Charlie Pallilo Out, Vanessa Richardson And Paul Gallant In For Middays At KFNC (ESPN 97.5 & 92.5)/Houston

Pallilo (Photo: Sportsmap.com / KFNC)

Market veteran CHARLIE PALLILO has exited GOW MEDIA Sports KFNC (ESPN 97.5 AND 92.5)/HOUSTON and is being replaced by former crosstown NBC affiliate KPRC-TV reporter VANESSA RICHARDSON and former crosstown CBS/ENTERCOM/AUDACY Sports KILT-A (SPORTS RADIO 610) and BONNEVILLE Sports KIRO-A (710 ESPN)/SEATTLE host PAUL GALLANT. The new show will start on MONDAY (2/14).

PALLILO joined the station in 2017 after stints at crosstown KTRH-A, KILT-A, and KBME-A.

“We’re thrilled to pair VANESSA and PAUL for the new program”, said GM TODD FARQUHARSON. “They’re two talent individuals that make a great lineup even better. They bring unique perspectives and experience that we’re confident the audience will enjoy.”

RICHARDSON said, “I’m so excited to be joining a great company for a wide-open opportunity. PAUL and I want an energetic and fun show, and we hope to expand the multi-platform aspect of GOW MEDIA through podcasts, articles, interviews and social media.”

GALLANT said, “I've lived in every corner of the country. But there's only one place that I consider home. That's HOUSTON, where everybody's family. We shared some great memories over the 8 years I was on the air here, like celebrating the ASTROS' WORLD SERIES into the wee hours of the morning back in 2017. And I'm so pumped to be back to entertain and inform listeners through the highs and lows of H-TOWN sports with VANESSA. I think they’re going to enjoy it. H-TOWN hold it down!”

We're excited to announce a new addition to the ESPN 97.5 & 92.5 Weekday Lineup, Vanessa & Gallant! We're thrilled to have this dynamic duo joining the team. Tune in next Monday at 10am to hear @SportsVanessa and @GallantSays first show. pic.twitter.com/Ex8yRz5BM7

— ESPN 97.5 Houston (@espn975) February 9, 2022

Most things have a shelf life.
My tenure hosting daily at 97.5/92.5 is finished.
Please wake me when the Astros' season starts.
Or May 1, whichever comes first.

— Charlie Pallilo (@Pallilo) February 8, 2022

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