BOSTON — “Matty in the Morning” featuring long-time host Matt Siegel is coming to an end.
Matt Siegel made the announcement this morning on Kiss 108 after a lengthy recent absence from the Boston airwaves. The retirement message appeared to be pre-recorded.
“I have been honest for the 41 years I have been with you and so that will continue now,” said Siegel. “This past year has been a little rough for me. I had brain surgery, I had a broken foot. I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate because all I want to do was make people laugh.”
“And the decision is this: “As of now, I am retired. I am leaving Kiss 108 and starting my new life as a mediocre golfer.” said Siegel
“I got off target, I guess you would say,” said Siegel. “I am a lucky guy for a million reasons, but five of them are a great wife and four great kids. And, my great wife and my great kids talked with me over the last several weeks and helped me come to a decision.”
“We decided it was time. I started at Kiss 41 years ago and it wasn’t my first radio job. Add it up. I turned 72 years old this year. It’s time.” said Siegel
“It’s been such a glorious run. I’m so appreciative. When I think back to when I started in radio making $2 an hour, I never thought I would amount to this,” said Siegel.
Siegel has been a force in Boston radio for some 41 years.
Siegel joined Boston 25 in January 2021 as he was celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Matty in the Morning.”
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“I never thought I would win two Marconi Awards,” said Siegel.
“When COVID hit, and it was awful, and it was very stressful and I was stuck in the house and all that stuff I just tried every day so hard to be light and fun,” said Siegel.
“All these silly things that I did over the years with my team, just to make people laugh. That was my job and I feel as though, with a couple of blips here and there that’s what I did,” said Siegel. “It’s very possible that I can cry right now.”
“Let me just list some of the things I am appreciative of,” said Siegel ”First of all, my team. Superb radio talent. Billy Costa, Lisa Donovan, Justin, Winnie, Dom - all of them, I want to thank.”
Siegel then addressed his Kiss 108 listeners.
“Last, but not least, my radio pals, you guys. Impossible. Not in a million years would I have ever thought I would have the following I have with my silly jokes and my silly interviews. I love you guys,” said Siegel. “This is really bittersweet. I agree with my family that it is time to walk away. But, I am sad. I will miss you all.”
You can listen to the entire goodbye From Matt Siegel here:
Siegel has been hosting his eponymous show from his home in Florida most recently.
Siegel was in the news in May 2021 after walking off the air over some controversial comments.
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