OSHAWA – Spiky-haired former jock reporter John Gallagher will return to Toronto-area radio tomorrow morning on Oshawa’s 94.9 The Rock.
The two-time sportscaster of the year and one-time Foster Hewitt award winner will join host Sarah Beer and the “Beer for Breakfast” morning show on the Durham Radio-owned station.
A long-time broadcast veteran, Gallagher has had stints with Q107, TSN and Citytv, but has been off-air for the most part since City cut him loose in 2004.
“Joining Sarah Beer for ‘John Gallagher and Beer for Breakfast,’ Gallagher will inject a new dimension to mornings on 94.9 The Rock,” says the company’s press release.
“We are thrilled with the fact that John has decided to join The Rock for ‘John Gallagher and Beer for Breakfast,’” said Steve Kassay, vice-president of programming and operations. “John brings unbridled enthusiasm, a love of the music and an unparalleled knowledge of sports to the show. We are looking forward to introducing John to our audience and presenting a morning show that we think will be second to none.”
“After months of wallowing in my own mediocrity, it’s great to be back with the good listenership on a class act, Grade-A Canadian beef Rock Station,” said Gallagher. “Gee let me think… Rock N Roll, sports, and Beer, as in Sarah, for Breakfast… what’s not to like?”
“It’s a good thing John will have lots to say because I am speechless,” said Beer in the release. “I am stoked to be in the ring and having John as my Rock radio tag team partner.”
“John Gallagher and Beer for Breakfast” can be heard weekday mornings between 5:30 and 9, only on 94.9 The Rock.
