Talent — The Undaunted Creative

May 5

May 5 Episode 5 | Case Lowe

Case Lowe is the Executive Producer of the Q101 Morning crew, which is heard Monday-Friday from 6 am to 10 am on Q101.1 FM in Chicago, as well as streaming worldwide on QIOI.com. As a 2021 Comedy Writing & Performance graduate from Columbia College Chicago, Case found an outlet for his love of audio production, podcasting, and comedy by hosting and producing a weekly program on Columbia’s WCRXFM. During his time at Columbia, Case had internships with Cumulus Media, as well as a brokered program heard on the legendary WVON in Chicago. Additionally, he was a freelance podcast producer. Tom speaks with Case about his love for audio content, as well as some of the many areas that he excels in at QIOI. Additionally, he will preview some upcoming summer events that you do not want to miss.

Apr 21

Apr 21 Episode 4 | Stacy Burse Jr.

Kannon Steinmeyer

Stacy Burse, Jr., is the Founder and CEO of S.N.B.JR. Records. Based in Illinois, Stacy’s label focuses on artist management, branding, and music releases. Before launching his own company, he gained valuable experience interning at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, as well as Lyrical Lemonade. Stacy and Tom dive into Stacy’s unwavering drive to elevate his company, his process for scouting and signing talent, and we’ll wrap up with an exclusive just for listeners of “The Undaunted Creative”

Apr 14

Apr 14 Episode 3 | Ryan McKiddy

Kannon Steinmeyer

Ryan McKiddy is the Assistant Program Director, Music Director, and On-Air Talent at iHeart Media’s The Big 98 in Nashville, TN. Before arriving in Nashville, he honed his skill set as Music Director/Afternoon Host at 100.3 KCYY-FM in San Antonio, Texas, and just before that, he hosted weekends on US99 in Chicago. Throughout his journey, he has been recognized for his talents including most recently a 2024 CRS/Country Aircheck Award in the Assistant Program Director/Music Director category. Tom and Ryan will discuss his early success in radio, leaving Chicago for the first time, making the leap to Nashville, and dive into why radio is as essential as it ever has been.

Mar 31

Mar 31 Episode 2 | Nina Kolb

Kannon Steinmeyer

Nina Kolb is Senior Manager of Talent for Dick Clark Productions in California. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, she has worn many hats including: Talent Booker & Project Manager, Social Media, VIP & Talent Relations, Publicity Director, work in the music business arena, as well as gaining experience working in promotions and producing while at CBS Radio in Chicago. Tom and Nina have a wide-ranging conversation about Nina’s rise in the industry, the circuitous route to her current position, and detail some of her everyday duties working for Dick Clark Productions.