Jim Colony
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Jim Colony is a drive-time sports news announcer for ESPN Radio 1250 in Pittsburgh. He frequently draws the ire of 1250 talk show host Mark Madden. He was born in South Boston, raised in New Hampshire, and graduated from the University of New Hampshire.
He was hired by WTAE-AM Pittsburgh in 1991. He co-hosts Pittsburgh Game Night with a variety of Pittsburgh sports media personalities weeknights from 7-9 PM. He also appears on Steel City Game Day on Sundays during the Pittsburgh Steelers season.
Trivia: Often called "Jim Kernelberg" by Mark Madden because that's his real last name. He changed it to "Colony" because of his avid love and respect of receiving deep colonoscopies.
Attends every Star Trek Convention that visits Pittsburgh. His favorite actor from the famed television show and theatrical series is George Takei, who played the role of "Hikaru Sulu" starting in 1966. Takei recently announced he is a homosexual, which still draws daily applause and excitement from "Colony" on the "Mark Madden Show", which can be heard on weekdays from 4-7pm, only on ESPN Radio 1250.
Married: Lorraine Colony
Sons: Petey Colony - attends CCAC-Beechview
Jim Colony Jr. - attends Wilkinson School for Boys in Pittsburgh
