Just about everyone loves listening to the radio...especially on the way to work. But who do you tune into in the morning? Tonight your results for New England's best radio show...
What radio station do you tune in to on the way to work? You voted, we counted - then hit the road for New England's Best Morning Radio Show...
Our third place spot goes to "Ralphie and Karen's Morning Show." The show is more than a star with 7 viewers it's the station's name--STAR 93.7.
This static-free show offers top 40 hits, lots of personality, and high frequency fun with DJ's Ralphie Marino, Karen Blake and Fast Freddy.
Ralph Marino, Star 93.7
"We are just regular people who are fortunate enough to be doing this."
They believe the reason is listeners get a clear signal is that they can relate...
Karen Blake, Star 93.7
"We know the city, we know the streets, we know the vibe and we know the humor."
For the STAR morning show gang who rise before rush hour making traffic a bit more tolerable is what it's all about.
"Fast" Freddy Murphy, Star 93.7
"You guys have me laughing the whole way. That is like the high point of our morning."
When viewers want classic hits and fun they tune into 105.7 and our second place spot--WROR's Loren and Wally show. This dynamic duo has been helping Bostonians deal with the commute for 23 years.
Wally Brine, WROR 105.7
"We are having so much fun in here that i think it translates out there into the listener's cars "
And they won't transmit a word without the wisdom of funny-man Tom Doyle and the up-to-the-minute news briefs with Sue Cope.
Loren Owens, WROR 105.7
"Our show is really a sitcom because of the things that happen off the air are as goofy or goofier than things that happen on the air."
They say their secret for success is an audience that isn't shy...
Loren Owens, WROR 105.7
"The listeners are the funniest people in the world. they tell you some amazing stories."
Our first place goes to KISS 108's "Matty in the Morning" show. For 20 years, his show has held reign over Boston's morning drive...
Every weekday Matt Seigel, and co-hosts--entertainment guru Billy Costa, and traffic diva Lisa Roach fill the radio waves with local info games and gimmicks.
Matt Seigel, KISS 108
"They get here very early. I try to get here before the show actually starts."
And just last week the Matty team helped to put on held 25th annual KISS Concert bringing to Beantown some of the biggest acts around.
Matt Seigel, KISS 108
"They started out as parties at a small night club and now they're big concerts."
The show that likes to say they put the "fun" in dysfunctional has made Matty a local household name...
Matt Seigel, KISS 108
"And that's my job. Fool around, make people laugh, have a good time. I'm very lucky."
So whether it's on the road or in the office-- when you are looking for some laughs tune in to one of New England's Best.
