Music Director
Hometown: Saint Albans, WV
Non-Student
Major: B.A. in Sports Journalism working on M.S. in Journalism at WVU
Post-Grad Goals: Sports Reporter
Biography
Hi I’m John! I’m very passionate about college radio even after graduation. I am excited to continue working with WMUL after graduating from Marshall so I can learn new skills and keep making valuable content for the station. I am currently serving as music director and even though I do not have much experience it is fun learning along the way. I am a big fan of sports and my favorite teams are the Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Reds, New York Rangers, Indiana Pacers, and the Marshall Thundering Herd. I also love WWE and currently host a wrestling podcast with Emma Johnson called Rope Break on WMUL.
Station Stuff
Staffs: Music, News, Sports, Digital Media, Online
Notable Awards:
2023 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasting Awards – Metro Radio – Best Radio Sports Anchor
2024 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasting Awards – Metro Radio – Best Website
2024 AVA Digital Awards – Platinum – News Package “Solidarity Rally”
2024 AVA Digital Awards – Platinum – Sports “MU v. Arkansas State”
2024 College Broadcasters Incorporated Awards – Best Sports Play-by-Play “MU v. Arkansas State”
2024 Hermes Creative Awards – Platinum – Sports “John Boggess Sports Report 11-17-2023”
2023 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards – Best All-Around Newscast “Newscenter 88 at 5 p.m. 11-17-2023”
2023 Marshall School of Journalism Beyond Awards – Best Content
Programs: Herd Roundup, Rope Break, Sportsview, Cup of Americana, Classroom Concerts
Favorite game called: Marshall Softball vs Alabama
Advice for newcomers: Take every opportunity, you won’t realize how much you should’ve done until you graduate.
Favorite Song Played at the Station: Charleston Girl – Tyler Childers
Favorite Station Memory: Being on the call for Marshall Men’s Soccer winning the University its first Sun Belt Championship
About your show
Name of Show: Cup of Americana
When does it air: Every Wednesday from 3 – 4 p.m.
Show description: Cup of Americana is a fresh blend of alternative country hits brewed and served just for you. You can expect to hear artists such as Tyler Childers, Evan Honer, Jesse Welles and more!
The Less Serious List
Favorite Sport: Marshall Football or Hockey
Favorite Movie: Austin Powers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Cars
Favorite Shows: The Mole, WWE Raw and Smackdown, Young Sheldon
Favorite Books: Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins
Favorite Artists/Bands: Red Clay Strays, Zach Bryan, Post Malone, Tyler Childers, Gavin Adcock, Evan Honer, Charley Crockett
Favorite Album: F-1 Trillion by Post Malone
Free Time: Watch Sports, Play Video Games, Hangout with friends