Mark Zito
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Mark Zito is an American entertainer from East Greenwich, RI. Zito graduated East Greenwich High School
in 2006 and Syracuse University
in 2010. To date, Zito has worked predominantly in radio working for Clear Channel Communications, Shovio.com, and hosting his own show on college networks and Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. He has also written for CollegeHumor.com, penning a popular column entitled "The Morning After: Kid Nation."
After leaving Z89, Zito restarted “The Mark Zito Show” at campus television station, The Orange Television Network. It was there that the show expanded to a 3 night a week affair broadcasting from 10p to midnight Monday through Wednesday. The show’s topics started to get more in-depth and music started to take a backseat to talk on the program. It was common to hear 30 minutes of talk and 30 minutes of music per hour. Starting in September 2008, the show was syndicated live to college radio stations around the country. The Mark Zito Show was (and remains) the first and only college radio show to ever do this.
In January 2009, the show added co-host Steve Granelli and almost completely eliminated music from the program, instead focusing on talk.
The show was marketed as a spin-off of popular Stars Too program, The Covino and Rich Show
. Over the summer months numerous celebrities appeared including Ron and Fez
, Matt Nathanson
, and Julia Allison
, whom Mark and his team had a run-in with on-air.
played live.
From January to May 2010, the show was carried by Shovio.com, a web service founded by "The Radio Chick" Leslie Gold
.
on Sirius XM's The Virus. His most notable on-air segments include conflicts with host Fez Whatley
.
East Greenwich High School
East Greenwich High School is a public secondary school located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, U.S.The school serves students in grades 9-12 in the East Greenwich Public Schools system.- School and campus :...
in 2006 and Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
in 2010. To date, Zito has worked predominantly in radio working for Clear Channel Communications, Shovio.com, and hosting his own show on college networks and Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. He has also written for CollegeHumor.com, penning a popular column entitled "The Morning After: Kid Nation."
The Mark Zito Show
The Mark Zito Show originally started as a podcast on MarkZito.com. The show, called “Sound Bytes” and then “Mixtape” would feature music and interviews from up and coming artists.College Radio, 2007-2009
In the Fall of 2007, the show was re-branded “The Mark Zito Show” and moved to WJPZ-FM where it would broadcast Noon to 3PM in the city of Syracuse. Zito and the management at “The Beat of Syracuse, Z89” didn’t see eye to eye. Zito holds the distinction of having one of the longest suspensions in station history before eventually being fired in the fall of 2008.After leaving Z89, Zito restarted “The Mark Zito Show” at campus television station, The Orange Television Network. It was there that the show expanded to a 3 night a week affair broadcasting from 10p to midnight Monday through Wednesday. The show’s topics started to get more in-depth and music started to take a backseat to talk on the program. It was common to hear 30 minutes of talk and 30 minutes of music per hour. Starting in September 2008, the show was syndicated live to college radio stations around the country. The Mark Zito Show was (and remains) the first and only college radio show to ever do this.
In January 2009, the show added co-host Steve Granelli and almost completely eliminated music from the program, instead focusing on talk.
Satellite Radio, Summer 2009
In May 2009, Zito was given the opportunity to do the show for an international audience of Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. The program started on July 4, 2009. The show, then called, Mark Zito’s College Radio on Satellite Radio, anchored Saturday Nights on Sirius/XM Stars Too. Zito was the youngest namesake of a talk show in the history of satellite radio.The show was marketed as a spin-off of popular Stars Too program, The Covino and Rich Show
Covino and Rich
Covino & Rich are radio personalities and the hosts of The Covino & Rich Show. The talk radio show currently airs on subscription-based SIRIUS XM Radio from 12:00PM–3:00PM EST on Sirius XM channel 104...
. Over the summer months numerous celebrities appeared including Ron and Fez
Ron and Fez
The Ron and Fez Show is an American radio talk show hosted by Ron Bennington and Fez "Marie" Whatley.After long popular runs in Tampa, Florida, New York City, and Washington, D.C., Ron and Fez are now heard on Sirius XM Radio's the Opie and Anthony Channel, located on XM channel 105, and Sirius...
, Matt Nathanson
Matt Nathanson
Matt Nathanson is an American singer-songwriter whose work is a blend of folk and rock music. In addition to singing, he plays acoustic and electric guitar, and has played both solo and with a full band. His work includes the platinum-selling song "Come On Get Higher".-Early life and college...
, and Julia Allison
Julia Allison
Julia Allison is an American journalist, television commentator, and co-creator of lifecasting portal NonSociety.com. A Georgetown University alumna, Allison is originally from Wilmette, a northern suburb of Chicago....
, whom Mark and his team had a run-in with on-air.
College Radio and Shovio.com, 2009-2010
Upon returning to Syracuse for his senior year, Zito once again syndicated the radio show, this time as a one-hour program Monday through Thursday. The Show also hosted a special live studio audience broadcast on December 7, 2009 where Zito shaved his head in support of children with cancer. Over $1000 was raised and musician Julian VelardJulian Velard
Julian Velard , is an American pianist and singer-songwriter, born and raised in New York City.-Biography:Velard was born and raised in New York City, New York. He attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and Hampshire College, in Amherst, Massachusetts, where...
played live.
From January to May 2010, the show was carried by Shovio.com, a web service founded by "The Radio Chick" Leslie Gold
The Radio Chick
The Radio Chick is the on-air name for Leslie Gold, an American radio personality whose talk show features comedian Chuck Nice and her producer, Paul "Butch" Brennan. Leslie is a co-founder of from which she currently broadcasts...
.
The Ron and Fez Show, 2011
Mark Zito is currently working as an acting producer for The Ron and Fez ShowRon and Fez
The Ron and Fez Show is an American radio talk show hosted by Ron Bennington and Fez "Marie" Whatley.After long popular runs in Tampa, Florida, New York City, and Washington, D.C., Ron and Fez are now heard on Sirius XM Radio's the Opie and Anthony Channel, located on XM channel 105, and Sirius...
on Sirius XM's The Virus. His most notable on-air segments include conflicts with host Fez Whatley
Fez Whatley
Fez Marie Whatley , is an American talk radio host and comedian who co-hosts The Ron and Fez Show. From October 9, 2007 to June 27, 2008, Whatley also served as the Executive Producer....
.