Mike Siegel
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Mike Siegel is an American radio talk show
host. He was the host of the late night talk show Coast to Coast AM
from April 2000 until January 2001. He became a frequent substitute of the show's host, Art Bell
in late 1999, and when Bell announced his retirement in early 2000, he recommended Siegel to succeed him. Siegel maintained the format of the show that Art Bell had created, but his personal style was very different, and the show became less popular. Early in 2001, Bell decided to return, and Siegel left the show. Siegel hosted the show from Seattle, Washington
, where he lived.
Siegel is a native of New York, Jewish and a political conservative
. He has substituted for nationally syndicated conservative talk show hosts including Michael Reagan
. During the 1990s, he hosted a daily talk show on Seattle's KVI
.
Later, Siegel hosted a daily talk show on WLIE
, in Islip, Long Island. During this tenure, he promoted the movement to make Long Island the 51st state (with himself as its first Governor), and advocated "smoke-ins" to protest the county's smoking ban.
Siegel was the host of first a conservative noon-time to three pm talk show on KVI website in Seattle, Washington
; followed by a move to morning drive, on KTTH
website in Seattle, Washington
. He was key in movements of the time to introduce accountability to Washington state government. He helped former representative Linda Smith and initiative to the people "King" Tim Eyman
to get motor vehicle license fees reduced to $30 a year from previously exorbidant 2.2% of the vehicles fair market value.
In early December 2005, his contract with KTTH expired, and he quit his show. He was replaced by David Boze and Dan Sytman
in the morning.
On February 1, 2006 Siegel began hosting "Noonday" on WDAY-AM
website in Fargo, North Dakota
. He was later replaced on this program by other hosts, but continued as a regular replacement host for the Hot Talk program hosted by former WDAY general manager Scott Hennen, a personal friend.
In June, 2006, Siegel was the host of a one-hour local issues radio show from 6-7 PM (Pacific) on KITZ
in Bremerton Washington and KGTK
in Olympia.
In April 2008, Hennen left WDAY to become owner of his own station, WZFG
-AM 1100. Upon Hennen's departure, Siegel served as host of Hot Talk on WDAY until June 2008. Siegel followed Hennen to AM 1100 and now serves as a regular fill-in host for the "Scott Hennen 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...
host. He was the host of the late night talk show Coast to Coast AM
Coast to Coast AM
Coast to Coast AM is a North American late-night syndicated radio talk show that deals with a variety of topics, but most frequently ones that relate to either the paranormal or conspiracy theories. It was created by Art Bell and is distributed by Premiere Radio Networks. The program currently...
from April 2000 until January 2001. He became a frequent substitute of the show's host, Art Bell
Art Bell
Arthur W. "Art" Bell, III is an American broadcaster and author, known primarily as one of the founders and the original host of the paranormal-themed radio program Coast to Coast AM. He also created and formerly hosted its companion show, Dreamland...
in late 1999, and when Bell announced his retirement in early 2000, he recommended Siegel to succeed him. Siegel maintained the format of the show that Art Bell had created, but his personal style was very different, and the show became less popular. Early in 2001, Bell decided to return, and Siegel left the show. Siegel hosted the show from Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
, where he lived.
Siegel is a native of New York, Jewish and a political conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
. He has substituted for nationally syndicated conservative talk show hosts including Michael Reagan
Michael Reagan
Michael Edward Reagan is a former American radio host and Republican strategist. His nationally syndicated radio show, The Michael Reagan Talk Show, aired on stations throughout the United States on the Premiere Radio Networks before being dropped, after which it moved to Radio America...
. During the 1990s, he hosted a daily talk show on Seattle's KVI
KVI (AM)
KVI is a commercial radio station located in Seattle, Washington , broadcasting to the Seattle area on 570 AM. KVI currently airs Christmas music...
.
Later, Siegel hosted a daily talk show on WLIE
WLIE
WLIE is a radio station licensed to serve Islip, New York. The station has had a long history on the bottom end of the AM dial. During its early years, it was a daytime-only station, with Christian programming, using the WLIX call letters. Starting in 1983, it was permitted to broadcast after...
, in Islip, Long Island. During this tenure, he promoted the movement to make Long Island the 51st state (with himself as its first Governor), and advocated "smoke-ins" to protest the county's smoking ban.
Siegel was the host of first a conservative noon-time to three pm talk show on KVI website in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
; followed by a move to morning drive, on KTTH
KTTH
KTTH is a conservative talk radio station, owned by Bonneville International, broadcasting at 770 kHz in Seattle, Washington.-Programming:...
website in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
. He was key in movements of the time to introduce accountability to Washington state government. He helped former representative Linda Smith and initiative to the people "King" Tim Eyman
Tim Eyman
Tim Eyman is a conservative political activist in the U.S. state of Washington. He advocates for a smaller state government, through lowering state taxes and fees...
to get motor vehicle license fees reduced to $30 a year from previously exorbidant 2.2% of the vehicles fair market value.
In early December 2005, his contract with KTTH expired, and he quit his show. He was replaced by David Boze and Dan Sytman
Dan Sytman
Dan Sytman is a radio talk show host and former radio producer who works in the Seattle radio market.-History:...
in the morning.
On February 1, 2006 Siegel began hosting "Noonday" on WDAY-AM
WDAY-AM
WDAY is North Dakota's first and oldest radio station, having signed on in 1922. It is an affiliate of the ABC Radio Network. Its parent company, Forum Communications, also owns ABC affiliate WDAY-TV 6 and The Forum newspaper in Fargo...
website in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...
. He was later replaced on this program by other hosts, but continued as a regular replacement host for the Hot Talk program hosted by former WDAY general manager Scott Hennen, a personal friend.
In June, 2006, Siegel was the host of a one-hour local issues radio show from 6-7 PM (Pacific) on KITZ
KITZ
KITZ is a radio station featuring a News/Talk format. Licensed to Silverdale, Washington, USA, it serves the Puget Sound Region. The main KITZ studio and production facilities are located in Port Orchard, Washington....
in Bremerton Washington and KGTK
KGTK
KGTK is a radio station licensed to serve Olympia, Washington, USA. The station is owned by KITZ Radio, Inc.KGTK broadcasts a business/talk radio format....
in Olympia.
In April 2008, Hennen left WDAY to become owner of his own station, WZFG
WZFG
WZFG is a 50,000 watt radio station serving the Fargo-Moorhead market, licensed to Dilworth, Minnesota. Its two-tower transmitter site is near Sabin, Minnesota. The station is owned by Great Plains Integrated Marketing.-History:...
-AM 1100. Upon Hennen's departure, Siegel served as host of Hot Talk on WDAY until June 2008. Siegel followed Hennen to AM 1100 and now serves as a regular fill-in host for the "Scott Hennen Show".
Other facts
- He was Professor of Communication at both Emerson CollegeEmerson CollegeEmerson College is a private coeducational university located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1880 by Charles Wesley Emerson as a "school of oratory," Emerson is "the only comprehensive college or university in America dedicated exclusively to communication and the arts in a liberal arts...
(Boston) and Fitchburg State CollegeFitchburg State CollegeFitchburg State University, also known as Fitchburg State, is a four-year public institution of higher learning with a compact urban campus, located in the city of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Fitchburg State University has over 3,500 undergraduate and over 1650 graduate/continuing education...
(Fitchburg).
- Was a guest on Geraldo in a discussion about the congressional pay raise campaign which was instrumental in stopping a 51% pay raise for members of Congress.
- Guest on Bill MaherBill MaherWilliam "Bill" Maher, Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author and actor. Before his current role as the host of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Maher hosted a similar late-night talk show called Politically Incorrect originally on Comedy Central and...
's Politically IncorrectPolitically IncorrectPolitically Incorrect is a late-night, half-hour political talk show hosted by Bill Maher that ran from 1993 to 2002. It premiered on Comedy Central from 1993 to 1997, and later on ABC in 1997, which cancelled it in 2002....
(January 2000) along with Actress Carol AltCarol AltCarol Ann Alt is an American model and actress.- Early life:Alt was born in Flushing, Queens, New York, the daughter of Muriel, an airline employee and model, and Anthony Alt, a fire chief. She was noticed waiting tables in her hometown of East Williston, New York. When she was 18, she decided to...
and Rap Artist/Actor Ice CubeIce CubeO'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer,...
.
- Appeared on Court TVCourt TVtruTV is an American cable television network owned by Turner Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Time Warner. The network launched as Court TV in 1991, changing to truTV in 2008...
(January 2000) breaking the story of Jeff SmithJeff Smith (TV personality)Jeffrey L. Smith was the author of a dozen best-selling cookbooks and the host of The Frugal Gourmet, a popular American cooking show which began in Tacoma, Washington around 1973 and aired on PBS from 1983 to 1997 , and numbered 261 episodes.-Early life:Jeff Smith was born on January 22, 1939...
, the Frugal Gourmet, accused pedophile on KIRO.
- Recognized by Talkers MagazineTalkers magazineTalkers Magazine is a trade industry publication related to talk radio in the United States. Its slogan is "The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media"...
as one of the 100 Most Important Talk Hosts in America.
- Mike Siegel signed an exclusive broadcast agreement with Cameo Entertainment Groups' CyberStationUSA.Com, the world's largest online radio station, and began airing his first internet radio show on February 1, 2010 at 3:00 pm EST. Mike will continue to air his internet radio show, exclusively on CyberStationUSA.Com every weekday, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST. Mike Siegel is the biggest name in radio broadcasting, to date, to air a radio show exclusively on the internet.