Cox Media Group cancels “The Mark Kaye Show” based at its Jacksonville news/talk outlet WOKV-FM and syndicated to O&Os WDBO, Orlando; KRMG-AM/FM, Tulsa and WHIO-AM/FM, Dayton.
The program aired in the 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm ET daypart and the stations are going to replace the show with “The Erick Erickson Show” based at CMG’s WSB-AM/WSBB-FM, Atlanta. The Erickson program is syndicated by Compass Media Networks. It appears that producer Hannah Guile is also exiting as a result of this move.
In a memo to staffers obtained by Barrett News Media, Cox Media Group Jacksonville Vice President and Market Manager Jimmy Farrell said “Earlier today we let Mark Kaye know that we’re no longer continuing with The Mark Kaye Show. The show’s last airing was today. Moving forward, we’re excited to transition to The Erick Erickson Show weekdays from 12 – 3 PM.”
STATUS UPDATE... https://t.co/ojIUw86ghJ pic.twitter.com/tkfI5OGhYC
— Mark Kaye (@markkayeshow) February 29, 2024
From his early days hosting “The Big Ape Morning Mess” on 95.1 WAPE in Jacksonville to his transition to the talk radio world, he had carved a niche for himself. His voice—a blend of wit, candor, and unapologetic takes—had rallied the Kayetriots, a tribe bound by conservative ideals.
The show began as a modest hour-long segment in 2017, but Mark’s influence grew. By January 2019, it expanded to two hours, and after the passing of Rush Limbaugh, Mark stepped into the coveted 12-3pm timeslot. His syndicated show reached other Cox Media Group stations, including 1290 WHIO/95.7 WHIO-FM in Dayton, 740 KRMG/102.3 KRMG-FM in Tulsa, 580/107.3 WDBO in Orlando, and late-nights on 750 WSB/95.5 WSBB in Atlanta. He even hosted a weekly show on Newsmax TV12.
What a welcome relief from his extra obnoxious screams ……LOVIN’. IT! I couldn’t mute him fast enough!
ReplyDeleteI have to say have to Rush, It was hard to listen to anybody. Our heart was breaking and we felt like we've never get the truth again. Between Mark k. And Tucker Carlson, I knew Rush would be pleased! Why did you take, Farrell, Mark off the air? Big mistake
DeleteEric voice sounds like he swallowed a maga hat!
ReplyDeleteI don't like the sound of the new guy's voice either.I listen 45 minutes when I turned on the show to listen to marquee and I shut it off and never turn the station back on again
DeleteYou will be missed in Dayton Ohio Mr Kaye. Loved your show and I hope to be able to find it on the radio soon. I like Eric Erickson as well as I enjoyed listening to him in the evening. It’s funny how the left find ways of silencing the truth. I’m actually surprised they used Mr Erickson as he tells it like it is too. Keep up the good fight.
ReplyDeleteMark Kaye was at least entertaining. His replacement used to put me to sleep at night, and now he puts me to sleep at nap time. Dumb, dumb, dumb move to take Kaye off the air in Dayton.
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Delete100% where should all tha Kayetriots go? Certainly NOT to Erik…. not even close!
DeleteI enjoyed listening to Mark Kaye. Very interesting and informative while entertaining! Sorry they took him off the air. I don't care for Erick Erickson.
ReplyDeleteAgreed
DeleteI miss Mark and Hannah. I listened to their show on my afternoon walk every day. I have already replaced WOKV on my presets. One less listener.
ReplyDeleteErickson,,,, is boring as can be.. they need mark back
ReplyDeleteMy afternoon drive home is boring now. Loved listening to Mark Kaye. What a mistake to take him and Hannah off the radio.
ReplyDeleteI miss Mark and Hannah. Erickson is from my hometown. I can’t stand him. He is not a Trump supporter. He is so arrogant. I truly hope Mark lands in his feet.
ReplyDeleteAgree with your assessment! CMG is a villain against their audience!
DeletePlease bring back mark Eric is boring
ReplyDeleteWhile no one was going to fill Rush's shoes this show went in a completely different direction and perhaps that was not a bad idea to give it a try. I think the introduction to the show with a voice over guy complaining about Caye sets the tone for a morning zoo type of show that you probably don't want in an afternoon political show. I have no doubt Mark is a nice guy and I suspect he came from a morning type background where there was a lot of back and forth with the producer. To be blunt the majority of a political talk radio audience doesn't want to hear banter between the host and the support staff on a regular basis. Talk radio should involve the host, the callers and occasionally a guest. I hope this helps clarify for his future endeavors. I wish him well.
ReplyDeleteThe real reason Cox Media fired Mark Kaye was because he was a Trump supporter! I loved Mark and Hannah, but now have deleted 104.5 from my favorites. Shame on Cox, any idiot would know the photo was just AI saying look out Dems the good black people are waking up and tired of being used for votes and then forgotten!
ReplyDeleteLoved the Mark Kaye Show. Hate The Eric Erikson show. Erickson is a Rhino.
ReplyDeleteI don't like the eric Erikson show go back to Mark Kay
ReplyDeleteMiss the Mark Kaye show
ReplyDeleteMiss the Mark Kaye show
ReplyDeleteBring back Mark Kaye. Erik is BORING.
ReplyDeleteBest way to voice your opinion is to move the dial. Dropped 104.5 after trying to listen to Eric... boring.
ReplyDeleteChange the station! Mark Kaye was great at what he does…entertain the listener!!!
ReplyDeleteMark's show was so entertaining and I miss it. Erik is boring. Cox media must not care about their audience opinions
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