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Show Hosts
Mitch Mallett
It's Your Gavel (Mon-Fri 8am-9am)
http://www.itsyourgavel.com/
"Every gavel is a mallet, but not every Mallett is a gavel! It's your gavel, you have the
power, you be the judge, you decide!"
"It's Your Gavel" is a lively talk show covering local, state and national politics led by long-
time Manatee County Florida Democratic leader Mitch Mallett, "the Practical Liberal." Daily
segments including the Gas Report, highlighting current gas prices in the area.
Tommy Gilbert
Tommy G. Sports (Wed 7-8pm)
Join longtime sports broadcaster and journalist Tommy G. and his numerous guests for in-
depth, upclose discussions of the world of sports. As a member of the front office of the
Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Storm, Tommy gets great guests, so tune in
because you never know who will stop by!
SEE IT LIVE! Tommy G. broadcasts LIVE every Wednesday night from Cherry's Bar & Grill
at 3561 53rd Avenue West in Bradenton, Florida, so stop by and catch the action!
Manatee High School Football (during fall high school football season)
Hear the Manatee Hurricanes of Manatee High LIVE every Friday during high school
football season on 1490 WWPR! The Manatee Hurricanes are always one the top teams
in the state, and this year is looking to be no different, with legendary Coach Joe Kinnan
poised for another championship run. Join Dave Bristow, Gene Brown, Eddie Mullock, and
Danny Carter for all the action, starting with the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 pm.
"The Show" with Rue & Little
Fridays starting at 11:00pm
Featuring the latest in Hip Hop from old school to local artists!
Big Ed Edwards and Tommy D.
Coast to Coast Mornings (Mon-Fri 9am-10am)
Join the legendary Big Ed Edwards on Tampa Bay 1490 with his award-winning program,
COAST TO COAST MORNINGS with Big Ed Edwards and Tommy D.
Big Ed Edwards is a fixture in sports broadcasting, having spent a combined 14 years as
an MLB announcer with the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds, as well as over 30
years as a talk show host. Ed's contacts on the national, state, and local scene are
unsurpassed, providing a unique show that's more than just sports, scores and
standings, also providing you with news, features, weather and more. Be sure to go to
bigededwards.com and check out the numerous guests who have appeared on the
show. Ed is also a well known JFK Assassination researcher and was presented the
2004 National Congressional Ronald Reagan Gold Medal by the House Of
Representatives in Washington DC.
Tommy D is a well-known personality from the "Sports Today" show and is the owner of
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery, one of Tampa Bay's most frequented restaurants. Tommy
was also the goaltender on the two-time USHL national championship hockey team.
Norm & Michael Robbins
Focus on Your Investments (Mon-Fri 3pm-4pm)
In the early 1960’s Norm Robbins received his Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology,
started a family and helped to develop a very successful service company in New York.
In 1981 Norm sold his interest in the business, moved the family to South Florida and
became an officer and director in a publicly traded investment firm.
Meanwhile, Michael Robbins earned a degree in Business at the University of Miami,
started his own service business and was well on his way to establishing his roots in the
business community. In the early 1990’s Michael decided to sell his company and join his
dad in the world of investments. The father and son team very quickly attracted the attention
of the public through their Radio Broadcasts and successful Financial Seminars.
Over the Past few decades Norm and Michael provided advice to their clients who reside
everywhere, from India to Boca, from Caribbean to New York. Their advice extends a long
way. The Duo now manages in excess of 200 million with plans to reach the half billion
dollar mark in the very near future, and as long as they continue providing such a valuable
service, the sky is the limit. From Equities to Fixed Income, to Insurance, Norm and
Michael are well versed and specialize in creating diversified portfolios.
John Russo & Guests
Out of Bounds Sports (Wed 5pm-7pm)
Out of Bounds is the Newest, Hottest and Edgiest Sports show on Tampa Bays 1490.
With its host John Russo, it is full of excitement and knowledge. Bringing on guests from
around the country for a jam packed show every week.
Ralph Hoehne
Mind Your Own Business (M,T,Th,Fr 5pm-6pm)
In a time when our economy is described as being in crisis, entrepreneur and
businessman, Ralph Hoehne has a proven track record of outstanding growth and
success. A true inspiration to his peers and colleagues, Ralph has dedicated much of his
personal time to teach practical tools to live blessed beyond measure in the area of
finances. Walking away from a scholarship to college, Canadian-born, Ralph Hoehne had
a different plan, to make money. After just 3 years of entering the highly competitive real
estate market, he was named one of the Top 50 Realtors in his home province of
Manitoba, Canada, surpassing 1500 other real estate professionals. For 17 consecutive
years, Ralph remained in the top 10% of real estate earners. While still in Canada, Ralph
was acting CEO of a National Beverage Company. In less than 3 years he turned the
business from an almost bankrupt financial state to being highly profitable. Now living in
Florida with his family, they continue to live in financial abundance from a market
considered to be in its worst era. Wanting to share and teach prosperity for a purpose to
businessman and women, Ralph wrote and published, “Anointed to Prosper, Keys to
Breaking the Power of Debt”. As a result of his understandable approach in the basics of
Biblical Economics and practical faith principles, Ralph has been invited to speak and lead
at different seminars and courses. He has also invested time in serving as a Board
Member for several non-for profit organizations.
Today, he is host of “Mind Your Own Business” Talk Show. This show airs Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 5pm-6pm Primetime on WWPR 1490AM. Here he
deals with real issues in business today and offers practical strategies that work for any
business. Guests include high profile business CEO’s, celebrities and the ‘movers &
shakers’ in the local area.
Interested in hosting your own show? Contact us!
Mitch Mallett
It's Your Gavel (Mon-Fri 8am-9am)
http://www.itsyourgavel.com/
"Every gavel is a mallet, but not every Mallett is a gavel! It's your gavel, you have the
power, you be the judge, you decide!"
"It's Your Gavel" is a lively talk show covering local, state and national politics led by long-
time Manatee County Florida Democratic leader Mitch Mallett, "the Practical Liberal." Daily
segments including the Gas Report, highlighting current gas prices in the area.
Tommy Gilbert
Tommy G. Sports (Wed 7-8pm)
Join longtime sports broadcaster and journalist Tommy G. and his numerous guests for in-
depth, upclose discussions of the world of sports. As a member of the front office of the
Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Storm, Tommy gets great guests, so tune in
because you never know who will stop by!
SEE IT LIVE! Tommy G. broadcasts LIVE every Wednesday night from Cherry's Bar & Grill
at 3561 53rd Avenue West in Bradenton, Florida, so stop by and catch the action!
Manatee High School Football (during fall high school football season)
Hear the Manatee Hurricanes of Manatee High LIVE every Friday during high school
football season on 1490 WWPR! The Manatee Hurricanes are always one the top teams
in the state, and this year is looking to be no different, with legendary Coach Joe Kinnan
poised for another championship run. Join Dave Bristow, Gene Brown, Eddie Mullock, and
Danny Carter for all the action, starting with the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 pm.
"The Show" with Rue & Little
Fridays starting at 11:00pm
Featuring the latest in Hip Hop from old school to local artists!
Big Ed Edwards and Tommy D.
Coast to Coast Mornings (Mon-Fri 9am-10am)
Join the legendary Big Ed Edwards on Tampa Bay 1490 with his award-winning program,
COAST TO COAST MORNINGS with Big Ed Edwards and Tommy D.
Big Ed Edwards is a fixture in sports broadcasting, having spent a combined 14 years as
an MLB announcer with the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds, as well as over 30
years as a talk show host. Ed's contacts on the national, state, and local scene are
unsurpassed, providing a unique show that's more than just sports, scores and
standings, also providing you with news, features, weather and more. Be sure to go to
bigededwards.com and check out the numerous guests who have appeared on the
show. Ed is also a well known JFK Assassination researcher and was presented the
2004 National Congressional Ronald Reagan Gold Medal by the House Of
Representatives in Washington DC.
Tommy D is a well-known personality from the "Sports Today" show and is the owner of
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery, one of Tampa Bay's most frequented restaurants. Tommy
was also the goaltender on the two-time USHL national championship hockey team.
Norm & Michael Robbins
Focus on Your Investments (Mon-Fri 3pm-4pm)
In the early 1960’s Norm Robbins received his Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology,
started a family and helped to develop a very successful service company in New York.
In 1981 Norm sold his interest in the business, moved the family to South Florida and
became an officer and director in a publicly traded investment firm.
Meanwhile, Michael Robbins earned a degree in Business at the University of Miami,
started his own service business and was well on his way to establishing his roots in the
business community. In the early 1990’s Michael decided to sell his company and join his
dad in the world of investments. The father and son team very quickly attracted the attention
of the public through their Radio Broadcasts and successful Financial Seminars.
Over the Past few decades Norm and Michael provided advice to their clients who reside
everywhere, from India to Boca, from Caribbean to New York. Their advice extends a long
way. The Duo now manages in excess of 200 million with plans to reach the half billion
dollar mark in the very near future, and as long as they continue providing such a valuable
service, the sky is the limit. From Equities to Fixed Income, to Insurance, Norm and
Michael are well versed and specialize in creating diversified portfolios.
John Russo & Guests
Out of Bounds Sports (Wed 5pm-7pm)
Out of Bounds is the Newest, Hottest and Edgiest Sports show on Tampa Bays 1490.
With its host John Russo, it is full of excitement and knowledge. Bringing on guests from
around the country for a jam packed show every week.
Ralph Hoehne
Mind Your Own Business (M,T,Th,Fr 5pm-6pm)
In a time when our economy is described as being in crisis, entrepreneur and
businessman, Ralph Hoehne has a proven track record of outstanding growth and
success. A true inspiration to his peers and colleagues, Ralph has dedicated much of his
personal time to teach practical tools to live blessed beyond measure in the area of
finances. Walking away from a scholarship to college, Canadian-born, Ralph Hoehne had
a different plan, to make money. After just 3 years of entering the highly competitive real
estate market, he was named one of the Top 50 Realtors in his home province of
Manitoba, Canada, surpassing 1500 other real estate professionals. For 17 consecutive
years, Ralph remained in the top 10% of real estate earners. While still in Canada, Ralph
was acting CEO of a National Beverage Company. In less than 3 years he turned the
business from an almost bankrupt financial state to being highly profitable. Now living in
Florida with his family, they continue to live in financial abundance from a market
considered to be in its worst era. Wanting to share and teach prosperity for a purpose to
businessman and women, Ralph wrote and published, “Anointed to Prosper, Keys to
Breaking the Power of Debt”. As a result of his understandable approach in the basics of
Biblical Economics and practical faith principles, Ralph has been invited to speak and lead
at different seminars and courses. He has also invested time in serving as a Board
Member for several non-for profit organizations.
Today, he is host of “Mind Your Own Business” Talk Show. This show airs Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 5pm-6pm Primetime on WWPR 1490AM. Here he
deals with real issues in business today and offers practical strategies that work for any
business. Guests include high profile business CEO’s, celebrities and the ‘movers &
shakers’ in the local area.
Interested in hosting your own show? Contact us!
