Portland OR Radio: Country KUPL Adds Two To Daily Line-Up

Alpha Media’s Country “98.7 The Bull” KUPL in Portland, Oregon, has revamped its on-air lineup with the addition of Bryan “B-Dub” Washington and Jamie Tanchyk, following the departures last week of Danny Dwyer and Jake Byron.

Bryan “B-Dub” Washington:  Role: Washington is bringing a localized version of his syndicated “B-Dub Radio” to KUPL’s afternoon slot, airing weekdays from 2-7 PM, starting in July 2025. This replaces the national version of the show, which KUPL has carried since October 2022.

B-Dub

A native of Creswell, Oregon, Washington previously served as Assistant Program Director (APD), Music Director (MD), and night host at KUPL in the early 2010s. He is also the APD/afternoon host at Hubbard’s “98.9 The Bull” KNUC in Seattle. 

His career includes roles as Program Director at KBEB in Sacramento, Music Director at KMLE in Phoenix, and APD/MD at KWBL in Denver. Washington hosts the nationally syndicated “Buckwild Saturday Night” and is an Academy of Country Music Award winner for National Weekly On-Air Personality.

Washington expressed excitement about returning to KUPL, where he began his country radio career in 2010, stating, “Stepping back into the studio at 98.7 The Bull — live, local, and loud every afternoon — truly feels like coming home.” 

Jamie Tanchyk:  He joined KUPL as the midday host, starting Monday, July 28, 2025, Tanchyk is a familiar voice in Portland, having served as Brand Manager for Audacy’s Hot AC “Bella 105” KRSK and afternoon host at Country “99.5 The Wolf” KWJJ until March 2025 layoffs. 

Jamie

He joined KRSK in February 2020 and added KWJJ duties in March 2024. Previously, he was APD/midday host at Rhythmic Hot AC “Hot 103.7” KHTP in Seattle from 2014 to 2021 and held various programming and on-air roles in Albany, NY, including Program Director at “Jamz 96.3” WAJZ and other stations.

Comments: KUPL Content Director Ross MacLeod called Tanchyk’s addition a “strategic win,” citing his “deep experience across multiple formats, strong local equity in Portland, and a track record of programming and performance success.”

The station retains “The Bobby Bones Show” in mornings.