"Kid" Corona, From Radio Personality to America's Trivia Host

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode of Here's What We Know, Mark "Kid" Corona joined me to talk about how his career in radio was affected by the shift from music being the star of radio. And what unique career path he's on now. Also in this episode:Why Kid sees a decline of passion among radio listenersHow streaming affected his career choiceValue of podcasts for personalized content creationThe creation of Jack Trivia, the world’s first TV-gameshow-style trivia show for bars and restaurantsLearning to let others have their momentAdmiration for Rick Dees’ radio talent and successWhat meeting Mark Wahlberg was likeNegative experience trying to approach Ben AffleckThis episode is sponsored by:Reed Animal HospitalAbout Kid:Breaking into the commercial radio business at just 15 years old, Corona made his first international cameo on the top-charting hit “AZ Side” by Nasty Boy Klick, which would be his first and last appearance as something other than an absolute goofball of a person. It would all go downhill from there.In 2008, long before the birth of TikTok challenges, and perhaps even their creators, Corona made national news for an on-air April Fool’s joke called “Tattoo Your Toddler.”From hosting mornings on Los Angeles radio to a Saturday night music video and entertainment television show, the many talents (and characters) of Kid Corona show just how versatile he is.And if you aren’t convinced just yet, Google the “Republic of Slowjamastan,” and it won’t take long to find Corona in the mix as the country’s Chief Border Patrol Agent, donning a beret and aviators while wielding a flamethrower as he protects the borders of the world’s newest nation – whose biggest threat is invaders wearing Crocs. True story!But if you’re hoping to increase your odds of meeting Corona these days – in person or virtually – you’ll want to play along with America’s most exciting trivia game, Jack Trivia! Compete at your local restaurant or watering hole or online –  either way, you’re sure to have a blast. Play solo or with friends as a contestant on this new and addictingly fun take on classic bar trivia. www.markcorona.comConnect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!