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Controversial Seattle sports radio host ousted


Mark James is gone from KJR-FM's talk lineup after just 14 months.  He got pretty well beat up on social media for some comments, in particular, about Ryan Rowland-Smith's accent on Mariners baseball broadcasts.    More at the link:

https://barrettmedia.com/2026/04/15/marc-james-departs-kjr-as-iheartmedia-continues-ongoing-layoffs/

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  1. Rhett WorkmanApril 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM

    I read yesterday this appears to have been part of national cutbacks at IHeart Wayne but needless to say the departure is being met well by some in light of the RRS matter from last season. I will say their PD, Rich Moore, has his work cut out for him to find a replacement that will work in that time slot

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  2. AnonymousApril 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM

    James was not much of draw in my mind, even setting the controversies aside. Very formulaic, sounded like an AI version of "sports radio host." Completely generic Anytown, USA vibe.

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