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Masteller to Retire from “The Fanatic” at Year’s End

WPEN-FM, Philadelphia program director Scott Masteller announces he’ll retire from the Beasley Media Group sports talk station on December 31 capping a radio career that’s spanned imgmore than 45 years. Beasley Philadelphia VP and market manager Paul Blake says, “Scott has brought tremendous knowledge, thoughtful leadership and a deep commitment to excellence to ‘The Fanatic.’ He understands what makes sports radio meaningful to its audience and has always been generous in sharing his insight with those around him. Scott was key in The Fanatic’s growth, and he helped position the station well for its next chapter. We are deeply grateful for Scott’s contributions and congratulate him on an outstanding career and a well-earned retirement.” During Masteller’s career he served with are ESPN Dallas, ESPN Radio, and WBAL, Baltimore, plus stops in Portland, Salt Lake City, and Lexington, Kentucky.

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Talk Host Steve Kass Elected into RI Heritage Hall of Fame

Longtime Rhode Island talk radio host Steve Kass is being elected into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame and will be honored at a ceremony on Saturday, May 6 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Pavilion in Providence. Kass was inducted into the RI Radio Hall of Fame in 2010. He began his radio career in 1958 as a rock ‘n’ roll disc jockey. He also led the pop group Steve Kass and the Love Larks that was recorded by Bobby Day for Class Records. They performed on TV and toured for a while. Kass changed careers and launched several successful businesses but returned to radio and TV in 1979, hosting shows at WPRO-AM and WHJJ-AM in Providence. Today, he hosts an eponymous podcast.