Iseman Joins Erica Olsen as Genii Awards Co-Host

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, April 18, 2016

Alliance for Women in Media Southern California Foundation (AWM SoCal), has announced that former doctor turned comedian, Matt Iseman ("American Ninja Warrior") will join KCAL9/CBS2's Erica Olsen as a co-host for the 57th Annual Genii Awards to be held, Thursday, May 5 as part of Digital Hollywood at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

"I'm looking forward to hosting the Genii Awards with my friend Erica (Olsen) to pay tribute to the women being honored that evening," stated Matt Iseman, Genii co-host. "I'm adding my own personal touch to the show, by including a ninja obstacle course for Honorees to complete on their way to the stage, because these women are all winning ninja's in my book and they have a better shot of finishing it than I do."

AWM SoCal is a nonprofit organization helping to empower and fuel professional development of women across the media landscape. The Genii Awards celebrate the notable achievements of women in media and entertainment; and programming for, by and about women.

"I am thrilled to celebrate the women being honored at the Genii Awards for their incredible contributions," added Genii co-host Olsen. "And they will be happy to learn that Matt's ninja course idea was overruled by our producer. It's always a pleasure working and laughing with Matt-the show is sure to be entertaining and full of memorable moments (sneakers not required)."

Former AWM SoCal president Erica Olsen is an Emmy-nominated on-air host for CBS Local and has been the station host for CBS2/KCAL9 since 2009.