X-Man: 20 Years Pass Like Magic
San Diego radio mainstay Xavier “The X-Man” reached a major broadcasting milestone this week — Tuesday, January 7 marked his 20th anniversary on Local Media San Diego Rhythmic AC XHRM (Magic 92.5)/San Diego. “Twenty years is unbelievable, and I still have to pinch myself to make sure it’s not a dream,” said Xavier. “I feel so lucky and take it as a daily blessing to be able to turn on the mic, entertain and play music for the San Diego and Tijuana market. I truly love the people here.”
Xavier got his radio start in the ’90s while attending San Jose State University, and he later worked in San Francisco and Los Angeles before landing on Magic 92.5 in 2000, where he’s been a fixture ever since. He currently does middays there, and his popular syndicated Sunday cruising show is also heard in markets in Arizona and California.
Magic 92.5 PD R Dub! said, “I would be hard pressed to find another personality with not only as much dedication to his listeners as Xavier possesses, but conversely as much dedication from his listeners. X-Man breathes and bleeds San Diego and has become part of the DNA of not just Magic 92.5, but the city. We’re proud to celebrate Xavier’s 20th anniversary on Magic 92.5!” Xavier added, “I’d like to thank the entire San Diego community for listening to my radio show and connecting with me daily throughout the years. I would also like to thank the Magic 92.5 Family past and present that I’ve had the honor to work with, who believed in Xavier ‘The X-Man,’ all those who continue to allow me to turn on this mic each and every day. I’m a lucky man!”
That’s Xavier (center, blue hat), holding a special anniversary gift from Magic 92.5 while surrounded by his colleagues. Pictured, (l-r): Billy Blast, Rick Nuhn, R Dub!, Kat San Andres, morning co-host Mark Jagger, The X-Man, Samantha DeJesus, morning co-host Kristi Hanson, and DJ J-Flex. [Photo credit: Rick Romero]
