Changes are amidst at Howard University Adult R&B 96.3 WHUR Washington DC as Oceanic Tradewinds and Compass Media Networks’ “The Frank Ski Show with Nina Brown” and “The Original Quiet Storm” host John Monds have departed the station.
Both hosts had rejoined WHUR in July 2020. Ski had an early run in afternoons at WHUR from 2013-2015 in-between his two stints at WVEE Atlanta. Before moving to Atlanta in 1998, Ski spent a decade in Baltimore working at “V103” WXYV and “92Q” WERQ where he was also influential in the then strong Baltimore house music scene of the late 80s and early 90s. Until earlier this year, Ski had been pulling double-duty hosting mornings for Cox Media Group’s “Kiss 104.1” WALR Atlanta and hosting the syndicated show for WHUR and stations across the country.
Oceanic Tradewinds CEO Gary Bernstein tells RadioInsight, “Frank’s contract ended on Friday with WHUR after a successful 4 year run and unfortunately we couldn’t come to an agreement on a new deal. The program was consistently the # 1 25-54 music program in the DC area including last month (June). Sean Plater and Al Payne represent the best of what radio has to offer. They are both world class radio executives and incredible people . We couldn’t have asked for better partners.”
Monds also had returned to WHUR in July 2020 to host “The Original Quiet Storm” from 730pm to midnight weeknights after previously hosting mornings at the station in the early 2000s. Monds had previously spent a decade at Radio One R&B “Majic 102.3” WMMJ hosting their nightly “Love and R&B”, which was later syndicated by Reach Media. Monds has also worked at KRBV and KKBT Los Angeles, WILV and WVAZ Chicago, WUSL Philadelphia, and WQHT New York in his career.
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WHUR just lost one of their best radio shows. As a commuter in the DMV for the past 30 years, I’ve enjoyed listening to The FrankSki Show With Nina Brown. Their topics were relevant, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Not to mention the music selection was always on point. I understand that radio is in the business of making a profit, but I think that not investing in the continuation of this show was a mistake. Listeners have a ton of options for news and entertainment, and creating this gap will backfire on the station.
I am a dedicated listener to the Frank Ski and Nina Brown show. I reside in Tampa Florida and tune in every weekday @3pm-7pm. I love the flow of the show and how they communicate with the people. I’ve told friends and family in the State of Florida about WHUR. They will truly be missed.
I’m crushed that John Monds is no longer a host at WHUR and the Quiet Storm. In fact, I only came to WHUR because he was picked up as the host in 2020. With his departure, I will now await an announcement from him as to where he lands and move my music selection to wherever he lands.
I’m sad to see WHUR making detrimental and continuous negative changes to their host lineups. There’s no chance to build a loyal following when they are willing to dump their hosts so quickly and willingly. I was already sad to hear Autumn Joi removed from her show. The host replacing her is a shadow of the personality and intelligence of Autumn Joi. I am ready to dump this station- I may just go ahead and move back to 102.3 if John Monds doesn’t make an announcement soon. WHUR is a disappointment to Black radio stations. Be better!