Joe "Big Nasty" McDonnell to join the AngelsWin.com Team

Chuck · May 22, 2014

I am pleased to announce that Joe McDonnell, formally with Fox Sports has joined the AngelsWin.com writing staff. Joe will also have his own podcast show.

More coming on what Joe will be writing and when his show will air in the near future.

Sports fans will no doubt know the name Joe McDonnell. For over four decades he was one of the most popular personalities on all of talk sport radios. No mater what the scoop was it was like he was right in there letting everyone know what the info was. As great as he was behind the mic however he was probably equally as well know for his size. Joe McDonnell was a very big man, but his voice was even bigger.

Joe McDonnell would get more and more popular he was right in the middle of the LA sports scene. It was like all the fans of the various LA teams be it Lakers or Kings could identify with this guy. But as his fame grew so did his body.

Then he decided that he was going to have bypass surgery and lost an incredibly 400 pounds from his over 700 pound frame. Sadly though for the better part of two years Joe McDonnell has not been on our airwaves. He still works in the industry where he works for KNX 1070 as the sports update man. This is really a waste of such a great talent, but it was almost like the industry could not get enough of him when he was unhealthy, and now he has his life back he canâ€™t get back as the main man behind the mic.

Overall Joe McDonnell is one of the all time best when it comes to talking about sport. He was a mans man and a true fan favourite. Many fans no mater who is hosting whatever radio sports talk show will think that the current guy may be good, but he is no Joe McDonnell.

Chuck Richter pictured with Joe McDonnell at our #AWSTFanfest13

maximus p · May 22, 2014

Look forward to his efforts! Always enjoyed the McDonnell/Douglas show.

Chuck · May 22, 2014

Look forward to his efforts! Always enjoyed the McDonnell/Douglas show.

As did I, when I was in So. Cal.

ettin · May 22, 2014

Welcome aboard Joe!

Stradling · May 22, 2014

Welcome aboard Joe! I loved your radio show, especially your ability to get the best guests. I'm looking forward to your contributions!

gotbeer · May 22, 2014

Joe McDonnell. Isn't he the one that scooped a bunch of free agent signings before anyone else?

Chuck · May 22, 2014

Joe McDonnell. Isn't he the one that scooped a bunch of free agent signings before anyone else?

Yes!

seenoevil · May 22, 2014

Big nasty is in the house! I miss McDonnell/Douglas

Edited May 22, 2014 by seenoevil

Brandon · May 22, 2014

Crazy seeing that picture of him, dude lost a lot of weight...props to him.

I remember growing up with him being one of the bigger LA sports guys.

Looking forward to his contributions.

On a side note, the Pujols/Wilson intro presser had limited questions from the media, wasn't he one of them?

Chuck · May 22, 2014

Crazy seeing that picture of him, dude lost a lot of weight...props to him.

I remember growing up with him being one of the bigger LA sports guys.

Looking forward to his contributions.

On a side note, the Pujols/Wilson intro presser had limited questions from the media, wasn't he one of them?

Yep. He was one of few that had the balls to ask a question. He's not afraid to ask the tough questions.

Dave Saltzer · May 22, 2014

Crazy seeing that picture of him, dude lost a lot of weight...props to him.

I remember growing up with him being one of the bigger LA sports guys.

Looking forward to his contributions.

On a side note, the Pujols/Wilson intro presser had limited questions from the media, wasn't he one of them?

First, welcome aboard Joe. So glad to have you on the team.

To answer the question, the Angels were late naming microwave hones that day. Joe was set to pass it to me after the he other side asked a question, and it was a bad question. So, at the Josh Hamilton presser, Joe made sure I got the microphone to ask a question. I am very indebted to Joe for that.

Blarg · May 22, 2014

David, that was one of the only baseball related questions of the presser and Hamilton had a huge smile finally getting to talk baseball. I didn't know Joe pushed you to the mic but I'm glad he did. He must have sensed you were going to ask the right question.

Tank · May 22, 2014

joe has a ton of sources and often scoops a lot of others.

welcome aboard, joe.

disarcina · May 22, 2014

more talent for Angelswin.com -- good work , Chuck and all......

Bombsauce · May 22, 2014

Wow! That's a big name signing for AW. I'm impressed! Can't wait to listen to the podcasts. I hope he gets popular enough to displace Roger Lodge...I'm sure Roger is nice but he annoys me! Welcome back to Angels baseball Joe. Glad to have you!

Taylor · May 22, 2014

The McDonnell Donnell Douglas Show

on ESPN

How many drinks for you today? (None!)

on ESPN

You could not be any more wrong

on ESPN

gurn67 · May 22, 2014

Strange how a guy who used to salivate with every move the Dodgers franchise made and belittle every move the Angels franchise way back when he was on KFI shows up on an Angels' fan website. You guys giving Superfan his own podcast next?

Chuck · May 22, 2014

Strange how a guy who used to salivate with every move the Dodgers franchise made and belittle every move the Angels franchise way back when he was on KFI shows up on an Angels' fan website. You guys giving Superfan his own podcast next?

wrong.

Joe McDonnell grew up as an Angels fan and is still a big fan, as are the Angels brass of Joe McDonnell.

Section517 · May 22, 2014

The Big Nasty is an Angels, UCLA, and LA Kings fan.

What's not to like about the guy?

The Dude · May 22, 2014

Not familiar with his past work, but look forward to his contributions to Angelswin. Welcome Joe!

Inside Pitch · May 22, 2014

Strange how a guy who used to salivate with every move the Dodgers franchise made and belittle every move the Angels franchise way back when he was on KFI shows up on an Angels' fan website. You guys giving Superfan his own podcast next?

I thought he grew up an Angels fan? If you're in a LA radio market, you're typically going to spend more time talking about the Dodgers and Lakers than you would the Angels and Clippers..

Chuck · May 22, 2014

I thought he grew up an Angels fan? If you're in a LA radio market, you're typically going to spend more time talking about the Dodgers and Lakers than you would the Angels and Clippers..

Yep, grew up an Angels fan despite living in the valley.

tdawg87 · May 22, 2014

He looks like a guy who just recently lost 150 pounds. It's kind of weird.

The guy on the left looks good though.

xboom28x · May 22, 2014

Great news! AW.com has sure come a long way.

Would be great if Joe could contribute to the Lakers thread in the NBA forum. Love his takes.

Troll Daddy · May 22, 2014

Good stuff! Looking forward to listening to him.

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Joe "Big Nasty" McDonnell to join the AngelsWin.com Team

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