What are some of the notable dates in the history of the Philadelphia sports radio station WIP?
Notable dates in WIP’s history * January 9, 2009 – WIP Mid-day hosts Anthony Gargano and Glen Macnow simulcast their show with 660 WFAN Mid-day hosts Joe Begnino and Evan Roberts. Dubbed “Broadway vs. Broad Street,” it was one of the first times WIP has linked up with another radio station in America. The show was used as a forum for both towns to squabble about who will win the NFC playoff game between the Eagles and Giants (The Eagles would go on to defeat the Giants, 23-11 two days later). * March 28, 2008 – Long time mid day show producer, Bubba, was unceremoniously “let go”. He produced the first show from the new WIP studios and also produced Steve Fredericks’ last show as a full time host on WIP. * March 25, 2008 – Steve Martorano’s last day on the mid-day show with Anthony Gargano. Martorano, whose contract was not renewed, was replaced by Glen Macnow.[1] * March 21, 2007 – Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mitch Williams makes his debut on the WIP Morning Show with Angelo C
…660 WFAN Mid-day hosts Joe Begnino and Evan Roberts (January 9, 2009). Dubbed “Broadway vs. Broad Street,” it was one of the first times WIP has linked up with another radio station in America. The show was used as a forum for both towns to squabble about who will win the NFC playoff game between the Eagles and Giants (The Eagles would go on to defeat the Giants, 23-11 two days later). Here are two other notable dates: March 28, 2008 – Long time mid day show producer, Bubba, was unceremoniously “let go”. He produced the first show from the new WIP studios and also produced Steve Fredericks’ last show as a full time host on WIP. March 25, 2008 – Steve Martorano’s last day on the mid-day show with Anthony Gargano. Martorano, whose contract was not renewed, was replaced by Glen Macnow. Full list at the link below: Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WIP_%28AM%29#Notable_dates_in_WIP.
