Josh Venable
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Josh Venable is a Radio personality
currently heard on
98.7FM KYSR
in Los Angeles
and 102.1 KDGE The Edge in Dallas.
Venable is best known for hosting The Adventure Club on 102.1 The Edge in Dallas since 1994.
"The Adventure Club" has aired off and on on both KYSR
and KDGE. Currently it is broadcast on KDGE from 8P-11P CST Sunday nights. The Adventure Club has been responsible for breaking local bands such as Old 97's and The Polyphonic Spree. The Adventure Club plays a mix of American and British indie rock, local, punk and classic alternative music.
while still in high school, Venable worked his way up to helping out of shows like "The Adventure Club" and The Retro Show. When the original host of The Adventure Club (Alex Luke) left to go work in St. Louis, Venable was offered the hosting job in 1994. Too inexperienced to host alone, he asked fellow KDGE employee Keven McAlister to co-host. Most shows contained a healthy dose of bickering. McAlister left the show in 1997 to move to LA and work in film. Recently he has directed the feature You're Gonna Miss Me
as well as music videos for Spoon and Old 97's.
While doing The Adventure Club on Sunday nights, Venable also worked weekend shifts, the dreaded overnight position and nights from 7P-12A.
He was promoted to Music Director at 102.1 The Edge in 2006
In 2007, Clear Channel
laid Venable off at 102.1 The Edge due to budget constraints.
He quickly found a job at 98.7FM KYSR
in Los Angeles
doing afternoon drive from 2P-7P. In February 2008, KDGE rehired Venable to do nights remotely from Los Angeles
. The Adventure Club was also brought back in July 2008. He later switched to the 10A-2P shift in Dallas. Venable was promoted to Music Director of KYSR in 2009.
Venable attended Grapevine High School
and the University Of North Texas
. His favorite bands include The Smiths
, The Cure
, R.E.M.
and Bruce Springsteen
. He and members of the bands The Crash That Took Me and Here, In Arms perform as a Springsteen tribute band once a year. They are called Nightmare On E Street. Venable is known for bashing bands he dislikes on the air and often discussing aspects of his personal life many disc jockeys shy away from.
Josh was given a shout out from Coldplay onstage in Dallas on the X&Y tour
It was announced in July of 2011 that Venable was being promoted to Program Director of KDGE
Josh and Crew are still beholden as amazing kareokee superstars at the Addison point Sports Bar in Addison Tx.
Radio personality
A radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather,...
currently heard on
98.7FM KYSR
KYSR
KYSR is a commercial modern rock radio station in Los Angeles, California, covering the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas on 98.7 FM. KYSR is also simulcasted on KSRY 103.1 FM in Tehachapi, California...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and 102.1 KDGE The Edge in Dallas.
Venable is best known for hosting The Adventure Club on 102.1 The Edge in Dallas since 1994.
"The Adventure Club" has aired off and on on both KYSR
KYSR
KYSR is a commercial modern rock radio station in Los Angeles, California, covering the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas on 98.7 FM. KYSR is also simulcasted on KSRY 103.1 FM in Tehachapi, California...
and KDGE. Currently it is broadcast on KDGE from 8P-11P CST Sunday nights. The Adventure Club has been responsible for breaking local bands such as Old 97's and The Polyphonic Spree. The Adventure Club plays a mix of American and British indie rock, local, punk and classic alternative music.
Career
Given an intern position by George GimarcGeorge Gimarc
George Gimarc is an American disc jockey, record and radio program producer and author based in Texas. He is known for his extensive and authoritative knowledge about the classic rock radio format, recorded music in general, and specifically the era of punk rock...
while still in high school, Venable worked his way up to helping out of shows like "The Adventure Club" and The Retro Show. When the original host of The Adventure Club (Alex Luke) left to go work in St. Louis, Venable was offered the hosting job in 1994. Too inexperienced to host alone, he asked fellow KDGE employee Keven McAlister to co-host. Most shows contained a healthy dose of bickering. McAlister left the show in 1997 to move to LA and work in film. Recently he has directed the feature You're Gonna Miss Me
You're Gonna Miss Me
This article is about the documentary film. For the related 1966 song of the same name see You're Gonna Miss Me You're Gonna Miss Me is an American documentary film by Keven McAlester. It focuses on Roky Erickson, the former frontman for the band The 13th Floor Elevators. The band is cited as...
as well as music videos for Spoon and Old 97's.
While doing The Adventure Club on Sunday nights, Venable also worked weekend shifts, the dreaded overnight position and nights from 7P-12A.
He was promoted to Music Director at 102.1 The Edge in 2006
In 2007, Clear Channel
Clear channel
A clear-channel station is an AM band Radio station in North America that has the highest protection from interference from other stations, particularly concerning night-time skywave propagation. Usually known as class A stations since 1982, they are occasionally still referred to by their former...
laid Venable off at 102.1 The Edge due to budget constraints.
He quickly found a job at 98.7FM KYSR
KYSR
KYSR is a commercial modern rock radio station in Los Angeles, California, covering the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas on 98.7 FM. KYSR is also simulcasted on KSRY 103.1 FM in Tehachapi, California...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
doing afternoon drive from 2P-7P. In February 2008, KDGE rehired Venable to do nights remotely from Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. The Adventure Club was also brought back in July 2008. He later switched to the 10A-2P shift in Dallas. Venable was promoted to Music Director of KYSR in 2009.
Venable attended Grapevine High School
Grapevine High School
Grapevine High School is a public secondary school at 3223 Mustang Drive in Grapevine, Texas, United States. The school is a part of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.GHS is located in the northeast region of Tarrant County....
and the University Of North Texas
University of North Texas
The University of North Texas is a public institution of higher education and research in Denton. Founded in 1890, UNT is part of the University of North Texas System. As of the fall of 2010, the University of North Texas, Denton campus, had a certified enrollment of 36,067...
. His favorite bands include The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
, The Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
, R.E.M.
R.E.M.
R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry. One of the first popular alternative rock bands, R.E.M. gained early attention due to Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe's...
and Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
. He and members of the bands The Crash That Took Me and Here, In Arms perform as a Springsteen tribute band once a year. They are called Nightmare On E Street. Venable is known for bashing bands he dislikes on the air and often discussing aspects of his personal life many disc jockeys shy away from.
Josh was given a shout out from Coldplay onstage in Dallas on the X&Y tour
It was announced in July of 2011 that Venable was being promoted to Program Director of KDGE
On-air schedule
- KYSRKYSRKYSR is a commercial modern rock radio station in Los Angeles, California, covering the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas on 98.7 FM. KYSR is also simulcasted on KSRY 103.1 FM in Tehachapi, California...
98.7, Los Angeles, 2P-7P - 102.1 KDGE The EdgeThe EdgeDavid Howell Evans , more widely known by his stage name The Edge , is a musician best known as the guitarist, backing vocalist, and keyboardist of the Irish rock band U2. A member of the group since its inception, he has recorded 12 studio albums with the band and has released one solo record...
, Dallas, 10AM-2P and The Adventure Club
Josh and Crew are still beholden as amazing kareokee superstars at the Addison point Sports Bar in Addison Tx.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Dallas Observer Music Awards | Best Radio Program That Plays Local Music |
| 1997 | Fort Worth Weekly Fort Worth Weekly Fort Worth Weekly is an alternative weekly newspaper that serves the Greater Fort Worth area . The newspaper has an approximate circulation of 75,000. The Fort Worth Weekly is published every Wednesday and features news, editorials, profiles, and reviews of art, books, theatrical productions, food,... |
Best Local Radio Show Staff Choice |
| 1997 | Dallas Observer Music Awards | Radio Program That Features Local Music: "the Adventure Club," KDGE 94.5 FM |
| 1998 | Dallas Observer Music Awards | Best DJ In Dallas Critic's Choice |
| 1998 | Dallas Observer Music Awards | Radio Program/Local Music: "The Adventure Club," KDGE-FM (94.5) |
| 1999 | Fort Worth Weekly Fort Worth Weekly Fort Worth Weekly is an alternative weekly newspaper that serves the Greater Fort Worth area . The newspaper has an approximate circulation of 75,000. The Fort Worth Weekly is published every Wednesday and features news, editorials, profiles, and reviews of art, books, theatrical productions, food,... |
Best Local Radio Show Staff Choice |
| 2001 | Dallas Observer Music Awards | Best Radio Program That Plays Local Music |
| 2002 | Dallas Observer Music Awards | Radio Program That Plays Local Music "The Adventure Club" KDGE 94.5FM |
| 2003 | Dallas Observer Music Awards | Radio Program That Plays Local Music "The Adventure Club" KDGE 94.5FM |
| 2004 | Dallas Observer Music Awards | Radio Program That Plays Local Music "The Adventure Club" KDGE 94.5FM |
| 2005 | Dallas Observer Music Awards | Radio Program That Plays Local Music "The Adventure Club" KDGE 94.5FM |
| 2005 | FW Weekly 2005 Best Of The West Issue | Best Radio DJ Staff choice: Josh Venable, KDGE/102.1-FM The Edge |
| 2005 | FW Weekly 2005 Best Of The West Issue | Best Radio Show Staff choice: “The Adventure Club,” KDGE/102.1-FM The Edge |
| 2006 | Dallas Observer Music Awards | Best Radio Show That Plays Local Music "The Adventure Club", 102.1 The Edge |
| 2007 | Dallas Observer Awards | Best Radio Show That Plays Local Music "The Adventure Club", 102.1 The Edge |