Felger & Mazz
| Other names | Felger & Mazz |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sports Talk |
| Running time | ~ 4 hours (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm) These times may vary based on holidays, Bruins start times, or Celtics start times. |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Home station | WBZ-FM |
| TV adaptations | NBC Sports Boston |
| Starring | Michael Felger Tony Massarotti Jim Murray |
| Produced by | Dan Lifshatz |
| Executive producer(s) | James Stewart |
| Recording studio | Dorchester, MA |
| Other studios | Kenmore Square TD Garden |
| Original release | August 13, 2009 – Present |
| Opening theme | "Glorified G" by Pearl Jam |
| Website | 985thesportshub |
| Podcast | 985thesportshub |
Felger & Massarotti (or Felger & Mazz) is a Marconi Award-winning afternoon radio show hosted by Michael Felger and Tony Massarotti, airing from 2 to 6 pm in Boston, Massachusetts. The show first aired on August 13, 2009 with the launch of WBZ-FM's sports talk radio station, The Sports Hub on 98.5 FM. The show is known for its negative demeanor towards local sports teams, hot takes, and willingness to go after local teams and players.[1]
The show's negativity towards local teams led to a famous bashing of the Boston Red Sox following the departure of two-time World Series champion manager Terry Francona, which resulted in Red Sox principal owner John W. Henry barging into the show in an attempt to defend his team.[2] The show's negativity and bravado have also resulted in several controversies, most notable among them when Felger mocked the deaths of Roy Halladay and Dale Earnhardt.[3] For all the show's negativity, however, it has also been associated with several Boston charities including Cuts for a Cause[4] and Christmas in the City.[5]
The radio show features a simulcast television show that airs on NBC Sports Boston. The simulcast debuted on November 14, 2011 on Comcast SportsNet New England,[6] which was later renamed NBC Sports Boston. Originally owned by CBS Sports Radio, The Sports Hub was sold to Beasley Broadcast Group in November 2017.[7] Felger & Mazz has been a dominant broadcast since its debut in 2009, and has held the top spot for afternoon programming in the Nielsen ratings with the coveted "men aged 25–54" market since 2012.[5]
Show members
- Michael Felger – host
- Tony Massarotti "Mazz" – co-host
- "Big" Jim Murray – sports headlines/fill-in co-host
- James Stewart "J-Stew" – executive producer
- Dan "The Angry Call Screener" Lifshatz – producer/call screener
- Billy Lanni – director of communications/call screener
- Christopher L. Gasper – Friday weekly co-host/fill-in co-host
- Greg Bedard – Tuesday weekly co-host (paid in cheeseburgers)
- Bob Socci – Friday weekly co-host (football season)
- Paul Perillo – Wednesday weekly co-host (football season)/fill-in co-host
Former members
- Mark "Beetle" Bertrand – sports headlines
- Jermaine Wiggins – weekly co-host
Segments
- Re-Entry Monday[8]
- Agenda Free Friday[9]
- The Final Word[9]
- Mad Mike[9]
- Squeaky Mazz[9]
- The Fuppets[10]
- 10 Questions with Greg Bedard[11]
- 3 Up and 3 Down[12]
- 3 Minute Interviews[citation needed]
References
- ^ "For debut of sports radio station, a Pats' audible".
- ^ "Henry makes surprise appearance on 'Felger and Mazz'".
- ^ "Michael Felger on Roy Halladay's death: 'He got what he deserved'".
- ^ "Bruins, Toucher & Rich Get Buzz Cuts To Raise $101K For Kids Battling Cancer".
- ^ a b "Sports talk host Michael Felger is brash and cranky, but we can't stop listening".
- ^ "Felger & Massarotti To Be Simulcast on Comcast SportsNet".
- ^ "WBZ, The Sports Hub get new owners as Entercom moves to complete radio merger".
- ^ https://985thesportshub.com/episodes/felger-mazz-the-start-of-legal-tampering-the-acquisition-of-michael-bennett-and-a-bruins-minute-hour-1/
- ^ a b c d https://985thesportshub.com/episodes/felger-mazz-a-final-hour-of-calls-on-an-agenda-free-friday-and-the-final-word-hour-4/
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/felgerandmassarotti/photos/a.405321948152/10156564481348153/?type=3&theater
- ^ https://985thesportshub.com/episodes/felger-mazz-bedard-on-sundays-win-10-questions-and-a-colts-patriots-preview-hour-2/
- ^ https://985thesportshub.com/episodes/felger-mazz-packers-win-over-the-49ers-greg-bedards-3-up-3-down-and-sunday-nights-patriots-win-hour-1/