Kyle Bogenschutz is out at WXYT 97.1 FM The Ticket, a surprise move in sports-talk radio circles that was announced by his co-host, Detroit News columnist Bob Wojnowski, on the air Monday night.
Bogenschutz, who went by "Bogey" on the air, co-hosted with Wojo since early June 2017, and had been at the station in a variety of roles before that. He started at 97.1 in January 2014.
Once an aspiring basketball coach, he also has hosted Detroit Pistons shows since early 2017, when 97.1 became the team's flagship radio station.
Bogenschutz's departure wasn't directly COVID-19 related, but rather a breakdown in contract negotiations that began months ago.
"Kyle did a great job during the time he was at 97.1 The Ticket, and you know, at this point, we're just looking ahead to what's next," said Mort Meisner, Bogenschutz's agent. "While there are no other all-sports stations in town, we're in conversations with a couple of people and I think Kyle will have something new very soon."Earlier this month, citing the financial crisis caused by the pandemic, Entercom announced it was instituting furloughs and layoffs, as well as asking for voluntary pay cuts. Let go by 97.1 were on-air personalities Dennis Fithian and Ryan Wooley.
Bogenschutz, 30, and Wojnowski formed a unique duo, with Bogey's millennial persona often humorously clashing with older-school Wojo. Wojnowski often referred his partner as "that Bogey kid." Their show aired weekday nights, from 6 until about 7 or 8, depending if the Tigers, Red Wings or Pistons had a game.
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