WXCL FM 104.9 The Wolf

John Young

John Young is a comedian, and a great addition to the Wolf morning show. You
may find John catching up on the latest novel, pickin' away at his guitar or singing down at the local bar.

John is a huge Rick Springfield fan so don't be surprised to see him rockin' out in his car around Central Illinois.

Catch John with Jaymie Curtis weekday mornings on The New 104.9 The Wolf, 5:30am to 9am.

Learn more about John below:

Nickname: Big Sexy!!

Where were you born: Spirit Lake, Iowa

What is your favorite childhood memory: My 1st guitar when I was 13. A red and white Fender Bullet. Loooved that guitar.

Where would you like to go but have never been? Scotland, Ireland and Hawaii

Who are your idols: As a kid my idol was Rick Springfield. I'm still a huge fan to this day.

What do you do with your free time: Singing, playing music, reading.

How did you get into radio: I went to school in Atlanta, Georgia and then got hired by a station in my hometown of Monterey in 1996.

What's your most memorable "on-air" experience: Going over the $1,000,000 milestone for collective St. Jude Radiothons. And my Dueling Christopher Walkens with Kevin Pollak.

Which person (dead or alive) would you love to meet: Stephen King.

Name one thing that no-one knows about you - until now: I'm actually 7 feet tall and scared to death of LIVE chickens.

What are your favorite T.V. Shows: Dexter, Supernatural, Breaking Bad, Falling Skies.

What would you be doing if you weren't in radio: Rocket Surgery. It's harder than it sounds.

What’s the best thing about working at 104.9 The Wolf: The listeners. Jaymie and I get to talk to them everyday and make em' laugh. Sadly though, they don't bring us delicious cake.