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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Clay Travis Adds Bet The Board Podcast To Sport & State With Three-Year Agreement

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"They are bringing back their Bet The Board podcast sponsored by Hard Rock Bet. You're all welcome. Sincerely, Clay Travis, aka the best GM in sports."

Dolly Parton Streaming Surges 2,458% Following Death Tuesday

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"Streaming spikes following celebrity deaths typically fade quickly"

Pittsburgh Steelers Add Willie Colon, Vince Williams To Daily Audio Network Lineup

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"iHeart’s over-the-air footprint — which stretches beyond southwestern Pennsylvania — combined with our collective multiplatform digital audio approach - delivers over a thousand hours of Steelers audio content to our fans throughout the world on a year-round basis."

Bill Keeler Returns to 92.7 The Drive After WIBX Exit

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"I'm so excited to head back to The Drive, in the same studios I built 20 years ago."