DJs

At Townsquare Media Quincy/Hannibal, we do our best to support our local community in the most impactful ways possible. All of the content creators you see below live, work and play in the same places as you and your families -- and we know that what happens right here matters to you most. We hope you find that our original local content (found on our website and free mobile app) informs and entertains you as much as we enjoy creating it. Get to know each of us a little more by checking out our "behind the byline" facts below:

Michael Rose

Michael, please. Not Mike. I was born and raised in Chicago. Even though I have not lived in the “Big City” since 1992, I still consider myself a Chicagoan (Go Bears!). Other than listening to music, I love to cook. Most wee…
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Sam

Samantha Barnes is a Director of Content for Townsquare Media Quincy/Hannibal and Morning Show Co-Host on 97.9 KICK FM. She has been in radio for over 20 years in the Quincy/Hannibal area and lives here with her husband and two da…
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Mark Hespen

Current co-host of the “Mornings with Mark and Sam” show on 97.9 KICK-FM. Mark is a graduate of the Conservatory at The Second City in Chicago and holds a degree in Acting from Northern Illinois University. Mark is also the host …
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Jess

May you be entertained with your favorite music, encouraged as we find the lighter side of life, and empowered as I share my self-deprecating stories... and there are plenty. Are you in? Then take my hand and click that "Listen No…
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Jess Tyler

Thanks for hanging out with me on your weekend. So a little about me... I grew up in a small town of about 700 people...no, I didn’t forget a zero! We didn’t even have a stoplight! I loved it though. I had horses, sheep, even …
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Evan Paul

Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a country radio show broadcasting live from Nashville to more than 130 stations nationwide. The show features interviews and in-studio performances by country superstars. Evan h…
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Buddy Logan

I’ve always been fascinated by radio. I love the shared experience of it. Whatever you’re hearing, there are thousands of others listening right along with you. It still blows my mind. In 2002 I stepped away from the microphone an…
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Tara

Getting you through your weekend to-do list with the best New Country.
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Clay Moden

A 24 year veteran, I have been so fortunate to share some great memories with fans on Country Radio! My wife Elizabeth and I have three beautiful (sometimes out of control) little boys! When I am not at the station, I love to hunt…
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Brett Alan

The biggest part of my life is my family. I've got my wife Brandi and 2 kids (Madelynn and Maverick) that I love very much. Oh...and I'm also a huge advocate for rescue pups. I have a Boston Terrier named Frankie that I got thr…
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Adison Haager

Adison Haager is the Multimedia Content Producer & Host at Taste of Country. Since graduating from Texas A&M University in 2018, her media background has included roles with the SEC/ESPN Network and PGA Tour, as well as va…
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