Beasley Media Classic Rock “Rock 92.9” WBOS Brookline/Boston has tabbed Rob ‘Hardy’ Poole as its new afternoon host.
Poole currently serves as producer/co-host to the “Zolak & Bertrand Midday Show” on Beasley’s “98.5 The Sports Hub” WBZ-FM and will continue to do so. He joined WBZ-FM at its 2009 launch from predecessor Rock 104.1 WBCN, where he spent eleven years. He also hosts for SiriusXM’s “Lithium” and “Turbo” channels.
Hardy succeeds Al Beck in afternoons. Beck continues as a producer and contributor to the Dave & Chuck The Freak morning show based at WRIF Detroit and heard on other Beasley Rock stations including WBOS.
Beasley Media Group announces “Hardy,” current co-host of Boston’s #1 Rated Zolak & Bertrand Midday Show on 98.5 The Sport Hub, has been named as the new Afternoon Drive Host ROCK 92.9, Boston’s Next Generation of Classic Rock. He will officially begin his additional duties on Monday, October 11th, 2021.
Hardy has deep roots in Boston Rock Radio, having been a fixture on Boston’s legendary rock station, WBCN-FM. In his new role, he will continue to also serve as co-host on the Zolak & Bertrand Midday Show.
“Adding Hardy to ROCK 92.9 is a no-brainer,” said ROCK 92.9 Program Director Ken West. “This reunion with his former BCN jock mate, Adam 12, adds even more localism, attitude, and music credibility to Boston’s Next Generation of Classic Rock!”
“Hardy is one of the most talented, creative people I have ever worked with,” said 98.5 The Sports Hub Program Director Rick Radzik. “His day-to-day role on Zolak & Bertrand and with 98.5 will remain the same. Expanding his role locally and within the company is a win for everyone.”
“It’s great to have the opportunity to play music again on Boston radio, especially right down the hall with my buddy Adam 12,” said Hardy. “I love being able to get back to my roots on a great station like ROCK 92.9.”