Audacy Country “100.3 The Bull” KILT-FM Houston has announced the addition of Erik Scott Smith as co-host of the “Morning Bullpen” alongside George Lindsay and Monica ‘Mo’ Lunsford.
Smith joins KILT-FM from Meruelo Media Rock 95.5 KLOS Los Angeles, where he spent the past thirteen years as Executive Producer and co-host of the “Heidi & Frank” show.
He fills the opening created by the departure of ‘Cowboy Dave’ Bayless in July after twelve years at the station.
Audacy welcomes Erik Scott Smith as morning show co-host for 100.3 The Bull (KILT-FM) in Houston. Beginning October 27, Smith will join “The Morning Bullpen” with co-hosts George and Mo. “The Morning Bullpen” airs weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CT.
“I’m beyond excited for Erik to join George and Mo in the Morning Bullpen,” said Sarah Frazier, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Houston. “Erik’s longtime radio experience coupled with his positive attitude, energy, character and innovation will add so much to the morning commute Houstonians make every day and we look forward to adding him to our weekday programming.”
“There’s one thing that I’ve already learned about Texas – everyone is SO nice here,” said Smith. “I am ready and anxious to join the talented, dedicated team at The Bull. I already feel at home because of the incredible folks at Audacy and can’t wait to crack the mic with talented hosts like George and Mo. It’s really an honor for me.”
Prior to joining Audacy, Erik Scott Smith had been a personality and executive producer of “The Heidi & Frank Show,” in Los Angeles for over 13 years. He also has experience as a film actor, musician and co-host of the FOX pop-culture television show “Dish Nation.”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com