D-C Radio: DC 101 Tweaks Line-Up

iHeartMedia Washington D.C.’s WWDC DC101, D.C.’s Alternative Rock Station, has announced Mike Jones has been named Afternoon Host and Tamo has been named Midday Host, Music Director and Assistant Program Director.

Mike Jones

As Afternoon Host, Mike Jones will be responsible for hosting “The Afternoon Adventure” from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. As Midday Host, Tamo will be responsible for hosting “It’s Tamo Time” following “Elliot in the Morning.” As Music Director and Assistant Program Director, Tamo will be responsible for day-to-day programming operations as well as music programming and content. They will both report to Dustin Matthews, Director of Rock Programming for iHeartMedia Washington, D.C.

“For nearly 50 years, the success of DC101 has been rooted in larger-than-life personalities who are passionate about the music and put the audience first,” said Dustin Matthews, Director of Rock Programming. “Mike Jones and Tamo are two shining examples of that legacy, uniquely connecting to the DMV through the music, lifestyle and certainly humor. I’m thrilled to watch them grow in their new roles as part of the ongoing evolution of this iconic brand.”

Mike Jones has been with DC101 for 17 years as the Night Host, Midday Host and working with “Elliot in the Morning.” He has also worked at WHFS in Baltimore, 92.3 K-Rock in New York City and SiriusXM.

Tamo

“I’ve held the title of the Midday Princess for a long time and now I’m excited to be the leader of ‘The Afternoon Adventure’ on DC101,” said Mike Jones. “Thanks to Dustin Matthews, Aaron Hyland, Jeff Kapugi, my mom, the Big Man upstairs and everyone for this opportunity!”

Tamo has been with DC101 since 2020 as the Night Host. Her previous stops include Midday Host on KYSR/Los Angeles, Music Director/Assistant Program Director/Midday Host on WEND-FM/Charlotte and Music Director/Afternoons on WRXL-FM/Richmond.

““It’s Tamo Time!” sees the sun!” said Tamo. “Beyond excited to follow the best morning show in radio, ‘EITM,’ and to join forces with Dustin Matthews on the programming side to bring his vision of making the mighty DC101 even more of a behemoth!”