TK Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/07/11/bram-weinstein-is-coming-home-and-will-replace-tony-kornheiser-at-espn-980/ Bram Weinstein is coming home, and will replace Tony Kornheiser at ESPN 980 The idea of coming home, Bram Weinstein wrote after he left ESPN, “has been gnawing at me for some time.” He wanted to raise his two young children in his native Washington, and he wanted to get back into the D.C. sports mix. But for more than a year after his departure from the network, Weinstein was unable to find the right fit, and was unsure whether that homecoming would ever happen. Then came a perfect confluence of events: a lineup shakeup at ESPN 980, the departure of Tony Kornheiser to run his own podcast and a midday opening at the station Weinstein had once interned for while he was a college student at American. The result? The “Bram Weinstein Show” will debut on ESPN 980 on July 25, running 11-1 on weekdays and giving Weinstein that homecoming he’s been dreaming about. “I’m beyond excited,” Weinstein said by phone Monday morning. “It was always my first choice to come back here. It was just finding the right thing, and I’m just really fortunate that it’s worked out.” More at link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I don't know whether I'm more excited about hearing Bram locally again or that I don't have to hear Kornholer yelling "Get off my lawn" every 30 seconds. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justice98 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Good for him, he still was the best Redskins beat guy 980 ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I don't know whether I'm more excited about hearing Bram locally again or that I don't have to hear Kornholer yelling "Get off my lawn" every 30 seconds. Nick Kornheiser was unbearable the last several years. Always hated taking an early lunch because of him. I am a huge Bram guy. He's one of the few at the four letter that would respond to you on twitter. Especially if he peeped some DC sports stuff in your avi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Oh man, Bram was awesome here. This is awesome news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I used to go home for lunch, it's about a 5-10 minute drive and would listen to Kornheiser every so often. I think I might have actually heard him talk about sports....twice. I like him and Wilbon, surprisingly, on PTI. But he blows on the radio. Glad to hear Bram is coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justice98 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Kornheiser was unbearable the last several years. Always hated taking an early lunch because of him. I am a huge Bram guy. He's one of the few at the four letter that would respond to you on twitter. Especially if he peeped some DC sports stuff in your avi. I thought the Kornheiser during the 11-1 lunch break was brutal. That 10-12 slot was perfect for his show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 He's on Czabe's show on 980 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I thought the Kornheiser during the 11-1 lunch break was brutal. That 10-12 slot was perfect for his show. During football season it was awful. He'd come in and open the newspaper (you could hear him) and then he'd admit he didn't watch the whole game and half-ass his opinions. I just have a huge problem with a guy who does no show prep, and when I listen to local sports talk I want an invested host to give me his/her take. Like him a lot on PTI, but his radio show was awful, man. Just my take... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 He's turning into our Sal Palantonio Good for him on his new job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I used to enjoy watching him with Larry Michael on Redskins Nation. Brought a much more balanced approach to the show, though sometimes he got annoying when he'd really go on a rant in his high-pitched voice, lol. Glad to see him back, I wonder what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Always liked him when he was on radio. Glad to hear him come back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Bram and Kevin Sheehan on Monday morning quarterback will be awesome to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Glad to see him back, I wonder what happened? Read the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Read the article. But that would require effort on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 But that would require effort on my part. Or Hooked On Phonics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 A little off topic but I remeber when I was a kid, Tony also did a bit in the Sunday style section of the Washington post (if memory serves) that was just a little spot about random crap. I used to really enjoy that. Does he still do that? Anyone else remeber it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Or Hooked On Phonics. You just aged yourself with that one, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 You just aged yourself with that one, lol.Get off my lawn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aireskoi Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I've been wondering what they'll do with that slot with Tony gone. I couldn't be happier to hear that it's going to be Bram. I'll be listening. I think the station really cleaned up it's programming by getting Galdi on in the morning also. ESPN 980 is going to be good from start to finish for me now, I enjoy listening to almost everyone on that station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsinparadise Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Great move from a Redskins news junkie perspective. They are moving away from a "sports" personality who appears to care the least about the Redskins by a mile among "sports" radio personalities or football period for that matter -- I think if it were completely up to him he wouldn't even mention the Redskins on his show at all versus his current occasional nod -- to going to Bram who is a Redskins-football junkie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Or Hooked On Phonics. Hukt Awn Fawnix Wirkt Fir Mee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Hukt Awn Fawnix Wirkt Fir Mee! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wtJLAWXO5vY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBass1724 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Awesome news. Brammy was always a favorite of mine around here. Plus he brings non-homerish credibility around these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Hukt Awn Fawnix Wirkt Fir Mee! I am hooked on ebonics, an' now I be speaking real good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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