Seattle’s Own Marty Riemer Joins 98-9 KPNW

• Hubbard Triple A 98-9 KPNW/Seattle is taking full advantage of the unique market heritage possessed by Seattle radio icon Marty Riemer, inking him to host a Saturday midday show, starting this weekend.

“We are thrilled to have Marty join the all-star 98-9 KPNW team and bring his vibrant energy, passion and knowledge back to the PNW,” said Scott Mahalick, OM/Content Director of Hubbard Seattle.

Indeed, Riemer is that rare breed of broadcaster who spent his entire 30-plus-year career in one market — Seattle, starting at the age of 13 at KGRG, later working at some of Seattle’s most renowned radio stations, including KCMU (the precursor to KEXP), KZOK, KJR, KXRX, and KMTT (The Mountain).

Riemer has also established himself in a variety of other media arenas, from one of the first daily live music and entertainment podcasts in the market, to his award-winning production company, Twisted Scholar, to an annual live comedy event, The Marty Riemer Funny Festival. But, through it all, Riemer has maintained a genuine love for radio and the opportunity to introduce listeners to cool music and is excited to do it again.

“It’s been a while since I’ve experienced FOMO listening to the radio,” Riemer stated. “But as soon as 98.9 KPNW went on the air, and I heard them play a bunch of cool ‘oh-wow’ songs, and saw who they were hiring, I thought, hey, I’d like to be a part of that. So, I’m thrilled I am, even in a small way. Seattle has needed a station like 98.9 KPNW for a long time.”