2 Live Stews
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The 2 Live Stews is a syndicated sports talk radio show originating from WQXI, AM 790 the Zone, in Atlanta, Georgia hosted by brothers Doug and Ryan Stewart.
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[edit] The hosts and cast
Doug Stewart is a former running back at Newberry College, former sports agent, former mortgage lender, former Foot Locker manager, and devoted family man. He graduated from South Carolina State University. Ryan Stewart (RJR) is a former Georgia Tech All-American and Detroit Lions defensive back and a newly married husband. Both brothers (literally and figuratively) are members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Todd Q. Chapman, the show's producer, goes by the nickname Shaggy, and is also known as "the white guy behind the glass," Samson the Pusher, and The Blame Shifter. Kimberly Sargent (a.k.a. Sergeant Sexy) is the entertainment news reporter. Marvin Byrd (a.k.a. Marvinsky) is the sound engineer. Doug also calls him "Radio Blacula" because of his "blood lust"; i.e., his encouragement of Ryan to shoot callers (use gunfire sound effects) during the "Under the Gun" segment. Jamal Jones, the show's assistant producer, formerly Jamal the Intern, now goes by Jamal the Producer. Ryan often refers to Jamal as the Muscle because of his ability to get the job done.
[edit] History
Hitting the airwaves in 2001, brothers & bruthas Doug and Ryan Stewart have taken their hip hop style of sports talk from "the basement to the penthouse." Calling it a "keep it real show," the Stews try to tell the blunt, unvarnished truth, and encourage guests and callers to do the same. The show initially aired in the late evenings, was later moved to mid-days, and then the prime afternoon drive slot. Five years into their gig the 2 Live Stews have become Atlanta-based radio station 790 The Zone's highest-rated show.
In 2004, the Stews were voted best "Air Talent of the Year" at the Sports Radio Awards presented by ESPN Radio. In 2005, The Stews signed on to do a show for ESPN2, which airs Wednesdays at 1:30am.[citation needed] In October 2005, after months of negotiation, the Stews announced a deal with Radio One and Reach Media to nationally syndicate their show; said deal ended with Radio One's departure from the syndication business in 2007.
On June 4, 2007, the Stews joined ESPN2's morning show First Take (formerly Cold Pizza) as regular contributors to the show [1]. Additionally, they have done some work as analysts in the NFL Live studio.
[edit] Future of the show
Original syndicator Syndication One left the syndication business in 2007; the show has since been picked up by Sporting News Radio. With the network change, the show now airs in a 1-4 p.m. Eastern Time time slot, both on WQXI and on the network, while a new show, The Afternoon Saloon, occupies afternoon drive.
