Beasley Media Group Sports “97.5 The Fanatic” WPEN-FM Burlington NJ/Philadelphia morning host John Kincade will exit the station on Friday, July 31.
Kincade joined WPEN-FM in January 2021 following two decades in mornings at “680/93.7 The Fan” WCNN Atlanta from 2000-2020. The Philadelphia area native began his career at 610 WIP and later worked at “790 The Zone” WQXI Atlanta while hosting national weekend shows for ESPN Radio and CBS Sports Radio.
He commented, “After a great deal of thought, I’ve decided that this summer will be the right time for me to step away from mornings at The Fanatic. This decision comes after a lot of reflection following my cancer battle and thinking carefully about what’s best for me and my family moving forward. I’m incredibly grateful to Beasley, to my teammates, and most importantly to the Philadelphia listeners who welcomed me back home in 2021 and supported me every step of the way. I’m proud of what we’ve built on the morning show and very confident in the future of The Fanatic. There’s a tremendous team here both on-air and behind the scenes. I’m not retiring, and I’m excited to eventually explore what comes next professionally. Philadelphia has meant so much to me, and I can’t thank the fans enough for their support, especially during my health journey.”
WPEN-FM Program Director Scott Masteller said, “John has brought tremendous passion, professionalism, and authenticity to our morning show and to the Philadelphia sports community. He’s been an important part of the station’s success, and we’re grateful for everything he has contributed both on the air and behind the scenes. We fully support his decision and wish him and his family nothing but the very best in this next chapter.”
Beasley Philadelphia VP/Market Manager Paul Blake added, “John’s connection with Philadelphia sports fans is genuine and special. He helped strengthen our morning franchise and brought an incredible level of energy and commitment to the station every single day. We are thankful for his contributions to The Fanatic and appreciate the impact he has made on our listeners, team members, and partners throughout his time with us.”
Co-host Andrew Salciunas will continue in mornings. Salciunas has spent his entire career at WPEN-FM, mostly as a producer before moving up to midday host in 2023. He joined the morning show in March 2024.
