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Boston sports radio host Fred Toucher sparked controversy by calling late NBA legend Bill Walton a 'phony hippie' and joking about his death. Toucher played a 2010 interview where he hung up on Walton, criticizing him for supporting his son's Lakers team. The segment sharply contrasted with the widespread praise Walton has received following his death.
98.5 The Sports Hub host Fred Toucher is facing backlash for making disparaging comments about basketball legend Bill Walton the day after Walton's death. Toucher called Walton a "phony hippie" and replayed a 2010 interview where he hung up on Walton. Toucher later acknowledged the poor timing of his remarks but has been heavily criticized on social media and by other sports radio hosts.
Boston sports radio host Fred Toucher made controversial and insensitive remarks about the late NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton, calling him a "phony hippie" and joking "I didn't kill him" during his "Toucher & Hardy" show. The comments were made in response to a caller's request to play a 2010 clip of Toucher hanging up on Walton, leading to widespread criticism for the classless eulogy.
Fred Toucher, co-host of "Toucher and Rich" program, returned to the show after checking himself into an alcohol treatment facility following concerning tweets he posted over Memorial Day weekend. Toucher explained that he was in a dark place due to his divorce, throat problems, and show tumult. He relapsed and tweeted something that was not clever and freaked some people out. Toucher voluntarily locked himself up in detox to avoid drinking and is now seeking outpatient treatment and therapy. He has a plan to never drink again.
Fred Toucher, co-host of "Toucher & Rich" on 98.5 The Sports Hub, returned to the show after spending five days at a detox facility for alcohol addiction. Toucher voluntarily checked himself in after sending out concerning tweets over the weekend. He is now putting in four hours a day of intense therapy for alcohol and anxiety and taking his recovery very seriously. Toucher had previously missed extended time on the show due to the loss of his voice and undergoing rehabilitation for alcohol addiction in 2020.
Boston radio host Fred Toucher is taking an extended leave of absence from 98.5 The Sports Hub due to a throat issue that has left him without answers. After seeing a doctor recommended by a listener, Toucher is confident he can fix the issue and will undergo surgery soon. The exact diagnoses was not revealed, but Toucher credited the listener for possibly saving his life. The Sports Hub’s morning show, led by Toucher and Rich Shertenlieb, has been a ratings juggernaut for years and is widely considered one of the most successful local radio programs in the country.