Cumulus Media Conservative Talk 710 KCMO Kansas City and simulcasters 95.7 KCHZ Ottawa and 102.9 KTOP-FM Topeka KS have been announced as new affiliates by Learfield’s Mizzou Sports Properties to carry University of Missouri sports.
The trio will carry Missouri football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and “Tiger Talk” coaches shows starting this fall. Football had been carried on Audacy’s 98.1 KMBZ-FM, while men’s basketball and coaches shows were on 980 KMBZ.
KCMO Program Director Pete Mundo commented, “KCMO Talk Radio is proud to be the new home of the Missouri Tigers in Kansas City and Topeka. With Mizzou competing in the SEC, the premier conference in college sports, we’re excited to bring that energy to our listeners. From live game broadcasts and coaches’ shows to exclusive interviews and regular conversation, we’re committed to making Tigers athletics a core part of KCMO Talk Radio and building a true home for Mizzou fans across Kansas City and Topeka.”
Mizzou Director of Athletics Laird Veatch said, “This partnership with Cumulus Media and KCMO Talk Radio ensures our fans across the region will have a strong, consistent connection to Mizzou Football and Mizzou Men’s and Women’s Basketball all year long.”
Mizzou Sports Properties General Manager Josh Pell followed, “We are excited to start this new relationship with KCMO Talk Radio in Kansas City and Topeka. I’m confident the extensive coverage of the Tigers that will come with this partnership will be a major benefit for Tiger fans in the region.”
