Toledo Radio: WLQR Adds Bob Frantz to Line-Up

Bob Frantz

Former Cleveland talk-show host Bob Frantz is replacing Norm Wamer as the 3 to 5 p.m. host of a local sports radio show on WLQR 106.5 FM / The Ticket.

The Toledo Blade reports Frantz will broadcast much of the time from a studio Cumulus Media/Toledo is building in his Cleveland home, as well as at Cumulus studios in Toledo, said Andy Stuart, regional vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus, which owns WLQR.

“It will be a northwest Ohio sports talk show,” Stuart said, with a regional focus that includes Detroit, Cleveland, and South Bend.

Frantz most recently worked at iHeartMedia's WTAM 1100 AM, where he hosted a popular talk show from 7-11 p.m. that covered news, politics, popular culture, and sports. Frantz was let go in mid-July.

Previously, Frantz had a morning show on WSPD 1370 AM.

“He understands the peculiar area that is northwest Ohio for sports, with so many teams to talk about,” Stuart said. “And he’s a great sports talk talent.”

His show replaces Norm Wamer, who was let go earlier this week after 18-years.