Samantha "Sam I Am" Imker is both the program director and music director at ZYP 104.3. She is also a part of the morning "The Mojo Radio Show" and then hosting her own show at Nash Icon 93.3. She has come along way in the radio business after starting as just a ZYP listener over a decade ago. This was Sam's second appearance on the podcast in which she appeared in EP 43. In this episode, Sam I Am gives some great insight into the business of the running a radio station, working with music labels, and balancing the demands on her time and attention.

Episode Timeline: 00:00 Start 04:39 4 year Journey08:57 Becoming Program Director

12:27 First in Music

17:42 Lasting Career Advice

33:02 DJ Primetime 256

37:51 Madison Street Festival

42:52 ZYP Truck

49:41 Who are the Listeners?

56:53 Musical Memory Lane

1:04:59 Parade Style

01:10:31 Mount Rushmore of Snacks

For more information on 104.3 ZYP: https://www.wzyp.com For more information on Nash Icon 93.3 https://www.933nashicon.com

Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town with Troy Bye, a brand of the Our Town Company, LLC

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5NjTsQ72k00C5n7ghLapA

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JwD62zXPncMeFeQdTVomH

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