What A Week! #62 - Johnny Popko
In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Popko, the dynamic host of “The Popko Project” and the newly appointed radio DJ at the recently announced Fuzz 96.1, a major platform for Gen X and Gen Y listeners. Johnny’s journey began at the locally famous WEEKENDER, where he made his mark in the world of entertainment journalism. From there, he transitioned into sales and marketing before launching “The Popko Project,” a successful podcast, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Johnny is bringing his u...
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