KJR-AM Morning Traffic Reporter Leaving

KJR Sportsradio Traffic Reporter Nina (I know her last name but she does not use it on the radio) has announced that she is leaving the station for a new opportunity. She will be leaving the station later this month. Nina replaced veteran Tracy Taylor, who left to report on KING5.

She is pictured above on the left. Nina has not announced what or where the new job will be.

Bigger Dance--Last 4 Party

Another thing to scratch off the list. Tonight I attended the KJR Sports Radio Bigger Dance Final 4 party at the Acme Bowl. I do not talk about the Bigger Dance on this blog much. It is a guilty pleasure. It is a contest that starts after the college basketball tournament (nicknamed the big dance) is finished. It is a series of brackets set up like a tournament, but features famous women. You pick which woman will win and if you get the most points, you win a trip for two to any sporting event in the World. Not something you tell your Mother about (unless she also fills out a bracket), but a great prize. All of the rounds are voted on by listeners calling in until the final four in which the only way to vote is by paper ballot. After the final two are determined, it goes back to telephone voting on the following Monday to determine the Queen....
I met an old friend over there and we talked about old times. This year, the Bigger Dance was sponsor by Mike's Hard Lemonade.

Seattle Sports Host Interviews Leaf

With great command in the "pocket" and a laser accurate arm, Ryan Leaf in 1997 took WSU to it's first Rose Bowl in 60 odd years. He seemed like a slam dunk to succeed in the NFL and in fact was the number two overall draft pick the following year by the San Diego Chargers. Instead of stardom, Leaf suffered a series of missteps, nearly ruining the Chargers franchise.
After being out of the "public eye" for nearly a decade, Leaf was in the headlines again last year after reports that he was about to be indicted on a breaking and entering charge. KJR midday host Ian Furness interviewed a seemingly contrite Leaf last Wednesday. You can hear the interview by clicking here.

Tracy Taylor Leaving KJR

KJR Sportsradio morning personality Tracy Taylor will be leaving the station soon for a new opportunity. Taylor says on her facebook page that she will be doing traffic for KING 5 TV. Taylor was doing her second tour of duty with KJR, she has also worked in Spokane and on the East coast.

Sportsradio Station KJR Pays Tribute To It's Roots

KJR today linked it's present with it's past by interviewing Rock DJ Pat O'Day. O'Day, interviewed by afternoon hosts Dave Grosby and Mike Gastineau, was celebrating 50 years in the broadcast industry. O'Day was on for 2 straight hours about how he broke into the business, old stories of rock legend and and talking about his love of the industry. You can hear bits and pieces here

After Almost A Year--Tracy Taylor Gets The Hits

According to Site Meter, an article that I posted last August on KJR Traffic Reporter Tracy Taylor, is read more than any other story on this blog. Google users find this site several times daily, in their search for probably the sportstalk station's most popular personality. No doubt big things are in store for her.