KPNW-FM/Seattle Adds Marty Riemer to On-Air Lineup

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 11:08am CT

Marty Riemer

Marty Riemer is returning to the Seattle airwaves on AAA KPNW-FM each Saturday from 10am-3pm, beginning Saturday, July 29. Riemer is a veteran broadcaster, music lover, podcaster and video producer. He is that rare broadcaster who spent all of his 30-year career in one market, Seattle. He started when he was 13 at KGRG and he went on to host shows at KCMU (the precursor to KEXP), KZOK, KJR, KXRX and KMTT (The Mountain).

"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," stated Hubbard Seattle Operations Manager and Content Director Scott Mahalick.

He's gone on to establish himself in a variety of other media arenas. From one of the first daily live music and entertainment podcasts in Seattle to his award-winning production company, Twisted Scholar, to an annual live comedy festival -- "The Marty Riemer Funny Festival."

"It's been a while since I've experienced FOMO listening to the radio," stated Riemer. "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."