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WDLW On-Air Personalities

Get to know the friendly local radio family who bring you music, news, laughs, and community updates every single day.

Mz. Nikki
Morning Show Host

Mz. Nikki

The Wake Up Call with Mz. Nikki
Weekdays 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Mz. Nikki brings energetic morning laughs, school bus updates, daily trivia, and the best classic rock tracks to start your day right across Lorain County.

Favorite: 'Good Vibrations' - The Beach Boys
Hometown: Elyria, OH
David Q
Midday Host

David Q

Mid-Day Music Machine
Weekdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

David Q keeps your workday rocking with back-to-back oldies, the No-Repeat Workday guarantee, and fun music history anecdotes.

Favorite: 'Hotel California' - The Eagles
Hometown: Amherst, OH
Gary Tollett (G.T.)
Station Owner

Gary Tollett (G.T.)

Afternoon Drive with G.T.
Weekdays 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Station owner and broadcasting veteran Gary Tollett brings decades of passion for radio, local businesses, and timeless golden era hits.

Favorite: 'Johnny B. Goode' - Chuck Berry
Hometown: Oberlin, OH
Dave Nelson
Specialty Show Producer

Dave Nelson

The Vinyl Garage
Wednesdays & Saturdays 10:00 PM

Dave spins authentic, rare vinyl 45s and deep album cuts from garage rock, psychedelic 60s, and forgotten chart-toppers directly from his private record vault.

Favorite: 'Fortunate Son' - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Hometown: Lorain, OH
Matt Slys
On-Air Personality

Matt Slys

Evening Rock Rewind
Weekdays 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Guiding you through rush hour traffic with upbeat tunes, road reports, and listener dedication requests.

Favorite: 'Peace of Mind' - Boston
Hometown: Vermilion, OH
CHUBB
Chief Morale Officer

CHUBB

Official Kool Kat Station Mascot
24/7 Studio Companion

Chubb is the beloved station hound who greets every guest at the studio door, inspects snacks, and barks approval for high-energy guitar solos.

Favorite: 'Hound Dog' - Elvis Presley
Hometown: Oberlin Radio Farm

Over 24 Years of Hometown Ohio Radio Passion

Unlike syndicated automated stations, Kool Kat WDLW broadcasts live from right here in Oberlin, Ohio. We are your neighbors, your friends at the fairgrounds, and your soundtrack for every road trip across Lake Erie and Lorain County.

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ON AIRThe Wake Up Call w/ Mz. Nikki
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