Posted on 03/07/2019 6:30:32 AM PST by Kid Shelleen
Chris Stigall wasn’t on the radio this morning. His name was just scrubbed from the online schedule on the radio station’s website. And now Philly Mag has confirmed with 1210AM that Stigall no longer works there.
The conservative talk show host was at the helm of 1210AM’s popular 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. weekday slot since 2010, when he came to Philadelphia from Kansas City.
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WHAT?!!!
He was great. It can’t be because of ratings.
Aside from Rush at noon, he was the only reason to listen to that station.
I listened to him every morning on my way to work. A great conservative...I will miss him.
He’s welcome back to KC anytime, especially now!
From Stigall’s FB page:
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“If you have a moment...
It is with a heavy heart and profound respect for those who made our show their morning destination for the last eight-plus years I say goodbye to Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
While my wife Christine and I weren’t Philadelphia natives originally, my children grew to know Philadelphia as home. Today, Christine and I consider it home, too. My time and friendship with you over the last many years has been the highlight of my career.
I’ve read athletes and others who’ve come and gone say this before, but it’s 100% true. Philadelphia is unlike any other city in the country. The passion, grit, and loyalty is unrivaled. You truly have to live here and live in it to “get it,” and thanks to you welcoming me in as you have – I’ll “get it” forever.
To our sponsors, friends, guests, and organizations we’ve partnered with over the years, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for investing in our show and trusting in me to deliver for you.
Most importantly, to you who have listened, driven distances to see live events and shake hands, spent money on tickets, donated to our charitable causes, stayed in touch on social media, and patronized the clients and sponsors who do business with us – my saying “thank you” just isn’t sufficient.
I call this audience the “smartest audience in all of radio” for a reason. You know the truth and you seek it and live it every day. You bust your tail for your family and your community. You care deeply. You’re informed. You command respect. And please know, while this may be sudden news to you – you have my profound respect and gratitude.
I part with the station and the team on good terms. All involved, both past and present have been incredibly supportive of me over many years, and I’m forever grateful for the long-term opportunity they afforded me.
I hope you’ll continue to support my friends at Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. It’s full of good people who work very hard to keep you entertained and informed. It’s a valuable and necessary resource in the city of Philadelphia.
As for me, today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season. Now is the time to prepare our hearts, repent of our sins, and get focused on Him. Jobs will come and go. People will come and go. But what never changes, evolves, or leaves us is Christ’s love for us.
Where He leads me, I will follow. When I know where that next stop is, you’ll be among the first to hear it here. Sorry to do it, but it’s the only cliché that fits. It’s not goodbye, just so long for now.
In the meantime, I didn’t get a “harrumph” outta you.”
Not definitive reason I can see. He was true Conservative and extremely funny. That is what made him a good listen. The clown after him Dom Giordono is as boring as the day is long. Tries to hard to be balanced.
Great guy; I feel like I lost part of the family.
Gracious exit. Always remember, most of these guys have clause in their contracts to leave in good terms and speak nothing negative or lose your parting gifts and be open to a law suit.
I'm usually out earlier that that. 11 pm sometimes.
Well, that sucks. I’ve been listening to him since Day 1 when he came to Philly.
Chris, you will be missed here.
Maybe the contract calls for leaving on good terms, but, this still begs the question, why is he suddenly gone? If he was on such good terms, why is he terminated suddenly? There’s got to be more to the story.
Generally if you get fired in radio, there is no advanced warning. That is so you won’t go on the air and go “Scorched Earth”.
Cost cuts or contract ended? Radio is a dying business these days.
Our local AM talker is down to local programming during am drive time. Not to many years ago they were local all day except for Rush.
” When I know where that next stop is, “
Sounds like he was fired. We may never know why. No doubt his exit package has a sour grapes clause.
If you haven’t been fired, you haven’t worked in Radio. Period.
Contract ended and not renewed is the official explanation.
It’s happening everywhere in radio, in all formats. Syndicated shows are cheaper.
The way 1210 is going, he’ll probably be replaced by paid programming from a personal injury lawyer.
I remember when WWDB-FM managed to lure Baltimore's conservative host Tom Marr into a permanent hosting gig in Philly and then like a week later teamed him up with a liberal woman and then turned it into a paid advertising thing where he was forced to talk about how wonderful a certain moisturizer or acne cream was. He made it pretty clear that he hated and resented that - on air - and of course he quit shortly thereafter. Because people don't like listening to 3 hour commercials on their drive home the radio station ultimately (and unsurprisingly) tanked and changed format to music. Maybe 1210 will go the same way, who knows.
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