Full Breakdown
John Kincade Announces Return to 93.7/680 The Fan After Six-Year Philadelphia Stint
6/27/2026, 2:10:19 PM
Return of a Veteran Host
On Friday morning, John Kincade used social media to announce his return to Atlanta station 93.7/680 The Fan. He said he will be back this fall and expressed honor at rejoining the outlet where he spent over two decades. The station’s press release confirmed the announcement but withheld details about his specific role and exact start date.
Background & Context
Kincade’s career at The Fan spanned over 20 years, during which he became a recognizable voice in Atlanta’s sports media landscape. He left the station to pursue a broadcasting position in Philadelphia, where he remained for six years. His departure left a vacancy in the station’s lineup, while his Philadelphia tenure is not detailed in the available sources.
Timeline
- Over 20 years – John Kincade works at 93.7/680 The Fan in Atlanta.
- Six-year period – Kincade works in Philadelphia.
- June 2026 – Announces on social media his return to The Fan, slated for Fall 2026.
- Fall 2026 – Expected start date, pending official confirmation.
Official Statements & Responses
Kincade issued a brief statement indicating he will return to 680 The Fan in the fall, expressing honor at rejoining the outlet where he spent more than two decades and thanking the team for the welcome. The station’s press release confirmed the announcement while noting that details of his role and exact start date will be disclosed later. Station manager David Dickey, who runs The Fan, texted that he had “nothing more to add beyond the press release.” Kincade did not return calls or texts seeking further comment.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The announcement leaves two primary information gaps. First, the station has not disclosed Kincade’s specific on-air responsibilities or the exact date he will resume broadcasting. Second, Kincade has not responded to follow-up inquiries, limiting verification of any additional details about his role or the circumstances of his departure from Philadelphia. No alternative accounts or contradictory statements appear in the available sources.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I will be returning to 680 The Fan this fall and am honored I’m coming back to the station I worked at for over 20 years,” — John Kincade, former host
- “Thank you for welcoming me back.” — John Kincade, former host
- “David Dickey, who runs the station, texted that he had nothing more to add beyond the press release.” — David Dickey, station manager (text message)
- “ The station, in a press release, said his exact role and return date will be revealed at a later date.” — 93.7/680 The Fan press release
What’s Next
The station indicated that further details regarding Kincade’s on-air schedule and role will be released closer to his anticipated Fall 2026 start. Listeners can expect an official announcement from 93.7/680 The Fan in the coming weeks, which may clarify programming changes associated with his return.
