The WCRX Team

WCRX-FM hosts bring their personality, knowledge and passion for radio to their shows. Each student spends several semesters developing their radio talents before coming on air.

Peter Andrews | Music Director

Going Underground
Wednesdays 7PM to 9PM


From a young age, Peter Andrews has been driven to seek out music beyond the mainstream and share it with others. As Music Director, he balances today’s top hits with his own eclectic tastes, creating a sound that appeals to a wide audience while still pushing boundaries. His show, Going Underground, explores alternative and indie classics alongside deep cuts long forgotten by time. A highlight of the program is his featured segment, “4 Song History,” which dives into the origins, defining tracks, and current interpretations of a featured sub-genre.

Fox Howard | Program Director

Fox Howard is a born-and-raised Chicagoan with a passion for all things voice acting. She is a Junior majoring in Theatre Tech and Design, concentration in Costumes, with a minor in Voiceover. She has skills in script writing, voice over, audio production, and more. At WCRX as the Programming Director, they handle the various shows, podcasts, and PSAs on the air.

Miky Crowley

Emcee’s Narrative
Saturdays 7PM

Growing up surrounded by the music and culture of the city he loves, fuels his lifelong passion for music. A singer for as long as he can remember, Emcee brings a unique, passionate perspective to the artists, songs, trends, and cultural moments that define today’s music scene.

Emcee’s Narrative is where music meets pop culture, opinion, and conversation. Who’s buzzing? Who’s bumming? Who’s elevating the culture, and who’s bringing it down? From the artists making waves to the stories everyone is talking about, Emcee takes a look at the people, music, and moments shaping the culture. He’s got something to say.

Tune in to “Emcee’s Narrative”. XXXXday xPM on WCRX 88.1 FM.

Evan Ellison

I-94 Huddle
Wednesdays 9:00 PM and Thursdays 9:00AM

Evan Ellison is a content creator, editor, writer, host, announcer, and lifelong sports fan, with a love for video games, storytelling, and, of course, cats. Now, Evan brings that passion and energy to the NFL with The I-94 Huddle with Evan Ellison.

Every Wednesday at 9:00 PM, Evan breaks down the NFC North, the NFL's Black and Blue Division. From the Bears and Vikings to the Lions and Packers, Evan covers every team, every matchup, and every storyline as the division battle unfolds. Who’s rising? Who’s falling? Who has what it takes to claim the North?

Tune in to The I-94 Huddle with Evan Ellison Wednesdays 9:00PM and again Thursdays at 9:00 AM on 88.1 WCRX

Stuart Doperalski

Alphabet Soup Radio

Stuart Doperalski is a Broadcast Journalism student and host of the Alphabet Soup Radio on WCRXFM. He likes to talk about his interests which include music, photography and urban exploring, all while playing an eclectic mix of R&B, indie electronic ambient and rap music,  Let “The Soup” is the cure to your boredom.

Tommy Gass

Cooking with Gass
Saturday 1:30PM and Sunday 9:30PM

Tommy Gass has been behind the mic for more than five years, with a lifelong passion for music that started long before his radio career. Born and raised in Chicago, Tommy brings a genuine connection to the city, its culture, its local music scene, and the stories that matter to his listeners.

One of Tommy’s favorite things is digging deeper into an album or artist to uncover those criminally underrated tracks that often get overshadowed by the big hits. His show is all about giving those hidden gems the attention they deserve and reminding listeners that sometimes, the best song on the record isn’t the one everyone already knows.

Millea “Michael” Erell

Only M.E.
Tuesdays 3PM to 6PM

Millea "Michael" Erell breaks into the WCRX scene with pizzazz and ambiguous legality with Only M.E.. Hailing from Bucktown, Chicago, Michael attends Columbia College Chicago with somewhat stable pride, and is on track to earn a BA in radio and a minor in voiceover. A radio personality, voice actor, and geek all rolled up into one, Michael works to entertain, and entertains for their work. They live and die by audio--if he can hear it, he'll commit to it. When off-air, you can hear that squeaky, excitable voice in a plethora of projects, as an array of characters. You can contact Michael via their email (MilleaErellVO@gmail.com) and find what they're up to on your choice of social media (@MilleaErell).

Jordan Lowery

Tales around the Campfire
Sundays at 11AM and Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on 88.1 WCRX

Jordan Lowery is a voice actor and producer who wants to bring stories to life. Going to Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Radio, Jordan has a gained a passion for storytelling through audio with creations such as the audio drama “Dragons in the West” Jordan wants any reason to be behind the microphone.

Being fascinated by horror since his childhood Jordan believes there’s no better genre to be immersed with. And now that he’s brave enough to experience horror with the lights off, he wants to bring back the same childlike wonder he had with horror through his podcast “Tales around the Campfire”

Alyse Haddad

Pop Passport
Tuesday Evenings 7PM to 9PM

Alyse may be small in height, but she's big in personality. At 5’2”, she’s proof that the best things come in fun-sized packages, caffeine and chaos included. She may be quiet off the mic, but put her behind one and she’s ready to share her love for pop music from across Asia. Alyse is always looking for the next artist, song or group that deserves a spot on her playlist, whether they’re already making waves or waiting to be discovered.

With Pop Passport, Alyse takes listeners along for the ride as she explores new music, artists and the stories behind them. She’s here to share the songs she loves, introduce you to something you might not have heard before, and hopefully send you away with a new favorite. So grab your imaginary passport and let Alyse be your guide. No actual passport required.

Brayden Twombly

Twomfoolery With Brayden
Sunday 10AM

Brayden Twombly always wanted to do something with his voice, he just didn't know it yet! As the kid who was always yelled at for making weird noises, Brayden took his underappreciated talent of mockery into the land of Radio where he was faced with an impossible challenge: HAVING A PERSONALITY? The only thing he has going for him is that he is alternative TO THE BONE, there isn't a subgenre he hasn't explored (it's not a phase, MOM >:( ) Catch Brayden sporting his leather jacket and Demonias every week on Twomfoolery with Brayden.

Perla Valdez

The Creative Wakeup
Monday Mornings 9AM to Noon

Perla Mia Valdez is a Miami-born, Chicago-based creative, performer, and storyteller with a love for music, theater, and all things art. As the host of The Creative Wakeup, she shines a spotlight on emerging creatives from all mediums and shines a light on the stories that inspire the work. With a background in performance Perla brings her passion to the forefront of her show, always looking for the next creative worth knowing. Tune in to The Creative Wakeup Mondays on WCRX for a morning filled with creativity, inspiration, and music!