FOX Sports Radio Signs Jay Mohr as New Midday Host

LOS ANGELES - (BUSINESS WIRE) - FOX Sports Radio is pleased to announce the addition of actor, comedian and radio personality Jay Mohr as its new midday host. Airing live on weekdays from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET/9 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT, Jay Mohr Sports will feature sports talk and entertainment highlighted by Mohr's trademark comedic style and unique perspective as a multi-media star, in addition to conversations with top athletes and celebrities. Originating from FOX Sports Radio's Los Angeles studios, Jay Mohr Sports will debut on radio stations nationwide Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

"After spending the last 15 years guest hosting, I couldn't be happier to get the opportunity to host my own show!" said Mohr. "I'm looking forward to talking sports, connecting with listeners, and interviewing amazing guests every day, while being a part of the FOX Sports Radio family. It was worth the wait."

With a career that has spanned over three decades, Jay has always pushed himself to be more than just a comic. After landing his dream job of Saturday Night Live, and launching his career with Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire, he has become a best-selling author, appeared in more than 200 episodes of network television and starred in more than 25 feature films, working with a plethora of Academy Award-winning actors, including Christopher Walken, Renee Zellweger, Al Pacino, Angelina Jolie, Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ellen Burstyn, Forest Whitaker, Kim Basinger, Matt Damon, and Clint Eastwood.