Philly Radio: Jon Marks Returns to Mornings At the Fanatic

Jon Marks will co-host mornings on Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic starting August 17.Marks joins Andrew Salciunas for the new morning drive show from 6 to 10 a.m., filling the slot left by John Kincade. 

He returns to mornings after hosting Middays with Marks since rejoining the station last September following roughly two years away.

In related changes, Ray Dunne moves from producer to on-air host and will pair with Sean Brace on the new midday show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo remains unchanged in afternoons.

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Scott Masteller, Program Director of 97.5 The Fanatic, added: “Jon has built tremendous momentum as host of Middays with Marks, making this the right time to elevate him into morning drive. His chemistry with Andrew Salciunas gives us an outstanding combination of experience, energy and perspective to start the day for Philadelphia sports fans. At the same time, Ray Dunne has earned this opportunity through years of hard work behind the scenes. We’re excited to pair him with Sean Brace. With Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo continuing to lead afternoons, we’re confident this lineup will keep listeners engaged from the first segment of the morning through the final whistle each day.”

Paul Blake, Vice President and Market Manager for Beasley Media Group Philadelphia, said: “Jon Marks has earned the trust of Philadelphia sports fans through years of outstanding work on the air. Making him a natural choice to drive our morning show. Along with Andrew, Sean, Ray, Ricky and Bill, we’re confident this lineup reflects the depth of talent at The Fanatic. Reinforcing our commitment to delivering the best local sports talk in Philadelphia.”