And it has been. Denver Post Sports. Radio Station. Dave and Rick are great at sports. And then being able to do another show with him in the afternoon, and with Dave Logan, too? KOA’s cancellation of Dave Logan’s sports talk show proved, ironically, his immense popularity as a broadcasting personality. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox, Kathy Lee with Rick Lewis on day two of the, Denver Restaurant Directory: Takeout/Delivery/Dine-in, Restaurants and More Will Soon Receive COVID-19 Test Kits. See more of KOA NewsRadio on Facebook . "There's no bigger voice and no bigger laugh in afternoon radio than Alfred Williams," said Tim Hager, President of iHeartMedia Denver. RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, July 18, 2019: KOA. Associated Records. I was a virgin when I started on the show. 850 KOA NewsRadio - Denver, CO - Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, and podcasts. You won't feel like it's midnight when you walk in the door. I didn't have a boyfriend. That's huge. You should go in and help them out and see if maybe you'll get a job after school." Kathy Lee, the brains behind the Lewis and Floorwax radio show, will be baring her behind and more during a photo shoot for Playboy magazine today. If Dick Monfort Fires Himself, Who Should Buy the Colorado Rockies? He said, "You're going to get along great with Dave." Most recently, Williams served as a top-rated radio sports talk personality in Denver for KKFN-FM. He’s certainly an excellent broadcaster but as a commentator, he’s pretty mediocre. How were you presented with the idea of being part of the afternoon show on KOA in addition to still doing the morning show? Because now, when you get to work, it's dark, and when you get home, it's dark. Mandy's Wed Blog: School Choice and Being a Happy Sober Person Feb 03, 2021. Are audiences giving you a chance? I was actually interning for their agent, Peter Schaffer. Definitely. Ken Loronzo Hamblin II (born October 22, 1940), the self-titled Black Avenger, was host of the Ken Hamblin Show, which was syndicated nationally on Entertainment Radio Networks. I learned a lot from him, and I learned a lot from Wax, too. or. I wouldn't have gotten the chance to be on air if it wasn't for him, and I'm so lucky to be working with someone who's that great. Type above and press Enter to search. Most recently, Williams served as a top-rated radio sports talk personality in Denver for KKFN-FM. In 1998, when the Broncos ownership was seeking voter approval for an immense taxpayer subsidy, in the form of a new football stadium, Caplis stood conspicuously alone among KOA radio personalities in speaking out against the corporate welfare. You do sacrifice time with your family, but now I feel my weekends are more special with them. I have been rocking’ the airwaves since about ’91, graduated from OU in 93, wish strip malls and chain stores would stop ruining the view of great Oklahoma sunsets and I love to fish. They just think, "It's different. by: Will C. Holden. 103.5 The Fox. I'm edgy. Our off-air banter — we laugh the whole time. There was no hesitation on your part about the schedule? Few radio personalities were as wild on the air, and as wildly popular with listeners as Pogo Poge was for KIMN-AM in the 1950s and 60s. His father fostered a love for both kinds of music, country AND western. Help, The independent voice of Denver since 1977. Sports Team. Clear Channel Communications. Bob Palmer joined KOA Radio & TV. "We are honored to welcome Big Al and his legions of fans to KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM. Then I came in and for a lot of years, I wasn't really on air. [Here's a video of Lee, Lewis and Logan in action.]. I don't think even listeners have learned this much about Dave until recently, because we talk about everything. I was 23, and I came in as an intern right after college. Michael Rosen is an American radio personality and political commentator. Hosted overnight radio talk show. KOA Newsradio - KOA, Colorado's News, Traffic & Weather Station, AM 850, Denver, CO. Live stream plus station schedule and song playlist. Join the Westword community and help support independent local journalism in Denver. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk. And I thought it was great. His dad was the town pharmacist and his mom was a piano teacher at Cooter High School. “There’s no bigger voice and no bigger laugh in afternoon radio than Alfred Williams,” said Tim Hager, President of iHeartMedia Denver. Her first job after she graduated was at KOA radio where she produced for Dave Logan and Scott Hastings. It could be, couldn't it? I think that will make a difference. When the high school presented a play or show, Ronnie was always a part of it. But we're here to entertain people and have fun and bring you into our lives and interact with you. My turn offs are writing bio’s of myself. If there's breaking news, we're going to talk about it. I'm blessed that I have such a great husband and a great family around me. I try to make more time with them. Program Schedule. But it also served as a reminder that traditional AM radio… If we'd been doing the morning show and added the afternoon show, it would have been easier than taking two weeks off work. Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. KOA news radio host Steffan Tubbs has been a regular fixture on the station's morning news show for nearly 12 years. You can help by participating in our "I Support" membership program, allowing us to keep covering Denver with no paywalls. But you need to book guests and you need to set everything up, and I'm very capable of doing a lot of things, so I thought, I'm capable of doing this. Playboy Girls of Radio: Talk, Rock and Shock (Video 1995) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. They think of the serious Dave, voice of the Broncos on KOA. Big Al joins an expanded live and local lineup that truly embodies KOA… Contact Us, Between church, school, and home, Ronnie was always surrounded by music. 103.5 The Fox. When I talked to my husband, he said, "We can do everything at home, but I just don't want you to get burned out." In fact, I think he shocked me more than I shock him. On-Air: 10a-2p, Monday – Friday By clicking 'X' or continuing to use the site, you agree to allow cookies to be placed. Radio stuck! Taking it for Granted. The Dave Logan Denver Broncos Podcast. KOA, long time home to right wing demagoguery, probably had a short list of people it would accept onto its sports broadcasting teams and Lewis was most definitely at the top. On-Air: 2p-7p, Monday thru Friday. That was the transition that was the hardest for me. Jack Corrigan, Voice of the Rockies 1-29-21 Jan 29, 2021. So it's no surprise that Rick Barber's KOA 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. staple ended this morning, thirty years after it launched. At the same time, he was hearing radio stations in Memphis play Perkins, Presley, and Chuck Berry. KOA broadcasts a News/Talk/Sports radio format, and is also the flagship station of the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, and Colorado Buffaloes. KOA NewsRadio 850 AM & 94.1 FM Podcasts. And Dave's a lot of fun. All rights reserved. LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A former WHAS radio personality will soon be heard again in Kentuckiana. KOA NewsRadio is Colorado’s 24/7 News, Traffic and Weather Station, and the exclusive home of the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies and CU Buffs. Staff, The Dave Logan Denver Broncos Podcast. In February 2017, she left "97.9 The Boxx" to focus on her non-profit I'm Me Foundation and write a book. For assistance with our PIF contact Todd Hough. “We are honored to welcome Big Al and his legions of fans to KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM. On-Air 12:00 AM Red Eye Radio Up Next 6:00 AM Front Range Focus Full Schedule Pentagon order's military-wide 'stand-down' order to address extremism Feb 05, 2021 Guard Injured After 115 Inmates Take Over Section Of St. Louis Jail Feb 06, 2021 After graduating with a degree in journalism and advertising from Oklahoma State University, he moved to Denver to pursue a jobs in advertising, radio, and television. "There's no bigger voice and no bigger laugh in afternoon radio than Alfred Williams," said Tim Hager, President of iHeartMedia Denver. Create New Account. Logan & Lewis. Radio Station. So I can be shocking to people in everyday life. I didn't know how Dave would take to me. I am so excited. Now I'm married, and I'm obviously no longer a virgin [laughs]. Denver, CO. Talk Show Host - KOA Radio KOA Radio, Denver. But Rick, being the great professional that he is, had worked with Dave, and I trusted his instincts. And it's crazy how many similarities Rick and Dave have. I'm the edgiest part of the group, so I'm very polarizing. That kind of came into fruition the last five or so years. See more of KOA NewsRadio on Facebook. Julie graduated from the University of Kansas where she worked at the college radio station and majored in Journalism. When we're on the morning show, we talk for four hours, and then we probably talk ten more times throughout the day about stuff. All too often, the passing of a radio veteran goes unremarked upon by stations where the personality previously worked. I went in and helped them out for a week and then the program director said, "Hey, what would you think about coming on full-time and being their producer?". The Situation with Michael Brown. I'm definitely polarizing. Big Al & JoJo. I hate it." Denver Broncos play-by-play radio voice Dave Logan will continue his role with iHeartMedia and KOA NewsRadio 850 AM and 94.1 FM for another decade. The moniker might not work on network TV, but thank goodness there are plenty of other options these days. I get the sense you feel that any sacrifices you've made so far have been worth it. The Pogo moniker came from an 82 mile trip on a Pogo stick while working for KLO in Ogden, Utah. But my energy is still pretty good. Born in Oklahoma City, Roberts grew up there and in Texas. John owns an audio production company; works with many radio stations, production companies, and advertising agencies; and is currently the morning show host at legendary KOMA radio. Submit. 3,691 Followers, 663 Following, 269 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Kathy Lee (@kathyleewhite) After moving back to OSU to receive a masters degree, he went to work for KRAV radio in Tulsa, where he spent 10 years climbing from part-time shifts, production director, program director, to ultimately morning show personality. Ken Loronzo Hamblin II (born October 22, 1940), the self-titled Black Avenger, was host of the Ken Hamblin Show, which was syndicated nationally on Entertainment Radio Networks. Lee, 30, was chosen – along withseven other women across the country – for a special Playboy issue on “The Women of Radio,” which hits newsstands in August or […] 9NEWS (KUSA) Broadcasting & Media Production Company. Previously, Simmons was a radio and television personality for Indianapolis' WHHH-FM. Then, after Wax left, I was thinking that I was just filling in. His mother preferred top 40 hits and rock ’n roll! Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk. Log In. Laura has 5 jobs listed on their profile. So I tend to just say things. But I'm a big talker, a huge talker, so they knew I could probably do it — and I've done TV. He was the host of The Mike Rosen Show on talk radio station 850 KOA in Denver, Colorado, until January 4, 2016, as well as a weekly opinion columnist for The Denver Post and previously a weekly opinion columnist for the Rocky Mountain News. Initially an oil and gas lease attorney, Roberts hosted seminars for other attorneys, leading to his first talk radio job around 1992 at KYGO, then at KOA in Denver.. Radio career. You're obviously going to get those KOA listeners who are used to only news and sports and don't want this kind of talk. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. KOA NewsRadio 850 AM & 94.1 FM Podcasts. It immediately felt natural. From 1994 to 1995, Roberts was a host at KCMO in Kansas City, Missouri.From 1996 to 1997, Roberts hosted a talk show … Big Al & JoJo . His show peaked in the 1990s, but he left the air, without warning, in July 2003 due to a contractual dispute with his syndicator, the American Views Radio Network. I probably wouldn't be the person I am today without them. He was the host of The Mike Rosen Show on talk radio station 850 KOA in Denver, Colorado, until January 4, 2016, as well as a weekly opinion columnist for The Denver Post and previously a weekly opinion columnist for the Rocky Mountain News. Providing KOMA listeners with fun, information, and “Oklahoma’s Greatest Hits” is the reason he gets up so early in the morning. And that's the greatest thing about being on radio. I already knew I have a great relationship with Rick, so that wasn't a problem. The Ronnie Kaye story began in a sleepy town in southeast Missouri. I'm sure as a person I'm polarizing when you meet me, because I don't have a filter, unfortunately [laughs]. You still have to find balance. 850 KOA NewsRadio - Denver, CO - Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, and podcasts. Broncos Daily Podcast. Kathy Lee on Bringing the Edge to KOA's New, Dave Logan on His Unexpected Team-Up With Rick Lewis on, The Fox's Rick Lewis on Life After Michael Floorwax and More, Ed Greene on How Long He Might Stay on 9News, Ryan Haarer: Why I Left 9News for the Real Estate Industry, Why CMAS Standardized Testing Shouldn't Happen but Probably Will, Denver Rents Plunge as Costs in Many Suburbs Keep Rising. There are times when I do get tired, but you learn to adjust your schedule. So it's no surprise that Rick Barber's KOA 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. staple ended this morning, thirty years after it launched. You can go somewhere else to get your entertainment and news. View Laura Hatch’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Of The Day with Mandy Connell. They talked to me every once in a while, but I wasn't really on the air that much. Westword: Your schedule is just as crazy as Rick's is, isn't it? But we've gotten a lot of positives, as well. In 1955, he joined KOA Radio and Television, whose studios were in the NBC building on California Street in downtown Denver. People e-mail you and have thoughts and you e-mail them back. I had reservations. ©2021 Denver Westword, LLC. People saying, "I'm glad you guys did this. Broncos Country Tonight. Even when there's weather, we talk about that and the traffic, to help you get home. Related Pages. I get butterflies. While cultivating a voice over career, John moved to Oklahoma City with his wife and young son. or. Rick told me they'd talked to him and Dave about the afternoon show — and he said, "My thought is to bring everybody from the team along, because I think we all do such a great morning show. 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