I posted the following to Facebook and Instagram on June 17, 2019. I’d sum up the past year of my life (and especially the last seven months or so) in two words: “personal disruption.” New job(s), new relationship, new routine and a renewed sense of many aspects of my life. So I suppose it’s only… Read more »
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VIDEO: Talking About WPLJ On The PIX 11 Morning News
I posted the following video to Facebook on May 31, 2019. Still at a loss for words over The Final Show and the send-off of 95.5 PLJ tonight (Race Taylor, Joey Kramer, Mike Allan, Dan Kelly I love you guys – it was beautiful). I do know this much: had I listened to that final… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Nick Fradiani on ‘Empire,’ ‘Idol’ And More
I posted the following video to my social network accounts on May 16, 2019. Thank you to Nick Fradiani, who was kind enough to do this interview while on the road last week for a charity event. I am so lucky to have met some incredibly talented and generous artists through my travels.
INTERVIEW: Race Taylor on His 19-Year Run at WPLJ and More
I posted the following video to my social network accounts on May 8, 2019. It’s so weird how life works out. Last week, I asked my buddy Race Taylor if he could help out with a screen test for a new show I’m developing on Dreams. Thankfully he obliged. Fast forward to yesterday (Wednesday),and the… Read more »
A Whirlwind 24 Hours In Vegas
I posted the following to my social network accounts on May 1-2, 2019. Was back at work this morning in New York by 9:30 am but WOW – still can’t get over last night! Honored to be on-stage at the Billboard Music Awards for the 6th straight year in front of so many artists I… Read more »
April 30: Updates
I posted the following to my social network accounts on April 30, 2019. Hi from JFK Airport – couple of updates! – I’m currently developing my own TV show on Dreams. Easily the most challenging task I’ve taken on. My goal is for it to be just as rewarding. – I’m flying to Las Vegas… Read more »
The Sequel: Anchor/Editor at Dreams
I posted the following to my social network accounts on February 20, 2019. I’m writing you from my new workspace at One World Trade Center to tell you about the next step of my career: I’ve joined Dreams, a live TV startup, as an Anchor and Editor. In addition to my eventual on-camera role, I’m… Read more »
Thoughts on Radio
I posted the following statement to my social network accounts on February 19, 2019. Before I turn the page and announce my next gig later this week, I felt it was important to address three things: First, my new job is not in radio. While that is by choice, that is not indicative of my… Read more »
Getting Ready for the Sequel
I posted the following video to my social network accounts on February 18, 2019.
Statement on Departure from Cumulus Media
The following statement was posted to my social network accounts on January 18, 2019. After over 11 eventful years, I’m no longer with Cumulus Media. I’d like to thank each and every person who listened for those 11-plus years during my time in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New England and Southeastern Connecticut. And of course, the… Read more »