The Sketch O’matic Show

The final episode goes on high note with Manny Streetz of 1043MYfm heard here in Los Angeles. Manny is an on-air host, actor, musician, singer, producer and a father of 3. He's worked with Ariana Grande, Jim Jeffries, Ryan Seacrest and JoJo (on the radio) at 102.7KIISFM. Manny discusses his radio/entertainment origins with the journey from his childhood in Jacksonville, Florida all the way to being in TV/film and on-air in Southern California.

Note to the listener and for those interested: this was supposed to be my final episode--however I've recently been able to RSS feed my show to the iHeartRadio App! With that being said, I might have to make a return to the pod considering this new incentive motivation. More to come soon!

Louie G is a radio broadcaster and co-host of Big Boy's Neighborhood heard weekday mornings on REAL 92-3FM Los Angeles. Louie is also the in-game stadium PA announcer for the Los Angeles Chargers NFL football team and he recently became a new father to his firstborn son. Louie shares his early beginnings in radio; starting at the bottom in street promotions to making it on-air with Big Boy. Louie reveals how he almost was ready to leave radio until one morning his opportunity came knocking unexpectedly.

IG: @louieg

Jon Comouche is a radio broadcaster and podcaster. He's the newest on-air co-host to join the popular Valentine In The Morning show heard on 1043MYfm Los Angeles weekday mornings. Jon shares his radio history and how he went from answering phones for Ryan Seacrest, to working in promotions and eventually getting his break to becoming an official on-air talent. Great radio insight from Jon--he's a solid dude.

John Magic is a radio broadcaster, podcaster, part owner of DIP Shabu Shabu restaurant in Artesia CA, club DJ and former touring DJ for standup comedian Jo Koy. Magic works on-air for B95 iHeartMedia Fresno CA and also co-hosts, "This Could Get Me Fired" podcast with his counterpart Jizzo. John's gf (Cynthia) pops in on the pod too. A great hang with my guy.

IG: @johnmagic

Natalia Perez is a radio broadcaster, Hollywood gossip reporter, and is the co-host on Big Boy's Neighborhood for nearly a decade at REAL92-3FM Los Angeles. Natalia discusses how she discovered her passion for radio as a kid in the 2nd grade. In her early adult life Natalia worked at a Starbucks in Burbank, California where she was given an opportunity to apply for a radio position down the street which was Clear Channel at the time (before it became iHeartRadio).

This podcast is a plethora of radio history with lessons on how Natalia got into the business and how she's able to sustain her career while being a mother. Great first sit down conversation with my amazing co-worker. Massive thanks to Natalia for lending her time and energy on this episode.

IG: @heynatalia

All the guests from the past year are featured in this special 2023 Wrap-Up Recap. Thank you to everyone for listening and for being a part of this podcast project. I'm truly grateful. Here's to 2024....fingers crossed.

Note: Some of the most recent guests didn't fit into the cover picture; spaces maxed out-wasn't intentional.

Eric Sklar returns to the podcast to discuss the war in Israel, some of the history of the conflict, and how this war has affected his family (some still in Israel), friends, and himself personally as a proud Jewish-American. This is a special edition of the podcast, although this is a highly sensitive subject, I believe it must be addressed. Thanks to Eric Sklar for giving us his transparent vulnerable perspective.

IG: @thedukeofsports

Ryan Manno is a two-time Emmy Award nominated former host of JBTV, former on-air host on Q101FM Chicago's Alt Rock radio station, and former on-air personality at SiriusXM for Howard Stern's channels. He is now the executive producer and co-host of the Ellen K Morning Show heard weekdays on KOST 103.5FM in Los Angeles and syndicated nationally on weekends. Ryan speaks about his early days working in Chicago, the perils that come with a carrer radio and TV, and what it's like working alongside a radio icon.

IG: @ryanmanno

Jason Ryan is the executive producer of Big Boy's Neighborhood heard on REAL92-3FM at iHeartMedia Los Angeles. Jason has been producing the show with Big Boy for over 25 years. Born and raised in Orange County, California. Jason now lives in Costa Rica while simultaneously directs the show every morning via video internet connection. Great conversation with tons of amazing radio history and fun highlights from Big Boy's Show.

IG: @jayryworld

Eric Chase is a musician, producer, radio imager, voiceover, production, and expert in sound design. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri Eric worked at some of the most iconic radio stations including WEBN in Cincinnati, Ohio to WFLA & WFLZ in Tampa Bay, Florida.

In the early 2000s Eric Chase launched the wildly popular audio imaging service website 'ChaseCuts' via Premiere Networks. Allowing imaging producers from all over the country to download sound design work parts, pre-made music promos, sweepers, top of the hour IDs, bits, and original music beds. Today the site is still in high demand around the world. Chase also launched a second site 'ChaseCutsCountry' servicing audio imaging to country format radio stations around the United States.

IG: @ericchaseprod