Scott Wheeler's Airplay

Eugene Daniel, co-anchor of WMBD News at 4, 6 and 10 p.m. could easily be called the “hardest working man in broadcasting.” Besides his duties at WMBD-TV, he also holds down a weekend air shift at WCIC-FM, is pursuing a M.Div from Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, IL., and volunteers at St. Paul Baptist Church among many other things! Find out how he does it all on today’s edition of "Scott Wheeler’s Airplay.”

John Young has been co-hosting the morning show on Peoria's top-rated Country station 104.9 The Wolf since 2006. Besides entertaining listeners with his special wit and great Country music, John has helped raise thousands of dollars for the kids at St. Jude through the Country Cares for Kids Radiothon. Meet John Young from The Morning Show with John & Jamie on 104.9 The Wolf on today's edition of "Scott Wheeler's Airplay."

Through the years, WMBD-TV's Kurt Pegler has covered the Major League Baseball postseason, the NCAA Final Four, PGA and LPGA Tour event, NFL, NBA and NHL games along with NASCAR races. But he still contends his favorite assignments involve reporting stories about the local prep, college and professional athletes in central Illinois. Meet one of Peoria's most respected broadcasters on today's edition of "Scott Wheeler's Airplay!"

Rik Blade, morning host on 99.9 WWCT and Mid-day dj on 98.5 KISS-FM, is also the father of three boys...which means his weekends are filled with video games, pizza, and computers. Kinda like radio! Meet Rik on today’s edition of “Scott Wheeler’s Airplay!”

He’s a nearly 40-year Peoria radio veteran having worked at the legendary Rock 106 and is now programming the top-rated 93.3 The Drive. Not only does he play great rock ‘n roll, he takes some pretty cool pictures of the folks who make it. Meet Rick Hirschmann on today’s edition of “Scott Wheeler’s Airplay.”

An Illinois State University graduate and U.S. Navy veteran, he has won awards from the Associated Press, United Press International, The Illinois News Broadcasters Association, and a regional Edward R. Murrow award. He’s legendary Peoria news anchor Tom McIntyre and my guest on today’s edition of “Scott Wheeler’s Airplay.”

We first met Doc Watson in 1996 as part of The Morning Mix, an experimental TV/Radio simulcast show on WMBD-TV and 93.3 FM. Doc’s been here ever since doing lots of radio and playing lots of hockey! We say “What’s up Doc?” on this edition of “Scott Wheeler’s Airplay, “

He’s a veteran Peoria newsman and sports play-by-play guy. But did you know WMBD Radios News Director Ed Hammond is also a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan and WWF aficionado? Get to know more about Ed on today’s edition of Scott Wheeler’s Airplay.

He helps you get where you need to go with morning traffic reports across Peoria’s top radio stations as Director and Reporter for Traffic One. In addition, over the last 7 years, he has become an author of 3 books including 2012’s “The Wreck of the Columbia.” My guest today on Airplay is Ken Zurski.

He’s been in local radio and TV for 40 years and started his weather career just over 30 years ago. 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins is also a James Bond freak and the keeper of Peoria television’s best TV bloopers. No one is safe! We’ll ask him about his best gaffs on today’s edition of Scott Wheeler’s Airplay.