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| alma_mater = [[Temple University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]]) |
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| known_for = Host of ''Kincade and Salciunas'' on [[WPEN-FM|97.5 The Fanatic]] |
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'''John Kincade''' is an American [[sports radio]] personality for [[WPEN (FM)|97.5 The Fanatic]] in [[Philadelphia]]. He currently serves as a host on ''Kincade and Salciunas'', the [[Drive time|morning drive]] show for the station. Kincade previously worked at [[WTEL (AM)#WIP|610 WIP]], [[WQXI (AM)|790 The Zone]] and [[WCNN|680 The Fan]] in [[Atlanta]], and hosted a show on [[ESPN Radio]] and [[CBS Sports Radio]]. |
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'''John Kincade''' is a [[Sports radio|sports talk show]] host based in Philadelphia, on 97.5 The Fanatic. Until recently he was heard nationally as a Sunday morning host of ''The JK Show'' on [[CBS Sports Radio]].<ref>{{cite news |title=The John Kincade Show |url=https://cbssportsradio.radio.com/hosts/john-kincade |accessdate=4 August 2020 |publisher=CBS Sports Radio}}</ref> John formerly co-hosted the lunchtime Noon-3pm ''Buck and Kincade Show'' with former [[Georgia Bulldogs football|University of Georgia]] national championship quarterback, [[Buck Belue]]. The duo had been together since September 2000 (more than 3,000 shows and counting) making it the second longest running radio show in the Atlanta market behind only [[Rhubarb Jones]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Ho|first=Rodney|title= 680/The Fan drops John Kincade and Steak Shapiro, adds 'Hometeam' Brandon Leak and Joe Hamilton |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=2020-09-19|url= https://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/680the-fan-drops-john-kincade-and-steak-shapiro-adds-hometeam-brandon-leak-and-joe-hamilton/3CHUZ6HFGZEJLMFRZWMWDU5XKQ/?outputType=amp |accessdate=2020-09-24}}</ref> Kincade also previously worked as a sports talk show host on [[WQXI (AM)]] 790 The Zone in Atlanta<ref name="extension">{{cite news|last=Manasso|first=John|title=Kincade signs extension with 680 'The Fan'|work=Atlanta Business Chronicle|date=2008-07-01|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2008/06/30/daily41.html|accessdate=2010-02-24}}</ref> and was a contributor to the popular WIP Morning Show in [[Philadelphia]] with [[Angelo Cataldi]] from 1992 to 1994. |
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== Early life and education == |
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John formerly hosted ''The John Kincade Show'' on [[ESPN Radio]], but this contract ended and he moved to CBS Sports Radio. While working with ESPN Radio he served as a fill-in host on ''The Herd'' and other programs.<ref name="extension"/> |
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Kincade was raised in [[Broomall, Pennsylvania]]. He graduated from [[Cardinal O'Hara High School (Springfield, Pennsylvania)|Cardinal O'Hara High School]] in 1982 and from [[Temple University]] in 1986 with a degree in radio/television and film. While at Temple, he worked as an intern for the [[Philadelphia Flyers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Broomall Native John Kincade Returns to Philadelphia Sports Radio |url=https://issuu.com/bestversionmedia6/docs/2988_marple_friends___neighbors_web_march21/s/11848565 |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=issuu |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
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John also is the host for the ''Climate Change Denier Hour'' and is also the Rinkside Reporter for SportSouth for all Home games. Kincade served as radio anchor of [[Final Four]] coverage from Atlanta in 2007 for the network. |
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Before entering sports radio, Kincade worked in sales and marketing for Shared Medical Systems (now [[Siemens]]) and coached local high school hockey. From 1992 to 1994, Kincade worked at [[WTEL (AM)|610 WIP]] as a contributor on the ''WIP Morning Show'' with [[Angelo Cataldi]]. |
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After moving to Atlanta in 1995, Kincade began working at [[WQXI (AM)|790 The Zone]] in 1999. In 2000, he began hosting the [[WCNN|680 The Fan]]'s midday show (and later evening drive show) ''Buck and Kincade'' with former [[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia Bulldogs]] quarterback [[Buck Belue]]. He also worked in broadcasting roles for the [[Atlanta Thrashers]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Buck and Kincade |url=https://www.xtra1063.com/buck-kincade/ |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=Xtra 1063 FM 1230 AM - WFOM-FM |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Kincade appeared on the [[ESPN Classic]] programs ''Classic Now'' and ''Missing Link'' and on [[ESPN News]] ''Hot List''. |
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In 2007, Kincade began hosting ''The John Kincade Show'', a nationally-syndicated weekend show for [[ESPN Radio]], while also serving as a fill-in host for [[Colin Cowherd]]'s show ''[[The Herd with Colin Cowherd]]''. In 2013, the show moved to [[CBS Sports Radio]].<ref name="extension">{{cite news |last=Manasso |first=John |date=2008-07-01 |title=Kincade signs extension with 680 'The Fan' |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2008/06/30/daily41.html |accessdate=2010-02-24 |work=Atlanta Business Chronicle}}</ref> |
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He received a Chairman's Citation from the [[National Leukemia and Lymphoma Society]] for his work with the charity in 2007. Kincade hosts the annual "Strike Out Leukemia and Lymphoma Radiothon" annually on 680 The Fan. The 2008 event raised over $112,000 dollars and in eight years the event has raised over $700,000. |
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In 2015, Kincade began hosting ''The Big Podcast'' with [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] legend [[Shaquille O'Neal]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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Kincade was the subject of a feature in ''[[Cigar Aficionado]]'' magazine that recognized him as one of the top talents in American sports talk radio. Others awardees included [[Hank Goldberg]] of [[WQAM-AM|WQAM]], [[Tom Tolbert]] of [[KNBR (AM)|KNBR]] and [[Glenn Ordway]] of [[WEEI-FM]].<ref>http://www.bruceschoenfeld.com/people.php</ref> Since 2015, he has also been the co-host of ''The Big Podcast'' starring NBA legend and [[Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame|Basketball Hall of Famer]] [[Shaquille O'Neal]]. |
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In 2020, Kincade was let go from 680 The Fan after 20 years with the station.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kinkead |first=Kevin |date=2020-09-18 |title=John Kincade Out at 680 the Fan in Atlanta |url=https://www.crossingbroad.com/2020/09/john-kincade-out-at-680-the-fan-in-atlanta.html |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=Crossing Broad |language=en-US}}</ref> In December of that year, [[WPEN (FM)|97.5 The Fanatic]] in Philadelphia announced they were hiring Kincade as the new host of the station's morning show along with Bob Cooney and Jamie Lynch. Kincade's new show debuted on January 4, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kinkead |first=Kevin |date=2020-12-03 |title=RADIO WARS: John Kincade is the New Morning Host at 97.5 the Fanatic |url=https://www.crossingbroad.com/2020/12/radio-wars-john-kincade-is-the-new-morning-host-at-97-5-the-fanatic.html |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=Crossing Broad |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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A two-time [[cancer]] survivor, Kincade is a graduate of the School of Communications at [[Temple University]] and is originally from [[Broomall, Pennsylvania]], where he graduated from [[Cardinal O'Hara High School]]. |
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In 2024, [[Beasley Broadcast Group|Beasley Media Group]] announced restructuring of 97.5 The Fanatic's lineup, where Kincade would retain his role as host of the morning show, and now be paired with Andrew Salciunas and Connor Thomas. The new morning show, titled ''Kincade and Salciunas'', debuted on March 18, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=jwilliams |date=2024-03-15 |title=Beasley Media Group Unveils Kincade and Salciunas Mornings on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia - Beasley Media Group, LLC |url=https://bbgi.com/beasley-media-group-unveils-kincade-and-salciunas-mornings-on-97-5-the-fanatic-in-philadelphia/ |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=bbgi.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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Kincade is a three-time [[cancer]] survivor. During his time at 680 The Fan, he hosted the annual "Strike Out Leukemia & Lymphoma Radiothon" to raise money for the [[Leukemia & Lymphoma Society]]. The radiothon has since raised over $2 million since its inception in 2001. In 2006, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society awarded Kincade with the Chairman's Citation Award for his fundraising efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Custom Page |url=https://events.lls.org/pages/ga/radiothon20 |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=events.lls.org}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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* [https://975thefanatic.com/shows/fanatic-mornings/ ''Kincade and Salciunas'' Official Website] |
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Latest revision as of 04:12, 31 March 2024
John Kincade | |
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| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) |
| Alma mater | Temple University (BA) |
| Occupation | Radio host |
| Known for | Host of Kincade and Salciunas on 97.5 The Fanatic |
John Kincade is an American sports radio personality for 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia. He currently serves as a host on Kincade and Salciunas, the morning drive show for the station. Kincade previously worked at 610 WIP, 790 The Zone and 680 The Fan in Atlanta, and hosted a show on ESPN Radio and CBS Sports Radio.
Early life and education[edit]
Kincade was raised in Broomall, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School in 1982 and from Temple University in 1986 with a degree in radio/television and film. While at Temple, he worked as an intern for the Philadelphia Flyers.[1]
Career[edit]
Before entering sports radio, Kincade worked in sales and marketing for Shared Medical Systems (now Siemens) and coached local high school hockey. From 1992 to 1994, Kincade worked at 610 WIP as a contributor on the WIP Morning Show with Angelo Cataldi.
After moving to Atlanta in 1995, Kincade began working at 790 The Zone in 1999. In 2000, he began hosting the 680 The Fan's midday show (and later evening drive show) Buck and Kincade with former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Buck Belue. He also worked in broadcasting roles for the Atlanta Thrashers.[2]
In 2007, Kincade began hosting The John Kincade Show, a nationally-syndicated weekend show for ESPN Radio, while also serving as a fill-in host for Colin Cowherd's show The Herd with Colin Cowherd. In 2013, the show moved to CBS Sports Radio.[3]
In 2015, Kincade began hosting The Big Podcast with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.[2]
In 2020, Kincade was let go from 680 The Fan after 20 years with the station.[4] In December of that year, 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia announced they were hiring Kincade as the new host of the station's morning show along with Bob Cooney and Jamie Lynch. Kincade's new show debuted on January 4, 2021.[5]
In 2024, Beasley Media Group announced restructuring of 97.5 The Fanatic's lineup, where Kincade would retain his role as host of the morning show, and now be paired with Andrew Salciunas and Connor Thomas. The new morning show, titled Kincade and Salciunas, debuted on March 18, 2024.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Kincade is a three-time cancer survivor. During his time at 680 The Fan, he hosted the annual "Strike Out Leukemia & Lymphoma Radiothon" to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The radiothon has since raised over $2 million since its inception in 2001. In 2006, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society awarded Kincade with the Chairman's Citation Award for his fundraising efforts.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Broomall Native John Kincade Returns to Philadelphia Sports Radio". issuu. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ a b "Buck and Kincade". Xtra 1063 FM 1230 AM - WFOM-FM. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ Manasso, John (2008-07-01). "Kincade signs extension with 680 'The Fan'". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved 2010-02-24.
- ^ Kinkead, Kevin (2020-09-18). "John Kincade Out at 680 the Fan in Atlanta". Crossing Broad. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ Kinkead, Kevin (2020-12-03). "RADIO WARS: John Kincade is the New Morning Host at 97.5 the Fanatic". Crossing Broad. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ jwilliams (2024-03-15). "Beasley Media Group Unveils Kincade and Salciunas Mornings on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia - Beasley Media Group, LLC". bbgi.com. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ "Custom Page". events.lls.org. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
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