Danny Parkins leaving 610

[siberian khatru]

I don't listen to 610 regularly, only when they have a news-making guest on (like the Dyson interview Friday), the Royals postgame shows and sometimes the Chiefs postgame. But he's the drive-time guy who's been in KC five years, so ...

Danny Parkins announces he will leave 610 Sports on Friday

BY PETE GRATHOFF
pgrathoff@kcstar.com

The Kansas City sports radio scene is losing one of its biggest names.

In a Twitter post, Danny Parkins of KCSP (610 AM) announced his last day with the station will be this Friday. Parkins did not announce what he will do after leaving 610.

Parkins wrote: “I’m leaving Kansas City and my last show with Carrington (Harrison) and Heis (producer Ben Heisler) is this Friday. This is incredibly bittersweet. I can’t say where I’m going, yet, but know that I wouldn’t leave for just any opportunity. As soon as I can tell you more I obviously will.

“Kansas City changed my life in so many ways. I met my future wife, made lifelong friends, and will get married here. Professionally, quite simply, we accomplished what no one thought we could. We became the most successful show in 610’s history with three young guys just having fun and working hard. I’m incredibly proud of the who we built.

“There are so many people to thank, and this week will be spent continuing to do that both on air and off, but if The Drive meant something to you, thank you. I loved every minute hosting it for you and hope to give you 5 more great shows.”

Parkins, who grew up in Chicago and graduated from Syracuse in 2009, joined 610 AM in 2011. He and Harrison are co-hosts of “The Drive,” which is on the air from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

“I’m not taking the Browns job and I’m not replacing (ESPN’s) Chris Berman,” Parkins said Monday on the show.

[BWillie]

Local sports radio. Everybody in every city across the country says it sucks, yet listens to it all the time.

YOu guys crack me up.

Kind of like ESPN. Everybody claims they don't watch ESPN, yet it's the highest rated sports network and costs the most out of ANY network on any cable or satellite package.

I bet none of you guys have ever bought anything from McDonalds, or Wal-Mart either.

Outside of Kietzman, I think the sports radio is pretty good in this town. Kietzman's problem is he's egotistical, and will talk about racing and golf too much sometimes. He could be good if he had the right producer. Since he owns 50%+ of 810 (I've heard) he's just basically allowed to mail it in and do whatever he wants.

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Who the hell listesns to 610

810 actively bashes KU and I still can't bring myself to listen to anything else.

[58-4ever]

I hope Carrington gets to carry the show now. He is far more entertaining on the show, and especially on Twitter. Danny was always "too good" for KC. He's a Chicago guy, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him take his weak chin back there.

[58-4ever]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

610 is the leader just because of the Royals radio rights. That is driving their ratings. 810 is overall the best sports station.

It depends on the time slot. The morning shows are kind of a wash IMO. Petro is way better than the mid day crowd on 610, and the Drive is WAY better than KK. KK is the worst in the city.

[-King-]

I liked the show. It's by far the best in KC. I honestly don't even know if 810 talks aabout sports. Everytime I've tried to tune in, they're having a huge circle jerk about a some random topic.

I don't agree with Parkins on much, but he was better than everyone else.

Carrington will get the A mic duties and Heis will be his cohost, but it's going to take a while for them to get in a groove. Heis isnt interesting to listen to at all really and Cdot is good but I don't know if he's permanent A mic material.
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[58-4ever]

Originally Posted by baitism

Nick Wright is a douchebag. Race baited his way up.

You're a moron. His wife, and therefore his kids, are black. Nick is the best host this city has seen in a long time...

[KCwolf]

Have no ties ..... Loved his show

[-King-]

Originally Posted by 58-4ever

It depends on the time slot. The morning shows are kind of a wash IMO. Petro is way better than the mid day crowd on 610, and the Drive is WAY better than KK. KK is the worst in the city.

Day shift on 610 is the worst.
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[58-4ever]

Originally Posted by -King-

Day shift on 610 is the worst.
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Yeah, I feel like it belongs in Central Texas talking High School Football.

[jaa1025]

This is disappointing. I enjoyed listening to him. I turned on KK today and he said if Alex Smith wins a SB he's in the HoF. HAHAHAHAHAHA

[58-4ever]

Originally Posted by jaa1025

This is disappointing. I enjoyed listening to him. I turned on KK today and he said if Alex Smith wins a SB he's in the HoF. HAHAHAHAHAHA

I don't listen to him because he's hot garbage.... but surely he was kidding?

[CHENZ A!]

I think Benny Heis is probably a great producer, and he's fine in small doses.. but I don't think it would be very good if he was CDot''s full time co-host. Carrington does a great job, I hope they find someone good to pair with him. Parkins will be tough to replace.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

I thought they were supposed to appeal to the younger guys like you, which is why an old fart (50) like me listens to 810's Border Patrol and Petro.

They hardly talk about anything without getting distracted it's annoying and the stayed tuned for big news well tell ya next! Gets annoying. Petros show is the best in town.

[CHENZ A!]

Originally Posted by 58-4ever

The morning shows are kind of a wash IMO.

Dude, no way. The Border Patrol is a good show. They're perfect for the AM, and can actually manage to make me laugh on occasion, and I am NOT a morning person.

The Fescoe show is so awful that most times when I switch to 610 during Border Patrol commercial breaks I end up switching back to listen to the ads rather than hear that douchey moron speak.

[Dayze]

The best part about driving a car with a radio that doesn't work , aside from it being paid off, is I'm not tempted to tune into ****ing sports radio garbage. I drove my wife's car into work about a year ago and was able to tune in (mostly out of habit)and my god.....sports radio is awful