Sean Hannity
Most people recognize him for his television show on fox with co-host Alan Colmes. But he does have a radio show that is nationally syndicated. When he first started "Hannity worked at WVNN in Athens, Georgia then came to prominence hosting a show on WGST-AM. By January, 1997 WABC-AM/New York offered him a full-time job." From what I have listened to he represents a more conservative side to show. His television show is probably a bit similar to his radio show, but I rarely watch television or listen to the radio. One of his awards is "being selected "Talk Show Host of the Year" and named one of the "Top 100 Talk Hosts in America" by Talkers Magazine." [2]
Star and Buc Wild
These two step brothers came on the air for Hot97 WQHT-FM, New York in 2000. "The duo joined Clear Channel Radio in March 2004 and began syndicating their show on R&B stations in Hartford, Augusta and Philadelphia." The duo hit a rough patch in 2005 when Star was fired " from Power 105 after making sexually and racially charged remarks about a rival DJ's wife and daughter." I remember listening to the show but don't exactly recall this specific incident. Their claim to fame is they were the first New York radio program to beat Howard Stern in over ten years.(at the time when Howard was still doing terrestrial radio) [5]
Terry Gross
She works at WFBO where "she is host of "Fresh Air", a one-hour interview program aired on over 200 public radio stations." Her popularit flourished in 1985 when her show became syndicated "and her weekly audience totals about 2,000,000 listeners. " Quite an accomplishment if you ask me, she has also won awards as well. In fact "Terry Gross has earned a Peabody Award and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Award for "Best Live Radio Program." [2]
DJ Bobbito Garcia
He is in my opinion the greatest DJ in all of hip-hop radio. He graduated from Wesleyan University here in Connecticut. From there he meet up with Stretch Armstrong and together they put a show together on WKCR 89.9FM. "The duo introduced the world to unsigned acts like Nas, Jay Z, Biggie Smalls, Big Pun, Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep, and many others that would go on to change the face of the industry." I currently have a large number on his radio interviews in my itunes, his on air personality is enchanting. [1]
Howard Stern
Probably the most controversial talk show host in my mind, many say he defined the term shock jock. "I always resented the label of 'shock jock' that the press came up with for me," Howard Stern has said, "because I never intentionally set out to shock anybody. "The Howard Stern Show debuted in Philadelphia in 1986 and went on to air in markets across the United States." From what I've seen his show is locker room talk, mostly sexual circus freaks mixed with semi-serious news. He has become very successful and "his $500 million dollar deal (+ stock bonuses) make Stern the highest paid radio personality in the U.S." [5]
Victoria Derbyshire
"In 1999, she won the Television and Radio Industries Club Award for a Radio Program (BBC Radio 5 Live's early morning program "Five Live Breakfast") and a Sony Bronze Broadcaster of The Year Award in 2001. " She has done morning, evening, late night shows, in my opinion she has versatility on the airwaves and is one of the few British on air personalities to be honored in such regard. [6]
Liquid Todd
"In 1994 Liquid Todd broke new ground by being the first DJ with a show dedicated solely to rave and DJ culture on a major radio station in Boston - first on 101.7 WFNX, then on 104.1 WBCN." His show Solid State airs in both Boston and New York City, he was the first to launch two mix-shows. [5]
Wendy Williams
She graduated from North Eastern University where she worked as a DJ for the college radio station. With this knowledge she went on to work for 98.7 KISS FM located in New York City. In 1993 she won Billboards Best On Air award for her 6-10pm program. The station she worked for changed to hot 97 which can be heard from the New Haven area where I live. After having her talk show The Wendy William's Show it eventually transitioned to television in 2009. I have also heard that she is bald and wears wigs all the time to change her hairstyle, however this is not confirmed. [5]
Dick Bartley
He was the host and producer of ABC's Radio’s American Gold and Rock & Roll’s Greatest Hits programs. Played across America on 300 affiliated stations, Dick entertained hundreds of thousands of fans every weekend. 1982 was when his top rated Chicago program took off, it was picked up by RKO Radio Networks. His show Solid Gold Saturday Night is a classic oldies program that fans will surely not forget. [2]
Tom Joyner
Considered one of the hardest working men in radio, in 1985 he had a morning position at KKDA/Dallas while simultaneously taking an afternoon show at WGCI/Chicago. He would hop on a plane and fly to Chicago to do the afternoon show, giving him the name "Fly Jock." He can be heard on over 100 stations, his show offers music, guests, comedy, and occasionally some social-political commentary. [2]
Satellite Radio
Tony Hawk
Many like myself think of Tony as a superstar skateboarding who landed one of the most difficult stunts in all of action sports history, the 900. I also was an avid fan of his video game series Tony Hawks Pro Skater, I must have owned over six of them throughout the years. But he now has a satellite radio show called "Tony Hawk's Demolition Radio" on Faction/28, the music channel created by SIRIUS especially for action sports enthusiasts." [5]
Vincent Pastore
Many know him as "Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the HBO-TV series The Sopranos." He host a show on Raw Dog/147, the show is about a weekly celebration of Italian American culture. It's called The Wiseguy Show which really couldn't be anymore perfect in my opinion. I've never listened to the show but I have plenty of Italian friends that can attest to the culture the show brings. My dad is also from Manhattan, he grew up around a lot Italians. [5]
MC Lyte
"Female rap star MC Lyte (born Lana Moorer) hosts weekends on SIRIUS' Hot Jamz/50 channel, and has been part of the SIRIUS on-air lineup since before its 2002 launch." I was not able to find much more information about her show other than this. I have heard her music and know she does RnB music too. I can't say I've ever taken in interest in her music, but she has had a pretty solid career. [5]
Bubba the Love Sponge
He had been with 98 Rock (WXTB-FM, Tampa) since December of 1996, then in 2004 his career was haulted after the FCC crackdown on Radio indecency. "Bubba the Love Sponge gained much notoriety when he was arrested on animal cruelty charges following the airing of a "roadkill barbecue" featuring the slaughter of a pig." I don't have enough morbid curiosity to search into this anymore. I have heard of this guy and vaguely remember his affiliation with Howard Stern, well apparently as of January 2006 he is on Howard 101, one of Howard's two radio channels on SIRIUS. [5]
Grandmaster Flash
He has a show 3 hours every Saturday night during "Flash Mash" on Boombox/61. Since I am heavy into hip-hop music I know this pioneer, he is very oldschool, way before my time. He was one of the first Disc Jockeys in hip-hop, to my knowledge he invented the needle drop after Grand Wizard Theodore discovered scratching was even possible. I would love to tune into his program and listen to him work magic on the wheels of steel. (turn tables) [5]
Ellen DeGeneres
Her show The Ellen DeGeneres Show can be found on Take Five (XM 155), the XM talk channel designed especially for women. She is a quasi-famous comedienne and actress, I've seen her in television and movies, plus I remember her television talk show. Not sure why she has decided to get into radio, probably a little less work than television. All she needs is a studio and some material to host a show. Her show is on a channels for women, not exactly sure what that means, I would assume it's like a Lifetime station but for radio. [5]
Mike Krzyzewski
The head coach of the UConn's mortal enemy, "Coach K" is has a show on XM’s Atlantic Coast Conference channel 191. His show Basketball and Beyond with Coach K is where people discuss sports, mostly basketball. I've never listened in to this show, nor have I heard of it until I came across the source I use for information. I know Coach K is very intelligent but not sure how he hosts a radio show talking all about NCAA ball. I guess it's a real niche demographic, I don't love sports that much. [5]
Tom Petty
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are a favorite of my, Last Dance With Mary Jane is such an incredible song. Well "the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer hosts Tom Petty’s Buried Treasure on Deep Tracks (XM Channel 40), where he plays rock and R&B records from his personal collection, ranging from Little Richard to the White Stripes." Sounds like a lot of good rock is played on this station, I have never listened to it and I'm not sure if Tom is a disc jockey for the show, or it's a discussion with music. [5]
Quincy Jones
His show From Be-Bop to Hip Hop with Quincy Jones can be found on the Real Jazz XM 40 channel. He looks back at music from the "perspective as an artist, composer, and producer. " It sounds pretty interesting, I'm not sure what his knowledge is about hip-hop and I would be more than surprised if it surpassed my own. I do know that Quincy is a respected Jazz artist, Big Band Swing is my cup of tea. Many older hip-hop producers sample jazz and funk so this is where the tie in my be. [5]
Tyra Banks
A television personality that I have much distaste for found her way onto satellite radio. On the show she discusses women, fashion, and inane gossip. The Tyra Banks Show can be found on Take Five (XM 155). I don't ever plan on listening to her talk channel, it seems like XM will give a program to anyone these days. [5]
Many like myself think of Tony as a superstar skateboarding who landed one of the most difficult stunts in all of action sports history, the 900. I also was an avid fan of his video game series Tony Hawks Pro Skater, I must have owned over six of them throughout the years. But he now has a satellite radio show called "Tony Hawk's Demolition Radio" on Faction/28, the music channel created by SIRIUS especially for action sports enthusiasts." [5]
Vincent Pastore
Many know him as "Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the HBO-TV series The Sopranos." He host a show on Raw Dog/147, the show is about a weekly celebration of Italian American culture. It's called The Wiseguy Show which really couldn't be anymore perfect in my opinion. I've never listened to the show but I have plenty of Italian friends that can attest to the culture the show brings. My dad is also from Manhattan, he grew up around a lot Italians. [5]
MC Lyte
"Female rap star MC Lyte (born Lana Moorer) hosts weekends on SIRIUS' Hot Jamz/50 channel, and has been part of the SIRIUS on-air lineup since before its 2002 launch." I was not able to find much more information about her show other than this. I have heard her music and know she does RnB music too. I can't say I've ever taken in interest in her music, but she has had a pretty solid career. [5]
Bubba the Love Sponge
He had been with 98 Rock (WXTB-FM, Tampa) since December of 1996, then in 2004 his career was haulted after the FCC crackdown on Radio indecency. "Bubba the Love Sponge gained much notoriety when he was arrested on animal cruelty charges following the airing of a "roadkill barbecue" featuring the slaughter of a pig." I don't have enough morbid curiosity to search into this anymore. I have heard of this guy and vaguely remember his affiliation with Howard Stern, well apparently as of January 2006 he is on Howard 101, one of Howard's two radio channels on SIRIUS. [5]
Grandmaster Flash
He has a show 3 hours every Saturday night during "Flash Mash" on Boombox/61. Since I am heavy into hip-hop music I know this pioneer, he is very oldschool, way before my time. He was one of the first Disc Jockeys in hip-hop, to my knowledge he invented the needle drop after Grand Wizard Theodore discovered scratching was even possible. I would love to tune into his program and listen to him work magic on the wheels of steel. (turn tables) [5]
Ellen DeGeneres
Her show The Ellen DeGeneres Show can be found on Take Five (XM 155), the XM talk channel designed especially for women. She is a quasi-famous comedienne and actress, I've seen her in television and movies, plus I remember her television talk show. Not sure why she has decided to get into radio, probably a little less work than television. All she needs is a studio and some material to host a show. Her show is on a channels for women, not exactly sure what that means, I would assume it's like a Lifetime station but for radio. [5]
Mike Krzyzewski
The head coach of the UConn's mortal enemy, "Coach K" is has a show on XM’s Atlantic Coast Conference channel 191. His show Basketball and Beyond with Coach K is where people discuss sports, mostly basketball. I've never listened in to this show, nor have I heard of it until I came across the source I use for information. I know Coach K is very intelligent but not sure how he hosts a radio show talking all about NCAA ball. I guess it's a real niche demographic, I don't love sports that much. [5]
Tom Petty
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are a favorite of my, Last Dance With Mary Jane is such an incredible song. Well "the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer hosts Tom Petty’s Buried Treasure on Deep Tracks (XM Channel 40), where he plays rock and R&B records from his personal collection, ranging from Little Richard to the White Stripes." Sounds like a lot of good rock is played on this station, I have never listened to it and I'm not sure if Tom is a disc jockey for the show, or it's a discussion with music. [5]
Quincy Jones
His show From Be-Bop to Hip Hop with Quincy Jones can be found on the Real Jazz XM 40 channel. He looks back at music from the "perspective as an artist, composer, and producer. " It sounds pretty interesting, I'm not sure what his knowledge is about hip-hop and I would be more than surprised if it surpassed my own. I do know that Quincy is a respected Jazz artist, Big Band Swing is my cup of tea. Many older hip-hop producers sample jazz and funk so this is where the tie in my be. [5]
Tyra Banks
A television personality that I have much distaste for found her way onto satellite radio. On the show she discusses women, fashion, and inane gossip. The Tyra Banks Show can be found on Take Five (XM 155). I don't ever plan on listening to her talk channel, it seems like XM will give a program to anyone these days. [5]
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