Ian Pickus 🥎

I never get to do this, because it's been almost half my life, but: some personal news. Friday is my last day @WAMCRadio. wamc.org/news/2025-07-2…

Took a trip down memory lane with @IanPickus to one of the more hectic days during his tenure with @WAMCnews.

@vulture Twist his arm

Chubby Checker is refusing to attend his impending Rock Hall induction. Instead, he staged his own induction at a recent concert in Illinois, saying that he told the organization: ‘We’re not coming. We have a gig.’ vulture.com/article/chubby…

@MMR_MattRyan @WAMCRadio Thanks, Matt! Thanks for showing the way

Big loss for public radio. Ian has been one of the very best interviewers throughout his time with @WAMCRadio. No matter the topic. 📻

@fessland @WAMCRadio Thanks! Go Danes

@IanPickus @WAMCRadio congrats Ian.. thank you for all your great work!

I never get to do this, because it's been almost half my life, but: some personal news. Friday is my last day @WAMCRadio. wamc.org/news/2025-07-2…

@RayGraf @EMPIREREPORTNY @WAMCRadio Jeter

@IanPickus @EMPIREREPORTNY @WAMCRadio Ian who?

@DaveHenahan @WAMCRadio Thanks!

@IanPickus @WAMCRadio Congratulations and best wishes Ian! I'm among the many who will miss your reporting, story telling, and trivia expertise.

@EdBurkeToga @WAMCRadio Can say with some pride it would be the same size as it was in 1999 (husky)

@IanPickus @WAMCRadio I got you a #PinkSheet gig, be at the track tomorrow 5am. What size shirt do you wear?

@WLSpringstead @WAMCRadio Thanks, Will!!

@IanPickus @WAMCRadio You’ve done marvelous work, Ian. We’ll miss you. Good luck!

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@ZachReports Be smart!!

[insert slow pitch softball metaphor of praise]

@CudaG Thank you!

Congratulations to a pro’s pro….good luck!

@mullrainee @WAMCRadio Thanks!!

@IanPickus @WAMCRadio Congratulations on a great tenure and best of luck on the new gig

@esnaHBC @WAMCRadio Thanks, Hon. Khakis

@dmurphymcgraw @WAMCRadio Thanks!!

@IanPickus @WAMCRadio You will be missed, my friend. I’ve loved talking to you over the years and always appreciated listening to your fair, concise, and insightful reporting - as well as great jams. Keep us posted on what’s next. Thanks for making our community better and smarter.

@morganfmckay @WAMCRadio Thanks, Morgan!

@IanPickus @WAMCRadio Congratulations Ian!!

@RichAzzopardi Thanks so much!

.@IanPickus is a solid reporter and a good guy, who helped keep me on my toes when I was in government. I wish him the best of luck on his next steps and welcome him to the dark side.

@NickReisman Which elbow did you type this with

Pickus is a peerless interviewer and journalist, very good tennis player and a so-so trivia guy x.com/IanPickus/stat…

@Shellovvv You have limitless talent. YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE

An incredible mentor and friend to me and many others at the station. Ian is the first person in my professional career that saw in me the journalist I am (and still yet to become). While he may be leaving, I know the work ethic he brought to our newsroom will stay. #wazaaa

@MACKAY1972 @WAMCRadio Thanks for being there on my literal DAY ONE in 2002

@IanPickus @WAMCRadio Good luck in next adventure Ian.

@RepPaulTonko @WAMCRadio A member of Congress accessible to the public is a vital thing. 🙏

I always enjoyed chatting with Ian on Congressional Corner at @WAMCRadio, where he played an integral role in delivering the high-quality programming that residents across our region rely on every day. Good luck in your next chapter, Ian!