Radio Personalities

An American stand up comedian, best known for his frequent appearances on MTV2’s Guy Code and Robert Kelly’s YKWD podcast.

Recognized not only for his stand up comedy routines, but also from many of his television appearances, most recently on the hit IFC show “Z Rock, ” where he received critical acclaim for his performance.

Two-time Emmy Award winner Jay Thomas has been a staple in show business for over 25 years, from Mork & Mindy to more prominent parts on Cheers and Murphy Brown.

Jessica Shaw was a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly and has covered TV, movies, and style since 1993.  EW fans know her from the popular “What to Watch” and “Shaw Report” sections in the magazine.

Larry was a touring assistant in the US with KISS and the Power Station. From there, he tackled the print media as a taste-making journalist for Billboard, Vibe, and The Advocate, among many others.

Kyle started at MTV News, where he moved on to write for EW as a music journalist. In addition to journalism, Kyle also hosts a music show on “Alt Nation”

Julia previously hosted a daily three hour pop culture driven show called News & Notes, winning a Gracie Award as best host in the entertainment category. She is also the morning DJ for the indie rock music channel on SXM.

Sam Roberts started as an intern at SXM, and then later moved up  as a radio show host. Obnoxious, conflict seeking, and self assured, Sam brings high-energy and wit to Faction Talk.

( Mike and Jason will do the live reads together ) Jason’s a former pro skateboarder, pro fighter, and New York Times bestselling author, and Mike is his co-host, as well as a producer and co-author of several books.

Gregg “Opie” Hughes has been a talk radio host for over 20 years, and has guest starred on FX’s Louie, in addition to voicing characters for the Grand Theft Auto video game series.

Obeidallah who is of Palestinian descent, is a former practicing lawyer turned political comedian/writer and co-director of the comedy documentary, The Muslims Are Coming!

A comedian, radio personality, author and actor, Jim’s been on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Late Show with David Letterman, and has had cameos in films Spider-Man, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, and many more.

Pete started on satellite radio in 2006 as a host of Raw Dog Comedy, and then had his own show on POTUS on SXM.  He can also be seen on CNN and in the studio for the “Colbert Report” on Comedy Central

Kenny began his career as a clown/co-host on a children’s TV show, and knew it was were he was meant to be.  As a father of five, he still has an uncanny knack for finding the way to children’s hearts and minds.

Mindy will always be a kid at heart. When she’s not busy talking into her hairbrush, she can be found playing in the great outdoors, teaching her cat how to smile, or dancing like a hillbilly.

Wilkow is the next generation of conservative talk, and the undisputed leader of the “new school.” He began his radio career at his college radio station, and now hosts a conservative talk program on SiriusXM Patriot

Fugelsang has performed at stand-up comedy at clubs, and has even acted in some of America’s highest rated TV programs like CSI.

Tom Rose is the former publisher and CEO of The Jerusalem Post, and writes and comments regularly on the American and Middle East politics.

Bauer served in President Ronald Reagan’s administration for eight years, as Secretary of Education and Chief Domestic Policy Advisor, and then went on to become SVP of Focus on the Family.

Julie was a White House correspondent for POLITICO and the Washington Examiner. She spent 20 years at the Houston Chronicle covering a wide range of topics within the four presidential campaigns that she worked.

Mindy will always be a kid at heart. When she’s not busy talking into her hairbrush, she can be found playing in the great outdoors, teaching her cat how to smile, or dancing like a hillbilly.

A Philadelphia lawyer turned political commentator, Smerconish started on radio in the early 90s, launching into successful national syndication. In addition to SXM, he can also be heard on CNN during his show, Smerconish.

Signorile has been profiled by CBS’ “60 Minutes,” and has appeared on “Today,” “Good Morning America” and other shows, in addition to doing work as an author, journalist, commentator, and now host on SXM.

Mark is a human rights activist who has organized and emceed most of the national civil and human rights events over the past two decades. In 2013, he was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention for his work.

David has been entertaining and informing the public for over 25 years. In addition to radio, he is also on multiple boards for non-profit and support groups, such as Wounded Warriors Family Support and TeaParty365.

Bevy’s insider knowledge of pop culture, entertainment, and fashion has made her a sought-after speaker and a valuable talent choice for outlets such as VH1, E! Entertainment, Bravo, CBS Morning Show, and many more.

Written and starred in numerous one-woman shows, Sandy acted in movies, recorded albums, and authored books – in addition to sitting at number 97 on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 greatest standups of all time.

John is an American musical theater actor who is most well known for his role of Jason McConnell in the Off-Broadway run of Bare: A Pop Opera, in addition to co-producing TV shows like Project Runway.

Phillips honed her skills of impersonating larger-than-life divas with millionaire aspirations. She mixes business with pleasure, by combining her love of reality TV with her love of comedic parodies.

Ron kicked off his career as a stand-up comic. Soon after, he teamed up with Fez Whatley to form The Ron & Fez Show. Now. he currently hosts Bennington with his co-host and daughter, Gail.

Gail literally grew up in the business of comedy. She currently co-hosts Bennington with her dad, long time comedian and radio personality.

Contributing editor and writer for Guitar World magazine, Ochs covered the Outlaw Country beat, reporting on artists like Merle Haggard, and Son Volt, in addition to Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone and Salon.com.

Chris T’s move to New Jersey began his radio career, where he created the talk show Aerial View, which ran for 16 years. The same year he began his run as MC of Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade.

Taylor was discovered in a NYC bar only a few months after graduating from Ithaca College. A Program Director of SXM overheard this raspy voiced Boston native, and knew she had found her radio show personality.

KC has served in various roles in trucking over the last nine years. He was the weekend talk host on the Taylor and Phillips Show, and now serves as host on Road Dog Live during afternoon drive .

Jenny graduated from Tufts University, and then went on to get her law degree from Hofstra University. She has been a licensed NY state lawyer since 2000, in addition to hosting on SXM since 2005.

Maria is a multi-talented actress, journalist, and host going one-on-one with celebrities and leaders in entertainment and news. The one hour show includes Maria on pop culture, fitness, health, and much more.

Jessica Ettinger is a Murrow and Gracie award-winning major market broadcaster with an incredibly diverse skill set. Her career spans on-air and management roles in music, news, and sports – in both radio and television.

Joe Madison began a career as a radio talk show host wanting to combine his role as a civil rights activist and media personality, in efforts to impact public policy.

Maggie has been in broadcasting for over 30 years, and was the first female sports anchor on TV in the 70’s in Wichita, KS.

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, professor and publisher, Karen is also the co-author of eight New York Times bestsellers. She was also New York Daily New’s first African-American female sports and news columnist.

Jennifer is a real estate expert in the greater Washington D.C. capital, and licensed in the capital itself as well as in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC area with over twenty years of experience.

Wilmer J. Leon, III, Political scientist Ph.D, whose primary areas of expertise are black politics and public policy. He discusses economics, public policy and current affairs affecting the African-American community.

Nik Carter began his media career as a TV host at age 14. Since then, he’s been a radio DJ in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York – winning awards along the way. 

Lou Hutt is a CPA, Attorney, Entrepreneur and Author, whos unveiling the secrets, clues and alternatives on an array of tax, business and financial issues to his listeners by using everyday language.

Brian Hiatt is a senior writer for Rolling Stone who has written more cover stories for the brand so far than any other writer this century.

Mark is one of the original five MTV VJs and has interviewed the most iconic artists of all time, including Madonna, Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen.

At age 11, Lori Majewski fell in love with Duran Duran. Now, she’s their go-to interviewer. She brings pop culture expertise to VOLUME as co-host of Feedback.

For more than 20 years, Eddie Trunk has been a musical encyclopedia. He attends concerts daily and has developed close relationships with countless rock musicians.

Alan has been a leading music journalist for over 20 years, as well as the former Editor-In-Chief of VIBE and SPIN magazines.

NYC-based journalist, author, editor and TV producer. Wilson has amplified the voice of youth culture through his influential web series and radio programming, such as his Keep It Thoro on East Village Radio.