The Infinite Dial

Name:
Michael Bryan

Current Title/Position/Company:
Program Director XL 106.7-Orlando & Kiss 95.1-Melbourne

Bio:
Radio is what I do. I've been in love with the radio since I was a little kid. Born 3/21/1978 in the small town of Greeneville TN, I'm a second generation broadcaster. My father (Darrell Bryan) spent over 30 years in our industry and I was literally under his feet in a Production Room from the time I could walk. My first 'official' radio job happened in 1992 at age 14. I started by board-opping Sunday Morning preachers at my dad's radio station -- WSMG in Greeneville, TN. By 15, I was completely hooked. My dad would have to pick me up from my Saturday Night show, because I couldn't drive. He'd coach me on the way home. I literally spent all of my high school and college years working at multiple radio stations in East TN (Greeneville & Tri-Cities) fighting for every second I could get "on the air."

In addition to actually working at radio stations... Since 1997, I've had my own company called "Radio Cafe." Radio Cafe is a Creative Services company specializing in both Creative Web Design & Radio Imaging. We've imaged radio stations from major markets like Boston to small towns like Paducah. In addition, RC has created industry Web sites ranging from state broadcasting associations to Imaging Services like A-Town Sound.

In May 2000, I graduated with a Broadcast Management degree at East TN State University in Johnson City. The same week of my graduation, I started my first full-time job doing nights at Hot AC WRQQ (Star 97) in Nashville. Within 6 months, I had the opportunity to move to WNVZ (Z104) Norfolk as Midday Talent and Imaging Director. After two years (at age 24), Entercom promoted me to the Assistant PD job at WEZB (B97) New Orleans. 15 Months later, at 25, Entercom moved me to Greensboro-NC as Program Director of WOZN (The Zone). After two years and a successful format flip to Variety Hits in Greensboro, I was given the opportunity to move back to Z104-Norfolk with Entercom as the first new Program Director in over 12 years. It was a killer opportunity with a tremendous staff. After a successful 15 months back in Norfolk-- and a great 7 year run with Entercom, I got the call from Clear Channel to move to Orlando! I'm currently diving in as new PD at CC's XL 106-7/Orlando and Kiss 95-1/Melbourne.

I've been married to my high school sweetheart (Rachel) since 2001. We have a 2-year-old daughter (Greta) and a furry Shetland Sheepdog named Simon.

That's my story. Thanks so much for considering me for this honor. I'm sort of blown away.