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poor mister
i have no i dea why they would want to jack up a top show like that. maybe if you guys had been number 1 they would have kept you together. did you guys go on a cuise recently?

If The End chose not to renew Mister's contract, how can they hold him to a no-compete clause? I thought a no-compete clause was for when a personality left in the middle of a contract.

Isn't it ironic that Chunga had to beg and plead to get Mister on the show; only to be responsible for his termination.

I remember Mister's last day. At the end of the show Chunga didn't want to go talk to the lawyers, but Mister said c'mon it will be alright. Now we know why. The chemistry Chunga and Mister had together is what made them the best morning show on Utah radio. Mister kept Chunga in check and played straight-man to Chunga's funny man. Without Mister, it's definitely not the same.

Mister, I hope to hear you on the radio again someday. I wish you the best where ever your life takes you. Just know you are missed!

I am glad that "Mister" West spoke with you about this, even if just for the 'industry' column. (Who knows how many people find this column and read it in the back of the A&E section?)

I wish him only the best and I am glad he chose to speak about what he knew and how things sorted out.

I'm also excited to read that the D. News is smart enough to pick up two talented folks- himself and Erica Hansen of KOSY. How exciting to enhance the A&E section with more local writing and insight from someone with a great background.

The show got funnier after Marcus got the boot. It was part of my morning ritual for about ten years.

I haven't listened since Mister was dropped and don't intend to. I even tried listening to Grant and Amanda once in desperation, but decided that silence was preferable.

When Mister goes back on the radio, I'll listen to his show, as long as it's not on Citadel.

Your facts are incorrect. Our live show "Horse Talk" is just that, LIVE, ON THE AIR, Saturday Mornings. Yes, you also can listen to it on the internet. KPCW and KCPW are 2 different stations. Thank you for acknowledging that it is a good show.
Jan Williams
Program Director
KPCW Park City

So glad to hear from Mister! You are definately missed. There just isn't morning radio anymore without you. You evened out Chunga. Hope you are back on the air SOON! When you are, I can turn my radio back on again in the mornings!

I can't believe Mister is gone. Chunga had his moments but his arrogance with no one to keep him in check is way too much to handle every morning.

I also hope that Mister returns to the radio soon!

I have been listening to the Chunga and Mister show for about 9 years. I thought they were the perfect team. Without Mister the show has lost some of its flavor. It's like trying to enjoy a root beer float minus the ice cream or Captain Crunch without the Crunchberries.
I'd like to hear what Chunga has to say about it now that the cat is out of the bag. Chunga IS a really funny guy, but right now I don't feel a bit like laughing.

I've stopped listening to KENZ as well. Honestly, Mister was the only thing that made Chunga tolerable. I'm pleased that Mister has landed on his feet and wish him all the best at the Deseret Morning News.

I personally think Chunga "Brett Smith" is a joke. He truely is a back stabber. He thinks he is a big fish in a small pond but he is just pond scum. They should just drop the radio station from existence and Mister should get back on in the mornings for a good station. I hope all Mister fans out there have banned KENZ and write in to Chunga "Brett Smith" to voice their opinion on why he is a joke and because they fired Mister the station has gone to pot.

I was a HUGE morning show fan. I was completly devistated when Mister was let go. I too felt Chunga's EGO was almost unbearable these last few years, but I tolerated it because of Mister.
I am a true believer of Carma and I hope Chunga get what he deserves! We as Mister Fans need to call in during What's Happening Hot Stuff and let other listeners know the truth about Chunga.
I hope Mister returns to the Radio soon, We love you

I do not know Mister or Chunga personally but have been a fan for several years. I do know since Mister got axed, for whatever reason, the morning show quality has deteriorated to the point where it's unlistenable.

Radio morning show personalities come and go like the different seasons. Only time will tell if Citadel made the right decision in firing Mister (not renewing his contract). So far, it doesn't look very good...

I think People will believe what they want to believe, but I think that through the contract negotiations Management had it in their cards to either keep Chunga if he opted to, or take Mister off if Chunga Decided to stay.

I don't think Chunga had a personal say in it, I think those of us who have delt with management know that they probably wouldn't let Chunga make that big of a call. Now for Mister to speak to the newspapers about his contract, isn't that violating his non-compete clause? Obviously not a good move for him.

What radio station will hire him now? I loved Mister when he was on KENZ, and was truly sad when MANAGEMENT let him go. But the real reason I listen to 101.9 is for the music. I'll still listen.

I believe that Mister made a mistake in believing his sources that Chunga insisted that Mister be off the show. I do think that the show was better with Mister. However, I believe Chunga when he says he had nothing to do with it and was as surprised as Mister was when it all went down.

It's too bad that it has come to this. People lose their jobs all the time and do not need to go complain about it in a newspaper.

After reading this article and listening to Chunga's response it is clear someone is lying. The question is, is it Brian or Brett.

I really enjoyed Mister West as well, and miss hearing him in the mornig.... although I don't agree that the show is now terrible. I also do not believe that Chunga phased Mister out as part of his contract. Just a way for Mister to try and get ahead in his career, which is in itself, low. Non of us know the real facts which is pretty funny to rip on people when we have no idea what happened, anyway, I still listen to 101.9 in the morning, they are still great.

Although it is sad that Mister is no longer on the show, I think Chunga was the better half. I will continue to listen. I still miss Kasey more than Mister. I hope Cunga is able to add another talent that can add the the show. Cort and Chelsea are fun but it needs more. Don't blame Chunga for other people's errors. Love ya Chunga

I have tried to listen to the show without Mister, but it lacks so much that I rarely do. Today, I thought I would give it another try and was shcoked to hear Chunga blasting Mister, warning him and calling him his personal enemy number one. Good riddance for Mister. This guy was dragging him down so much at the end as it was, I honestly thought he had left because he was sick of him. During their last months together, I actually wondered how Mister was able to endure that trashed-out energy from Chunga every day. I have been a fan of Mister since KJQN days and I would love to see his own talented light shine again!

I had no idea that this article even existed until I heard Chunga ranting and raving about it this morning.

Mister was a good friend to Chunga...was. That's the point, it's in the past and Mister needs to stop thinking that it was all Chunga's fault that he got fired. All he's trying to do is take down as many people as he can so the show won't keep going. The problem he is faced with now is that he lost his strongest ally (Chunga)...at least until tells Chunga he's sorry for lying he will continue to lose that ally. Chunga even said himself that when Mister comes and apologizes he will gladly have him as a friend again and will try to get him back on the show as much as he can, which he did right before and right after Mister got let go. All this does is make Chunga look like the bad guy and the real end listeners won't blink an eye to it.