Category: WNZR DJs

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Brook Abella

This week’s Meet the Staff Monday on WNZR features Junior, Brook Abella from Bellefontaine, OH.

A 21 year old junior who’s enjoyed spending the last three years on the FM and being an active part in the film/video department.

Brook Abella is a double major in Communication Media and Visual Art with a minor in Music. She is in her 3rd year of cheer at MVNU and she loves to sing in Collegians Choir.

Hosting her own show and the Afternoon Drive with Gabriella Stanley is something she looks forward to each week while also doing sportscasting for WNZR.tv.

She serves on MVNU’s chapel worship team as well as the worship team for the student led ministry “Overflow”. She also leads worship at her home church, Christ Our King Church.

Brook Abella creates and releases Christian music to inspire believers to have hope and trust in their Creator… and many of her songs play right here on WNZR!

A verse that she lives her life by is Psalm 34:1-4, which serves as a reminder to be joyful and thankful to Jesus in everything!

You can hear Brook on Thursdays from 3-5pm!

Enjoy the conversation!

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation or click the link below.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we are excited for WinterJam 2026!

The Morning Thing wrapped up WinterJam Week with a special musical Friday Favorites. In celebration of the WinterJam 2026 Tour, the hosts shared their favorite song from one of the WinterJam artists. Enjoy!

Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Josiah, Xander and Eric.

Marcy’s favorite song is from Newsong – Arise My Love

Josiah’s favorite song is from Matthew West – What If

Xander’s favorite song is from Katy Nichole – When I Fall

Eric’s favorite song is a duet with Katy Nichole and Big Daddy Weave – God Is In This Story

A special note – the WinterJam times for the Columbus concert on Saturday 1/24 have been changed.
Show Start Time – 4pm
Show End Time – 8pm
Jam Nation Entrance Time – 2pm
General Admission Time – 3pm

There are 2 other stops in Ohio for WinterJam:

  • Saturday, February 21st – at Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway in Cincinnati
  • Friday, March 27th – at the Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave East in Cleveland

For more information, go to https://www.wnzr.fm/winter-jam-2026

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we celebrate National Nothing Day

Today is National Nothing Day. It is a day to take a break from activities. For our Friday Favorites, we celebrate this special day. The Morning Thing hosts share their favorite ways to unplug and relax! We hope you have some time today to do nothing!

Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Eric, Josiah and Xander. Or click the link below.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – Memories from 2025

Happy New Year from The Morning Thing!
As we bring in the new year, we took a moment to look back on 2025 and share our favorite memories from this past year. Thanks for listening and making us a part of your mornings!

Click HERE to hear from the hosts or click the link below.

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The WNZR staff shares what they are thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day!

Today on the Morning Thing we got the chance to talk with many of our fellow staff members!

The Big Blue Crew shared what they are thankful for on this special holiday. We are thankful for YOU! Thanks for listening and supporting WNZR! Happy Thanksgiving!

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WNZR Alumni Celebrate 39th Anniversary!

Alumni showed their love for WNZR and its ministry to the Knox County Community Saturday as they returned for our 39th anniversary!

Click HERE to hear all the conversations!

Some turned radio into a profession while others used the tools they learned to help them in the professional world outside the communications industry.

It was heartwarming to hear how this radio station and its ministry have impacted their lives.

Even the man who made sacrifices to help start WNZR, Bill Bridges (pictured with Joe and Marcy Rinehart) gave a short testimony.

Others who stopped by:

  • Ben Alexander
  • Dana Hicks
  • Doug Speicher
  • Grayson Willis
  • Jane Mikulec
  • MacKenzie Holder
  • Mia Reid
  • NayNay Parker
  • Ray Bridges (Bill’s son)
  • Victor Veigel
  • Zoe Middaugh

Click HERE to check out WNZR’s website!

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WNZR talks with MVNU Alumni – Josh Hooper, Josh Pollock, Mike Basko and Judah Keith from River Radio

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with four MVNU graduates: Josh Hooper, Class of 2002; Josh Pollock, Class of 2014; Mike Basko, Class of 2024; and Judah Keith, Class of 2025.
They shared about what brought them to MVNU and how they made their way to the WNZR Staff.
We shared memories and lessons learned while being at WNZR and MVNU.
They talked about what it meant to be part of WNZR’s 39-year legacy.
They also gave advice for students what are currently studying in the communication and media field.
All 4 gentlemen are working at The River in Columbus.

Enjoy the Conversation.

Hey WNZR Alumni, we would love to have you join us this Saturday, 11/15 at our Reunion!
Click HERE for all the details and to find an online form. Tell us about your experience with WNZR, when you graduated and if you plan to stop by. We would love to hear from you and see you! 

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WNZR talks with MVNU Alumni – Alyssa Sidle and Nay Nay Parker from Radio U

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with two MVNU graduates: Alyssa Sidle, Class of 2021 and Nay Nay Parker, Class of 2020. They shared about what brought them to MVNU and how they made their way to the WNZR Staff. We shared memories and lessons learned while being at WNZR and MVNU. They talked about what it meant to be part of WNZR’s 39 year legacy. They also gave advice for students what are currently studying in the communication and media field. Both Alyssa and Nay Nay are working at Radio U in Columbus.

Enjoy the Conversation.

Hey WNZR Alumni, we would love to have you join us this Saturday, 11/15 at our Reunion!
Click HERE for all the details and to find an online form. Tell us about your experience with WNZR, when you graduated and if you plan to stop by. We would love to hear from you and see you! 

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