After 50 years in the industry, 106.7 WLLZ afternoon host Doug Podell has announced plans to retire next month.
On Friday, December 5th, Podell will sign off from his afternoon drive show for the final time. Podell has been a fixture on Detroit radio since 1975. He originally began his career at 99.5 WABX, before working at 106.7 WWWW. He then joined 98.7 WLLZ after a stop at 92.5 KQRS in Minneapolis. At 98.7 WLLZ, he helped shape the sound and station identity as “Detroit’s Wheels.”
“It’s been an incredible ride,” said Doug Podell. “From my earliest days at WABX to returning to WLLZ, where I first took on a leadership role, it feels like the perfect place to sign off. I’ve been lucky to spend 50 years doing what I love, in the city I love, surrounded by listeners who made it all worth it.”
Other stops during Podell’s career include spending time at 98.5 WNCX in Cleveland, 101.1 WRIF, and 94.7 WCSX, among others.
“Doug Podell is a Detroit original,” said 106.7 WLLZ Program Director Casey Krukowski. “His passion for music, deep connection with listeners, and commitment to radio excellence have left a lasting mark—not only on this station, but on generations of Detroit rock fans. We are honored that he chose to conclude his legendary run right here at WLLZ.”
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