When one of the nation’s most passionate sports cities loses a longtime morning voice, the next move isn’t just important.
It’s game-changing.
That’s exactly what Beasley Media Group is betting on as 97.5 The Fanatic unveils a revamped weekday lineup designed to keep one of Philadelphia’s premier sports brands charging into its next chapter.
Beginning August 17, veteran Philadelphia broadcaster Jon Marks will take over mornings, joining Andrew Salciunas from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. The move fills the vacancy left earlier this summer and places one of the market’s most recognizable sports personalities back in the driver’s seat during radio’s most competitive daypart.
If there were ever a broadcaster built for Philadelphia sports, Jon Marks belongs in that conversation.
His history with The Fanatic stretches back to the station’s earliest years, where he climbed the ranks from producer to one of the market’s best-known on-air talents. Along the way, he became a familiar voice to Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers fans before expanding his career elsewhere in the market. His return to The Fanatic last year was already a significant headline. Now, less than a year later, he’s taking center stage in morning drive.
For listeners, it’s more than a lineup adjustment.
It’s the return of a personality who understands the heartbeat of Philadelphia sports.
The changes don’t stop there.
With Marks moving into mornings, Ray Dunne earns a well-deserved promotion from behind the scenes to in front of the microphone. After helping shape the station’s programming as a producer, Dunne now joins Sean Brace as co-host of the 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. midday show, giving the station another fresh pairing as it continues evolving its weekday lineup.
Meanwhile, afternoons remain anchored by Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo, providing continuity in one of the station’s signature dayparts while preserving a lineup that has become a favorite among Philadelphia sports fans.
The move represents more than simply shifting personalities from one time slot to another.
It’s a strategic reset.
Morning drive has always been the battleground where stations establish daily listening habits, build audience loyalty, and define their brand. By placing Jon Marks in mornings while elevating Ray Dunne into a larger role, The Fanatic is investing in familiar voices with strong market credibility while creating opportunities for the next generation of Philadelphia sports broadcasters.
It’s also another reminder that sports radio remains deeply personality-driven.
Scores can be found anywhere.
Highlights are available instantly.
But authentic opinions, local passion, and conversations rooted in the city’s sports culture remain something only hometown personalities can truly deliver.
Philadelphia expects authenticity.
It demands passion.
And beginning August 17, 97.5 The Fanatic is rolling out a lineup built to deliver both.
On The Dial covers breaking radio industry news, including talent moves, programming changes, leadership appointments, ownership developments, and broadcast trends from across the United States. Congratulations to Jon Marks, Andrew Salciunas, Ray Dunne, Sean Brace, Ricky Bo, Bill Colarulo, and the entire Beasley Philadelphia team on the new lineup.
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