Kevin Manno
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Kevin Matthew Manno is an American television and radio host. Before moving to New York City to host The Seven on MTV
, he had a successful radio career with Q101
in Chicago.
as the second of two children to Garry & Joanne Manno. He and his brother Ryan both knew at early ages that they wanted to pursue careers in broadcasting and attended North Central College
in Naperville, Illinois
. Together, they hosted an award winning punk rock
radio show called All Ages Radio on the school's station WONC
. After graduating, both brothers moved onto Chicago's now defunct alternative rock
radio station, Q101
.
as an intern in 2002, Kevin moved through several jobs at the station before landing on the air in 2005. In 2007 he was paired up with his brother to create The Manno Program. Together, Ryan and Kevin used their platform to bring their passion of new music to the masses. In addition to their work on the air, they created a great deal of video content for the internet, which is eventually what got Kevin discovered by MTV
.
Q101 VIDEOS
In September 2009, Kevin signed on for 3 months to host the afternoon show on Vocalo, a subsidiary of Chicago Public Radio
.
In the winter of that same year, Ryan and Kevin Manno began working as correspondents on Chicago's longest running music-based television show, JBTV
. Ryan is currently working as the main host of the show.
In August 2010, Kevin accepted the job as co-host of MTV's
new live daily show in New York City.
and the short-lived It's On with Alexa Chung
, MTV
created a new daily show called The Seven. When it premiered in September 2010, Kevin Manno and Julie Alexandria were tapped as the hosts of the program. It was a live, 30-minute pop culture news show targeted to teenage audiences. On the show's premiere episode, in studio guests included Drake
, the cast of The Social Netork
, and a jailhouse call from Lil Wayne
.
In February 2011, the show saw the departure of Julie Alexandria and took on a new identity as a single-host show with Kevin assuming a much more personable role. While changes like this as well as a much larger studio and the addition of more live musical performances made a slight increase in the ratings, MTV
decided to cancel The Seven after 9 months on the air.
MTV VIDEOS
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, he had a successful radio career with Q101
Q101 Chicago
Q101 is an alternative radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan area. The radio station was set to be shut down on July 14th, 2011, but was purchased last minute by Chicago entrepreneurs Matt Dubiel and Mike Noonan...
in Chicago.
Early life
Kevin Manno was born in Highland, IndianaHighland, Indiana
Highland is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Indiana:*Highland, Lake County, Indiana*Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana*Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana...
as the second of two children to Garry & Joanne Manno. He and his brother Ryan both knew at early ages that they wanted to pursue careers in broadcasting and attended North Central College
North Central College
North Central College is a leading liberal arts college providing students at different stages of life and from different ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds with comprehensive educational programs.-Academics:...
in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, Illinois
Naperville is a city in DuPage and Will Counties in Illinois in the United States, voted the second best place to live in the United States by Money Magazine in 2006. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 141,853. It is the fifth largest city in the state, behind Chicago,...
. Together, they hosted an award winning punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
radio show called All Ages Radio on the school's station WONC
WONC
WONC is a radio station broadcasting an album-oriented rock format. Licensed to Naperville, Illinois, United States, the station serves the Chicago area. The station is currently owned by North Central College.-History:...
. After graduating, both brothers moved onto Chicago's now defunct alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
radio station, Q101
Q101 Chicago
Q101 is an alternative radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan area. The radio station was set to be shut down on July 14th, 2011, but was purchased last minute by Chicago entrepreneurs Matt Dubiel and Mike Noonan...
.
Chicago radio and television
Having started at Q101Q101 Chicago
Q101 is an alternative radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan area. The radio station was set to be shut down on July 14th, 2011, but was purchased last minute by Chicago entrepreneurs Matt Dubiel and Mike Noonan...
as an intern in 2002, Kevin moved through several jobs at the station before landing on the air in 2005. In 2007 he was paired up with his brother to create The Manno Program. Together, Ryan and Kevin used their platform to bring their passion of new music to the masses. In addition to their work on the air, they created a great deal of video content for the internet, which is eventually what got Kevin discovered by MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
.
Q101 VIDEOS
- Interview with Kiefer Sutherland
- Interview with Alkaline Trio
- Interview with Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem
- Interview with Tim McIlrath of Rise Against
- Interview with Nick Hexum of 311
- Interview with Travis Barker and DJ AM
- Interview / fight with Ludo
- Cribs
- Sad Mustache
- Gag Reel
- Julie Part I
- Julie Part II
- Julie Part III
- Kevin Manno's Naked Single's Show
In September 2009, Kevin signed on for 3 months to host the afternoon show on Vocalo, a subsidiary of Chicago Public Radio
Chicago Public Radio
WBEZ is a noncommercial, public radio station broadcasting from Chicago, Illinois. Financed primarily by listener contributions, the station is affiliated with both National Public Radio and Public Radio International; they also broadcast content from American Public Media...
.
In the winter of that same year, Ryan and Kevin Manno began working as correspondents on Chicago's longest running music-based television show, JBTV
JBTV
JBTV is a music television show featuring interviews, music videos, and live in-studio performances from up-and-coming musicians. Based in Chicago, Illinois, JBTV has over its 26 year history helped several Chicago area bands reach a wider audience, as well as giving exposure to more alternative...
. Ryan is currently working as the main host of the show.
In August 2010, Kevin accepted the job as co-host of MTV's
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
new live daily show in New York City.
MTV's The Seven
After the cancellation of the long-running TRLTRL
TRL sometimes refers to the television show Total Request Live.TRL may also refer to:* Tariff Reform League, a British pressure group* Telstra Research Laboratories, an Australian telecommunications research centre...
and the short-lived It's On with Alexa Chung
It's On with Alexa Chung
It's On with Alexa Chung was an American live interactive talk and variety program that aired weekdays on MTV from June 15 to December 17, 2009...
, MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
created a new daily show called The Seven. When it premiered in September 2010, Kevin Manno and Julie Alexandria were tapped as the hosts of the program. It was a live, 30-minute pop culture news show targeted to teenage audiences. On the show's premiere episode, in studio guests included Drake
Drake
- People :* Drake ** Notably Sir Francis Drake , an English sea captain and politician of the Elizabethan era* Drake * Drake , stage name of Aubrey Drake Graham, Canadian recording artist and actor- Places :...
, the cast of The Social Netork
The Social Network
The Social Network is a 2010 American drama film directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin. Adapted from Ben Mezrich's 2009 book The Accidental Billionaires, the film portrays the founding of social networking website Facebook and the resulting lawsuits...
, and a jailhouse call from Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
.
In February 2011, the show saw the departure of Julie Alexandria and took on a new identity as a single-host show with Kevin assuming a much more personable role. While changes like this as well as a much larger studio and the addition of more live musical performances made a slight increase in the ratings, MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
decided to cancel The Seven after 9 months on the air.
MTV VIDEOS
- Interview with Hayden Panettiere
- Interview with Nick Jonas
- Interview with Bam Margera
- Interview with Marissa Miller
- Interview with Nina Dobrev
- Interview with Tom Welling
- Interview with Selena Gomez
- Interview with Darren Criss
- Making cupcakes with Tika Sumpter
- Surprise for Justin Bieber
- Scavenger Hunt with Damon Wayans Jr.