On Monday morning, “Live! with Regis and Kelly” released their list of the Top 100 Men of Radio in conjunction with the show’s search for five men to co-host the show for a day with Kelly Ripa. There were no divisions based on radio stations or market size – I was contending against every radio personality from coast to coast, and in to Canada – Howard Stern to Seacrest to Elvis Duran. Yet, go ahead and look, I’m there.

First of all, words cannot express my gratitude to the outpouring of support I received when I first asked for people’s assistance in this. I don’t work for the accolates, but the love doesn’t hurt. So, thank you.

And yes, this is far from over – and very much still an up-hill battle from here – voting begins January 10.