Denver Iheart firings June 2026

Radio can be a very frustrating career; it's hard to get into, and it's likely that you'll be fired at least once in that career. Four on-air personalities in Denver (one was on a Fort Collins station as well) were let go, all at once, as part of a very large purge.

What On-Air Personalities Were Fired in Denver?

iHeart Media fired numerous on-air personalities across the nation in late June of 2026, in, what The Hollywood Reporter reports, a restructuring plan that could save the company $50 million, annually. KBCO's Bret Saunders, who'd been with the station for more than 28 years, was the most notable.

Also let go were Denise Plante from 106.7 The Bull, 630 KHOW AM lost Ryan Schuiling, and Gregg Stone "Uncle Nasty" at 103.5 The Fox was let go. Stone was also heard in the Fort Collins area, doing the morning show on 92.9 The Bear.

I was fired from my first radio job, after just a few years. It wasn't fun, and I'd only been doing it briefly, as compared to these Denver personalities who'd been at it for a good stretch of time.

I've been fortunate to be working at my second radio job, here in Windsor, since 1997. Since then, you can believe me when I say, that I have seen many people let go. Not just talented coworkers, but friends.

The thing is, while iHeart will be saving a lot of money with the firings, it hurts the listening community who've grown to count on them. Also now, there are less bodies to go on-air in the event something needs to be talked about "right now."

Townsquare Media Remains Strong in Northern Colorado

Townsquare Media/Fort Collins has five "live and local" seasoned personalities across five radio stations and six websites who work hard at making sure the local connections to the community remain strong.

Chris Kelly, who does Mornings on RETRO 102.5 has over 25 years radio experience in the Fort Collins area.
I, Dave Jensen have been doing Afternoons at RETRO 102.5 for over a decade; again, being a member of the overall staff since 1997.
Sadie & Jeff, who are the morning show for K99, have a combined 20+ years experience.
Matt Sparx, has been doing Afternoons on K99 for over 10 years.

The initial iHeart layoffs in Fort Collins began in 2020. Today, you won't find any local on-air personalities at the iHeart studios off of Crossroad Boulevard in Fort Collins. In the event something pertinent to Northern Colorado happens, Townsquare will be the stations giving you that information.

Our commitment to great local radio and serving the local community will remain strong on our brands in Fort Collins (Retro 102.5, K99, 99.9 The Point, 102.9 The Fan, and KMAX 94.3.)

We wish nothing but the best for not only the four Denver personalities, but everyone let go in the effort to save money.