Welcome to the Staff Spotlights page of 89.7 The River! Here, we introduce you to our talented staff members and showcase their favorite music picks. Discover new artists, explore their music, and enjoy a visual experience with our staff-selected songs.
Corey – Host of Amplified Afternoons (2 pm-6 pm)
As the Host of Amplified Afternoons for 89.7 The River, Corey has exceptional taste in music. Check out his top picks and dive into his musical world:
- Yellowcard & Avril Lavigne – “You Broke Me Too”
- Artist Website
- Watch on YouTube
- Jay Som & Hayley Williams – “Past Lives”
- Artist Website
- Watch on YouTube
Reily – Traffic, Promotion, & PSA Director
Our charismatic Traffic, Promotion, & PSA Director, Reily, shares her favorite track. Immerse yourself in her selections:
- Annie DiRusso “Muck”
- Artist Website
- Watch on YouTube
- Medium Build “Balance”
- Artist Website
- Watch on Youtube
Jake Ryan – Of The Morning Fiasco & Sales (6 am-10 am)
Jake Ryan, our leader at the helm of The Morning Fiasco & Sales Representative, is an expert in music and has a keen ear for emerging talent. Discover his recommended songs:
- Cannons -“All I Need”
- Artist Website
- Watch on YouTube
- Sam Fender “Talk To You” (ft Elton John)
- Artist Website
- Watch on YouTube
Eliss – Co-Host on The Morning Fiasco (6 am-10 am)
Our Co-Host on The Morning Fiasco, Eliss, has a discerning ear for music. Don’t miss her hand-picked tracks:
- Shadows Fall -“Souls Devoured”
- Artist Website
- Watch on Youtube
- The Midnight- “Love Is An Ocean “
- Artist Website
- Watch on YouTube
Skinman – Host of Middays (10 am – 2 pm) & Production Director
Skinman, the smooth operator on Middays and Production Director at 89.7 The River, brings a dynamic blend of music to your ears. Don’t miss his captivating selections:
- Motion City Soundtrack – “She Is Afraid”
- Artist Website
- Watch on YouTube
- Megadeth – “Tipping Point”
- Artist Website
- Watch on YouTube
Sophia John – Program Director/On Air
Sophia John, our talented Program Director, and On-Air personality, brings her expertise and passion for music to the forefront. Experience her curated favorites.
- Stephen Wilson Jr. -“Stand By Me”
- Artist Website
- Watch on Youtube
- Out In Front – “fLoAT”
- Artist Website
- Watch on Youtube
Ryan Thomas – Sales Representative
Ryan Thomas, is the latest one to join the River crew. An avid fan of the Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age as well as the Artic Monkeys and Glass Animals. You can count on the unexpected from Ryan.
- DRAIN- “Nothing But Love”
- Artist Website
- Watch on Youtube
- Telescreens – “Nothing”
- Artist Website
- Watch on Youtube
Join us in celebrating the diverse tastes and musical passions of our staff at 89.7 The River. Click on the links to visit the artists’ websites and enjoy the visually captivating experience of their selected songs on YouTube. Keep checking back for updates as we continue to share more staff spotlights and their favorite music picks!

