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. 

The Truth Behind Why Concert Ticket Prices Are So Expensive

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"The battle against marked up ticket prices and scalpers isn’t going away anytime soon."

The 2026 Music Industry Wish List: AI, Fair Pay, Cheaper Tickets and More

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"It’s my ultimate hope that the industry can come together and set some basic standards that will benefit artists and musicians."

Why Record Labels Are Watching Polymarket Like Wall Street Watches Stocks

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The industry is able to get an early read on whether fans are excited and if an artist, song, or movement is gaining traction and resonating, which can then be incorporated into the artist’s upcoming announcements.

Could iHeartRadio Be the Hero in the Battle Against Record Labels’ AI Play?

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Make no mistake about it, record labels are all-in on Artificial Intelligence. However, recent announcements by iHeartRadio and others show that not everyone is...

Behind the Scenes of the Warped Tour Revival: Kevin Lyman on Tickets, Fans and the Future

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"All three of the Warped Tour festivals sold out and had hundreds of thousands of fans in attendance."
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Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

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"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

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In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

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"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

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"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."