Former WIP afternoon host Josh Innes was let go from another radio station, this time SportsTalk 790 in Houston:
Josh Innes let go from SportsTalk 790 https://t.co/MjIBeGA6Mu
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) March 13, 2019
At first glance, it would appear Innes didn’t do anything to sabotage himself at the end of his most recent sports radio run:
Unfortunately, the show was terminated today. Budget reasons. That is why the podcast isn't up. Sorry https://t.co/xD7zX3jP50
— Josh Innes (@JoshInnesShow) March 13, 2019
That’s not to say he stayed out of trouble during his time with SportsTalk 790. From the Houston Chronicle:
However, Innes’ ratings have mirrored those of the station and of Houston sports radio in general. KBME’s morning drive audience share as of the most recent Nielsen Audio ratings ranked 25th among all Houston radio stations among men 25-54, the key demographic for sports radio, and trailed the station’s competitors at KILT and KFNC (97.5 FM).
Innes also was involved in occasional controversy at the station. The Texans in 2017 revoked his media credentials, citing repeated violations of team media policies, and station personnel were removed from the Radio Row broadcast area in Minneapolis prior to Super Bowl LII in January 2018 after a confrontation between Innes and KILT talk show host Seth Payne.
He also was suspended in May 2018 after he spoke on the air about his disagreements with talk show host Adam Clanton, who was subsequently fired by the station.
As always, people took to Twitter to air their grievances, after the jump:
Dam, this sucks. Josh was great in Philadelphia and I enjoyed listening to him in Houston even though I don’t give a rats ass about Houston sports. A funny, smart fella like you will land another radio gig real soon Josh. I applaud you for being true to your broadcast style!
— Pete Caldarelli (@Pete_Caldarelli) March 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/seanclements00/status/1105937518808219653
@JoshInnesShow you coming back to Philly, sports are finally good here and every team is fun to watch, reach out to the stations bro
— Adam Graff (@graffhockey10) March 13, 2019
It appears Jim Mudd, who was also featured on the show, is out of a job:
He was also let go https://t.co/YOXxLIviPE
— Josh Innes (@JoshInnesShow) March 13, 2019
Your thoughts on this development? Where would YOU like to see Josh Innes go next?
39 Responses
Yes come back to philly. You were better than most that are on the air currently.
If you mean better at being a self-absorbed blowhard, who thinks he’s more important than he really is, then I agree wholeheartedly.
You talking about Josh or Angelo?
Or Missanelli?
Have him host Crossing Broadcast for a bit
Innes is a blowhard who has no respect or consideration of the people he works with and more especially, his competition. He spends an inordinate aamount of time asking his listeners what they think of his show and of him, like he has an inferiority complex to the enth degree. And he is not all that knowledgeable regarding sports. He’s more of a shtick kind of radio personality.
That being said, I’d take Innes back to take over the 97.5 morning show to replace Marc Farzetta. I’m sorry, but Fatzetta is just God awful! And Tre Thomas offers nothing to that show. Farzetta just spouts one continuous hot take all show long without exhaling. He’s not real and authentic whatsoever. It’s all crap! I’d pair Innes with Jamie and get rid of everyone else on that show. That pairing soul at least have a shot at competing against that tired old hag Cataldi down the dial.
Were we supposed to read all that crap?
Yes, I demand you to read it ALL. Right this very moment. Go. Now. I know it’s probably exhausting for you.
Holy mackerel!!
I could not agree with your post more, especially about Thomas. I don’t think the pairing would work with Jamie though. Josh is proud of who he is and comfortable with his skin color. Jaime is just riddled with white guilt. Jamie, just because you are white, doesn’t make you a bad person.
Hahaha he loves going overboard on the white man guilt . 97.5 should pair lardass josh with farzy. Get rid of bob c and tra
Jamie is a pussy, like you
Whatchoo talkinbout Willis?
I’d like to see him go to a therapists office. This dude has ISSUES
The Fake Cuz bit that he did was 100 times better than anything the real Cuz ever did. Thanks to whoever it was here that posted the link.
it was i, and yes it’s better than anything the cuz has ever done and probably the greatest bit in philly sports radio history (i know that isn’t saying much). I liked Innes and would take him over anyone on either station as of now. I barely listen to either station since it’s iggles 24/7 and nobody deviates from the stupid cliche sport talk topics.
here is fake cuz once again….https://soundcloud.com/nickpiccone/cuz-impersonator-on-innes
Remember when he said he would beat big dick Mikey Miss?
Bring back josh Innis!!! Better than these boring fucks on philly radio . Sports radio needs a headlineer heel like big josh
Loved Josh, but your boss Kyle loved to hate him. I hope he comes back, but I’m sure the chances are small.
Morning show is rough. Mark was better as 3rd fiddle
on Angelo’s show. Maybe 4th if Hollis was scheduled that day.
Josh should go to 97.3. The ecw of philly & south jersey sports radio . Love or hate fats but was entertaining . We need radio wars back
Who’s the next nfl’er that’s gonna get a job there. My lips are ready!!
Is type 2 diabetes a requirement to work in sports radio?
He was caught fingering his azzwhole on commercial break and then pushing buttons. And that was just on Tuesdays.
philly radio needs a josh innes
So Josh Innes is viewed the same as the Dallas Cowboys by the corrupt local sports radio. Lets report on things that have nothing to do with the city
When Josh was in town
no denying innes was good for business. he was always on the front page of phily dot com and cb
Better than all the same tired hosts and topics in this town combined.
I’d probably give philly sports radio a look again if they brought him back. Not even for the radio wars crap, just because I enjoyed how he trolled brain dead sports radio callers.
Replace Farzy and give Josh the morning shift. Cuz and Mike will go crazy but who cares. Can you imagine the fireworks over there if that happened. Both Cuz and Mike would quit which would be no loss. The station would save a ton of money. You could get Josh back here for around $90K. That is a huge savings compared to what they are paying the other personalities.
Hey don’t forget about me. I’m on about 10 different shows and podcasts. I talk about rap beefs and other interesting topics besides sports.
Worst host ever. Didn’t know that the eagles hadn’t won a super bowl. Glad missanelli gave him the gunt punch.
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Are the only thing beating the other hosts
Rob charry forever
Give me a call Josh, I’m looking for a sidekick!
This is the happiest day of my life! There’s soo many people I’d like to thank I don’t know where to begin!
Spike is a faaaaaaaaagggggg!!!!!
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