Kidd Kraddick
Sensitive. Friendly. Hilarious. Kidd Kraddick is the driving force behind Kidd Kraddick In The Morning.
Kidd Kraddick decided his career while serving as 10th grade class president.
“We sponsored a big dance for the seniors but didn’t have enough money to hire a deejay. So I snuck out my dad’s stereo and did it myself.”
From there he was hooked. After stints as a nighttime teen idol in Miami, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Tampa (where he was given the name “Kidd” by a program director), Kraddick took his show to Dallas, where he quickly made the transition to morning drive. The conversations and stories on air range from mundane to profoundly honest.
But it’s not just the openness of the show that has made his show top-rated in virtually every possible demographic. Kraddick’s big heart has also played a part.
Each year, through fund-raisers and special events, his non-profit organization raises over a hundred thousand dollars to send children to Disney World. For over ten years, Kidd’s Kids has provided free trips for the families of hundreds of chronically and terminally ill children. Kraddick fills the seats of a 737 airplane each November and spends four days helping the children fulfill a fantasy. A film chronicling the trip won last year’s prestigious Videographer Award of Excellence.
Kraddick’s numerous awards include the WB Radio Music Award for America’s Best Radio Personality, named to the Ten Outstanding Young Americans by the American Junior Chamber, Major Market Personality Of The Year by Radio and Records, and the distinguished Marconi Award for radio personality of the year.
Kellie Rasberry
Kellie was born and raised in SC, but moved to the big city to join Kidd Kraddick in the Morning on May 31, 1994.
Kellie had aspirations of becoming an actress, but the owner of a local radio station saw her at a talent convention and thought she had the perfect personality for radio. She began by sitting in with the morning show and got paid only if and when they used her. After four months of showing up with donuts every day, the news girl quit and Kellie got her old job. She went on to host her own morning show and then, after a friend saw an ad in a trade magazine about working with some guy named Kidd, she auditioned for the job and got it. And thus was the beginning of the Kraddick/Rasberry Chemistry.
Since working with KKITM, Kellie has won several Favorite Female Radio Personality of the Year awards, had a small part in the made-for-TV movie, "Holiday In Your Heart," starring LeAnn Rimes, co-hosted the videocast of the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, and co-hosted an episode of "Live! With Regis" during the "Women of Radio" week.
Kellie is the proud mother of Emma Kelly, born on October 19, 2006.
Big Al Mack
While voicing live advertisements for his limo service (First Impression Limousine) during “The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show,” Kidd recognized that “Big Al” had a unique talent and he began including him in morning show bits. The rest, as they say, is history!
Eternally single, big al’s biggest conflict within him is that he loves spending time with his friends and in a group setting, however, he often finds himself hanging out alone. He has hundreds of girls digits in his “MACKBERRY” but he can never find a date!
He has been kicked out of starbucks for stripping down to his boxers, been kicked out of walmart for having a bicycle race inside the store, been kicked out of IHOP for climbing on top of the booths trying to be spiderman, and the list goes on and on!
If you have a hot girlfriend, BEWARE!
If you have a hot mom, BE AFRAID!
If you’re a hot girl, CALL ME!
He tried out for the Dallas Cowboys a few years back but decided that since the players weren’t allowed to date the cheerleaders, he wasn’t interested in a football career.
J-Si
Let’s see…here is a lil' bit about me: I was born in Mexico City and made a living by selling Chiclets. I pretty much made a killin' with a whopping $487.75 a year. I was kicked off my corner by a much bigger and stronger kid, so I gave up selling Chiclets. I was inducted into the Chiclets Hall of Fame back in 1998. Ok, I am kidding about the selling Chiclets… or am I?
I like to be mysterious. My family moved to California in 1991 and on my first day of school 3 older kids jumped me and stole my popcorn. I ended up growing up physically (my mind is still stuck in 5th grade) and fell into radio. How? I have no idea, It literally just happened. I actually wanted to be a nurse.
I have two dogs: Dex and Delilah. Dex is cool, and Delilah is a lil devil who eats all my hats, and likes to poo and pee everywhere.
I am a HUGE football fan (GO CHARGERS!!!). I have met tons of awesome celebs thanks to this job… except my idol Eminem : ( Maybe someday it will happen (hint hint). I like to eat pretty much anything and my best friend is my PS3. Wanna know more? Just ask me.
Jenna
Well, I grew up in the good old Midwest and apparently can’t shake my accent. I prefer to blame this on all my Chicago native girlfriends. Growing up an only child has made me fiercely independent and majorly stubborn. I always begged for siblings and finally got 2 when my dad remarried! Being back in Dallas has been great because I’m close to all my family again which is what I’ve been missing all these years spent in the cold!
I may not look it now, but I was a total soccer-playing tomboy until high-school. Then I got my first eyebrow wax and it was all downhill from there. Now I have the monthly dilemma of either furnishing my apartment or buying clothes and let’s just say that I eat standing up in my kitchen.
I got my media start working for my college TV station at Miami University in Ohio, where I quickly learned that a career in news reporting was not a good fit for me. Cutting my hair into a bob, wearing a suit and interviewing victims of crime everyday is just not my personality! I would much rather be goofy and get ridiculed for it in front of millions of people every morning! I’ve been the phone screener/zine scener for KKITM since November of 2008 and I’m loving every minute of it…well not so much the minute I wake up at 4:15 in the morning, but you get what I’m saying:)
I’m pretty easy to please but my must-haves in life are my mom Candy, my pug Maximus, and Mexican food!
Shanon
I grew up listening to Kidd and it was always my dream to work with him and LOOK! I AM! I’ve been with the show since I was 17 and started as an intern phone screener.
Now I’m a little bit older and the Producer of Kidd Kraddick in the Morning. If you asked me what a producer does, I wouldn’t know what to say. I just kind of show up every day.
I do know that I’m living my dream and loving every minute of it.
Jammer Q&A with Jammer 1. Why the name "Jammer"?
It's so silly. My old boss in Providence, Rhode Island, at kix 106 said to me, "We need a name for you. You look like a 'Jammer'!" I responded, "Ok. If I have to." And its been that way since 1991.
2. Why did you return to New Orleans?
I was with Mix 104.1 from 1995 until 1998. I've always loved New Orleans, and when the opportunity arose to work at B97 i thought "I love the people, the station, the city is great, and very infectious. It has a different vibe that any other part of the country. I couldn't be happier"
3. Whats your favorite part of working at a station like B97?
The variety of the music, fun promotions, the vibe and level of excitement from the listeners. The audience at B97 gives the young, the old and everything in between..its like, "wow."
4. What celebrities have been your most and least favorite to meet during you career in radio?
Beyonce, as a favorite, cuz she's really really small.
5. Really? Would have thought the opposite.
No, she's like 4'11" small. And the worst, i have 2. That dude from Dumb and Dumber, Jeff Daniels! Such a *%$#!. I wanted to punch him in the throat. And Meredith Brookes. I asked her who she hated in the industry in an on air interview, and she screamed at me. She really is a bitch, definitely.
Tpot
There once was a girl named Tpot. She expunged from her mother’s womb in the cold month of January. As a child she loved sugar, cats, roller skates, and the month of March. April is okay, but it can’t beat March. Anyway, she always wanted to be a beautiful singer/model/rich girl. Now she is in radio, so all of her dreams came true???
Tpot lives with her lovely daughter Natty, her husband Stevie, her sister Angel, her nephew Braeden, her cats Sprocket and Bingo, and her dog Audrey. Now a days Tpot spends her time wishing she was rich, wishing she could sing, and wishing she had sweet smelling arm pits. Even though she wants all those things, she knows who she is is much more fascinating so she enjoys her reality way more than her dreams.
Stevie G
Stevie G is the oldest of three children from Carl Guggenheimer and Patricia Burke Guggenheimer. He is married to TPot Guggenheimer, the father of Natalia Guggenheimer, and is known to constantly speak about himself in the third person.
A shy child, Stevie never had many friends. The friends he did have usually referred to him as “that weird kid” or “that really weird kid.” Ask any member of Rummel High School’s Class of 1996 if they remember Steve Guggenheimer and they will definitely say no. This is because Stevie went to Jesuit. But ask any member of Jesuit’s Class of ’96 if they remember Stevie and they will probably say no too. A couple of them might say something like “Oh yeah, that weird kid.”
Stevie met TPot when he began as an intern at B97 in the year 2000. Stevie quietly pined after her for 5 years. Then in 2005, when TPot realized all of her good options were taken, she settled for Stevie. They got married in 2006 and were given the Afternoon Swirl earlier that year as a means to showcase the happy couple’s life together. And the rest. As they say, is history…
Q&A with Speedy 1. How did you become the world’s best mix DJ? What made you want to start?
I don't consider myself the best but thanks for the compliment. What made me want to start is , 1st off I love music that's a start 2nd A friend of mine is a Famous DJ in New Orleans "DJ SPIN" got me into it ,I used to go on gigs with him back in 1998 and I loved the way he worked a crowed I like how playing music for people in a club made them so happy like all there worries and sadness from the whole week went out the door for the time they spent with us.the attition you get is great and free drinks is better.
2. What’s your favorite hype up phrase? (eg – make some noise, lemme hear ya, (fill in blank) in the house, etc.)
AHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHH!!!!! Anybody that knows me knows me for that and still makes fun of me for that because that's all I would say on the mic.
3. Come on be honest, there is a song you don’t have in your Totally On Demand mobile DJ database. What is it?
I have everything but country music, so if you ask for that I don't have it.
4. Do you hope that your son Eddie Jr (E.J.) becomes a mobile DJ too, and if so, will you two face off in awesome father/son battles, and finally, how bad will he school you?
Yeah I want E.J. to become a D.J. but I think he'll end up a producer like Timberland . He all ready plays on my Turntables , he's not supposed to but he finds his way. If we were to face off it would be a good battle young grasshopper but he would school me.
5. What’s your favorite party spot in New Orleans?
I like any kind of bar that plays good music.
Let me introduce my self. I go by the birth name of Eddie . Everybody else calls me Speedy, and no not because of that. I know what you were thinking.
Just in case you were thinking how did I get into radio,well to make a long story short. Right after "The Storm" there wasn't any place for me to DJ so I said what the hey I'll try radio. (Thanks Mike for letting me in!) Yep that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I've been here @ The Mighty B for 2 years now. I'm on Sat nights from 8p till 12mid on a little show called Totally on Demand where you can request anything you want to and I do mean anything."TRY ME". I've been a DJ all over this city, from Bourbon St to Fat City to Bolixi. NOW I can bring my DJing skills to everyone in New Orleans at one time. (Pretty Freaking Cool) I can get your party started before you walk into the club.
I was born and raised right here in the N.O. AAAAAEEEEE, and lived everywhere from Kenner to Metairie to Uptown to St. Benard and yes even the Westbank so everyone in New Orleans is like family to me. I love this crime infested pot hole ridden no left turn having floods every time it rains best food in the world city we all call NEW ORLEANS. I can now say I have been all over the US and there is NO place like the DIRTY SOUTH. Huge Saints fan all ways have been. I am of both Spanish and Italian Heritage but I consider my self a true blooded Neworleanen American (this is starting to sound like a Myspace profile). Don't get me wrong I love Fajitas and Pizza but there is nothing and I do mean nothing like Crawfish and Drago's oysters and a shrimp or oyster or roast beef poyboy dressed with some crystal hot sauce on top.. HELL YEAH....lol. SO I guess I'm going to die here. OH WELL. At least I know what Im going to die of .. Either another freaking hurricane or being obeast.lmao. HOLLA AT YA BOY SOME TIME ...........SPEEDY
My Favorite Stuff Food:
Crawfish 1st, Drago's Oysters, My wife's Spaghetti best in the city, my Mom's cheese enchiladas, Pizza and Fajitas and shushi..Yummmmm now I'm hungry. Beverages:
Water, Koolaid and Beer (but not together). Movies:
All the 80's moves you can think of and Goodfellas. Music:
Are you kidding me? Everything but country sorry not down with the S-kicking cowboy boots. Speedy's Philosophy:
I like big butts and I can not lie. Sports Team:
Come on. This is easy Da Saints .....WHO DAT... and you caint forget about DEM Tigers.
Q&A with Duncan 1. At age 7, you wanted to be….?
A rhinoceros! I was an extremely hyper active kid. Eating on a rhino's appetite would give me the energy required to continuously butt people with my mighty horn.... I'm better now, thanks.
2. If you could have 3 celebs at dinner, who would they be (all living. Dinner with dead people is gross.)?
Chelsea Handler: Have you watched her show Chelsea Lately? She's hysterical!
Zach Braff: Always plays a dorky, white guy with a knack for putting his foot in his mouth; guess I can relate.
Janet Jackson: She consistently releases music on the cutting edge of it's genre; plus we might be treated to a wardrobe malfunction.
3. Were you good in school?
The aforementioned hyper activity got me in lots of trouble in grammar school; sitting still was a real challenge. One of my specialties was spinning around to the back of my chair, then balancing my body on it. Legs in the air, forearms placed on the desk; I'd start doing push-ups, right in the middle of our vocab lessons. Let's just say I was sent to the school psychologist more than once.
4. What’s your favorite drink?
At the bar- Kettle One Vodka and Soda; I learned early that top shelf wouldn't hurt as much the next day. Otherwise- Water; cuts down on the hangovers.
5. Ever committed a crime (even a small one)?
A took a left on Canal this morning.
2) After 3 trips to NOLA and never wanting to leave, I packed up my Accord and moved here during Mardi Gras from VA! (Thanks to the state trooper in Alabama who let me out of that speeding ticket!)
3) I'm one of 5 girls. Yeah, you read that right, FIVE! It was hard getting bathroom time back in the day.
4) I'm OCD about my bed sheets
5) I hate people who play words with friends when they're OUT with friends. RUDE!
6) The nickname Anna Banana is not cool. I don't even like bananas.
7) I hate chick flicks (sooooo realistic), but I love anything fashion related.
8) I'm one of the few in the world who is still faithful to their Blackberry.
9) I've only gotten kicked out of a bar once. Hey, someone had to put that mouthy Red Sox fan in his place.
A-Z with Tony Available – That is a big negative roger tango Best Concert – Too many to choose from……. Current Clothing - Shirt, Jeans, and my new Fleur De Lis Jacket Dirty little secret – My driver’s license says I’m 5’6”… I’m not. Eat at the most – Lager International Ale House… I’m there for every Saints/LSU game Favorite Band – Prodigy, Genesis, Innerpartysystem, Yellowcard, and more, just ask me!!! Gummy bears or worms – worms Hometown – Kenner, LA If you weren't in radio – I’d be a Chef pro wrestling teacher in space Junk food – Burgers, hot dogs, and my favorite… Candy!!!! Gimme Gimme!! Killer B97 moment – My first time on stage at the Night the B Stole Christmas in 2007… I was nervous. Lipstick or Lip-gloss – The gloss…. On the girl though. Music to chill – Whatever I got on my Zune!! Number of siblings – 5… I am one of triplets too. One wish – To win/inherit a Superdome full of money!!!!! Person you want to meet - The big JC!!! (Jesus) Quantum Physics – Hell if I know. Reason to smile – Because every day is a new adventure Start in radio – Katrina took me off to LSU, where I was a sports reporter for KLSU at Louisiana State University and than in the summer 2007 at B97 Time you woke up – 8ish… because I went to bed at 10pm. Under-rated band - Innerpartysystem Vacation – Anywhere there’s a casino !!!!!!!! Websites I visit – TMZ, ESPN, and B97… no really!!! X-rays I've had – Typical medical and dental X rays Your favorite Bourbon St place – Pirates Alley Café!!!!!! Zodiac sign - Capricorn
A - Z with Jenna Available - Probably – but it’s better if you book in advance. Best Concerrt - Scissor Sisters – House O’ Blues – the first time they came. Current Clothing - Red Lacoste polo and the shorts I wore to the beach last weekend… that’s probably how all of this sand got in my bed. Dirty little secret - I am addicted to Kareoke ..there..ya happy?? Eat at the most - Slice on St. Charles Favorite Band - The one man band named “Lil’ Wayne” Gummy bears or worms - Worms!! No contest. Hometown - Gulf Breeze, FL
If you weren't in radio - I’d be rich. Junkfood - Andy Capp’s Hot Fries with a Dr. Pepper ..mmmm... Killer B97 moment - Leaving a voice mail for Ludacris with another B97 Jock who shall remain nameless. Lipstick or LIpgloss - On me or her? Music to chill - Ryan Adams (NOT Bryan.. RYAN) Number of siblings - 3 One wish - For more wishes. Person you want to meet - The stingy jerk giving out just “One wish” – who does that?! Quantam Physics - I love them!! Their first album was wayyyy better, though. Reason to smile - Turtle Mochasippi - no whip. Start in radio - I was 16 ..and.. I didn’t like working at Burger King. Time you woke up - 9ish Under-rated band - The Jazz Vipers. Vacation - I think I really enjoyed Amsterdam …but I don’t remember why. Websites I visit - Lifehacker.com, Zingonola.com, Consumerist.com, Dlisted x-rays I've had - I had my Coccyx X-rayed after riding my go-cart for about 6 hours straight. Your favorite Bourbon St place - Bourbon Pub Zodiac sign - Scorpio, baby.
Annette on the 'Net
I'm the one behind all the misspellings and type-o's on b97.com...but I'm also the one behind all the sweet free stuff we've got here...so cut me some slack! :) You'll hear me updating you about b97.com all day long!
A - Z with Annette Available - married Best Concert - Anything with John Mayor or Jason Mraz...they love me. Current Clothing - jeans and sandals or flip flops - that's why radio is great Dirty little secret - I would never turn on that stuff on your phone that lets people know where you are. I might be lying to someone. Eat at the most - kitchen table Favorite Movie - Drive Me Crazy with Melissa Joan Hart...shut up. Gummy bears or worms - bears, worms are gross Hometown - Mankato, Minnesota
If you weren't in radio - It'd be weird that I was filling this out for B97 Junkfood - yes, thank you Killer B97 moment - Gaga continuing to sing at a Night the B Stole Xmas show singing even after the power went out for a few minutes. She just kept it going! Lipstick or LIpgloss - Lipstick, but nothing stays on Music to chill - Mraz and Mayor Number of siblings - 1 (shout out, Brendon!) One wish - more wishes...to infinity Person you want to meet - Oprah - she's the one granting the wishes, right? Quantam Physics - those sound delicious Reason to smile - wine Start in radio - I took a class in college with a cute boy so I started interning to be around him more. Time you woke up - 6:30...then snoozed till 7:15...then till 7:45 Underwear - always Vacation - my backyard if my husband cut the grass...or where my family is Websites I visit - Craigslist (not to hook up or anything, but what if there's a really good deal I'm missing right now?!!?) x-rays I've had - knee, teeth, ankle Your favorite Bourbon St place - Erin Rose (just off Bourbon) Zodiac sign - Taurus
My name is IAN and I am the VIDEO GUY for a radio station!
Born and Raised in New Orleans, Louisiana where is now a rising city for a lot of Film Locations!
My favorite artist I met working at B97 would be: FALL OUT BOY. When they came to New Orleans for Mardi Gras of 2008, I got a chance to film and hang with the band as we went through the HOUSE OF SHOCK. Pete did jump a couple of times, AHAHA.
Make sure you check out the cool Videos on B97's website! When you attend a B97 event, you gotta smile, because you might be filmed and posted to the website! ;-)
