Chattanooga Radio: Dave Hooker Lands At WGOW-FM

Dave Hooker

Cumulus Media announces that it has named Dave Hooker as Co-Host of SportTalk, the long-running afternoon sports talk show on TalkRadio WGOW 102.3 FM.  The announcement was made today by WGOW Interim Program Director Bill Lockhart.

Hooker joins longtime SportTalk hosts Scott McMahen (Quake) and Joe Varner (Cowboy) on the popular sports show that has entertained and informed Birmingham area sports fans for nearly three decades. He fills the position left by the untimely death of Gary Haskew (Doctor Basketball) on July 4, 2016. Hooker will debut on SportTalk on Monday, August 29, from 4:00-7:00PM.

Lockhart said: “It’s rare to find someone of Dave’s talent that perfectly meshes with the existing on-air chemistry of the show. Tennessee and SEC athletics are key components of SportTalk and Dave will add a fresh new dimension to a show that’s been an afternoon destination for Chattanooga listeners for more than 27 years. Dave’s knowledge and contacts, plus his radio, print, and digital experience will usher in a new era in Chattanooga radio.”  

Lockhart added: “Dr. B was an icon. A character with character, Gary Haskew will never be replaced. Today, WGOW honors the incredible legacy of Gary Haskew while looking to the future of SportTalk. We believe that Dave Hooker will cement the long-term success of the show.”

WGOW 102.3 FM (6 Kw) Red=Local Coverage

WGOW-FM also airs Vol Network programming including: The Nation (Sundays at 6:00PM), Big Orange Hotline (Mondays at 8:00PM), Vol Network Notebook (Weekdays at 4:20PM), and Tennessee Basketball. The station also provides complete coverage of Georgia Bulldog Football, Tennessee Titans Football, and the Coca Cola Red Zone.