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Marc Malusis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marc Gerard Malusis May 17, 1976 Jackson Heights, Queens, U.S. |
| Education | Don Bosco Prep Syracuse University |
| Occupations | Radio and television sportscaster Radio personality Journalist |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Donna Lore |
| Children | 3 |
Marc Gerard Malusis[1] (born May 17, 1976) is an American sports broadcaster, sportswriter, and radio personality (also known as "The Moose"), whose longstanding sports talk motto quickly became his signature catchphrase, "If you can't play it, talk it,"
Early life and career
[edit]Born on May 17, 1976,[1][2][3] in Jackson Heights, Queens, and raised in Rockland County, Malusis is one of three children born to Brenda Nancy (née Pinnel) and Paul Malusis.[4][5] He attended Don Bosco Preparatory High School and graduated from Syracuse University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in speech communication.[5]
By March 2000, Malusis had started his on-air career at WLIR AM, with The Sports Ticker, an hour-long Sunday morning broadcast, featuring "listener phone calls, analysis, interviews and sports reports".[6] By the end of May, both the station's call letters and the program's title had changed; the former to WRCR, and the latter to On the Marc.[7] July of that year marked the first in-print mention of his soon-to-be registered signature catchphrase, "If you can't play it, talk it."[8][9]
Malusis started work at WFAN the following year, and his initial affiliation—extending from 2001 to 2007 (during which time he served first as board op and, later, producer for Mike and the Mad Dog)—proved extremely useful for Malusis, who later recalled, 'Mike understands what makes the New York sports fan tick.' [10]
From January 2020 through December 2021, Malusis and Maggie Gray co-hosted the midday show on WFAN.[11]
Television
[edit]In 2008, Malusis made what appears to be his TV debut, in the first of several "guest debater" spots on SNY's SportsNite.[12] One observer who took great heart from this hire (and that of colleague Chris LoPresti), while, at the same time, was not overly optimistic regarding its long-range ramifications, is ESPN reporter / author Rich Coutinho.
People like Marc Malusis and Chris LoPresti give me hope that these TV debate shows could be more civil, which I believe will actually make them more useful. But I am a realist and know that the louder voices will usually get the bigger paychecks.[13]
In February 2022, Malusis was hired as the lead sports anchor at WPIX.[11] In May 2023, he was teamed with former Met pitcher Nelson Figueroa (later replaced by WFAN's Joe Benigno[14]), co-hosting New York Sports Nation Nightly.[15]
Journalism
[edit]Between 2016 and 2019, Malusis was a columnist for Metro New York, covering the gamut of New York professional franchises.[16][17][18][19]
Personal life
[edit]Following a December 2006 marriage proposal made on the steps of New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral,[5] Malusis married kindergarten teacher Donna Lore on July 26, 2008, at St. Cecilia's Church in Stamford, Connecticut. They subsequently settled in Harrison, New York,[20] and have since had three children, all boys.[21]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Letters: Take care of our problems at home first". The Journal News. November 21, 1994. p. A6 – via Newspapers.com.
To The Editor: I am a proud American! I think that this country is the best country in the world in handling its' responsibilities at home and abroad. I am an 18 year old college student, however, who feels that we have many more problems around here than our government seems to realize. [...] Our problems need to be taken care of and solved and should be priority Number One. Unfortunately, if it does not take priority, these problems will be with us and even more prevalent up and through the next century and they will only get worse. Marc Gerard Malusis, Blauvelt
- ↑ "Remembering the Funniest Time With Mom". The Journal News. May 1, 1988. p. A6 – via Newspapers.com.
When was about a year old my mom and went to a zoo called the Animal Hospital. [...] That day I will never forget all my life.
Marc Malusis Age 11
66 Van Wycke Rd.
Blauvelt, N.Y. 10913 - ↑ "Marc Malusis's Post". Facebook. May 18, 2018. "'Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes. I really appreciate it, means a lot. It is crazy how quickly time goes by.'
Rob Rittenhouse: 'I went to text you but lost your #. Happy Belated Moose!!!'
Annie Vinton: 'Happy belated.'
Alyson Lee: Happy belated. Alyson.'" - ↑ "Obituaries: Brenda Nancy Malusis". The Journal News. May 24, 2018. p. A6 – via Newspapers.com.
Brenda Nancy Malusis, age 70, surrounded by her family, passed away at home in Pearl River on Monday, March 19, 2018. Born on June 6, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to Alexander Pinnel and Diana Szymanowski. [...] She is survived by her three children Kim, Marc and Paulette and their spouses; Tom, Donna and Ken along with their seven grandchildren
- 1 2 3 "Lore-Malusis". The Journal News. June 15, 2008. p. 5E – via Newspapers.com.
Diane Lore of Eastchester, N.Y., and Anthony Lore Sr. of Tuckahoe, are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Marie to Marc Malusis, son of Brenda Malusis of Pearl River, N.Y., and Paul Malusis of Blauvelt, N.Y. [...] Marc proposed in December of 2006 in Manhattan on the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral where Donna excitedly said yes. [...] Marc graduated from Don Bosco Prep High School and Syracuse University with a bachelor of science degree in speech communication. He is currently an on-air personality on WFAN and SNY.
- ↑ Shustack, Mary (March 2, 2000). "On Radio: Area Sports". The Journal News. p. 5E – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "On Radio: dial digest". The Journal News. May 25, 2000. p. 30-G – via Newspapers.com.
11 a.m. WRCR (1300 AM) 'On the The Marc' Host: Marc Malusis. Live call-in show.
- ↑ Edel, Raymond A. (July 24, 2000). "Radio Waves: The Tools to Survive". The Hackensack Record. p. L-9 – via Newspapers.com.
'If you can't play it, talk it.' That's Marc Malusis' motto for his program - "On the Marc.' Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Malusis talks sports on Nanuet, N. Y.-based WRCR-AM (1300).
- ↑ U.S. Department of Commerce (September 24, 2002). Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office. p. TM 802.
"NEXGEN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS SN 76-145,437. Malusis, Marc G., Blauvelt, N.Y. Filed 10-11-2000.
IF YOU CAN'T PLAY IT, TALK IT – for telecommunications services, namely, radio broadcasting services (U.S. cls. 100, 101 and 104). First use 12-19-1999; in commerce 12-19-1999" - ↑ Damergis, Mike. (December 14, 2017). "The silence will be deafening as Francesa leaves WFAN #MikeFrancesa". MaddSportsMedia. p. L-9 – via WordPress.com.
Francesa knew how to push the right buttons according to Marc Malusis, who was the board op and then producer for Francesa and Russo from 2001 through 2007. 'Mike understands what makes the New York Sports fan tick,' says Malusis, who is a mainstay on SNY over the last 11 years. 'He has a great understanding of the pulse of what the audience wants to hear.'
- 1 2 Gerbosi, Ryan (May 25, 2018). "Media: Malusis Joining WPIX". Newsday. p. A6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Raissman, Bob (March 23, 2008). "Getting Loud: SNY raises voice, profile with two new shows tomorrow". New York Daily News. p. 67 – via Newspapers.com.
Characters he's got. The conflict angle also will be incorporated into SNY's nightly news show 'SportsNite' (it also goes to a half hour), where Sweeny Murti, Jon Heyman, Marc Malusis and other invited victims will have at it. This roster of players gives SNY a more New York sound.
- ↑ Coutinho, Rich (2017). Press Box Revolution: How Sports Reporting Has Changed Over the Past Thirty Years. New York: Sports Publishing. p. 303. ISBN 978-1-61321-986-7.
- ↑ Raissman, Bob (November 19, 2003). "Sports Nation Fumble". New York Daily News. p. A6. Retrieved May 25, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
When last we looked WPIX-TVs 'Sports Nation' was a meat-and-potatoes show with news opinions and credibility Last week the suits brought in veteran radio voice Joe Benigno to join anchor Marc Malusis. Why? To replicate an out-of-control talk radio vibe? Or to turn 'SN' into a show dedicated to whining about being a Jets fan? Or spreading the latest manufactured NFL conspiracy theory? After all it was JB who recently went on the radio insisting the Raiders had help beating the Jets last Monday night 'because the NFL wanted the Raiders to win.'
- ↑ Raissman, Bob (May 14, 2023). "Media: PRIMED FOR OPINIONS: Around the Dial". New York Daily News. p. 64. Retrieved May 25, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Malusis, Marc (May 23, 2016). "Now Is Not the Time to Give Up on Mets' Matt Harvey". Metro New York. p. 27 – via Archive.org.
- ↑ Malusis, Marc (October 15, 2017). "The NFL Got It Right With Elliott Suspension". Metro New York. p. 31 – via Archive.org.
- ↑ Malusis, Marc (June 5, 2018). "Easy With Those Torres-Jeter Comparisons". Metro New York. p. 24 – via Archive.org.
- ↑ Malusis, Marc (February 12, 2019). "'94 Cup-Winning Rangers a Reminder of MSG Drought". Metro New York. p. 27 – via Archive.org.
- ↑ "Donna Lore & Marc Malusis, July 26, 2008; Stamford, Conn". New York Daily News. November 16, 2008. p. 27-NOW – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ SNY (March 26, 2020). "Meet Marc Malusis' Kids as they crash the show; Out Of Office Replies – SNY". YouTube.
Further reading
[edit]- "Coaching milestone a big deal". Home News Tribune. January 28, 2007. ProQuest 963289463.
While recapping the NFL's championship games last Sunday night on WFAN, late-night talk-show host Marc Malusis was blindsided by two callers in the span of about five minutes. The first, upset that a big deal was being made out of the fact two black coaches had reached the Super Bowl, made a racially insensitive remark, while the second seemed to believe that Tony Dungy was a racist for expressing pride in being one of those two coaches. To his credit, Malusis quickly and harshly dismissed both callers. Unfortunately, the disturbing feelings those types of calls leave on a listener can't be as easily wiped away. But when such snakes slither out from under their rocks and let themselves be seen by the world, there is one positive result: We are all reminded that racial prejudice still is all too prevalent in our society and that we have a long way to go
External links
[edit]- Marc Malusis at IMDb