Former Radio Exec Andy Bloom Convicted of Sex Crimes

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Andy Bloom

Andy Bloom, a veteran radio programmer once known for high-profile roles in Philadelphia and Minneapolis-St. Paul, has been convicted in Minnesota on two felony counts of criminal sexual conduct involving his now 16-year-old daughter. The 63-year-old was found guilty last month following a nine-day jury trial in Hennepin County.

The charges stem from a series of incidents that occurred between January 2022 and July 2023, during which Bloom, according to court documents, engaged in repeated inappropriate sexual contact with his daughter while in a position of authority. One of the charges specifically relates to multiple acts of abuse over time involving a minor under 16 with whom he had a significant relationship. The second charge involves abuse of a minor aged 14-16 while in a position of authority. Both are classified as second-degree felonies.

Investigators from the Edina Police Department and Hennepin County Child Protection launched their inquiry after the victim disclosed the abuse in July 2023, shortly after fleeing the family home to a neighbor's house. The victim later provided a detailed forensic interview outlining multiple instances of abuse. Court filings describe Bloom as showing excessive affection toward his daughter and attempting to silence her to avoid consequences.

Bloom pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance in early 2024. The trial included testimony from family members, law enforcement, counselors, and others. The case saw several pre-trial disputes over admissibility of testimony and required reassignment to three different judges. Meanwhile, Bloom and his wife-the victim's mother-were simultaneously engaged in divorce proceedings that concluded recently.

Sentencing is scheduled for May 13. Each charge carries a potential maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and fines ranging from $10,000 to $30,000. Bloom remains held without bond in the Hennepin County Jail and has been ordered to undergo a psychosexual evaluation.

Bloom's radio career spanned decades. He served as Operations Manager at CBS Radio Philadelphia from 2007 to 2015, overseeing stations like SportsRadio 94 WIP-FM and talk WPHT (1210). He was also previously the PD for WYSP during its simulcast of The Howard Stern Show in the 1980s. His resume includes stints as Vice President of Programming for Emmis Communications' international division and leadership roles at Greater Media and Coleman Parkes Research.

Bloom's last known position in the industry was as Operations Manager for Entercom's WCCO, KMNB, and KZJK in the Twin Cities, a role he left in 2018.