Lyons Brings Deep Titans Knowledge and Analytics to Afternoons on 104.5 The Zone and Joins Titans Postgame Show, “Titans Talk Back” as Co-Host
NASHVILLE, TN – August 20, 2024 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Zach Lyons as On-Air Co-Host for afternoon Sports radio show, Blaine and Zach, on Nashville’s live and local sports leader, 104.5 The Zone/WGFX-FM. The show airs Monday through Friday from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Lyons joins Co-Host, Blaine Bishop, former Tennessee Titans hard-hitting safety and a four-time Pro Bowler. Bishop retired following the 2002 season capping an outstanding 10-year NFL playing career, featuring nine seasons with the Titans franchise.
In addition to the weekday show, Lyons will join Brent Dougherty, Lucas Panzica, and Kevin Dyson as Co-Host of 104.5 The Zone’s Titans postgame show, Titans Talk Back.
Lyons is best known for co-founding broadwaysportsmedia.com and for hosting the popular sports podcast, “Football and Other F Words,” which will join the all-star podcast lineup on the 104.5 The Zone Podcast Network. He also launched StackingTheInbox.com, the first of its kind for Titans fans, delivering a newsletter all about the team with a focus on advanced analytics and uncensored thoughts and opinions. Lyons’ podcast, “Football and Other F Words” gives 104.5 The Zone fans unprecedented access and in-depth analysis of things like the NFL Draft and Senior Bowl, all from a Titans perspective.
Paul Mason, Operations Manager, Titans Radio/104.5 The Zone/SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, said: “The exciting on-air duo of Blaine Bishop and Zach Lyons will ignite afternoons on 104.5 The Zone, delivering destination sports talk at its best. Zach is very well-versed in analytics and will bring an interesting dynamic to the show alongside Blaine, a popular Titans alumnus. Zach is also a great addition to our Titans postgame show, and we are thrilled to have his podcast, “Football and Other F Words” join the 104.5 The Zone Podcast Network.”
Zach Lyons commented: “I am in shock that I will be living out a dream that I have had for decades. The fact that I get to talk shop with a legend like Blaine Bishop on 104.5 The Zone every day is just the cherry on top. Honored and grateful for all the support, especially from my wife Loren, and look forward to bringing listeners the best two hours of sports radio throughout the week.”
For more information or to stream 104.5 The Zone, visit: https://www.1045thezone.com/. For Titans Radio news and content, visit: https://www.titansradio.com/.
About Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 401 owned-and-operated radio stations across 85 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.
Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com.
