio host, how do I go about asking them for Chiefs tickets now?

[displacedinMN]

Booooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Sad.. I like the tradition. The only thing that could be better is if the streaming is better and they get more stations added.

[saphojunkie]

I doubt 810 is worried. They've been bitching about access for years. I've even heard Petro call out the Chiefs for being reclusive when they are paying a lot for access.

[TwistedChief]

I hate change.

Still haven’t recovered from the loss of “Price Chhhhhooopppppeeeeeerrrr” and that pedophile’s song where we promise to beat the hell out of the opponent.

[ptlyon]

CHIEFS AND CHOPPER!

[lcarus]

Booooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Sad.. I like the tradition. The only thing that could be better is if the streaming is better and they get more stations added.

This

[rabblerouser]

Damn, it seems like Chiefs games have been on 101.1 The Foxxxxxxx all my life.

Grew up on that station, back when they used to play entire album sides at midnight on Saturday nights, used to stay up for that and tape that shit on my old Panasonic.

End of an era.

[digger]

Biggest Question will the broadcast be available over the web during the live game? Is that a NFL/Chiefs thing or was/is it a Fox thing?

[Kiimo]

So much for Kietzman getting hired by 610 lol

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

Biggest Question will the broadcast be available over the web during the live game? Is that a NFL/Chiefs thing or was/is it a Fox thing?

That was going to be my next question, since I have to listen on my computer the majority of the season- the Chiefs app doesn’t allow live broadcasts.

[TribalElder]

this was literally the only thing 101.1 had going for it

it's not like they are getting any new music

What a bedshit

[big nasty kcnut]

Funny the chiefs affiliate they have one in lubbock tx also new mexico i laughed about that one.

[DJ's left nut]

Biggest Question will the broadcast be available over the web during the live game? Is that a NFL/Chiefs thing or was/is it a Fox thing?

NFL thing. I've never found a major sport that will allow you to livestream the radio station and pick up the game. It's irritating as hell.

[Deberg_1990]

this was literally the only thing 101.1 had going for it

it's not like they are getting any new music

What a bedshit

Is 101 still one of those stations that plays ‘More than a Feeling’ and ‘Tom Sawyer’ 20 times a day?

[chinaski]

this was literally the only thing 101.1 had going for it

it's not like they are getting any new music

What a bedshit

Pretty much every radio station is like that in some ways.

I started listening to a local Jazz station, as I got tired of listening to the rock stations playing the same playlist day in, day out. Now, this isn't a "smooth" Jazz station, it plays a lot of straight ahead jazz, fusion, hard bop etc.

I figured with the enormous catalog of Jazz music over the years, I wouldn't hear very many repeats. That is until I heard Satin Doll by McCoy Tyner like 3 times in one week. LMAO

[digger]

NFL thing. I've never found a major sport that will allow you to livestream the radio station and pick up the game. It's irritating as hell. I would pay to be able to sink the TV broadcast with the radio broadcast...:banghead:

[KCUnited]

I'd pay them double toilet me listen to any live local radio coverage over Dan Fouts.

[digger]

I'd pay them double toilet me listen to any live local radio coverage over Dan Fouts. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SWi2oVkmeXQ/UYpgimJFtBI/AAAAAAAAA04/ZPuxVrH-AAM/s1600/shut+up+and+take+my+money.png

[Kiimo]

I'd pay them double toilet me listen to any live local radio coverage over Dan Fouts.


No you toilet ME listen

[Molitoth]

This sucks

[suzzer99]

So 101 The Fox is going to lose their broadcast rights?

Damn - how'd they let that happen? I mean that's a Dad Rock station - this is their wheelhouse. It's their target demographic and in many ways has kept them relevant as stations similar to them have failed.

That could very well be a big problem for them. I'd hate to see it, I grew up with The Fox.

I haven't lived in KC since 1996. It's crazy to come back and hear the same DJ's intro-ing the same songs like there hasn't been 23 years in between.

It's similar when I turn on the local news - same male anchor, weatherman and sports guy - but a new hottie co-anchor every time. Although some of the older anchors are finally starting to retire.

[Kiimo]

This sucks

This is the greatest thing to happen to Chiefs radio since I moved out of town.

The fact that they don't broadcast the game online is asinine.


I haven't lived in KC since 1996. It's crazy to come back and hear the same DJ's intro-ing the same songs like there hasn't been 23 years in between.

It's similar when I turn on the local news - same male anchor, weatherman and sports guy - but a new hottie co-anchor every time. Although some of the older anchors are finally starting to retire.

Seriously.


also I always wonder when I go to LA Chiefs gatherings which of you posts on here.

[chinaski]

This is the greatest thing to happen to Chiefs radio since I moved out of town.

The fact that they don't broadcast the game online is asinine.




Seriously.


also I always wonder when I go to LA Chiefs gatherings which of you posts on here.

You can probably get it through the Radio.com App

[Kiimo]

Tried that and tunity and they don't have it. 101 app doesn't do it either. It seems to be intentional.

[stevieray]

Is 101 still one of those stations that plays ‘More than a Feeling’ and ‘Tom Sawyer’ 20 times a day?

Nobody plays those songs twenty times a day.

[displacedinMN]

I would pay to be able to sink the TV broadcast with the radio broadcast...:banghead:

I can get close with KYNT online and DTV.

I cannot understand how KCFX is so far behind online.

[srvy]

I think Kenndalls stammering is starting to affect Mitch. He's been stammering a lot too. Trying to call the plays so fast he names the wrong player. Wrong yardage and other goofs. Its like he's trying to be right on top of the action but his brain and mouth are out of sync.

When you reach that age stammering and transposing become commonplace.

[displacedinMN]

When you reach that age stammering and transposing become commonplace.

I resemble that remark.

Mine is stress induced.

[limested]

I can get close with KYNT online and DTV.

I cannot understand how KCFX is so far behind online.

Listening to Elmer Fudd do play by play on TV would be more enjoyable than listening to Holthus.

[carcosa]

Any chance they are getting rid of Kendall Gammon? I can't listen to the radio broadcast anymore when he does the games.

Moving to a shitty country music station means I may not ever hear them again.

Kendall Gammon has no business whatsoever being a broadcaster. Dude can barely speak

[Lprechaun]

I know I'm in the minority here but I like most the shows on 810, 610 always sounded like frat brothers and a podcast.
But I do like it shows the Chiefs organization isnt going to take that crap spewed out on the airwaves like there was earlier in the year.

[chinaski]

Tried that and tunity and they don't have it. 101 app doesn't do it either. It seems to be intentional.

Hmm. I'll ask around at the company. Maybe I can get an answer.

[chinaski]

Listening to Elmer Fudd do play by play on TV would be more enjoyable than listening to Holthus.

Who pissed in your sweet nectar of the endzone?

[srvy]

I resemble that remark.

Mine is stress induced.

;) me too

[Kiimo]

Listening to Elmer Fudd do play by play on TV would be more enjoyable than listening to Holthus.

Never forget that Mitch hated the Mahomes pick and wanted us to take a corner instead.






That said, even despite his silliness, his dumb nicknames, etc. he's better than 95% of play by play announcers.


If you aren't a KU fan let me tell you how hard it is to listen to nasally Land's End Catalogue Model Brian Hanni all day.

*sigh*


we miss you, Bob Davis.

[007]

Never forget that Mitch hated the Mahomes pick and wanted us to take a corner instead.













That said, even despite his silliness, his dumb nicknames, etc. he's better than 95% of play by play announcers.





If you aren't a KU fan let me tell you how hard it is to listen to nasally Land's End Catalogue Model Brian Hanni all day.



*sigh*





we miss you, Bob Davis.Swiiiiiisssssshhhhhh

[TribalElder]

Now that they don't have to be interrupted on Sundays for football games Skid Roadie can just queue up that old high school winamp playlist and let it ride forever

[srvy]

Is 101 still one of those stations that plays ‘More than a Feeling’ and ‘Tom Sawyer’ 20 times a day?

Against the Wind! It was referred as the bullet Bob Seger network at one time.

[displacedinMN]

side note....to me 101 did not used to be that way. mixed things up a lot. had a massive play list. Then it changed....it was sad. Has not been the same.

[rabblerouser]

I would pay to be able to sink the TV broadcast with the radio broadcast...:banghead:

I'd rather sync them.

[rabblerouser]

side note....to me 101 did not used to be that way. mixed things up a lot. had a massive play list. Then it changed....it was sad. Has not been the same.

When they got bought out by Clear Channel/Live Nation, then merged with Cumulus.

101.1 and 97.7 out of Sedalia used to be amazing. Power97 would literally go from BB King "Thrill is Gone" to Judas Priest "Living After Midnight" back to back. Back in "the day".

Before the total homogenization of media.

[rabblerouser]

You can probably get it through the Radio.com App

They don't stream the game because NFL wants people to buy the streams through them or Sirius/XM. They used to stream in 2007 when I lived in Chicago.

[displacedinMN]

When they got bought out by Clear Channel/Live Nation, then merged with Cumulus.

101.1 and 97.7 out of Sedalia used to be amazing. Power97 would literally go from BB King "Thrill is Gone" to Judas Priest "Living After Midnight" back to back. Back in "the day".

Before the total homogenization of media.

I feel many are like that. Limited playlist. No variety.
On Sat radio, I would like to take 3-4 stations and combine them to 1. Major play list.

[FAX]

So ... does this station have a broader reach than the previous station?

We could be talkin' tower size here.

FAX

[displacedinMN]

Doesnt look like it FAX


https://radio-locator.com/pats/KCFX_FM_LU.gif
https://radio-locator.com/pats/WDAF_FM_LU.gif

[Imon Yourside]

Never forget that Mitch hated the Mahomes pick and wanted us to take a corner instead.






That said, even despite his silliness, his dumb nicknames, etc. he's better than 95% of play by play announcers.


If you aren't a KU fan let me tell you how hard it is to listen to nasally Land's End Catalogue Model Brian Hanni all day.

*sigh*


we miss you, Bob Davis.

I had no idea about Holthus, but I agree it's hard to let go of Bob Davis.

[displacedinMN]

Must be sports on a sports station instead of a rock station....and money

[FAX]

Well, at least we know that Chillicothe will still get the games. That was my primary concern.

Thanks for the studly maps, Mr. displacedinMN.

FAX

[chinaski]

When they got bought out by Clear Channel/Live Nation, then merged with Cumulus.

101.1 and 97.7 out of Sedalia used to be amazing. Power97 would literally go from BB King "Thrill is Gone" to Judas Priest "Living After Midnight" back to back. Back in "the day".

Before the total homogenization of media.

Cumulus is in major financial dire straits. iHeart/Clear Channel isn't doing too great either. Entercom is relatively financially solvent.

[rabblerouser]

I had no idea about Holthus, but I agree it's hard to let go of Bob Davis.

I'm a Kevin Harlan guy, because childhood.

"Oh BABY, what a play!!"

[ghak99]

Doesnt look like it FAX


https://radio-locator.com/pats/KCFX_FM_LU.gif
https://radio-locator.com/pats/WDAF_FM_LU.gif

If those lines are accurate, I'm going to be quite pleased with the switch. :thumb:

[displacedinMN]

I think they are estimated but should be close....radio-locator.com

[Titty Meat]

So 610 will have The Royals and all of the Chiefs stuff? Ita just such a shame the worst sports radio in station in town will cover the Chiefs more. IIRC they currently have or atleast last year had Arrowhead Pride guys doing the pre and post game shows on 610

[Monkey God]

Must be sports on a sports station instead of a rock station....and money

It's sports on a country station instead of a rock station.

[KChiefs1]

Any chance they are getting rid of Kendall Gammon? I can't listen to the radio broadcast anymore when he does the games.


That was my first question.

He is pathetic. How does he have a job? He’s unlistenable. There have to be other former players who can do better than this putz.

[KChiefs1]

Nothing's as bad as watching Shawn Barber with that stupid shit-eating grin on his face during the Chiefs Rewind.



Every now and then I can see Mitch just dying inside. "Really, I need to bounce stuff off THIS guy?"



Barber's an idiot.


Chiefs have hired a lot of incompetent boobs.

[KChiefs1]

Funny the chiefs affiliate they have one in lubbock tx also new mexico i laughed about that one.


Yankton, South Dakota too.

[KChiefs1]

I would pay to be able to sink the TV broadcast with the radio broadcast...:banghead:


Huge money to be made there.

[KChiefs1]

Kendall Gammon has no business whatsoever being a broadcaster. Dude can barely speak


Absolutely.

Who did he suck off to get that job?

[KChiefs1]

I'd rather sync them.


Syncing it would be awesome.

[digger]

https://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=58%2D561973


The SportSync allows you to easily listen to your favorite sports radio broadcasters call games in sync with the delayed action on your TV. Now with digital tuning, memory presets and up to 60 seconds of delay.

[displacedinMN]

It's sports on a country station instead of a rock station.

Ok. I do not live there.

[Fish]

This is the greatest thing to happen to Chiefs radio since I moved out of town.

The fact that they don't broadcast the game online is asinine.




Seriously.


also I always wonder when I go to LA Chiefs gatherings which of you posts on here.

It's a licensing issue, so it will always be that way. Having the rights to broadcast the game via over the air FM frequency is a different license than broadcasting the game over the internet.

[222]

side note....to me 101 did not used to be that way. mixed things up a lot. had a massive play list. Then it changed....it was sad. Has not been the same.
I once worked for Classic Rock station that did the same thing. Station started sounding slow, boring and old real fast.

[222]

It's sports on a country station instead of a rock station.
Well then, the bumper music will sound REAL different.

[SuperBowl4]

I used to switch the CHIEFS radio station a lot during the early 80's. Mostly at the end of the 3rd quarter.

[digger]

Wow! That sounds interesting. Does anyone here know what happens to the broadcast team from 101.1 that has been broadcasting the games for what seems like decades? Are they part of the Chiefs radio network and just go to whatever station that carries the games? I was trying to find this news on RadioFidelity but failed. I'm a radio fan and always check out that resource for terrific radio newsThey don't work for 101, they are part of the Chiefs. You can get extra stuff from them on YouTube.


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