Brace had been appearing part-time in the slot since Jon Marks returned to the Fanatic last fall, following a rotating cast of co-hosts that included familiar names like Harry Mayes and Jason Myrtetus.
This marks a full-circle moment for the pair, who previously teamed up on the Jon & Sean Show at 97.5 The Fanatic from 2013 to 2015 during what many consider one of the station's strongest eras—back when the lineup featured national morning shows like Mike and Mike, Tony Bruno and Harry Mayes in afternoons, and Mike Missanelli in PM drive.
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Brace, who began his career at the Fanatic as a producer and host from 2008 to 2015, most recently hosted the Daily Ticket afternoon show on iHeartMedia's Fox Sports The Gambler until layoffs in October 2025. He expressed excitement about the move, calling the Fanatic "where this all began" for him and looking forward to delivering "the best four hours of sports radio in the city" alongside Marks and producer Ray Dunne.
Station Program Director Scott Masteller praised the chemistry, noting Brace's deep Philadelphia sports knowledge and audience connection will help deliver passionate, informed, and entertaining content that listeners expect.
The reunion comes amid recent lineup shifts at the Beasley Media Group sports-talk station, with Marks having returned in September 2025 after stints elsewhere, including at rival 94 WIP. Longtime listeners see this as a true homecoming, blending familiar voices with the energy Philly fans crave amid ongoing Eagles, Sixers, Phillies, and Flyers discussions.