Johnny "DJ Koolout" Starks to Power 93.5 in Wichita

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Johnny ''DJ Koolout'' Starks

Audacy adds Johnny "DJ Koolout" Starks as afternoon host on KDGS-FM (Power 93.5) in Wichita, KS. Starks will be heard weekdays from 2-6pm CT, effective January 10. DJ Koolout launched his on-air radio career at Kennedy-King College on WKKC 89.3. From there, he has held various roles in promotions, production and on-air, including afternoon drive personality in various markets.

"Johnny is a real pro," said Power 93.5 Brand Manager Greg Williams. "His talent and abilities both on and off the air make him a perfect addition to our team. Johnny will elevate this daypart as we continue to maintain KDGS as the number one contemporary music choice in our market. I am confident that DJ Koolout's show will be a big hit among our audience."

"I'm tremendously excited to work with Greg and the whole team at Audacy," added DJ Koolout. "I'm looking forward to creating something very special while loving and learning the city and community of Wichita, Kansas. When life puts too much on your plate, don't stress, Koolout."

Johnny "DJ Koolout" Starks is a radio veteran with an extensive resume that has taken him through many platforms entertaining, informing, engaging and creating - from Ebony/Jet Magazine's Bachelor of the Year to TV and film roles in "Nothing Like the Holidays," "Godfather of Green Bay," "Barbershop," "I Got the Hook-Up 2," "Ransum Games" with Wood Harris and Elise Neal, and more. Koolout's credits stretch in front and behind the camera as he has worked with Sharon King casting, State Street Films and production crews on films such as "Spiderman," "Of Boys to Men," "Roll Bounce" and others.