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Phillip Iazzetta

Phillip "Phil" Iazzetta[1] is an American media professional, radio[20] programmer, host, and producer who has built a prolific career across major broadcasting networks. He is widely recognized for his extensive work in comedy programming, most notably serving as a multi-format Program Director and Network Host for iHeartMedia[10] and the Vice President of Programming for National Lampoon Radio in Hollywood, California.

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Early Career & Television Appearances

Before becoming an industry leader behind the radio mic, Iazzetta broke into the entertainment industry on television. He held a recurring acting role on NBC[8]'s Late Night with David Letterman[2], appearing on the late-night show from March 1983 to February 1992. He later attended the University of Tampa [5], graduating in 1998 with a degree in Communications.

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Radio & Programming Career

Following his university graduation, Iazzetta fully transitioned into radio production, news reporting, and station programming. His career milestones include:

• WLIB/WBLS[6] Inner City Broadcasting (1998–2001): Served as a late-night host, producer, and reporter.
• ABC Radio[14] [8] (2001–2003): Worked as a producer and reporter managing scheduling and audio editing.
• Sirius Satellite Radio[13] (2001–2006): Spent five years as a host, producer, and programmer during the early, foundational era of satellite radio.
• National Lampoon Radio[12] (2007–2008): Stepped in as the Vice President of Programming, where he oversaw scheduling, station imaging, budgeting, and hosted mock-live comedy talk shows.
• iHeartMedia[10] (2012–2021): Managed massive comedy brands for iHeartRadio. He acted as the Program Director and Network Host for 24/7 Comedy[11], 24/7 Urban Comedy, and the 24/7 Comedy Legends Channel.
• FOX Sports[3] (2017–2018): Hosted sports content out of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Recent Projects & Podcasts

In recent years, Iazzetta has continued to create compelling talk formats. He hosted The Five Minute Talk Show on the Bleav Podcast Network, sitting down with major headliners like comedians Adam Sandler, Whoopie Golderg, and Aries Spears while hosting athletes like New York Yankee Jim Leyritz, UFC[17] Legend Forest Griffin[16] and Boxing Champion Devin Haney[18] .

Most recently, he launched The Great Awakening with Phil Iazzetta Podcast on The America First Media & Television network[5]. Airing monthly, the show serves as a poignant tribute to his late friend and former co-host, the legendary New York comedian and radio personality John Mulrooney.

Education

Phillip Iazzetta studied Communications at the University of Tampa[6], graduating in 1998. He is a well-known media professional, radio host, and program director who has worked with major networks like iHeartMedia[10], FOX Sports[3], and Sirius Satellite Radio [13].

Before attending the University of Tampa[6], he earned an Associate of Arts degree in Business from Saint Leo University and graduated from New Canaan High School, where he is recognized as a notable alumnus.

References

Reference

[1] Phillip Iazzetta

[2] Late Night with David Letterman

[3] Fox Sports (United States)

[4] Las Vegas

[5] https://www.theamericafirstwarehouse.com/

[6] The University of Tampa

[7] Friday Night Videos

[8] NBC

[9] Chris Elliott

[10] IHeartMedia

[11] 24/7 Comedy

[12] National lampoon

[13]SiriusXM

[14] ABC radio

[15]WBLS

[16] Forrest Griffin

[17] Ultimate Fighting Championship

[18] Devin Haney

[19]John Mulrooney

[20]Radio