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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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

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Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

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"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."