Tony’s back
Another event happening this week besides my return to blogging is the return of Tony Kornheiser to radio. This is very exciting to a Kornheiser fan like myself, although many will respond to this news with the same enthusiasm as they would to hearing of my return to blogging. (What? Who?)
My first experience with Kornheiser was on ESPN’s weekly program The Sports Reporters, which I’ve been watching pretty much since it’s inception over 20 years ago. Since then, I’ve read his books, watched him daily on ESPN’s PTI program, and listened to his various radio shows over the last 10 years or so. During his time with Monday Night Football, he left radio during the season, but would return usually from February until late June. I was saddened to find out early this year that he would not return this time around.
However, a few months later, Kornheiser left MNF and subsequently announced that he’d be returning to radio. The latest incarnation of The Tony Kornheiser Show began airing this morning on ESPN 980 in Washington, DC. And, of course, I tuned in.
It was great to hear the show on the air again. Tony is not for everyone, I suppose, but he is a favorite of mine. His in-studio partners are entertaining as well, and their input consistently works well with the host. His regular guests have always included people I enjoy hearing discuss the topics they know well – such as John Feinstein, Eugene Robinson, Bob Ryan, Dick “Hoops” Weiss, and, of course, Michael Wilbon, to name a few. It’s not just a sports program, as you might expect, but rather covers all sorts of topics, including sports, music, entertainment, politics, and whatever Tony wants to complain about. And it’s always entertaining.
Today is a good day. Welcome back, Mr. Tony.
