WIOD-AM/Miami Names Manny Munoz as Midday Co-Host

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, November 21, 2022 | 12:08pm CT

Manny Munoz

WIOD (NewsRadio 610 AM)/Miami names Manny Munoz as midday co-host from 10am-12pm, effective Monday, January 9, 2023. He replaces Brian Mudd, who will continue as morning host and Program Director in West Palm Beach for NewsRadio 1290. Munoz has been with NewsRadio 610 for over two decades. He has served as executive producer, fill-in host, sports reporter and sidekick for "South Florida's First News" with Jimmy Cefalo for the past 14 years. Munoz also contributes to programming on Fox Sports 940.

"We are delighted to expand Manny's presence on WIOD. Manny will now be leading his own show, middays 10am-12pm -- bringing to South Florida, a fresh perspective from one of their own," said iHeartMedia Miami/Fort Lauderdale Market President Shari Gonzalez. "What a great fit for the evolution of WIOD. We are grateful to Brian Mudd for his four and a half years with us and are certain Brian will have continued success enlightening and entertaining the Palm Beaches."

"I'm excited for Manny to excel with this new midday opportunity," added Vice-President of News and AM Programming Florida Region and iHeartMedia NTS Brand Coordinator Grace Blazer. "The search is on for the perfect partner who will complement Manny and provide great live and local content with a digital finesse for our South Florida audience."

"Born in Hialeah, raised in Kendall and living in Southwest Broward for the last 27 years, I'm excited for the opportunity to have a show focused on the issues that affect South Floridians on a daily basis," said Munoz. "I can't wait to meet my new partner so we can inform, entertain, and bring a smile to WIOD's loyal listeners and invite new ears to join the show too."