It was later noted that Mikey's contract was not renewed by the station. On August 5, 2019, Mikey announced that he was moving to Tucson, AZ and would be doing the drive-time broadcast for a new radio station, The Drive 101.7. Controversy The Mikey Show was criticized for its potential to harm children, some going as far as charging that it engages in the "sexual exploitation of children to gain an audience." The Mikey Show set off a storm of criticism when, in 2004, Esparza jokingly gave kidnapping tips to listeners following the kidnapping and subsequent escape of 7-year-old Erica Pratt. The station subsequently fired Esparza for the gag. Esparza has also been criticed for simulating marijuana smoking on the air and producing a parody song about artist R. Kelly's legal troubles, specifically being accused of statutory rape. After arriving in San Diego the show became more mellow due to Esparza's embrace of Christianity, with a billboard campaign advertising his contrasts labeling him both an addict and a Christian. Esparza often spoke of his love for Jesus and spoke openly about his past problems with substance abuse. KBZT Cast Members The new show on FM94/9 San Diego's KBZT had a cast of four: Mike Esparza (Host), Steven Woods (Sports), Jay Isbell (Producer), and Lauren O'Brien (Assistant Producer). On July 13, 2011 KBZT conducted mass layoffs which included Mikey Show News girl Sienna Feerrar Mikey was in radio for over 20 years. In December 2009 after a very controversial breakup of his former show, Mike was left to build a whole new team on his own. Steven Woods and Mikey crossed paths when Mikey was in Dallas on the Eagle. Woods and Baumann were two characters often on KIOZ's Mikey Show that Eddie and Mikey did the voices for. Baumann was an older gentleman always trying to teach "The Kid" (Woods) some class about high priced suits, expensive cars and proper etiquette. Jay is a former employee of Clear Channel Communications. He was the promotions director until January 2009 when Clear Channel had a massive budget cut and laid off 9% of their staff, Jay was part of that 9%. From there Jay went on to create his own promotions company, named Isbell Production. He was hired to do the 28hr show 2009 for KIOZ's Mikey Show. Lauren is a stand-up comedian and was discovered by Mikey when he found her