Miami Connection
Stugotz helped pioneer sports talk radio in South Florida by co-founding 790 The Ticket, shaping the local media landscape for over two decades. His show has cemented Miami as a hub for innovative, personality-driven sports broadcasting, attracting national attention while staying rooted in the community. Through daily discussions on Miami teams and culture, he fosters fan engagement and elevates the region's voice in national sports conversations.
About
Born Jonathan Brian Weiner on July 29, 1972, Stugotz began his career in South Florida radio as part of the team that launched WAXY-AM 790 The Ticket in South Miami. He rose to prominence co-hosting The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, which debuted locally in 2004 and expanded nationally on ESPN Radio in 2013. The show, known for its humorous and unfiltered style, broadcast from Miami's WAXY until leaving ESPN in 2021. Deeply connected to Miami through his long tenure on local airwaves, Stugotz remains a fixture in South Florida sports media. Currently, he co-hosts the syndicated show from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, blending sports commentary with pop culture.