KGO radio began new weekend format change today
San Francisco-based KGO Radio 810 AM began a new weekend format on Saturday, February 25, 2012, that includes more news than its most-recent all talk weekend format. The radio station says the change was "based upon extensive listener feedback."
The changes include a larger focus on local news, the launch of a cooking show with Ryan Scott as well as a "locally focused, interactive show" Tim Montemayor.
“We listened to the feedback from our audience and the overwhelming response asked for more local news and original programming”, said KGO News and Program Director, Paul Hosley. “With that in mind, we are excited to launch expanded weekend news coverage and new original programs ‘Cooking with Ryan Scott’ and ‘The Monty Show’.”
With more people out and about on the weekends, KGO 810 will add traffic reports every 10 minutes, as well as live weather reports with ABC 7 meteorologists and local breaking news.
Dr. Bill Wattenburg on KKSF Newstalk 910 Sunday nights
Fans of Bill Wattenburg, who was long heard weekend nights on KGO radio, can hear him Sunday nights on KKSF 910 AM 8-11 p.m. Wattenburg is known for his feisty debates with callers as well as being one of the few voices of scientific literacy in the media. The call-in number for Wattenburg is 1-800-449-8255. Click here for more info on Wattenburg's transition to KKSF.
Cooking with Ryan Scott
“Cooking with Ryan Scott” premiers Saturday from 4-6 p.m. Scott, a San Francisco resident, is a highly-respected member in the culinary community. His passion and competitiveness pushed him to become a contestant on Bravo’s “Top Chef - Season 4” where he quickly became a popular favorite with viewers. More recently, Scott was named winner of theTop Chef Healthy Showdown and spokesman for Healthy Choice
The Monty Show
“The Monty Show” will debut Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The program will address timely and local issues. Montemayor, who now resides in the East Bay , previously broadcasted in Los Angeles , Chicago , and St. Louis in addition to being syndicated nationally with Sporting News Radio. He is a self-proclaimed “News Junkie” and says he is excited to talk with listeners about the stories that matter to them most.
Other changes include more news
“KGO News Saturday” will air 5-10 a.m, followed by “The Monty Show”. Consumer reporter Michael Finney gives out valuable advice from 1-4 p.m. as a lead-in to “Cooking with Ryan Scott.” Longtime news host Pat Thurston is on air from 6-9 p.m. and the popular “Karel Show” moves to 9 p.m.-midnight.
Sunday
Sunday’s lineup begins with “God Talk” hosted by Brent Walters from 5-8 a.m. Moving to a new slot is the popular “On The Go” travel show featuring John Hamilton from 8-10 a.m. Following “The Monty Show” will be Brian Copeland from 1-4 p.m., Pat Thurston from 4-7 p.m. and capped off with the “Karel Show” from 7-10 p.m.
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