Toby Knapp
iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. has announced that Toby Knapp has been named as the new co-host for the morning show on AC 97.1 WASH-FM, Washington’s Variety of the 80’s, 90’s and Today, effective Monday, December 4. Knapp will join current co-host Chilli Amar to bring the best variety of music and lifestyle topics to the Washington, D.C. morning commute. 97.1 WASH-FM broadcasts a mix of Adult Contemporary music from artists including Bruno Mars, Adele, Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift.
“We’re thrilled to add Toby Knapp to mornings at 97.1 WASH-FM and team him with Chili Amar,” said Jill Kempton, Program Director, 97.1 WASH-FM. “Coming from afternoons at our sister station HOT 99.5, Toby’s the perfect choice to evolve the 97.1 WASH-FM morning show – making it even more of a destination for our already significant work day audience!”
Knapp joins WASH-FM from iHeartMedia Top 40 WIHT (HOT 99.5) where he spent eleven years hosting the afternoon drive show and serving as Assistant Program Director. He will continue his afternoon show on HOT 99.5 through the end of the year. Knapp’s background also includes stops in Columbia, SC, Tampa, FL, Philadelphia, PA and Lancaster, PA. He began his radio career in Stroudsburg, PA. Knapp attended East Stroudsburg University, where he studied Mass Communication.
“After over a decade on Hot 99.5 in afternoons, it’s an honor to be given the chance to co-host mornings on D.C.’s monumental 97.1 WASH-FM,” said Knapp. “With the overwhelming support of the iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. team and the resources being readied for us, I’m beyond excited that Chilli Amar and I have the opportunity to bring something truly magical and unique to our nation’s capital.”
