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New ESPN Radio lineup includes show with Chris Carlin, Joe Fortenbaugh

Details continue to emerge about the latest iteration of ESPN Radio’s national lineup.

The Post first reported Tuesday that a morning show with Chris Canty, Evan Cohen and Michelle Smallmon will replace the program previously fronted by Keyshawn, Jay Williams and Max Kellerman.

Now, The Post has learned that Chris Carlin and Joe Fortenbaugh will be paired from noon to 3 p.m. Carlin, who once was the producer of the iconic “Mike & the Mad Dog” show in WFAN afternoon drive, and also later hosted in that spot, had most recently been hosting with Canty at 3:00 p.m.

Fortenbaugh, a contributor to ESPN’s “Daily Wager” gambling program, had been hosting radio with Amber Wilson at 7:00 p.m.

Chris Carlin has been a fixture in sports radio for 20+ years. Instagram / Chris Carlin
Joe Fortenbaugh also contributes to ESPN’s ‘Daily Wager’ TV program. YouTube / ESPN

The afternoon drive, from 3-7 p.m., will now feature a tandem of Harry Douglas and Freddie Coleman. Douglas, the former NFL receiver for the Falcons and Titans, had previously been hosting with Jason Fitz in middays.

Coleman is a feel-good story here, as he has been with ESPN Radio since 2004.

He has spent many years hosting late at night, and this is a well-earned promotion into the daytime lineup.

Later, Amber Wilson, the popular host who came up through Miami radio, and Ian FitzSimmons, who had been Coleman’s cohost since 2016, will host from 7-10 p.m.

Finally, Q Myers will be joined by a rotating team of guests on “GameNight” from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Harry Douglas at 2023 ESPY Awards. Getty Images

An ESPN spokesperson declined to comment.