Diego Ramos is a man with a big mouth and a gift for gab.

For more than 19 years, the 40-year-old Ramos showcased his talkative talents as co-host of the morning radio show on Q102.

Known by his first name on the airwaves, "Diego" was a popular radio personality for many years.

And now, he's brought his talents to Bridesburg.

But, instead of discussing the morning news, traffic and weather, Ramos will more likely be yelling the words "last call for alcohol!"

That because Ramos, and partner, Luis Bermudez, 44, have purchased the former Scruffy's Bar at 2676 Bridge St., and he's set to embark on a new career.

"I've always wanted to own a bar," said a proud Ramos as he led a tour of his new digs recently. "I looked at a bunch of different bars, but, I fell in love with this place."

Now named Diego's Bar, the tavern is becoming the place Ramos said he always wanted.

He took his time in finding the perfect place, and he's had some time to shop around.

Ramos said that, due to budget cuts, he was laid off from his longtime gig at the radio station back in January. But, even before he lost his livelihood, he said, the writing was on the wall.

"I was let go on Jan. 20, the same day (President Barack) Obama took over," he recalled. "But, I knew it was coming. Now, they have a main morning show (that is recorded) in New York and they just dump it into the other markets."

On air, Ramos was something of the quintessential "Philly guy." He said that his popularity sprang from his knowledge of the city and his ability to converse about current events and Philly sports in a way that would connect with the average man on the street.

"People knew me as the Philly guy," he said. "I was the Philly connection on each show."

But, he said, getting the radio job was difficult. He started running errands for those in charge at the radio station and said years of work finally landed him in the co-host chair.

"I used to walk the boss's dog, and from there, I worked my way all the way up to mornings," said Ramos.

Over the years, he has met some of radio and the music industry's biggest celebrities. Throughout the bar are photos of Ramos smiling while surrounded by the likes of Brittany Spears and Robin Quivers from the Howard Stern Show.

But, after losing his job, Ramos turned to Bermudez, a friend from his softball league.

A former firefighter and co-owner of Scruffy's, Bermudez, already had a stake in the spot and was a talented bartender with more than 19 years of experience.

Bermudez is also an instructor at the Mixology Wine Institute at 7708 City Ave.