Dennis Maxwell   7am-9am

Get your weekdays off to a great start with Dennis! Keep up with the latest local news, what is going on in our community, find out what the weather will be like, and more! On any given morning, Dennis may have guests who have something special to share with the community, an event to announce, or news which affects you.

Jane-Marie Austin   7am-9am

Well, let's see I grew up here in good ole Crossett, and had the most wonderful parents. I was an only child, and so I got all of their attention. I played on a tournament softball team "The Heartbreakers" for most of my childhood and have some of the fondest memories for trips we made. I continued on in High School participating in Multiple sports such as track and Field, Softball, and Cheerleading. They took up most of my high school life, but I wouldn't trade that for anything. I graduated here at Crossett, and continued on to college at U.A.M. where I received a bachelor's degree in Speech Communications. It doesn't take much to make me happy. I like to brighten people's days ... and I am just glad God blessed me with another day!

Birthday: May 3

Favorite Male Singer: Bon Jovi

Favorite Female Singer: Well I have quite a few .... but the best are Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill, and Kelly Clarkson

Favorite Group: The Eagles

Favorite Books: The Awakening, by Kate Chopin; A Modern Instance by William  Dean Howells; The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and of course the good ole gospel, The Bible.

Favorite Foods: Macaroni and Cheese ... actually anything with cheese, strawberries, Captain Crunch . . . a good mixture, huh?!

Favorite TV shows: CSI-Las Vegas, One Tree Hill, Las Vegas

Favorite Movies: Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, The Count of Monte Crisco

Favorite Celebrity: Ms. Julia Roberts

Hobbies: Reading - nothing is better than a good book, traveling anywhere and everywhere, shopping, going "out" to eat, exercising, spending time with my family and  friends, talking (you all probably know that) and long, Sunday afternoon naps!

Favorite Addiction: CHEESE!

You would be surprised to know: I am extremely scared of the dark. I won't stay anywhere all night by myself.

Laurin Simms

If I'm working behind the scenes, you'll know it's me because:

I like jam music, but mostly quiet, laid back tunes.  Anything with a little groove or some jive.  I enjoy the Dave Matthews Band, the Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse, Incubus and Sufjan Stevens, but there are very few current artists I'm really into.  Throw on some Lennon or Harrison & I'll be happy.  I've been a fan of the Beatles the whole time I've been alive.  I remember spinning the records as a child & that B-sides are almost always the best.

Dave Hunter   5am-7am and 9am-10am

"I was born in Pennsylvania, but my family moved to Colorado when I was young, so Denver is my adopted hometown. After grimacing through the Broncos Super Bowl defeats, and still remaining a true fan, it was especially satisfying to see them win back to back Super Bowls during the John Elway era. I gave up bicycling after getting hooked on terrifyingly fast motorcycles and cars. I believe life goes in seasons, and I thank God I survived (and ended) those particular seasons. My wife and I stay pretty close to home nowadays, except for the occasional scenic drive, or hiking excursion."

Birthday: August 08th
Favorite groups: Delerium, Fleetwood Mac, Boston
Favorite female singers: Loreena McKennitt, Sarah Brightman
Favorite male singers: Michael McDonald, Keith Green
Favorite food: Chicken curry, most Mexican dishes
Favorite hobby: Listening to music
Favorite celebrity encounter: Brad Delp (Boston)
Why I got into radio: I was intrigued by the guy on the radio while preparing for school in the morning. At that time, he was having far more fun than I was.
If I weren't a jock: I would’ve experienced life in various U.S. cities, meeting bizarre people…wait, I did that in THIS business!

Dave Bogart   10am-3pm

Dave’s topical humor enhances his music intensive mornings show. Games and contests in the early hours give Dave an opportunity to interact with listeners. The later hours of his show take listeners through the first part of the workday. Dave’s comfortable style is the result of 25 years of major market experience.

"After my show each day I like to ride 8 to 30 miles on my bike. That's because I’m an average, somewhat overweight guy who loves junk food and hates exercise. Cycling is the only kind of exercise I enjoy. When the weather’s bad I spend 30 minutes to an hour on a stationary bike. I read as I pedal to keep from being bored. I’d rather just read, but it burns fewer calories without the pedaling. I also enjoy TV. I own 4 TiVos so I can record just about everything that’s broadcast on nearly every TV network around the clock, saving it all on hard drives to watch at my convenience. I have two athletic sons, so there’s always a game to attend, fewer now that my older son graduated and no longer plays sports. In two more years his brother will also graduate, and I’ll have to edit my bio and tell you about all the exciting volunteer work I’m doing in my newly found spare time."

Birthday: August 26
Favorite Male Singers: I like the old ones: Sinatra, Bennett, me in the shower.
Favorite Female Singers: So many people say they don’t like her, but I love Celine Dion.
Favorite TV Shows: American Dreams, Gilmore Girls, Desperate Housewives
Favorite Movies: The ones on TV
Favorite Actors: Only because I’ve like every movie Tom Hanks has been in he comes to mind.
Favorite Books: Right now the Left Behind series
Favorite Foods: The kind that are the worst for you
Other Hobbies: My new-found addiction is eBay. I can spend hours looking at who’s selling what junk to whom. Unfortunately that’s led to my buying a good amount of somebody else’s junk.
I got into radio because: of a love of music and a fascination with the buttons and knobs and lights and switches and wires and the over-all atmosphere of radio stations.

Scott Curtis   3pm-8pm

Scott’s listeners find his warm relaxed style perfect for wrapping up the workday, the rush hour drive and for continued listening at home. His “Show Biz News” and “Hot Five” are daily features, which add a little fun to the great music mix. Scott’s knowledge of the show business and his international personal experiences help him relate to a wide audience.

"I grew up in Portland, OR and got to do a lot of traveling because of my father's government job. It's possible he was some sort of secret agent or spy. We lived in east Africa, Spain, and all the biggies. I played radio and TV as a kid, and that led me to get into the real thing. So it all worked out great! I'm also lucky to have a fine wife, two daughters, and three grandkids, though most people tell me I don't look old enough to have grandkids, especially when they see me on my Harley-Davidson Softail."

Birthday: July 3
Favorite Artists: Clapton, Hendrix, Beatles
Hobby: Motorcycles & Music
Favorite Food: Any & All
Favorite Celebrity Encounter: Bruce Willis
Favorite Addiction: Potato Chips
Favorite Fantasy: Being the new drummer in the new Led Zeppelin
Got Into Radio Because: The people and the hours are great!

Tim Brotzman   8pm-2am

"I was born and raised in Scottsbluff, NE, son of a carpenter his wife. I grew up in Western Nebraska & Eastern Colorado, mainly in small towns with great family and lots of friends. I loved music so much I got my BA in Music. Even though I trained in classical, I wound up in rock & roll! I’ve been in radio since the early nineties. I’m married to a drop dead gorgeous wife – “Bridgett” and we love music, music and…let me see … music! I have two sons; Bridgett has one son and five daughters. Our heart is in a project to bring hope, support and humanitarian aid to women and children in the Sudan. We hear all about the problems in Darfur, and Bridgett and I are doing all we can to bring aid and hope to these desperate people.  http://www.sudanchristianwomen.com"

Birthday: April 17th
Favorite Groups: Toto, Mercy Me, Journey
Favorite Male Singers: Chris Daughtry, Luther Vandross and Josh Groban
Favorite Female Singers: Pat Benetar, Celine Dion and Gretchen Wilson
Favorite Song: "I Can Only Imagine" Mercy Me
Favorite Authors: Max Lucado, Tom Clancy, & John Maxwell
Favorite Movies: Die Hard Series & Indiana Jones series
Favorite Food: Anything Bridgett makes for me!
Favorite Hobbies: Bridgett, writing and … did I say Bridgett?
If I weren’t in radio: I’d be a financial advisor for Wachovia.
What I do in my spare time: Motivational speaking, teaching and writing.

Rick Brady   2am-5am

Rick is the Operations Manager of AC. His show takes listeners through the early afternoon, and includes the “At-Work Request Hour”, an hour of great songs from the 70s and 80s. Rick began his radio career in the mid-seventies and has been programming AC formats for two decades.

"I was born in North Dakota, but before I started kindergarten my family moved. I consider Phoenix, AZ my hometown. As a kid, my serious side aspired to be a lawyer, a music or math teacher, or an architect. My fun side wanted to be a radio star like the DJs I listened to on my favorite radio stations. In my second semester of college the fun side won, and I switched my major from music to broadcasting. It turns out you don’t really need a college degree to be in this business. I could have saved some serious tuition money if I’d known it sooner. I’m married and have a teenage daughter. In my spare time I enjoy bike riding (cycling sounds too serious!), taking walks with my wife, watching football, and discussing the condition of mankind, our place in the universe, and whether we can change the deteriorating condition of the world."
 
Birthday: December 12
Favorite Groups: Rolling Stones, Beatles, Moody Blues
Favorite Male Singers: Roy Orbison, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton
Favorite Female Singers: Nora Jones, Sheryl Crow
Favorite Actors: Gene Hackman, Nicholas Cage, Harrison Ford, Wilford Brimley
Favorite Movies: Thrillers and Action-Adventures with good plots and special effects. There are new ones every year!
Favorite Book: The Bible
Favorite Foods: Mexican and Chinese, but nothing deep-fried or breaded
People would be shocked if they knew: I had a few favorite Neil Diamond songs
If I weren’t in radio: I might have gone into politics

Scott Barry

Scott brings 30 years of experience to the AC middle of the night show. His big voice and friendly demeanor keeps listeners involved, playing requested songs for those who work late, study late or just can’t sleep. He keeps his audience up-to-date with lifestyle information and daily contests.

"If you were to visit our studio, you would definitely notice pock marks and scratches on the floor, most the result of my stomping around to the music during my show! Not only do I get into the rhythm of things, but I find it's the perfect way to stay awake all night!"

Birthday: March 9 (San Francisco)
Favorite Groups: Starship, Chicago, Moody Blues
Favorite Musician: Eric Clapton
Favorite Female Singers: Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks
Favorite Male Singers: Michael McDonald, Peter Cetera, Kenny Loggins
Favorite Food: homemade turkey tacos with fresh cilantro
Favorite Hobby: photography - I've had many shots published in magazines!
Favorite Celebrity Encounter: Peter O'Toole
Favorite Addiction: watching the Food Network
Favorite Fantasy: to time travel
Why I got into radio: great air-conditioned studios!
If I weren't a jock: I'd be a professional roller coaster rider
People would be shocked: if they knew I used to be a tap dancer in a sailor costume, and it wasn't Halloween!

Ron Thurston   The Weekend Seventies

Ron’s radio career began in 1978 in Anaheim, CA. He’s worked at stations in Wyoming, Idaho and Colorado creating an all-seventies weekend show in Boise and working at an all-seventies station in Denver. Ron brings his passion for seventies music and his somewhat warped sense of humor to “The Weekend Seventies” every Saturday night.

I'm divorced and live alone. (My cat ran away, too) I eat meals right out of the pan while standing over the sink. I'm a good housekeeper, but not obsessively neat. I have joint custody of my daughter, Natalie. She's spoiled rotten. My number one hobby is radio. It's my love, recreation and creative outlet. I can't believe I actually get paid to do it! I spend much of my free time researching music and brainstorming ideas for the "Weekend 70's Show," heard on Saturday night.
 
Birthday: March 18
Favorite Musical performers: Beatles
Favorite Movie: "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"
Favorite TV show: I don't watch much TV. I love the weather channel, though
Favorite Actor: Robin Williams
Favorite Actress: Julia Roberts
Favorite Foods: Anything with chicken in it
Other Hobbies: Other than radio, I love to pencil sketch.
I got into radio because: It beats having to work for a living.
If I weren’t in radio: I would work at Wal-Mart, which I actually do!
People would be shocked if they knew: I don't own a computer, cell phone, or a host of other devices most people can't live without.