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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Breaking

Karl Ravech Departing ESPN As Network Begins Layoffs

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"Ravech is just the second name reported as part of ESPN's roster cuts. The cuts come as the network absorbs the NFL Network as part of a 10% equity stake acquisition by the NFL."

Jared & Katie Show Expands to Fourth Dick Broadcasting Market

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"The dominance we built at our Greensboro home base and in syndicated Myrtle Beach laid the foundation"

Otis Maher Joins B98.5 as Atlanta Night Host

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"We are so happy to welcome Otis to the B98.5 team,"

The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

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"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."