KSKS-FM/Fresno Adds Daniels & Castelan to Morning Drive

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, July 21, 2023 | 4:03pm CT

Kris Daniels and Joe Castelan

KSKS-FM (93.7 Kiss Country) in Fresno, CA appoints Kris Daniels and Joe Castelan as the new morning hosts. Daniels and Castelan will debut on "The New Kiss Country Morning Show with Kris and Joe" on Monday, July 24 and can be heard weekdays from 5-10am. Longtime morning host Jody Jo Mize moves to afternoons from 3-7pm. Mize anchored Mornings on 93.7 Kiss Country from 2000 through 2008, and hosted nights on the station prior to that.

Daniels brings is a 20-year radio veteran and has been heard on-air in markets including Fresno, Las Vegas, NV, Louisville and Bakersfield. She was previously Executive Network Producer and air talent for Audacy and Director of Music and Programming for Radio Disney/Radio Disney Country in Los Angeles. Daniels was also the Program Director and morning host of KCYE-FM (107.9 Coyote Country) in Las Vegas.

Castelan began his broadcasting career as Promotions Coordinator at Cumulus Fresno and was most recently Promotions Director and morning host for KATM-FM (Kat Country 103) in Stockton-Modesto. He holds a B.A. degree in Mass Communications and Journalism, Broadcast Journalism & Public Relations from California State University-Fresno.

Cumulus Fresno VP/Market Manager Patty Hixson said, "I'm thrilled to have Kris and Joe on our new morning show at KISS Country - celebrating 31 years as a leader in the Country music format. I know they will take us to new heights and our audience will love them."

KSKS-FM Program Director Andy Winford said, "Kris is a phenomenal talent whose reputation precedes her, and I couldn't be happier to be able to add someone of her caliber. Joe started here and after some quality time with our sister station in Stockton, has developed quickly into a top-notch talent. I can't wait to see these two take over the market."

Daniels commented, "To be able to come home, be with family, and do mornings on the legendary Kiss Country is truly an honor."

Castelan remarked, "It is truly a privilege to be back in my hometown at the original station where I got my start. It's pretty surreal."