SYRACUSE — Sunny 102 (WZUN) morning host “Big Mike” Fiss says he’s ready for his 29th Annual Live Christmas Show Broadcast, featuring more than a dozen professional vocalists, plus live performances from more than a dozen choruses from local schools and other community organizations. The broadcast is set to take place this Friday.
SYRACUSE — Tommy Nast of the former 94 Rock (present-day Y94FM / WYYY) was back in town last night, recounting some of the battles he waged against 95X (WAQX) back when the two stations were bitter rivals. Nast spoke at the Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYs) Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night.
SYRACUSE — Nominees and Hall of Fame inductees for the Syracuse Area Music Awards (a.k.a. “the SAMMYs”) were announced yesterday during a press conference at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Sunny 102 (WZUN) morning man “Big Mike” Fiss had the honor of announcing the list of SAMMY nominees.
SYRACUSE — Put your seat belts on and hang on tight, as our latest Picture of the Week takes us back in time to 1980. Sunny 102′s Big Mike, working for the former 94 Rock at the time, had the chance to meet Charlie Daniels. We wonder if he’ll wear the same outfit when Charlie Daniels performs at the Taste of Syracuse tomorrow night…
SYRACUSE — Anytime you head to the supermarket over the next several weeks, check out the magazine racks and chances are good you’ll see Sunny 102 (WZUN) “Big” Mike Fiss smiling at you. He’s on the cover of the April/May edition of “55 Plus” magazine.
SYRACUSE — Sunny 102 (WZUN) morning man “Big Mike” Fiss and NPR’s Scott Simon recently shared some of their experiences in broadcasting and journalism with students at F-M’s Eagle Hill Middle School. Specifically, Simon spoke about the way technology — specifically social media — has impacted journalism.
SYRACUSE — Plenty of local musicians will have the chance to spread some holiday cheer over the airwaves during Big Mike’s “28th Annual Live Christmas Broadcast” this Tuesday morning. You can attend the show in person at Driver’s Village in Cicero (admission and breakfast are free) or listen on Sunny 102.1 (WZUN).
SYRACUSE — Believe it or not, it’s been 20 years since Sunny 102 (WZUN) morning host “Big Mike” Fiss presented his very first collection of holiday favorites performed by local musicians. So why is this year’s “Christmastime in Syracuse” being labeled as Volume 15?
SYRACUSE — They’re competitors on the radio — battling for the same pool of listeners and advertising dollars. But off-air, you won’t see a re-enactment of the fight scene from Anchorman. Instead, you’re more likely to catch these guys huddling up to smile for the camera.
SYRACUSE — It’s been almost 29 years since “Big” Mike Fiss came to Central New York to help launch 94Rock (now Y94FM)… and several years since he moved across I-690 to Sunny 102 (WZUN). This week, Fiss took time to reflect on his long career, and to share some candid thoughts about the radio business in the Syracuse New Times.
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