James Golden (radio personality)
Encyclopedia
James Golden, under the pseudonym
"Bo Snerdley," serves as call screener, producer, and engineer for the syndicated Rush Limbaugh
radio talk show
. Since 2001 he has been a Producer/Executive for Premiere Radio Networks
, the largest radio syndication company in the United States.
Although Golden works from a control booth off the air, a 2008 New York Times Magazine profile of Limbaugh reported that during the show, Golden "banters with and occasionally badgers Limbaugh via an internal talk-back circuit." On occasion, Golden has been accorded airtime on the program. In February 2008, Golden, who is black, was assigned (as Snerdley) a satirical cameo role by Limbaugh as the show's Official Criticizer of Barack Obama ("certified black enough to criticize"); the role has become an irregular recurring feature.
He is a Senior Partner for Golden Creative Communications, LLC.
From 1992 to 1998, Golden co-hosted (with Joel Santisteban) a political call-in show
, James and Joel, on WABC radio
in New York. From 1998 to 2001, Golden served as Vice-President for Programming at Talkspot.com, where he also hosted two internet radio programs
. He occasionally contributes written political commentary online.
Golden was part of the production team on the Rush Limbaugh television program, which aired from 1992 through 1996.
He attended City University of New York-Queens College
from 1973 to 1976.
Pseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
"Bo Snerdley," serves as call screener, producer, and engineer for the syndicated Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh
Rush Hudson Limbaugh III is an American radio talk show host, conservative political commentator, and an opinion leader in American conservatism. He hosts The Rush Limbaugh Show which is aired throughout the U.S. on Premiere Radio Networks and is the highest-rated talk-radio program in the United...
radio talk show
The Rush Limbaugh Show
The Rush Limbaugh Show is an American talk radio show hosted by Rush Limbaugh on Premiere Radio Networks...
. Since 2001 he has been a Producer/Executive for Premiere Radio Networks
Premiere Radio Networks
Premiere Networks is an American radio network. It is the largest syndication company in the United States based on popularity of programming...
, the largest radio syndication company in the United States.
Although Golden works from a control booth off the air, a 2008 New York Times Magazine profile of Limbaugh reported that during the show, Golden "banters with and occasionally badgers Limbaugh via an internal talk-back circuit." On occasion, Golden has been accorded airtime on the program. In February 2008, Golden, who is black, was assigned (as Snerdley) a satirical cameo role by Limbaugh as the show's Official Criticizer of Barack Obama ("certified black enough to criticize"); the role has become an irregular recurring feature.
He is a Senior Partner for Golden Creative Communications, LLC.
From 1992 to 1998, Golden co-hosted (with Joel Santisteban) a political call-in show
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
, James and Joel, on WABC radio
WABC (AM)
WABC , known as "NewsTalkRadio 77 WABC" is a radio station in New York City. Owned by the broadcasting division of Cumulus Media, the station broadcasts on a clear channel and is the flagship station of Cumulus Media Networks...
in New York. From 1998 to 2001, Golden served as Vice-President for Programming at Talkspot.com, where he also hosted two internet radio programs
Internet radio
Internet radio is an audio service transmitted via the Internet...
. He occasionally contributes written political commentary online.
Golden was part of the production team on the Rush Limbaugh television program, which aired from 1992 through 1996.
He attended City University of New York-Queens College
Queens College, City University of New York
Queens College, located in Flushing, Queens, New York City, is one of the senior colleges of the City University of New York. It is also the fifth oldest of the City University's twenty-three institutions of higher learning. The college's seventy seven acre campus is located in the heart of the...
from 1973 to 1976.
Online resources
- Published commentary by James Golden linked at blogcritics.com