Mike McGuff posted the news yesterday that Lance Zierlein was back on the air with old partner John Granato on KGOW-1560.
Today, the Chronicle‘s David Barron reports on the reunion:
One day into his new job at KGOW (1560 AM), Lance Zierlein said Thursday he is satisfied he made the correct decision by opting for a new opportunity rather than the stability of KILT (610 AM), his longtime former employer.
Zierlein on Thursday rejoined former KILT partner John Granato for a show that will air from 7 to 10 a.m. weekdays. They will be joined from 10 to 11 a.m. by Chronicle columnist Richard Justice, who will work solo from 11 a.m. to noon.
It was Zierlein’s first on-air shift since June 8, when he was taken off the air at KILT because of his hesitancy to sign a new contract with the CBS Radio station. The parties settled their dispute in August, but Zierlien was not allowed to assume an on-air role at another Houston station until Nov. 1.
“I know I made the right decision,” he said. “I like the people here, and I like the lineup here, and I think we have a great recipe for success. I have no second thoughts about making the move.”
Astros first baseman Lance Berkman was the duo’s guest for most of Thursday’s show, so today will be the first normal show of the new regime.
“I want to do things basically the same way, but changing stations gives John and me a chance at a fresh start,” Zierlein said. “We got a little complacent at 610, and this move has invigorated us. We’re putting in more preparation and working hard.”
It’s nice to have those familiar voices on in the morning (at least on the mornings when KGOW’s signal is strong enough).
