Mike Gunz

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'Gunz' has been a staple in the music, sports and news industry for over a decade. From his first on-air appearances on MTV and FUSE television as a teenager to broadcasting nationally with Don Imus, to most recently hosting the Vans Warped Tour on Amazon Music, he has become one of the industry's most insightful and trusted voices. As host of idobi Radio's 'The Gunz Show' (80K+ Weekly Listeners) for the last fifteen years, Gunz has built a reputation for Breaking Bands and Breaking News, including notable debut interviews from bands such as Twenty One Pilots, Cobra Starship, fun., and viral interviews with artists such as Machine Gun Kelly, All Time Low and The All American Rejects. Whether it's hosting red carpets or exclusive sit-downs with media's biggest names from Clive Davis to Dana White, Gunz answers not only "What" is happening, but more importantly - "Why?" for programmers, publicists, artists, entertainers and fans alike. 

Music Media’s Biggest Opportunity Lies in the Live Event Surge

"Music media and broadcasters now have an opportunity not only to play hit songs, but also to embed themselves into the culture and hype surrounding this newfound appreciation for live events."

Why Live Nation’s Settlement Means Opportunity for Radio

"When high-profile musicians come to their city, a major talking point among listeners will be how expensive tickets are. Radio needs to serve as an outlet for fans who don’t want to think about how much they paid for a ticket. Instead, help them remember why they bought it."

Why Music Radio Talent Should Lean Into Talking More

"Strategically integrating storytelling into a station’s structure proves to listeners that your channel knows the scene. That you’re willing to put in the time and effort to utilize your hired talent to prove it to the audience."

How Radio Can Correct a Broken Music Discovery Experience

"Radio can serve as the music listener’s escape while also allowing for entertaining discourse and conversation. These methods can ultimately lead to radio becoming a destination for music discovery."

Why Did Green Day, Bad Bunny Remain Politically Silent in Their Super Bowl LX Performances

"There’s something to be said for the idea that two politically active global artists performed on the biggest stage in American sports. Moreover the decision to let the music speak for itself."

Breaking

Evan Roberts Suggests Howie Rose’s Final Call Be Opening Day 2027 if Sunday Has Weather Delays

"You'll get plenty of more opening days. Let Howie and Keith Raad finish it the right way with 40,000 people, with optimism, hope, and then Howie can drop the mic and say I'm out."

Major Garrett’s CBS News Podcast ‘The Takeout’ Adds New Election Segments with VoteHub Partnership

CBS News is expanding The Takeout with Major Garrett...

SubmitHub Bans AI Music From Its Promotion Services

"We want to build a platform that actually helps people promote real music."

Xperi Data Shows Radio Listenership More Than Doubled On NFL’s Opening Sunday

"Overall Sunday audience share jumped 60% on average. Pre-game listening rose 111% heading into kickoff, and post-game audiences grew 152%."