Tag: Radio Hall of Fame

Boomer Esiason never paid his radio dues by doing an overnight show in Akron. He was thrown into the deepest water and told to swim. Not only did he stay afloat, he rose to the top of his profession.

“Larry has built one of the most recognizable and enduring brands in talk radio.”

"This special group of individuals and programs nominated for induction in 2026 epitomizes the wide spectrum of talented individuals our industry is fortunate to rely on and build large audiences around."

"Listening to those who came before me (although there were not many): Allison Steele and Carol Miller. They created a place for women on the radio that wasn’t limited to being a news reporter or someone giving the traffic reports."

"We look forward to receiving suggestions from around the country of worthy broadcasters deserving to be nominated for Radio Hall of Fame induction."

"I owe it to the team to put them in the best opportunity to succeed. That’s what I’m trying to do with my commitment to the whole group."

"It’s a milestone that truly reflects decades of culture, creativity, and community."

"Everybody's got some kind of way of uplifting people, and fate has given me this as my way."

"For nearly three decades, Cesak co-hosted the Showgram with Jeff & Jer alongside Jeff Detrow at multiple San Diego stations between 1988 and Cesak’s retirement in 2015."

“People in our industry are facing more than ratings pressure; they’re facing uncertainty, stress, and burnout. Kelly’s approach connects those realities to real, actionable tools.”