Gopher show on the radio

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After 30 years of swapping stories with Patrick Reusse and SportsTalk listeners (almost 26 of those years spent on Saturday mornings), Joe Soucheray will be co-hosting his final Saturday Morning SportsTalk this weekend. I'd argue that these guys invented the format that now derives its name from their show, so it's certainly sad to see the show change. I always knew something hilarious was about to be discussed when either Souch or Pat would begin a segment with, "You know what I don't get?" Plus, now when Joe says "I've got a thing" or needs to do some "diversity training," he won't have to take a Saturday morning off for it. Thanks Joe for so many years of great memories!

Joe Soucheray will continue to co-host "SportsTalk" with Reusse from 3 to 4 p.m. weekdays in addition to his "Garage Logic," which remains in place from 4 to 6 p.m. ​

At the same time, we are extremely excited to announce that Judd Zulgad, lead Vikings beat writer for the Star Tribune, will join Patrick Reusse and Rookie for Saturday Morning SportsTalk , starting February 19. Rest assured that the show will keep that same effortless, fun, off-the-cuff feel that Joe and Pat started way back with their original version of SportsTalk almost 30 years ago. Judd will also make regular appearances on "Reusse & Mackey" and other 1500 ESPN programs as well. ​

Other changes to be aware of, all effective on Feb. 14 unless noted: ​

" Reusse & Mackey " will expand by one hour and air weekdays from 12 to 3p.

Tom Pelissero, 1500ESPN.com's senior editor and columnist, will replace me as the co-host of " Sunday Morning SportsTalk " with Jim Souhan from 10 a.m. to noon. Jim and Tom will also co-host "The Ron Gardenhire Show" from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Sundays during the Twins season.

" The Mutual Fund Show ," which airs Saturdays from noon to 1p, will be replaced by "Money Talk Live with Josh Arnold" starting Feb. 26.

One other change I'd like to address, is the recent departure of the Gerten's Home & Garden Show . I know that many of you are disappointed your Saturday mornings won't include hearing how to once and for all kill that creeping-charlie in the backyard, or a quick and easy way to eliminate and prevent ice dams. It was a tough decision for all parties involved, but I would like to make clear that the reason this program is no longer on the station has nothing to do with the fact that it wasn't "sports." In the interim, we will air programming from ESPN in that 8-10a timeslot...but rest assured, we are vigorously searching for another live and local show to place there. ​

Have any questions? Thoughts on the changes? New places I can get my lattes for cheaper than $5? Holler at me: [email protected]. ​

Brad Lane
Program Director
1500ESPN.com ​

Here is an opportunity to provide input on the 8 am to 10 am timeslot on Saturday mornings. Seems like a perfect time to talk Gopher sports. Email Brad with your suggestions. He was prompt, courteous, and open in his response to me. Perhaps one of our own could host . . .

 

[Minnesconsin fan]

Here is an opportunity to provide input on the 8 am to 10 am timeslot on Saturday mornings. Seems like a perfect time to talk Gopher sports. Email Brad with your suggestions. He was prompt, courteous, and open in his response to me. Perhaps one of our own could host . . .

great idea-- as long as it doesn't turn into two hours of Joel telling us how busy he will be at the rowing meet and the fencing championships and all the other small non-rev sports and oh by the way there is a football game at 11.

Another opportunity for Trent Tucker to get some more airtime. Or Quincy Lewis. or I think he was a Johnny but Reusse had an ex-player on this fall and had his travel blog posted on-line that was hilarious.