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Shimes got into the world of broadcasting accidentally on purpose. Long story!!!! Went to Mansfield University and the school of HARD KNOCKS!!!!!..Shimes has been a BIG part of Equinox Broadcasting for twenty four years! He’s been equally a big part of announcing the AHL hockey games at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena for about as long! His claim to fame (besides the obvious) is winning the NYS Chili Championships in 2004. Other hobbys including playing drum set for the band "Hot Dogs and Gin", and other various groups. . He's introduced on stage music artists such as Styx,Meatloaf,ZZ TOP, Foriegner, Stone Temple Pilots, Molly Hatchett, Chubby Checker, Donna Summer, Frankie Valli, Gary Lewis, and Bret Michaels. Comedian Sam Kinison, and more In whatever spare time Shimes can find.... He does D.I.Y. and takes care of his 4 kitty cats. (all rescues!!!)

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Judith’s first love is radio. She’s an award-winning audio producer and spent most of her working life in front of a microphone. She’s also a professional writer who has written for, and been the editor of, several prominent magazines about broadcasting. Radio is personal to Judith, who grew up listening to some of the on-air greats in New York City. She credits the music of her generation for helping her through childhood and adolescence. The Southern Tier is her chosen home base and she feels a special pride in working for a locally-owned radio group that does so much for the surrounding community. The most important part of her day is making that special connection with listeners and being their companion as they drive to work, eat lunch and go about their day. She defines success as being able to cheer up a listener who’s having a tough day or spark a smile and a laugh. She’s very knowledgeable and passionate about the music and loves telling inside stories about songs and artists. Judith also enjoys making public appearances at station events and live remote broadcasts and getting to talk to listeners in person. To Judith, radio is more than a way to make a living; it’s her calling and she can’t imagine doing anything else.

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What do we ever REALLY know about Thunder? A booming personality on the air, Thunder Reynolds has a gift to make you laugh, shake your head, scratch your brow all while thinking “well, that just happened!”
If you grew up in Broome County, you probably grew up listening to Thunder Reynolds. Though many clothing and hairstyles have come and gone, Thunder has managed to stick around, like a bad mullet.
Although you would think he shares a good portion of his life’s experiences on the air every day, he is actually quite reserved. It almost takes an act of Congress for him to be friends with you on Facebook (and we’re not kidding, don’t even bother trying!). We did find out that he is a big hockey fan, looks forward to his annual Toys for Tots Spaghetti dinners, enjoys running in his birthday suite, and if you’re ever looking for him, you can find him belly up to the bar with a glass of well-whiskey (hey, he’s a DJ. He can’t afford top shelf).
Over the past couple of years, Thunder has been filling up his concert bucket list including Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Bob Segar, U2, Zac Brown Band, and Mumford and Sons. He’s planning more for the near future.

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If you love Polka music you will love Barb Mack's Polka Time. Sundays beginning at 8am Barb has been part of the Polka scene in our community since she began helping her Father, Bill Mack with his Show when she was just 8 years old. Bill Mack brought the first polka show to the area in the early 60’s. Barb is half Slovak and half Russian. Barb has relied on her ethnic background, and the years of her Dad’s influence to help her with music selections and show preparations as she entertains the Southern Tier every Sunday. Barb’s cheerful personality, energy, and enthusiasm all help jump start thousands of listeners on Sundays. Barb is a Southern Tier Broadcasters Hall of Famer as well as Broadcaster of the Year for 2013. As a accomplished dancer, Barb has been involved in competitions from Michigan to Texas and Nebraska to New England winning hundreds of trophies and awards. She has been the EMCEE for a number of events including The Polka King, Jimmy Sturr. A graduate of Union-Endicott High School, Barb still calls Endicott her home. She has two grown children, Ashley and JJ. and one Granddaughter, Saylor. Tune in every Sunday for Barb Mack's Polka Time, we guarantee to put a smile on your face and get those toes a tappin !!!

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Scott Shannon has already had a “hall of fame” career in radio, and his most recent distinction was his appointment as the new morning drive host at WCBS-FM in New York this past March. Shannon’s career has spanned more than four decades, and, among his accomplishments, he is credited with developing the “Morning Zoo” format for morning shows. When Scott arrived at WHTZ (“Z-100”) in New York, he took the station on a legendary ride “from worst to first.” His next stop in New York was at WPLJ where he co-hosted the Morning Show for 22 years. In addition to being an avid record collector and musical authority, Scott is also the creator of the round-the-clock “True Oldies” Channel which is currently distributed online. He has hosted nationally distributed radio shows and specials in the past, and he has also anchored music programming on television, including a stint as an original VJ on VH1. Scott Shannon started in broadcasting as a teenager, and in his storied career has won numerous awards including a Marconi Award from the National Association of Broadcasters, a group that has also inducted Scott Shannon into their Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

Each hour of "AMERICA'S GREATEST HITS" will be highlighted by artist interviews, song countdowns, one-hit-wonders and commentary from Scott Shannon himself.