Payton Whitmore Moves Behind The Mic On iHeartMedia's Johnjay & Rich Show

Clockwise from top, JJ&R's JohnJay, Rich, Kyle Unfug and Payton Whitmore.

iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 KZZP (104.7 KISS FM)/PHOENIX has announced that PAYTON WHITMORE will join THE JOHNJAY & RICH SHOW, effective immediately. She steps in to replace SUZETTE RODRIGUEZ, who will be hosting her own afternoon show on the station and across iHEARTMEDIA’s network of stations.

The program hosts, JOHNJAY VAN ES and RICH BERRA offered high praise, with VAN ES saying, "I’m thrilled to officially add PAYTON’s authentic point of view and endless energy to our show family. She brings her heart and soul to the show every morning - making her the perfect fit," and BERRA adding, "We are beyond thrilled to have her unique badassery charging up the entire vibe of the show with her infectious laughter and boundless potential."

WHITMORE began her radio career at 104.7 KISS FM in APRIL of 2021 as an associate producer of the program. She said, "I could not be more excited and grateful for the opportunity to be a permanent member of the JOHNJAY & RICH SHOW. This is so surreal for me because I have been listening to the show since I was little, so to be a part of it is so special. I can’t wait to grow and learn from the amazing people around me and bring a spark every single morning! A huge thank you goes out to JOHNJAY and RICH for taking a chance on a young 23-year-old who is still navigating life!"

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