Talker Andy Dean OUT At Premiere

Andy Dean

Premiere Networks announced Wednesday that talk host Andy Dean has decided to step down as host of America Now on August 8, 2014.  The company stated  Dean is leaving to focus on "some exciting projects".

Details regarding a new host for the popular News/Talk program will be announced after the Labor Day holiday. Joe Pags, host of the Premiere Networks-syndicated The Weekend, as well as The Joe Pags Show on WOAI-AM/San Antonio, KPRC-AM/Houston, KHOW-AM/Denver and KEX-AM/Portland, will serve as guest host of America Now beginning Monday, August 11.

Dean stated, "Julie Talbott and Premiere Networks have been wonderful to me, and I am extremely grateful. I have to step down to run my technology company full-time. I started ConnectPal.com to help radio stations and hosts make more money, and the company has grown so fast, it is now expanding to all content creators. The idea is simple - anyone can create a profile on ConnectPal, then you post any type of content (podcasts, video, etc.) on your profile - and then you set a monthly price for people to see your profile. This allows any person or station to have a Glenn Beck-style subscription business in less than 60 seconds at no cost."

Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott stated, "Andy is a tremendous talent and we're proud of what we've accomplished together over the past three years with America Now. We wish him all the best as he starts this new chapter of his career."

Dean joined Premiere Networks for the launch of America Now in August 2011. Today, the program featuring discussion on the news and information that matters most to the daily lives of Americans reaches 130 affiliates nationwide. Broadcasting live on weekdays from 3 - 6 p.m. PT/6 - 9 p.m. ET