Our air staff are truly professional with years of radio experience both in San Luis Obispo County on K-Jewel and around the country from coast-to-coast. They know the music and love it as you do... and are positive, friendly, and informative in a bright way!
You've known the K-Jewel air staff, a wonderful and refreshing group of friends, for years. Spread the word about AM 1400 & FM 106.5... playing your favorites. The Central Coasts' Best Music!
JEFF ROLLINS
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Jeff is a 30-year broadcaster who has worked in radio stations from San Francisco to Washington DC. He has a degree in theatre from Maryland University and has performed classic roles from Neil Simon to Shakespeare. Jeff is a mediocre golfer, writes poetry, and loves his pet springer spaniel, Whitten. Jeff Rollins... the Best to You each morning!
CHICK WATKINS
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chick has spent over forty years working at stations across America. He’s interviewed hundreds of personalities including Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, and Johnny Mathis. He enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with his 3-year old grandson. Chick also loves golf. When asked about his handicap... he says, "My swing!" Chick Watkins... mid-mornings at work, at home, and on-line on K-Jewel... AM 1400 & FM 106.5!
ED BRAND
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Ed is a 27-year pro with experience both on-air and behind the scenes in cities like New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. Ed's been on K-Jewel for many years. Ed takes you through the afternoon on K-Jewel AM 1400 & FM 106.5. His personal passions include writing, hiking, tennis, fitness, gardening and travel. He is the proud father of four grown kids and one little Terrier mix.
MARK HADEN
7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
A big voice for a big talent... Mark drives you home afternoons on K-Jewel. Who knew he'd be playing the Central Coast's Best Music and sharing his warm sense of humor for a living! A "chef in the making", Mark loves to cook, read and watch science and history programs, as well as great old movies. He's fascinated by weather (and SLOWeather.com here on the K-Jewel website!) Mark enjoys life's simple pleasures with his family... and you, on AM 1400 & FM 106.5 K-Jewel.
DREW BRAXTON
12:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Drew waded briefly into the swimming pool business before getting bitten by the radio bug in 1980. He plays the drums, which the neighbors don’t mind as long as he quits by 9PM. With three teenage kids and an aging cat and dog, Drew is happy to leave management of the household to his wife, Brenda.
