On July 7, 2007, the "Atlanta Journal Constitution" reported that the new morning show host for Project 9-6-1 would be "Giant" Brian Carothers, morning producer and sidekick for John DeBella at WMGK in Philadelphia. Carothers was joined by co-host Shaffee, former radio personality from long-time rock station WRIF in Detroit. "The Giant Show" debuted on October 1, 2007. On October 2, 2009, it was announced that "Giant" Brian Carothers would no longer be a part of the morning show and "The Giant Show" would be replaced by a show hosted by Shaffee and El Jefe, who was later replaced by Klinger.