Personalities
Robert Craig Savage
President and Founder
In 2025, Bob Savage marks 58 years in radio and TV, including stints on the air and in management in New York City, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Detroit, Buffalo and Knoxville, TN – as well as four radio stations in Rochester and on-air as nighttime movie host on Channel 31.
Bob started his career at WLEA in 1967. He built WYSL in 1986 and secured the FCC grants for FM stations in the metro on 93.3, 107.3, 92.1 and 95.5 as well as for full-power TV stations in the U.S Virgin Islands and Altoona, PA. He’s a graduate of Ithaca College and the University of Tennessee Law School at Knoxville, with honors. Bob has shepherded The WYSL Stations through four major expansions including from daytime to fulltime operation plus a frequency change from 1030 to 1040 in 1997, a power increase to 20,000 watts in 2007 and our most recent increase to 27,000 watts in 2024. In 2025 he proudly adds ownership of WLEA, pending FCC approval.
Bob D’Angelo
Business Manager
Bob returned to WYSL 1040 in 2002 after ten years in retail management, distribution and outside sales, where he received several awards and honors for various achievements.
He was originally Operations Manager at WYSL (1988-1992) in its earlier stages of development and returned to supervise operations, production, sports, and other aspects of the business. Bob is a graduate of SUNY Alfred. He is Christmas Band Director as well as member of the Senior Choir and Bell Choir at Avon Central Presbyterian Church. Bob plays Cornet in the East Rochester Fire Department Band. A favorite hobby is restoring vintage electromechanical pinball machines and arcade equipment. He enjoys spending spare time playing games in his home arcade.
Jeff Miller
Host: Time Out! Radio Show
Saturday 9am & 5pm
Sunday 10am
Jeff joined WYSL in 2009 and is the producer and host of the Time Out! radio show – featuring music, banter, humor, esoterica, interviews, and more.
Jeff also does voiceover work, and maintains a loyal customer base of advertisers. Jeff’s broadcasting career started in 1981, hosting a weekly classical music program at WRUR (88.5 FM). From 1990-1995, he hosted a weekly jazz music show at WITR (89.7 FM). In his spare time, he volunteers at the Antique Wireless Association (AWA) Museum in Bloomfield, NY and enjoys getting on the amateur bands with his F.C.C. Extra Class license, N2AWA. Visit Time Out Radio Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100060081556582
Brian O’Neil
Host: Newsmakers Show
Saturday 7am & 7pm
Sunday 7pm
Brian O’Neil started working in radio as a control board operator in 1981. He has been a reporter for Wlea since 2005. Brian covers news in Steuben County with a focus on the Canisteo Valley area.
During these two decades, he has interviewed: Bill O’Reilly, Fred Dicker (NY Post) Aaron Katersky(ABC News Radio) Liz Benjamin(Spectrum News, Albany, NY) Jim Bohannon, Bob Van Voris(Bloomberg News) Governors Andrew Cuomo, Kathy Hochul, Eliot Spitzer, David Paterson and many representatives in Congress and Senate.
Brian O’Neil credits the late Kevin Doran and former Wlea newsroom reporter Jonathan Mark for their help and on the job training. Brian is proud to be part of the WYSL team.
Glenn Beck
Weekdays 9am – Noon
Call In: 888-727-BECK (2325)
Glenn Beck is a leading American media personality, political commentator, author, and co-founder of Blaze Media, a multiplatform news and entertainment network available on television, radio, and the internet.
Glenn’s wit, candor, and commanding on-air presence have earned him the loyal support of a large, enthusiastic audience, as well as top ratings on network television and talk radio. He is a leading voice for conservatism and is a staunch defender of the Constitution, individual liberties, and free markets.
Ralph Esposito
Host: Second Amendment Show
Monday &Wednesday 8pm, Saturday 12pm Weekends 6pm
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he is a graduate of MCC and RIT in audio visual and professional photography. A professional photographer and videographer, writer, newsletter editor and author of several books and murder mystery plays, Ralph has also been in radio and video since college. He and co-host Bill Robinson have been broadcasting The Second Amendment Show since the late 90’s.
Larry Sharpe
Host: Sharpe Way Radio
Tuesday 1pm – 2pm
Larry Sharpe is the Managing Director of the Neo-Sage® Group, Inc. and the Host of The Sharpe Way LIVE Video Podcast. He is a corporate trainer, executive coach and management consultant.
His specialties are sales, leadership and business growth. In addition, Larry consults with law firms for jury selection and trial prep, and with political campaigns regarding strategy and debate prep. He has been an interim senior executive for companies in times of crisis; filling a senior post and helping them find a replacement. Larry is also a professional speaker and has spoken at dozens of venues to a wide range of audiences throughout the US, Europe and Asi
Vince Coglianese
The Vince Show
Weekday afternoons
Dana Loesch
The Dana Show
Weekdays 9pm – Midnight
Dana Loesch hosts the award-winning, nationally syndicated radio show, The Dana Show: The Conservative Alternative from Dallas, Texas.
Dana’s original brand of young, punk-rock, conservative irreverence has found a fast-growing audience in multiple mediums. Dana is listed in the top 25 of Talkers Magazine‘s top 100 “heavy hitters” and was named Missouri’s #1 Radio Personality in 2014. A former award-winning newspaper columnist, Dana was ranked as one of the top 16 most powerful mothers online by Neilsen and one of the top 30 Under 30 according to the St. Louis Business Journal. She was the 2012 winner of Accuracy In Media’s Grassroots Journalism award, as well as the inaugural Breitbart Spirit Award.
Eric Harley & Gary McNamera
Hosts: Red Eye Radio
Daily 12am – 6am
Call In: 866-90-REDEYE
Red Eye Radio is the pre-eminent syndicated overnight radio show. Red Eye Radio’S mission includes virtually everyone living and working non-traditional hours.
The audience includes shift workers, travelers, truck drivers and others who embrace the new 24/7 lifestyle, with many restaurants, retailers and other business establishments open round the clock. Red Eye Radio is the successor to Midnight Trucking Radio Network, a program whose roots go back 40 years. Each night the hosts of Red Eye Radio review the headlines, cover the issues that matter and keep listeners tuned-in with insight and perspective. Also on the agenda popular culture, family issues and detailed national weather forecasts.
Capt. Steve Momano
Paul Ciminelli
Host: Valor Radio
Wednesday 7pm,
Saturday 8am,
Sunday 12pm
Paul Ciminelli, Esq., has nearly 40 years of wide-ranging business, legal and government experience, and currently serves as Counsel to the Sheriff of Monroe County, NY.
Paul has a BA in Political Science from the University of Rochester, a Juris Doctor from Rutgers and Master of Strategic Studies from the US Army War College. Paul was appointed in 2010 by the Monroe County Executive to serve as Chairman of the Veterans’ Advisory Board. In 2013 he received the Veterans Excellence- In-Law Unsung Legal Heroes Award for his pro-bono work on behalf of Western NY veterans. He is a staunch defender of Second Amendment rights and is active in a number of gun rights organizations. He served in the US Army for more than 30 years and retired after achieving the rank of Colonel in 2005. In connection with his military service Paul served on the faculty of the NATO School teaching throughout Europe, and is adjunct professor in the Homeland Security Management Institute at Monroe Community College, lecturing on terrorism and US internal security. He innovated Valor Radio as a weekly tribute to the valor and service of US armed forces personnel.
Joe Robach
Host: Joe Robach Show
Thursdays 1-2pm
joerobach@gmail.com
The Joe Robach show features former Senator and community activist plus guests discussing politics, government policies and organizations that serve the public. Audience participation is welcomed and appreciated!
John Buckley
Host: The Pulse
Weekends 1pm
Now serving his second term as Mayor of Hornell, John Buckley is a lifelong resident with a deep love for the community he calls home.
His journey in public service began on the City of Hornell Zoning Board of Appeals and grew into an eight-year tenure as City Alderman, including four years as Deputy Mayor. He took office as Mayor on January 1, 2018, bringing with him a hands-on understanding of the city’s needs and a tireless commitment to its people.
John and his wife are proud to be raising their two daughters right here in Hornell, the same place where they were married and built their life together. Known for his approachable nature and dedication to community, John spent ten years coaching youth soccer and remains a familiar face at local events and gatherings. Before entering public office, he was a familiar voice on the airwaves as co-host of “News Talk” on WLEA, where he connected with residents on the issues that mattered most.
Whether it’s in City Hall, community events, or chatting with neighbors around town, Mayor Buckley’s heart is always with Hornell — working every day to make it a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Tom Hamilton
Host: Wall Street To Main Street
Fridays 4-5pm
Tom earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RIT in 1988. He developed his financial advisory skills over a 26-year career as an advisor, he didn’t start there, which broadens his understanding of how companies function. After college, Tom spent several years in industry, working in various capacities as an engineer providing engineering services to manufacturing companies in NY State and nationally.
Peter Vazquez
Host: The Next Steps Show
Weekdays 12pm
Peter Vazquez is a disabled-veteran, servant leader, business owner, and advocate who was born and raised in Rochester, NY. His years of community-centered service and decisive leadership in business and not-for-profit grassroots efforts provide a solid foundation and the source of his motivation to stand firm against the continued, tumultuous political decisions causing segregation.
Peter is a husband and father of five, who also serves as caregiver to his elderly parents, and recognizes his calling after years of working alongside community leaders and organizers who seek a steady, rightful, and uncompromising voice. Peter is committed to bringing people together by uniting similarities and differences rooted in community thought and spirit with a mindset of listening first. He firmly believes in focusing on life, education, and entrepreneurship as paths to growth, celebration, and prosperity for every person in the community. Peter’s charismatic and genuine nature brings a unique perspective to the table, creating synergy where dysergy has been the norm for so long. According to one individual, Peter is the right person to work alongside to unite all persons seeking a New York centered on creating opportunity and growth, not dependency and pelf. His philosophy is based on the sanctity of human life, the promotion of free market principles, and limited government, making him an ideal partner to stand with to ensure liberty, demand integrity in a corrupt environment, and fight for what is morally right. Peter’s resolution is matched by his determination to demonstrate a servant’s heart, making him an admirable and inspiring individual.
Telling you that I love America says 95% about me. I love this country because of the men and women who’ve fought and died for our freedoms.
For our right to speak freely, own guns, make our own decisions and work like hell to pass an honest legacy down to our children. Watching the values we share as Americans be threatened by angry people who want to fundamentally transform this country feeds my fight for truth. I search for the data and facts that disprove so many of the dangerous narratives we hear every day. My goal is to share with you honest, common sense conservatism. Basic family values. My professional career has involved several decades on television and a few years in radio. I’m a decorated journalist who stumbled onto the airwaves and found my home. But the media changed. Voices are now silenced. People are censored. My husband Joe and I have five really cool sons we get to share our lives with. I want my sons to inherit an America they can be proud of, That’s safe. Where they can realize their wildest dreams. Conservative. American. Strong. I will never give you anything less.
Jimmy Failla
Host: Fox Across America
Weekday Afternoons
Jimmy Failla is a comedian, television host, radio host, tv contributor, and trophy husband. He has his own show on Fox News “Saturday Night” with Jimmy Failla. Fox Across America can be heard on over 150 radio stations.
Michael Hennessy
Host: Good News Talk
Saturday and Sunday 2pm
Mike Hennessy grew up in Geneva, NY – graduated DeSales High in 1976, and joined the NYArmy National Guard. In 1979 he was selected to attend Officer Candidate School and was Commissioned 2nd Lt at the age of 19. He returned to work in sales and marketing for 15 years and in 1993 became Director of Marketing for Wright-Wisner Distributing in Rochester.
In 1997 Mike moved to the world of radio & media marketing at Entercom Rochester and then ClearChannel and WHAM 1180 in 2005. In ’09 he became the Open Door Mission’s first Development Director; 2 years later he was promoted to Executive Director where he significantly grew the resources of the organization while establishing the 65 year old ministry’s first women and children’s housing program. In 2020 Mike accepted the postion of Executive Director at Youth For Christ Rochester, a faith led Youth Development organization in Downtown Rochester. Mike & wife Cathy attend Bethel Christian Fellowship and son Joel serves in the US Air Force.
Andrew Battisti
WYSL Sports Director
Andrew Battisti, a native Rochesterian, has been on local radio over the past four decades, as a disc jockey, sports broadcaster, play-by-play announcer for the Western New York Flash, RIT soccer and basketball, St. John Fisher basketball, the Rochester Razorsharks and the Rochester Zeniths.
Andrew also had a number of roles with the Rochester Rhinos, including play-by-play radio announcer and the host of Rhinos’ pre-and-post game shows on WYSL Andrew is the play by play host of Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks basketball on WYSL.
Bob Luckey
Western New York Correspondent
In 2025, Bob Luckey marked 36 years as the Buffalo-based western New York correspondent for the Voice of Liberty, all part of a career spanning from the 1980’s to the 2000’s, which included on-air stints in Rochester, Seneca Falls, Dansville, Avon and Springville.
Over the years, Bob has covered stories as diverse as border and homeland security, selected election campaigns, economic and transportation issues of interest to the Rochester metro area. Bob has also provided headline coverage of select news stories from the Lackawanna Six case in 2002 to the post-Thanksgiving lake effect snowstorm in 2024. Bob is a 1978 graduate of Penfield High School, a 1982 graduate of St. John Fisher University, and is featured on the heroes’ corner at US Postal Service headquarters in Washington, DC.
