The Unknown Morning Show
Two former broadcast co-workers talk show. One is still in the "show" on traditional broadcast media and the other has transitioned into podcasting. Listen as Chuck and Mandee talk about radio, programming, gear, pop-culture and more.
The Unknown Morning Show
Melissa Kiser on Leadership, Radio Life, and the Stories That Shape Us
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On this episode of The Unknown Morning Show, Mandee Montana and Chuck McKinley welcome back guest Melissa Kiser for a lively, nostalgic, and insight-filled conversation.
Fresh off her promotion to News Director, Melissa shares what stepping into leadership has taught her. From navigating newsroom dynamics to honoring the responsibility of telling the community’s stories. She reflects on her long radio career, how the industry has evolved, and why it still holds that mysterious, magnetic pull.
The trio also takes a fun detour down memory lane, revisiting Chuck’s legendary Nacho Libre costume mishap, swapping sports stories, and laughing through moments that shaped their early broadcasting days.
Along the way, they explore:
- The joys and challenges of radio life
- The surprising “dark sides” of the industry
- How storytelling builds resilience
- The real-life lessons that leadership brings
- Why nostalgia plays such a powerful role in their work
It’s an episode full of laughs, honesty, and heartfelt reflection. It's perfect for anyone who loves radio, storytelling, or the people who make it happen.
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