Everyone has their favorite radio host; whether you love politics, music, sport or social issues, a familiar voice of authority is always available on the airwaves. These ten radio hosts comes from all walks of life and each has his own particular talents. However, they do all have one thing in common, as every one of these well-known radio hosts share the first name “Ken.”
- Ken Hamblin – This outspoken host of the popular ‘90’s radio show of the same name, mysteriously disappeared from the airwaves in 2003. Although there was much speculation of a fall-out with syndicators (American Views Radio Network), Hamblin has never actually confirmed the real reason for his departure. The popular theory comes under further scrutiny due to the fact that Hamblin stopped writing his column and abandoned his website, too.
- Kenneth Robertson – Ken Robertson, of John and Ken fame, hosts a four-hour weekday radio show of the same name with partner in crime, John Chester Kobylt. With an audience of around 1.2 million listeners, making them the most listened to radio show in the United States, John and Ken are household names. The two are well known for social activism, and are not afraid to enter the political fray.
- Ken Coleman – This host of The Ken Coleman Show, most famous for his interview with Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy, is no stranger to getting to the heart of political and social issues. Among his lists of guests, Coleman can claim names such as President Jimmy Carter, Tim Tebow, Coach K and Senator John McCain. The Ken Coleman Show deals with all the tough conservative ideas in politics, sports and society. Ken’s show airs at 5-7 pm EST, with live online feeds, too.
- Ken Ludwig – The creator of “Rewire Your Brain for Success” workshop, Ken Ludwig is a well-known radio host, speaker and spiritual coach. Ludwig also teaches at the New Thought Spiritual Center in Colorado, and is a regular contributor to Out Front Magazine. Through his work as an Addiction Coach and Sober Companion, Ken Ludwig has helped people across America make serious, positive changes in their lives.
- Ken Prewitt – Bloomberg Radio host Ken Prewitt is a New York-based radio personality who hosts three shows – First Word, Bloomberg Surveillance and Bloomberg Businessweek Radio. Prewitt draws from his years of experience with The Wall Street Journal, as well as stints as a news reporter on radio in Cleveland and Ohio. Ken’s main talents are an astute business sense and an established knowledge of finance and economics.
- Ken Meyer – Meyer is a much loved name in broadcasting and radio. He is the first blind radio personality in Boston, and a champion for the education of blind and partially sighted workers everywhere. Meyer had to fight for everything that he has achieved; including having to lobby the Vocational Rehabilitation Services just so he could get permission to study radio. Furthering his advocacy of disabled persons, Ken now works for the Disability Commission.
- Ken Hardley – Rolling Hills Radio is where host Ken Hardley calls home. Hardley is both the creator and host of this grassroots Americana show. Ken supports both amateur and professional acts, in genres that include blues, bluegrass, folk, country, rockabilly, jazz and many others.
- Ken Minyard – The Ken and Bob Show dominated the Los Angeles airways for over 20 years, making Ken Minyard one of the most talked about radio hosts in the country. Despite new DJs coming on the scene and the shape of radio in Los Angeles beginning to change, Minyard continued to broadcast until 2004 when he finally retired. However, Ken Minyard’s legacy will live on in the shape of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Ken Rutkowski – As a self-professed tech-geek, it is no surprise that Ken Rutkowski is the founder, president and host of his own radio show, KenRadio Broadcasting. Rutkowski’s daily talk show, The World Technology Roundup, brings news on innovation and technologies from around the globe.
- The Brilliant Kenny Everett – This genius and outlandish radio and television personality was the pride of Britain. Everett’s catchphrase – “All in the best possible taste” – and his outrageous on-air antics made him a star the world over. Kenny sadly passed away in April, 1995, of an AIDS-related illness. During his career, Kenny Everett was a popular radio DJ on Radio London, Radio Luxembourg and Radio One, before moving onto television and a range of late-night entertainment shows.
