Beasley Media Sports “97.5 The Fanatic” WPEN-FM Burlington NJ/Philadelphia Program Director Scott Masteller will retire at the end of 2026.

Masteller joined WPEN-FM in January 2024 rom Hearst News/Talk 1090 WBAL Baltimore where he served as Program Director from 2015-22 and then Sports Program Manager in a semi-retirement role. Prior to WBAL, Mastellar previously programmed 630 WLAP Lexington KY, 570 KISN Salt Lake City, and 1080 KFXX Portland. He then joined ESPN Inc. in 2001 to launch “ESPN 103.3” KESN Dallas before moving to Bristol CT in 2006 as Senior Director of Radio Content until 2014.

Beasley Philadelphia VP/Market Manager Paul Blake said, “Scott has brought tremendous knowledge, thoughtful leadership and a deep commitment to excellence to The Fanatic. He understands what makes sports radio meaningful to its audience and has always been generous in sharing his insight with those around him. Scott was key in The Fanatic’s growth, and he helped position the station well for its next chapter. We are deeply grateful for Scott’s contributions and congratulate him on an outstanding career and a well-earned retirement.”

Beasley Chief Content Officer Justin Chase commented, “Scott has helped make The Fanatic stronger during an important period in the station’s progress. We are grateful for his contributions and pleased that he will work with us to identify the right person to lead the station’s programming into the future.”