Sportsnet Radio Host Laid Off

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It’s been another tough day for Vancouver’s sports radio scene.

After Bell Media ruthlessly canned all of its TSN 1040 roster in February, the only remaining local sports station announced it let go of a couple of staff members.

Scott Rintoul announced yesterday on Twitter that he was one of the departures from Sportsnet 650, which is owned by Rogers. Rintoul was one of the original hires at the station when it launched in 2017 and hosted a four-long show from 9 am to 1 pm with Karen Surman, who joined the show back in March. Surman is currently on medical leave for an injury she sustained a few weeks ago. Their show was simulcasted on Sportsnet 650 and Calgary’s sports station, Sportsnet 960.

With Rintoul’s absence, the station is left with two remaining broadcasters from its premiering lineup: Satiar Shah and Randip Janda. His time is now partially occupied by Sportsnet insider Jeff Marek, who will host his own solo show which will talk mostly about news surrounding the NHL from 9 to 11 am. The remaining two hours will be occupied by local shows. Marek is known for co-hosting the 32 Thoughts Podcast alongside insider Elliotte Friedman.

Adam Forsythe also announced via Twitter that he was let go by Rogers. He mostly worked at News1130 as a mid-day anchor but often filled in as a host on Sportsnet 650. Forsythe joined the stations in June 2010. Surely he and Rintoul will land elsewhere, they would both be assets to any radio station they work for and I imagine they won’t be unemployed for long.

As for the remaining shows, Mike Halford and Jason Brough continue to host the morning show from 6-9 am. The People’s Show, hosted by Shah, Janda, and Dan Riccio in the afternoon from 3-7 pm will also remain the same.

Toronto’s sports station, Sportsnet 590 The Fan, also announced major changes, including the return of former Hockey Central analyst and NHL player Nick Kypreos.

 

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