​Audacy Welcomes Rich Shertenlieb To WEEI In Bostonn

BOSTON, MA - April 27, 2026 - WEEI (WEEI-FM/AM), an Audacy station in Boston, welcomes Rich Shertenlieb, who will co-host a new afternoon show with Ken Laird and Ted Johnson, weekdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

"Rich is one of the most dynamic and entertaining voices in Boston media, with a proven ability to connect with audiences across platforms," said Mike Thomas, Senior Vice President of Programming and Sports Format Vice President, Audacy. "Paired with Ted's championship pedigree and insight, and Ken's deep understanding of the station and its audience, this show brings together a unique combination of credibility, energy and perspective that will resonate with Boston sports fans."

"I'm thrilled to be at WEEI and reunite with my buddy and one of my favorite colleagues, Ted Johnson, and work with Ken to see what we can build together," said Shertenlieb. "The station's connection to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund makes this deeply personal, given the role those organizations have played in saving my wife's life. I'm grateful for this next chapter and can't wait to get started."

"I'm super excited about what we are going to build together," said Laird. "Rich and Ted bring so much personality, and I know we won't be short on fun and opinions. I've been around WEEI for a while now, and this feels like something totally new."

The new WEEI weekday programming lineup is as follows.

6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ET: "Greg Hill Morning Show"

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET: "Jones & Keefe"

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET: "Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson"

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ET: Christian Arcand

Shertenlieb is a veteran Boston broadcaster with nearly two decades of experience connecting with listeners across sports, rock, and talk radio. He first arrived in Boston in 2006, co-hosting afternoon drive on WBCN, before becoming part of the launch of 98.5 The Sports Hub in 2009, where he co-hosted the morning show for 14 years. Most recently, he co-hosted mornings on WZLX alongside Johnson.

Laird launched his radio career at WEEI in 2002. He later returned to Pittsburgh, joining ESPN Radio 1250 as a producer before becoming the station's Steelers beat reporter and night host through 2011. From 2011 to 2015, he hosted and reported for TribLIVE Radio, covering Pittsburgh's major teams and Pitt athletics. He rejoined WEEI in 2015 as a morning show producer and weekend host, rising to Operations Manager in 2022 and Brand Manager in 2023. Laird will retain his Operations Manager role.

Johnson is a retired NFL linebacker who was a second-round NFL Draft pick. He played ten seasons with the New England Patriots, winning three Super Bowls. He was named the Patriots team captain for the 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003 and 2004 seasons, Captain of defense, and the signal caller each year of his playing career. Johnson joined WEEI in 2025 after previous media stops with WZLX, 98.5 The Sports Hub, Sports Radio 610 Houston, and CBS Radio. He is also currently a contributor with NBC Sports Boston.

Listeners can tune in to WEEI (WEEI-FM) in Boston on air and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station on social media via X, Facebook and Instagram.

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