670 The Score producer sorry for ‘sex’ dig aimed at rival
WSCR-AM, also known as 670 The Score, producer Shane Riordan has issued an apology for his recent comments to a rival host. During an on-air spat with conservative talk host Dan Proft on Twitter and radio shows, Riordan made a vulgar statement about Proft’s mother. Riordan executive produces “Parkins & Spiegel,” the drive show hosted by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel on the Chicago-based sports radio station. Per 670 The Score, Riordan was off-air for four shows and returned to the broadcast on Thursday, apologizing off the top of the program. “I feel horrible,” Riordan said as he apologized for his immature joke that offended many people. The three did not address Proft by name in the segment, and Spiegel immediately segued into talking about the Cubs game from the night before.
FAQs:
What happened between Shane Riordan and Dan Proft?
Shane Riordan, executive producer of “Parkins & Spiegel,” made a vulgar statement about conservative talk host Dan Proft’s mother amid an on-air spat. The two hosts were exchanging remarks on Twitter and radio shows related to Chicago’s reputation for high violent crime.
How has Shane Riordan responded to his actions?
Riordan returned to the “Parkins & Spiegel” show after being off-air for four shows and apologized for his actions off the top of the Thursday broadcast.
How did Matt Spiegel and Danny Parkins respond?
The co-hosts of “Parkins & Spiegel” did not address Dan Proft by name in their recent broadcast and immediately segued into commenting on the Cubs game from the night before. However, they stated that they have talked and learned a lot in the past few days, and they plan to work harder to keep conversations respectful and appropriate.
A Producer from 670 The Score Apologizes for Making a ‘Sexual’ Insult Directed at a Competitor
Radio Producer Apologizes for Vulgar Comment on Air
Shane Riordan, a producer for 670 The Score, has apologized for making a vulgar comment towards a rival host on air. Riordan made the comment during an on-air spat with conservative talk host Dan Proft, in which they were arguing about whether or not Chicago deserves its reputation as a high crime city. The argument eventually escalated, with Riordan telling Proft, “I’ll have sex with your mother.” Riordan was off-air for four shows following the comment and returned with an apology at the start of the “Parkins & Spiegel” show, which he executive produces.
“Last week, I made an immature joke and offended a lot of people,” Riordan said. “I’m better than that. A moment on the radio show went too far, and that’s something that was caused by me.”
Proft responded by saying that his mother was “dearly departed.” Neither he nor Riordan mentioned each other by name during the on-air apologies.
The incident has drawn criticism from listeners and other media outlets. 670 The Score is owned by Audacy, the parent company of WFAN.