It is the top of an period for the numerous loyal listeners of Magic 89.9.
Radio persona Sam Gogna, popularly recognized to radio followers as Sam YG, introduced on Instagram his departure from the FM station that has been house to him for 17 lengthy years.
“To everybody asking… Sure, it’s true that I’m resigning from @magic899. Large choice and greater issues forward. Will discuss extra about it quickly. Joyful weekend,” wrote Sam on Friday, October 6, 2023.
The announcement got here as a shock to the listeners of the favored night radio discuss present Boys Evening Out, which Sam co-hosts along with Slick Rick and Tony Toni.
First heard on air on March 5, 2006, Boys Evening Out captured the ears of listeners with its entertaining, anything-goes, and irreverent matters that caught the ire at instances of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP).
This system tackles topics thought-about taboo in daytime radio — intercourse, intimate confessions by callers and company — thus explaining its late-night timeslot.
The hosts additionally talk about present occasions, gossip, and random musings about life generally.
Sam joined this system in 2007 after authentic co-host King DJ Logan departed to pursue a profession outdoors radio.
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In a separate put up, Sam clarified that his choice to go away this system and station was on good phrases.
He harassed, “Simply to be clear. Walang nag-away. Walang nagkagalit.
“I consider I’ve given my all these previous 17 years and I’ll eternally be glad about all the teachings I’ve discovered and the lives I’ve touched.”
Leaving Boys Evening Out is tough, mused Sam, however he is additionally “excited of what is forward.”
He continued, “I’ll be staying until the top of November so until then… Let’s make each present rely and do @boysnightout899 like we’ve by no means executed earlier than, lets?”
Leaving the nation isn’t in Sam’s plans and he’d nonetheless be doing internet hosting gigs for varied events.
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Sam additionally joked that he isn’t planning to return out on Vivamax, the streaming platform recognized for its daring and provocative content material.
On a extra critical observe, Sam turned philosophical about his impending departure, saying, “Development is usually uncomfortable, messy, and stuffed with emotions you were not anticipating.
“But it surely’s vital.”
Sam began his radio profession in 2003 at 19 years previous. The YG in his moniker stands for “younger man,” a time period his bosses at Magic 89.9 would name him due to his youth.
Except for being a radio jock, Sam additionally dabbled in tv showing in this system Wazzup Wazzup, and reveals aired on channels QTV, and CNN Philippines.
He joined Eat Bulaga! as one among its co-hosts from 2009 to 2016.
Sam can be recognized for his different nicknames resembling Shivaker and The Unique Indian Sensation.
A sufferer of bullying in his youth due to his ethnicity, Sam renounced his Indian nationality to develop into a Filipino citizen in 2010.
Regardless of this, Sam would embrace his Indian heritage, stereotypes included, for comedian reduction.
Sam is married to Essa Santos. The 2 tied the knot on March 12, 2022, at St. Benedict Parish sa Silang, Cavite.
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