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MEET OUR ON-AIR STAFF
Ben Stevens - Mornings 6am-10am
Ben has been working for WATZ since June of 2015. He worked in the Newsroom for years but would fill in for DJs when they were out sick or on vacation. Now, you can spend weekday mornings with him from 6 to 10 a.m.
Ben has a love for all kinds of music, especially for rock and metal bands from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. When it comes to Country, he likes both the old and the new. He enjoys Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson as well as Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood among others.
He also likes sports, particularly football, and hockey. He’s rooted for the University of Michigan since he was a boy, idolized Michigan alum and NFL legend, Tom Brady, and has become a Red Wings fan over the years.
When he isn't working, Ben enjoys exercising, relaxing or whatever piques his interest. As he would put it, “I do what I want.”
Shannon Roeske - Mid-Day Host 10am-2pm
Born and raised in Medina, Ohio Shannon's most important role was "Big Sis" to her 3 younger brothers. Relocating to Northern Michigan in 2012 and graduating from Rogers City Highschool, she learned to love this beautiful area surrounded by fresh water and greenery!
Driven and committed the Alpena area, Shannon hopes to make a great impact within the community. Currently she is an active board member at Art in the Loft, and in 2022, organized the first ever WATZ Local Veterans Day Drive!
In her free time, you can find Shannon searching for treasures on the beach, camping, cozied up with her two cats, singing in her truck, and of course…smiling & making friends along the way!
Elaine Misiak - Host of "Sunday in Poland"
Elaine serves as the host of Sunday In Poland on Sunday mornings between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
She had served as co-host of the program until the passing of her husband, Clem Misiak ("Polish Polka Clem"), on August 31, 2010. Clem and Elaine shared 47 years of polka happy; singing, dancing, working together at various radio stations over many years and sharing Polka Hall Of Fame honors. They have two sons and four grandchildren.
Elaine retired from her secretarial position at Posen Schools in 1996 after 32 years of service and opted for a part time position as a township clerk.
Her hometown is Posen and she is familiar with the Polish language since her parents and older family members conversed in Polish, but did not teach it to the younger children.
Dedications for Sunday in Poland can be made by mail:
Attention: Elaine
WATZ Radio
Sunday In Poland
123 Prentiss Street
Alpena 49707
Or you can e-mail your requests and dedications to: polka@watz.com
As Elaine always says, "Enjoy the show! Dzien Dobry! Have a good week! God Bless!"
J.R.Wooster--Host of "Sunday's Country Gold"
J.R. Wooster has been a weekend voice of WATZ since the late 90’s, after joining the late Don Parteka on Sunday Morning's Country Gold Show.
J.R.'s humor and passion for traditional country music drives his show, Sunday's Country Gold, which airs 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. During the show, you may hear J.R. put an artist in the spotlight or "Salute A Hometown Near You". Integrating a local twist in the hour always brings you home to sitting on the front porch with the songs of yesterday.
J.R. has always taken an active role with promotions and hosted many classic country shows, including Charlie Daniels, Bill Anderson, Jim Ed Brown, Jett Williams, David Frizzell, and Tommy Cash.
Most important to J.R. is spending quality time with his daughter. Teaching to ride her pony or looking for deer tracks--J.R. says those are life's little moments that make it all worth while.
Jack O'Malley - Host of the Afternoon Drive 2pm-7pm
Jack is a born and raised Michiganian. Growing up in Detroit, moving to Sullivan Indiana for his first paid radio job. WNDI Sullivan, “The voice of the Wabash Valley”. (Believe it or not Jack interned with Howard Stern when he worked at W4 in Detroit). Moving to several stations which is typical in radio. He settled in at WTCM Traverse City where he spent almost 35 years doing the Morning show and being part of the Midwestern Broadcasting Family. Then in an effort to continue serving his state, Jack ran for State Representative and WON. Representing the 101st district.
Now back in radio, Jack says he’s happy to be on the sunrise side. “The small town, friendly nature of the region is very appealing.” Jack says afternoons are a fine fit, “no more 3am wake up calls”!
Jack is a sports fan, but says his irrational love affair with the Detroit Tigers is his #1.
Conrad Bruski--Host of "The Sportman's Report"
Conrad and his wife reside in Hillman and love all things outdoors!
He and his sons are successful hunters. Join Conrad each Friday at 5:30 AM and 6:30 PM
Mitchell Stevenson--Host of "Saturday's with Mitch"
Mitchell relocated from Nashville, TN to Alpena, MI in September of 2022. By Christmas he would be in-love with the small town and have his own show on Saturday mornings here at 99.3 FM. Join him live each Saturday morning. He is also the resident substitute DJ. Mitchell has studied acting and film all his life, winning awards for his efforts in Florida, New York, California, and Tennessee. His lives and breathes movies, as well as being an accomplished musician, voice-over artist, and lover of all good music regardless of the genre. He would like to thank his girlfriend Jennifer, without whom he would not be here and have this amazing position with Midwestern Broadcasting.