sedona news – Charles Helstein, new owner of Sedona’s local radio station KAZM (106.5 FM & 780 AM), now called “Mellow Mountain Radio,” has added a new show to its ever-growing weekend lineup. We have announced that we will be launching soon. Life in Sedona with Stephen Hanks will premiere on Saturday, February 10th and air weekly from 9am to 10am.

Hanks, an Oak Creek Village resident, calls the show “the radio magazine of red rock country,” spotlighting guests from all walks of life in Sedona and the Verde Valley.

“I hope my show provides listeners with engaging conversations featuring fascinating people with unique perspectives discussing important issues and events that impact our community.” says Hanks. “Any given week, we talk about culture, adventure, entertainment, spirituality, sports, business, politics, and more.”

A lifelong New Yorker before moving from Brooklyn to Sedona in 2021, Hanks put his feet down in Red Rock Country, serving as advertising representative for the Sedona International Film Festival, board member and president of the Red Rock Democratic Party. Sedona He is a member of the Referrals Club and Sedona He is the head coach of the Red Rock High School varsity baseball team and his girls soccer team. As a veteran magazine publisher, editor, and writer, Hanks, who now blogs at Medium.com, brings decades of journalism and interviewing skills to his KAZM. sedona life.

“we, Life in Sedona with Stephen Hanks Hellstein, general manager and program director for Mellow Mountain Radio, told the KAZM Radio lineup. “Stephen’s locally focused programming perfectly encapsulates the vibrant tapestry of events and people in Sedona and strengthens our commitment to community-driven programming. sedona life It's not just a show. It's a celebration of our unique local culture, and we're excited to share it with our listeners. ”

Hellstein acquired KAZM from Tabback Broadcasting last October. The Tabback family has owned the station for almost 50 years. Mr. Hellstein changed the name of the show to “Mellow Mountain Radio” and changed the music format to modern “yacht rock” oldies for adults from the 1970s and 1980s, reflecting the interests of Sedona area residents. The list of host programs that will attract attention is growing.

Mellow Mountain Radio also exclusively broadcasts football games for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, NBA's Phoenix Suns, and Arizona State University. KAZM's skywave signal can be received throughout much of northern Arizona during the day, reaching more than 400,000 potential viewers. KAZM can also be live streamed from the website www.mellowmountainradio.com.