Skratch 'N Sniff is a nationally syndicated American radio program. The show is hosted by radio imaging Malcolm Ryker, American music journalist Allison Hagendorf, and produced by Chris Cantore. The weekly show mixes rock and hip-hop music for affiliates across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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| Genre | Rock/hip-hop mashup |
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| Running time | 1–2 hrs |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Hosted by | Malcolm Ryker Allison Hagendorf |
| Produced by | Chris Cantore |
| Original release | March 9, 2003 – present |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Website | snsmix |
History
editThe show first began on March 9, 2003 at San Diego rock station XETRA-FM (91.1 FM, "91X"). Rock-oriented Ryker had contacted hip-hop DJ Mike Czech, then at San Diego pop station XHITZ-FM (90.3 FM, "Z90"), with the idea of combining their respective formats in a blended mashup show. By 2007, the show was airing on nearly 30 rock alternative rock and even a few Rock leaning Contemporary hits radio stations; Westwood One, the radio network acquired by Dial Global, began syndication of Skratch 'N Sniff that same year. In 2008, the show expanded from one to two hours in most markets. Compass Media Networks took over syndication of Skratch 'N Sniff in 2012.[1][2][3][4][5]
Current status
editToday the show serves nearly 60 affiliates, including stations in Washington, D.C. (WWDC (FM)), Detroit, Atlanta's 105.7 Saturday nights and Tampa. In recent years, Skratch 'N Sniff has also offered limited content to non-market affiliates from the show's annual Halloween special.[6][7][8][9]
In September 2024, Skratch 'N Sniff rebooted with SNS 2.0, with Mike Czech leaving, Allison Hagendorf joining as a host, and Chris Cantore joining as producer.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Skratch 'N Sniff Needs Record Service". AllAccess.com. All Access Music Group. June 23, 2006. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ "10 Questions with... Malcolm Ryker". AllAccess.com. All Access Music Group. August 12, 2008. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ "Skratch 'N Sniff Wants To Be On Your Mailing List". AllAccess.com. All Access Music Group. February 7, 2007. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ "WW1's Skratch 'N Sniff Adds New Affiliates, Expands To 2 Hours". AllAccess.com. All Access Music Group. May 1, 2008. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ "Rick Dees moves to Compass Media | Radio & Television Business Report". 29 October 2012.
- ^ "About Skratch 'N Sniff | Skratch 'N Sniff".
- ^ Goldstein, Meredith (May 14, 2007). "The (Hed) of the Class". The Boston Globe. The New York Times Company. p. 2.
- ^ "Making Moves: Tuesday, October 11, 2011". Radio-Info.com. In3media, Inc. October 11, 2011. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ "Skratch N Sniff Metallica". 2008-10-28.
- ^ Ryan J. Downey (September 5, 2024). "Allison Hagendorf & Chris Cantore Join Skratch 'N Sniff Radio". Retrieved October 25, 2024.
External links
edit- Official website
- Compass Media Networks show page
- "Westwood One Offers Halloween Special". Archived from the original on 2023-10-06.
- "In Brief - October 11, 2011". FMQB.com. Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Inc. October 11, 2011. Retrieved May 1, 2012.