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Audacy’s Talk Radio 1370 Partners with Westlake High School to Broadcast a Weekly Pregame Show
AUSTIN, TX – August 29, 2022 – Audacy’s Talk Radio 1370 (KJCE-AM) in Austin has partnered with the Westlake High School football program to co-produce a pregame show prior to every Chaparrals football game this season. Talk Radio 1370 serves as the flagship station of the team, broadcasting play-by-play coverage.
Hosted by Joe Taylor, executive producer of the program and voice of the Chaparrals, and Talk Radio 1370 Assistant Brand Manager Kasey Johns, “ATX Kickoff, driven by Capitol Chevrolet” will get fans ready for kickoff each week. The show will also feature Texas A&M play-by-play voice Andrew Monaco, University of Texas color analyst Roger Wallace and Austin American-Statesman community sports editor Thomas Jones.
“We’re excited to embark on this partnership with the Chaps and help bring the action home for Westlake Nation,” said Bob Mackay, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Austin. “This partnership aligns well with our expanded coverage of high school and college football each week.”
“Westlake Nation and Number 9 Productions are thrilled to partner with Audacy for the 2022 Westlake Football season,” said Taylor. “Some of the most popular radio stations in Austin’s storied broadcast history call Audacy home and we’re excited to join forces and deliver more championship level coverage of Westlake Football. Let’s go make history.”
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