According to al-com, Barker's show will air from noon-2 p.m. weekdays on 10 stations around the Southeast, with Tuscaloosa's WDGM Tide 102.9 FM serving as the flagship. The program will originate from a specially created studio at the AVX headquarters in Homewood.
"As a company that seeks excellence every day, AVX is excited to partner with Jay Barker," said Mark Hinson, CFO of Audio Visual Excellence. "We have so much respect for Jay and what he represents. He strives for excellence in all he does and we are honored to be a part of his team moving forward."
Barker, 46, was on the radio continuously in Birmingham from 2001 until this past February, when the "Opening Drive" show he co-hosted with former Auburn kicker Al Del Greco and radio personality Tony Kurre was canceled by WJOX-94.5 FM. While serving out the remainder of his non-compete contract with WJOX, Barker began formulating plans for a return to the air.
He joined forces with Anderson, a longtime Sports Illustrated writer who now contributes to The Athletic and also teaches journalism courses at The University of Alabama. Adams, another Birmingham radio veteran, was Barker's producer on WJOX for five years after serving in a similar role with Paul Finebaum for a decade before Finebaum's move to ESPN.
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