KIOZ Signs Morning Show Team to Four-Year Extension
The San Diego radio station has secured its long-standing morning hosts for four more years.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in People
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iHeartMedia has signed the KIOZ morning show team to a new four-year contract extension. This agreement keeps the group at the San Diego station through 2030.
Why it matters
The extension ensures continuity for a morning show group that has anchored the station for more than a decade. Their long-term presence provides stability for listeners in the San Diego market.
The contract extension covers four years, continuing a tenure that dates back to the group anchoring KIOZ mornings in 2010. This agreement extends their partnership with the station into 2030.
The players
Eddie Pappani
He is a long-term member of the KIOZ morning show who has been with the program since 2004.
Sky Williams
He is a radio host who has been part of the morning show broadcast team since 2004.
Tylhor 'Thor' Dodd
He serves as a member of the established morning show group at the San Diego station.
Emily Griffiths
She is a broadcaster on the morning show team that anchors the KIOZ radio lineup.
iHeartMedia
This global media and entertainment company owns and operates the radio station KIOZ.
The details
The morning show group includes Eddie Pappani, Sky Williams, Tylhor 'Thor' Dodd, and Emily Griffiths. Eddie Pappani and Sky Williams have been key members of the show since 2004.
Timeline
Eddie Pappani and Sky Williams joined the morning show in 2004.
The full group began anchoring mornings at KIOZ in 2010.
The new contract extension concludes in 2030.
Market Landscape
This deal aligns with the industry trend of prioritizing long-term morning radio show stability in major markets. By securing veteran talent, the station preserves its established listener base against regional competition.
Listeners can expect the current morning show lineup to remain consistent on their morning commute for the next four years. This agreement confirms that the team will continue to broadcast on KIOZ through 2030.
The takeaway
Securing long-term talent remains a primary strategy for radio stations looking to maintain their connection with local audiences. Listeners should expect continued programming continuity from the established morning team.
Further reading
Learn more about local industry moves in the San Diego People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RadioInsight.
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