Thom Brennaman is gearing up for a full-time return Monday to radio broadcasting, admitting to feeling "really nervous" about the gig. But his jitters aren’t about what folks might think of him stepping into the 700 WLW weekday morning drive-time slot—some 4 1/2 years after a hot-mic slip-up derailed his gig as the Cincinnati Reds’ TV voice—or even about the chance of another on-air flub. He’s owned that mistake, learned from it, and moved on, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer.
At 61, Brennaman’s nerves stem from tackling a fresh career hurdle: his first talk show after years of play-by-play on TV and radio. And he’s doing it at WLW, the station where his dad, Marty, cemented his legacy calling Reds games. He’s following in the footsteps of local radio heavyweights like Jim Scott and Mike McConnell, after his final sign-off Friday. That’s a big shadow to step out from, and Brennaman’s eager to prove he’s up to it, signing a three-year deal with WLW while still calling college football and basketball for the CW Network.
🚨WATCH🚨 Mike McConnell’s final send off .
— 700WLW (@700wlw) April 4, 2025
Thank You Mike.
Listen to his full final show :https://t.co/mP6Ktzmn6O pic.twitter.com/AGKIkpmUzX
“We landed in Cincinnati when I was 10 because of my dad,” Brennaman states. “I’ve been tied to WLW, through family or my own work, for 51 of my 61 years. This station’s a big deal. I just hope I can measure up to the folks who’ve sat in this chair before me.”
Brennaman’s a smart pick for iHeartMedia's WLW. According to the Enquirer's Jason Williams, Brennaman is driven, still sharp as ever, and brings a versatile edge with a solid grasp of local and national politics.
Replacing Mike McConnell, Brennaman’s nerves also hint at his gratitude for a second chance he wasn’t sure he’d get.
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