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'''WJOX-FM''' "The Sports Monster" is a sports talk radio station in [[Birmingham]].
'''WJOX-FM''' "Your Sports Authority" is a sports talk radio station in [[Birmingham]] at frequency [[FM 94.5]].


The station debuted in November [[2006]] as a simulcast of the existing [[WJOX-AM|WJOX]] [[AM 690]] on the [[FM 100.5]] frequency formerly occupied by [[WRAX-FM]]. Both stations are owned by Citadel Communications.
The station debuted in November [[2006]] as a simulcast of the existing [[WJOX-AM|WJOX]] [[AM 690]] on the [[FM 100.5]] frequency formerly occupied by [[WRAX-FM]]. Both stations are owned by Cumulus Communications.


On [[January 8]], [[2007]] WJOX-AM changed its call letters to [[WSPZ-AM|WSPZ]] and split its programming from WJOX. The same month talk-show host [[Paul Finebaum]] moved his call-in show to WJOX, following the conclusion of his contract with [[WERC-AM]].
[[Image:WJOX1005.jpg|left]]


[[Image:WJOX1005.jpg|left]]
On [[January 8]], [[2007]] WJOX-AM changed its call letters to [[WSPZ-AM|WSPZ]] and split its programming from WJOX, then known as "The Sports Monster". The same month talk-show host [[Paul Finebaum]] moved his call-in show to WJOX, following the conclusion of his contract with [[WERC-AM]].  
 
In July [[2008]], WJOX-FM began simulcasting on FM 100.5  and FM 94.5, moving to the more powerful 94.5 frequency exclusively later that month. On [[January 2]], [[2013]] the station became an affiliate of the CBS Sports Radio network. Finebaum left when his contract expired later that month.


In July [[2008]], WJOX-FM began simulcasting on FM 100.5 and [[FM 94.5]], moving to 94.5 exclusively later that month.
In June [[2021]] the four personalities who appeared as the "[[JOX Roundtable]]" since [[2010]] parted ways with the station.


==Schedule==
==Locally-produced programs==
* Weekday mornings: "[[The Opening Drive]]" with [[Jay Barker]], [[Al Del Greco]] and [[Tony Kurre]].
* "[[McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning]]" with [[Greg McElroy]] and [[Cole Cubelic]] (July 2021–)
* Weekday afternoons: [[Paul Finebaum]]
* "[[3 Man Front]]" with [[Cole Cubelic]], [[Landrum Roberts]] and [[Pat Smith]]
* Evenings and weekends: ESPN Radio programming
* "[[Dunaway & Brown]]" with [[Jim Dunaway]] and [[Ryan Brown]] (2007–2010)
* "[[JOX Roundtable]] with [[Ryan Brown]], [[Jim Dunaway]], [[Lance Taylor]] and [[Sean Heninger|Sean "Rockstar" Heninger]] (2010–June 2021)
* "[[Opening Drive]]" with [[Jay Barker]], [[Al Del Greco]] and [[Tony Kurre]]
* "[[JOX Primetime]]" with [[Jon Lunceford]] and [[Tim Melton]]


==External links==
==External links==
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==References==
==References==
* Carlton, Bob (January 6, 2007) "WJOX split will create 2 stations." ''Birmingham News''.
* Carlton, Bob (January 6, 2007) "WJOX split will create 2 stations." {{BN}}
* Carlton, Bob (January 19, 2007) "Finebaum headed to WJOX." ''Birmingham News''.
* Carlton, Bob (January 19, 2007) "Finebaum headed to WJOX." {{BN}}
* Carlton, Bob (February 7, 2013) "Dallas radio team to join Birmingham sports-talk station WJOX 94.5 FM as new midday hosts." {{BN}}
* Heim, Mark (June 18, 2021) "Ryan Brown, Lance Taylor, Jim Dunaway, Sean Heninger leave WJOX to start digital platform." {{BN}}


[[Category:Radio stations]]
[[Category:Radio stations]]
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Latest revision as of 12:54, 1 July 2021

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WJOX-FM "Your Sports Authority" is a sports talk radio station in Birmingham at frequency FM 94.5.

The station debuted in November 2006 as a simulcast of the existing WJOX AM 690 on the FM 100.5 frequency formerly occupied by WRAX-FM. Both stations are owned by Cumulus Communications.

WJOX1005.jpg

On January 8, 2007 WJOX-AM changed its call letters to WSPZ and split its programming from WJOX, then known as "The Sports Monster". The same month talk-show host Paul Finebaum moved his call-in show to WJOX, following the conclusion of his contract with WERC-AM.

In July 2008, WJOX-FM began simulcasting on FM 100.5 and FM 94.5, moving to the more powerful 94.5 frequency exclusively later that month. On January 2, 2013 the station became an affiliate of the CBS Sports Radio network. Finebaum left when his contract expired later that month.

In June 2021 the four personalities who appeared as the "JOX Roundtable" since 2010 parted ways with the station.

Locally-produced programs

External links

References

  • Carlton, Bob (January 6, 2007) "WJOX split will create 2 stations." The Birmingham News
  • Carlton, Bob (January 19, 2007) "Finebaum headed to WJOX." The Birmingham News
  • Carlton, Bob (February 7, 2013) "Dallas radio team to join Birmingham sports-talk station WJOX 94.5 FM as new midday hosts." The Birmingham News
  • Heim, Mark (June 18, 2021) "Ryan Brown, Lance Taylor, Jim Dunaway, Sean Heninger leave WJOX to start digital platform." The Birmingham News