Jim Villanucci Joins KQTM (ESPN 101.7 The Team)/Albuquerque

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JIM VILLANUCCI is returning to the air in ALBUQUERQUE, joining TEAM BROADCASTING Sports KQTM (ESPN 101.7 THE TEAM)/ALBUQUERQUE for afternoons, beginning MONDAY (10/19).  VILLANUCCI, the former host at crosstown CUMULUS News-Talk KKOB-A, is replacing "THE LOCKER ROOM WITH BOB BROWN" in the 4-7p (MT) slot.  BROWN has retired from the station after 10 years.

Since leaving KKOB in 2013, VILLANUCCI has worked at KXL/PORTLAND and KXNT-A/LAS VEGAS, and recently launched a podcast that has landed high on the U.S. APPLE PODCASTS comedy charts, currently in 8th place as of FRIDAY (10/19).

“The range of this show is as unlimited as JIM’s talent,” said President JOE O'NEILL. “Of course, there will be sports, but JIM will jump into current events, pop culture and anything a listener, or JIM, wants to talk about.”

“This is an exciting and dynamic addition to our station,” added O’NEILL. “We are fortunate to have a person with JIM’s talent, intellect and humor who also is familiar with the ALBUQUERQUE and NEW MEXICO culture. I’m certain that JIM’s thousands of fans share our excitement.”

“It’s great to be back in NEW MEXICO. I’m humbled by this opportunity,” said VILLANUCCI. “I’m excited to catch up with the audience I gained over my 14 years of radio here. Trust me, the best is yet to come.”

VP/GM DAVID DOMINGUEZ added, “The station has had some landmark moments over the years and this is another one. There are very few radio personalities who you are compelled to listen to and JIM just might be the best ever in ALBUQUERQUE. You don’t just want to hear what JIM has to say; you don’t want to miss it.”

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