''Nights With Ventura'' Shifts to AC Syndicated Show

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 3:45pm CT

Ventura Smalley

After more than a year on the air, "Nights With Ventura" is entering a new phase with a move to a fully produced format tailored for AC outlets. The nightly program, hosted by Ventura Smalley, will relaunch September 10 as a plug-and-play option for AC stations seeking a polished evening show.

The refreshed format blends love songs, dedications, and real-life stories into a turnkey package designed to rival heritage nighttime programs in the format. By moving away from raw voice track syndication, the show aims to deliver a seamless listening experience for affiliates.

"With this move, stations get a polished product that's consistent, easy, and ready to air right out of the box," said Smalley. "This show was never meant to be just a set of voice tracks. It's a complete listening experience, and now we're delivering it exactly that way."

Effective with the relaunch, Nights With Ventura will no longer accept new digital-only affiliates or voice track partners. Existing internet and LPFM affiliates will continue, but syndication efforts will now focus on terrestrial AC stations looking for ready-made evening programming.