Mike McConnell leaving 700 WLW...

[redsfan1966]

I have to think there are more than a few Mike McConnell fans on this board, with WLW being such a big presence in the tri-state area...it is with much dismay (no sarcasm...I am serious) that I heard Mike is leaving to go to WGN in (ugh) Chicago. I have listened to Mike for most of my life (I go back to his 4 hour days...10 to 2) and have always found him to be a great listen. No, I don't agree with everything he espouses---but do think he possessed the most in the way of common sense and levelheadedness (is that even a word?) as opposed to most radio yakkers.

Plus, I always looked forward to the 11 am hour on Fridays for the "lighter topic" and of course, his Opening Day show; usually with Tracy Jones and recently with Eddie Fingers as well. I will miss him and wish him the best in Chicago. Unfortunately, though, WLW is not giving him a chance to say goodbye--they have said he will not be allowed to do a farewell show....

[George Anderson]

Wow

I have listened to McConnell daily for years now.

Thank God for internet radio.

I will follow him to WGN no doubt.

[redsfan1966]

That is the beautiful thing about the internet...we can now listen to anyone anywhere...but unfortunately Mikey will be discussing Chicago issues that I will have no clue about...

[macro]

Man, this is NOT good news! I guess I thought he'd be at WLW his entire career.

I don't get a good daytime signal to WLW, but I download his podcasts frequently. I can still do that from WGN, of course, but I'm not sure it will be the same with the local "flavor" being Chicago instead of Cincinnati. We shall see.

Big loss for WLW, regardless, though. McConnell is one of the best, as evidenced by his apparent following with his syndicated weekend show. I'll be surprised if they're able to replace him with anyone as good.

[redsfan1966]

Early odds on favorite to replace Mike---Scott Sloan. Sloanie is ok, but not really a good fit for the late morning slot...better suited for the night shift..

[Matt700wlw]

I'm glad I got an opportunity to produce his show for a while before I was let go. He and Willie.

He'll do great in Chicago.

He'll also be working for Randy Michaels again, and in one of the largest markets in the country..a win win for all.

[redsfan1966]

I am sure he will do great in Chi-town...and I do wish him well...just cant believe he wont be on "The Big One"...by the way, Matt...did you, Willie and Seg eat the Anthony-Thomas candy I brought you guys or just pitch them in the trash??

[Matt700wlw]

When was that? I didn't get any candy! Seg probably ate them. :

[redsfan1966]

Oh, I begged Willie to let me and my wife sit in on a "Stooge Report" last summer...and I brought the candy as a gift to represent "Columbus"....hopefully Seggie enjoyed them...

[Matt700wlw]

I wasn't there last summer. I was laid off in late April of '09.

[redsfan1966]

Wait, it was before that, we came down before attending a live "Hot Stove League" show at the Reds HOF...you were there....the infamous Matt St---man..

[redsfan1966]

or as Willie would say, the infamous Matt St---kopf...

[Matt700wlw]

That's me. Lol.

[redsfan1966]

You seemed like you were having a lot of fun---best of luck in your future endeavors...

[Matt700wlw]

Thanks. It was a blast, but it was probably time to move on.