Mo & StyckMan to Host Afternoons on 106.5 The Wolf
The radio duo will debut in the Kansas City afternoon slot starting on November 2, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Football
Beginning November 2, 2026, the radio hosting duo Mo & StyckMan will take over the afternoon shift at WDAF-FM, known as 106.5 The Wolf. They replace Nick Russo, who held the position until his departure in August 2026.
Why it matters
The addition of Mo & StyckMan to the station roster brings a pair of experienced hosts to the Kansas City market. Their arrival marks the first official change to the afternoon programming lineup following the exit of the previous host.
StyckMan brings 15 years of tenure at WGSQ to the role, complementing his broader background hosting at WLFP, WUSY, and WRXL-HD2 since 2018. He previously hosted evening shows at WUSY between 2012 and 2017.
The players
Mo & StyckMan
This radio hosting duo manages morning and afternoon programs across multiple country stations and holds national overnight show roles.
WDAF-FM
Known as 106.5 The Wolf, this Kansas City radio station broadcasts a country format to the local community.
Nick Russo
He is the former afternoon host at WDAF-FM who concluded his time with the station in August 2026.
The details
Mo & StyckMan currently host morning shows at WLFP in Memphis and afternoon slots at WUSY in Chattanooga, in addition to roles at WRXL-HD2 in Richmond. The duo also manages overnight programming across multiple Audacy Country stations.
Timeline
StyckMan hosted evenings at WUSY from 2012 to 2017.
Mo & StyckMan began hosting at WLFP and WUSY in 2018.
Nick Russo exited WDAF-FM in August 2026.
Mo & StyckMan begin hosting afternoons at WDAF-FM on November 2, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The addition of this duo shifts the competitive landscape of the Kansas City radio market by importing an established broadcasting team. This hiring follows the trend of leveraging national syndicated talent to replace departing local hosts to maintain program consistency.
Listeners of 106.5 The Wolf will notice a change in the afternoon broadcast voice beginning November 2, 2026. This rotation impacts the daily station schedule by introducing new programming from the incoming hosting team.
The takeaway
Radio stations frequently adjust their schedules to optimize talent across regional markets. Listeners can expect to hear fresh perspectives as the new hosting team settles into their daily afternoon slot.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by RadioInsight.
