Entercom Sports “97.1 The Ticket” WXYT-FM Detroit is filling the morning slot held by the late Jamie Samuelsen, with former NFL offensive lineman Jon Jansen.
Jansen, who played for Washington from 1999-2008 and the Detroit Lions in 2009, has co-hosted the station’s Sunday NFL pregame show and guest co-host from WXYT-FM since 2017. He will join Mike Stone and Heather Parks on the newly minted “Stoney and Jansen” starting Monday, October 5.
He fills the slot created by the untimely death of Jamie Samuelsen in August at the age of 48. WXYT renamed their studio as “The Samuelsen Studio” in honor of Samuelsen on Thursday.
Entercom, home to the nation’s most influential collection of podcasts, digital and broadcast audio content, and premium live events and experiences, announces the addition of former Detroit Lions player Jon Jansen as morning show co-host for 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM). Jansen will join Mike Stone and Heather Parks as part of “Stoney and Jansen,” weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET, effective October 5.
“As Detroit’s No. 1 sports talk station, we are excited to add Jon’s vast NFL knowledge to our incredible team,” said Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Detroit. “A native Detroiter who played for the University of Michigan and the Lions, Jon has distinct passion for the city’s football scene. Detroiters are really going to enjoy the chemistry that Jon has with Stoney as they tackle the biggest storylines in the Motor City and beyond.”
“Michigan has always been my home,” said Jansen. “I grew up a Detroit sports fan and lived my dream of playing football for the Wolverines and Lions. Now, I’m excited to join the team at 97.1 The Ticket and be a part of the conversation.”
Jansen has served as a frequent guest co-host on several shows on 97.1 The Ticket since 2017. He can be heard every Sunday offering insight on the Detroit Lions during the station’s football pregame show “Gameday Uncensored.” Jansen played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Lions and the Washington Football Team.
