Broadcast Company of the Americas

I go back to the birth of sports radio in this town, the original Mighty 690. Even before that to Hacksaw on at nights and the Headline News feed straight from cable for the rest of the day. I put up with Steve Garvey and the Butt Brothers in the morning. This station used to be 3 ½ stars in my book before they shitcanned Philly Billy and Tutino. The Bleacher Bums are the worst I’ve heard in the 22 years I’ve been listening to sports radio. The Coach seems like a decent guy, but the only reason they kept his coma inducing show must be financial. The only reason it gets two stars is Jim Rome and Darren Smith. Scott and BR are alright, but they are third on my morning dial behind Dan Patrick and Cowherd. Hopefully this station gets better once the economy picks up.

Broadcast Company of the Americas owns 1090AM (XX Sports Radio) and 105.7 the walrus. Interestingly, it is 50% owned by Viejas.
This review is for XX Sports Radio. There are some great characters on this station, including morning hosts Scott Kaplan and Billy Ray (BR) Smith. They bring an interesting mix of sports experience, a sense of humor, and a true affection for San Diego to their show. And they have funny Nature Bee commercials.
Other personalities on this station don’t do much for me. Like Coach Kintera. But if you’re from out of town and want to sound like a San Diego native, just drop the name «Philly Billy.» It’ll take you far.