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Josh Innes Was Let Go Again
By Russ Joy
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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?
Russ Joy is a commercial editor for XLMedia PLC, co-host of Snow The Goalie: A Flyers Podcast and It's Just Wrestling Podcast, and a Philadelphia Flyers writer for CrossingBroad.com. A graduate of West Chester University of PA and California University of PA, Russ is also a husband and father of four. Follow him on Twitter: @JoyOnBroad Email: russell.joy@xlmedia.com