I guess a guy can stand only so much teen pop music. I've always thought he was talented and bet he will make a good talk show host. http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/headline/entertainment/3106062 DJ Malone goes to KTRH; 'See ya, KRBE' By ANDREW GUY JR. Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle Talk about an exit. Sam Malone, half of the popular morning radio show on KRBE (104.1 FM), stunned listeners, co-workers and even his bosses with an on-air announcement that he will jump to Clear Channel-owned KTRH (740 AM) later this year. KRBE officials assumed they were still in negotiations with Malone, whose contract recently expired. "We did not know the resignation would take place on the air," KRBE general manager Mark Shecterle said. "He turned in an offer to our program director on Friday, but he decided to take another job with another company and announced it Monday." Malone, 41, has been at the station for 12 years. He and sidekick Maria Todd brought their show to Houston from Buffalo, N.Y. The odd-couple duo soon became popular personalities, making appearances around town and on television. Todd will remain with KRBE, and the station will conduct a national search for a compatible radio personality to replace Malone, Shecterle said. At KTRH, Malone will be talking about events of the day. "He's a passionate radio listener," said Ken Charles, president of programming for Clear Channel Houston. "He enjoys talking about issues. He was at both Bush inaugurations, for example. And then he's got to come home ... and play another 50 Cent record." His show will be "personality-driven, where he can talk about anything from politics to the (Terri) Shiavo situation to Desperate Housewives to everything in between," Charles said. "I think it's a chance for Sam to explore other things in his life and other interests." Malone cannot start at the station until his noncompete clause is met. His time slot has not yet been determined, Charles said. San Antonio-based Clear Channel Communications is a powerhouse in radio, with more than 1,200 stations across the country. The company has eight stations in Houston and more than 100 in Texas. The company made headlines last year when it decided to pull the plug on Howard Stern's sometimes controversial radio show. Stern took his act to satellite radio. His show will bow in 2006. Charles said Clear Channel was looking to add to its cadre of talk-show personalities in Houston. "I think every station would want Sam to work for them," Charles said. "And we're lucky to have him. I think he's going to do well." Malone was not available for comment at press time. "He's been good for KRBE for 12 years," he added. "I wish him well. But not too well."
Faos, Im disappointed with the thread title. The following would have been more appropriate: Malone to 104.1: See ya! ok thats bad i know
Good news. Maybe this means they'll get rid of Maria Todd aka most annoying laugh ever. If I'm channel surfing in the morning and I happen to hear that, it ruins my entire day. EDIT: Crap.
Strange she is the only thing that allow me to listen to Malone for any length of time She and Rula .. . balance out Sam and the ANTI-Sam [Ryan chase] Two of opposites who happen to be equally annoying at times Rocket River Will they put Smasher there full time?
If there is one thing I want to hear more than Sam Malone telling stupid jokes and attempting humor KRBE in the mornings, it is Sam Malone talking about current events and trying to be intellegent on KTRH. SEE ya!
That dude has been gone for a while now, he is selling real estate. I liked Malone... but all of the talk about TV was boring.
I don't know why anyone dislikes Malone. He comes across as a very likeable, funny, and overall nice guy on the radio. I'll miss him on KRBE but wish him well at KTRH.
i don't know malone, personally. i know maria, though...she is one of the very nicest and funniest people i have ever met.
i remember in 8th grade when my bus driver played their show in the mornings. that was the last time i listened to it...happened to be 12 yrs ago. i can't stand maria todd's laugh and malone just seems too old to be working on a hip hop station. then again, i'm a 1069thepoint listener in the mornings b/c they play a lot more music. i dislike chatter.
I haven't lived in Houston for 5 years. I haven't listened to that crappy station since that damn radio show started. It's about 12 years too late for him to leave. If only he was leaving Houston. What a tool.
I, for one, will miss him. It was nice to listen to him and Maria during commercial breaks on 790 and 610 back before 790 came around.
