Dave Ryan (radio)
Dave Ryan | |
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 Dave Ryan in his studio at KDWB-FM in 2024 | |
| Born | David Kibler October 24, 1962 U.S. |
| Alma mater | Pikes Peak State College |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Website | kdwb |
Dave Ryan (born David Kibler) is the professional name for the radio presenter hosting the Dave Ryan in the Morning show on KDWB-FM in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area in the US state of Minnesota. He has twice been the recipient of the Marconi Radio Award for large market personality of the year, in 2011 and 2023.[1]
At the age of 21 Ryan hosted his own morning show at KLUC-FM (Las Vegas). During his career he has previously hosted shows at KKFR (Phoenix), WNCI and KZZP. In addition to his radio show Ryan works as a media consultant and is a published author. "Take A Shower, Show Up On Time and Don't Steal Anything"[2] is a light hearted work providing anecdotes and advice. "Little Dave's Amazing Day"[3] is a children's book inspired by his own life.
Early life[edit]
Ryan grew up in Black Forest, Colorado. He is a graduate of Air Academy High School (class of 1980),[4] and earned an associate degree from Pikes Peak State College.
Publicity Stunts[edit]
To mark the 50th anniversary of its completion, Ryan rode his skateboard across Hoover Dam 50 times while a DJ at KLUC in 1986.
In 2000 Ryan sat in every seat at the just completed Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, MN.
In 2002 billboards appeared around the Minneapolis area with the words "ugly kids," featuring the photos of a boy and girl. After swelling controversy follow up billboards were posted with the words "grow up to be DJs," along with the adult photos of Ryan and his then co-host Angi Taylor.[5][6] This format was later copied by radio stations in other markets.
References[edit]
- ^ NAB Marconi Radio Awards
- ^ Dave Ryan and Kevin Cannon, "Take A Shower, Show Up On Time and Don't Steal Anything: And Other Sh*t I Learned the Hard Way," Wise Ink Creative Publishing (2015)
- ^ Dave Ryan and Sheri Palmer, "Little Dave's Amazing Day," Wise Ink Creative Publishing (2024)
- ^ Radio broadcast, The Dave Ryan in the Morning Show, KDWB-FM (Minneapolis, MN) January 23, 2024,
- ^ Rachel Hutton, "Has KDWB morning show host Dave Ryan finally grown up?" Minneapolis Star Tribune, Sept. 29, 2018
- ^ https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/little-canada-mn-7-26-2002-billboards-with-ugly-kids-have-news-photo/1154200959, published 7/6/2002, retrieved 4/16/2024