JOHN CURLEY

With farewell to Tom Tangney, KIRO Radio introduces new afternoon program

Dec 2, 2021, 3:41 PM | Updated: Dec 3, 2021, 1:44 pm

John Curley death...

KIRO Radio hosts John Curley and Shari Elliker.

KIRO Radio adds a new complement to its afternoon programming. ‘John Curley and Shari Elliker’ begins Thursday, Dec. 2, airing weekdays 3-7 p.m.

The announcement follows the retirement of Tom Tangney from the now former Tom and Curley Show.

John Curley commissions Sondheim-inspired song for Tom Tangney’s final show

‘John Curley and Shari Elliker’ will feature live news, traffic, and weather updates at the beginning and end of every hour from KIRO Radio’s award-winning news team and CBS News.

“We’re thrilled for this next chapter on KIRO Radio,” said Cathy Cangiano, SVP/market manager for Bonneville Seattle. “We think John and Shari will connect with our audience in a compelling and entertaining way and help Bonneville Seattle continue as the Pacific Northwest’s media choice.”

Shari Elliker will be a familiar voice for regular Tom and Curley listeners: She has cohosted the show Fridays since January 2021.

Prior to joining KIRO, Shari hosted WBAL Baltimore, XM Radio, WHFS and WUSA in Washington D.C. She received “Outstanding Talk Show” awards from the Associated Press in 2007 and 2008, along with two “Achievement in Radio” awards.

John Curley has been with KIRO Radio for a decade, hosting the Tom and Curley Show since 2013. Prior, John was an Emmy Award winning television host.

“We’re really excited about this new show,” said Bryan Buckalew, KIRO Radio program director. “John and Shari have great chemistry. They’re fun to listen to and really complement KIRO Radio’s continued commitment to delivering the most important local news every weekday afternoon.”

Listen to the John Curley and Shari Show weekday afternoons from 3 – 7 p.m. on KIRO Radio, 97.3 FM. 

John Curley on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM
  • listen to tom and curleyTune in to KIRO Newsradio weekdays at 3pm for The John Curley Show.

John Curley

John Curley

income tax I-645...

John Curley Show

‘It’s coming for everybody’: Curley urges YES on I-645 after Supreme Court deadlock keeps disputed ballot language

The Washington Supreme Court split 4-4 on a petition to remove a statement from ballots for I-645, the measure to repeal the state's % income tax.

2 days ago

Beth's cafe...

John Curley Show

‘Our governor was able to destroy so many businesses’: Curley celebrates Beth’s Cafe coming back to life

Beth's Cafe is open 24 hours a day again. For Curley, host of "The John Curley Show," the comeback is as much an indictment as a celebration.

2 days ago

Follow @https://twitter.com/jcurleyshow...

John Curley Show

‘We went from attending a play to being transphobic’: KIRO host’s Harry Potter post sparks cancel culture debate

Jim Dever posted on social media that he attended a Harry Potter play, but was accused of being a transphobe for supporting anything tied to J.K. Rowling.

3 days ago

tumwater athlete girls sports...

John Curley Show

‘There was a man in my locker room’: Tumwater athlete vows to keep fighting for girls sports

Tumwater High School senior Frances Staudt sat out her final sophomore basketball game in 2024 rather than compete against a team with a transgender player.

3 days ago

Sound Transit at westlake station fare gate...

John Curley Show

‘They fail, or they move the goalpost’: Curley questions Sound Transit’s $87M fare gate math

John Curley questions Sound Transit's $87M fare gate initiative to reduce fare evasion at light rail stations.

5 days ago

leavenworth hallmark tourism movie...

John Curley Show

‘At Christmas time it is gorgeous’: Curley makes the case for Leavenworth in Hallmark’s Christmas town contest

John Curley makes the case for why Leavenworth deserves to win Hallmark's contest for the Merriest Christmas Town this holiday season.

6 days ago

With farewell to Tom Tangney, KIRO Radio introduces new afternoon program