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Steve Covino (radio) previously known as "El Covino", (born August 9, 1976), is an American Television/Radio Talk Show Host/Disc Jockey heard daily on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, FOX Sports Radio, and his Patreon podcast. Covino appears on numerous TV shows for The History Channel and AXS TV. Covino has been the voice of various terrestrial radio shows in NY and has previously been the host of ESPN's Now or Never, SiriusXM FactionTalk, LatinNation on Youtube "Steve Covino - Living the Dream", and Bleacher Report Radio..[1]
Early Life
editSteve Covino was born in Newark, but raised in Union, NJ, and attended Hamilton Elementary School, Central 6 (now Jefferson School), Kawameeh Middle School, and Union High School, playing baseball and football. He graduated in 1994. Covino attended Montclair State University, where he studied broadcast communications. He graduated with honors in 1998. "I loved music and played sports my entire life," said Covino. Covino said while attending Montclair State he scored an internship with 92.3 K-ROCK, where he then was hired. "I did everything from drive the station vehicle in promotions to producing/cohosting and eventually my own on-air shifts which led me to Sirius Satellite Radio in 2002," Covino said.[2]
Radio
editSteve Covino started his career in broadcasting as the producer and co-host of Solid State on 92.3 K-ROCK [WNYL FM|WXRK] in NYC (Later called Altered State with DJ Liquid Todd on 103.5 WKTU The Beat of NY). Covino then co-hosted K-ROCK's Hard On with Crazy Cabbie and later got his own weekend show at K-ROCK. In addition to being a DJ, Covino was in the Marketing/Programming departments at WXRK and worked his way up to the head of the Promotions Department. Covino held that position for many years until he was offered a full-time DJ position by Maxim Radio on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Covino has worked at Sirius XM since 2002 as the nighttime host of Sirius XM's Octane and now also hosts shows on Turbo and Ozzy's Boneyard.
After the success of their satellite radio show, Covino & Rich debuted on Sports New York (SNY), the NBC Sports affiliate in NYC in 2013.[3]
Covino, who now lives in Los Angeles, said his views and opinions stem from growing up in Union, especially his humor, attitude and view on life. "My family and friends and the people I grew up with are a bunch of characters, so I'm happy to have brought our lifestyle to light on a national platform and hope I'm doing it proud."[4]
Currently, Covino hosts the Covino & Rich Podcast, it covers lifestyle, relationships, comedy, sports, and music. Plus, Covino & Rich is Fox Sports Radio's new daily show from 5 to 7 p.m. ET, 2 to 4 p.m. PT on hundreds of Fox Sports Radio stations around the nation! This sports-focused program from the widely-popular (based on listeners) broadcast duo Steve Covino and Rich Davis will feature their unique take on the hot sports topics of the day, injected with their brand of humor, fun, and relatability.[5] While "Covino & Rich" delves into various aspects of life, their sports commentary stands out. The hosts bring a unique take on the latest happenings in the sports world, blending humor with insightful analysis. From discussing the performances of top athletes to examining the strategies of the best teams, they keep their audience engaged and informed.[6]
Television
editSteve Covino previously made appearances on Style Network's Empire Girls: Julissa and Adrienne along-side now ex-wife Layla Kayleigh.[7]
Covino has appeared as a guest host on ESPN shows such as First Take (talk show)|First Take and the Will Cain Show.[8]
On January 28, 2019, Steve Covino and co-host Rich Davis announced the start of their new TV show Now or Never airing on ESPN2 Monday-Friday at 11 PST.[9] Now or Never focused on the pop-culture side of sports and showcased interviews with sports personalities including: David Beckham,[10] and Mike Tyson.[11] In 2021, Now or Never was not renewed for its third season as a result of ESPN budget cuts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic|Covid-19 pandemic.[12]
Video Games
editCovino has voiced numerous characters in 3 Grand Theft Auto games including City Official, Chinese Vendor, Cholo gang member, Gun Dealer, Smuggler, and Local Population.[13]
Personal Life
editSteve Covino's personal life includes a former marriage to Layla Kayleigh, with whom he has a daughter named Melody Rain Covino. They divorced in April 2018. They were together for 10 years including 5 years of marriage. They were married in Las Vegas where their daughter Melody served as the flower girl[14]
Covino also has a passion for rock music, bringing that to life every night as the current host Of SiriusXm Turbo 41, covering hard rock of the 90s and 2000s.
References
edit- ^ https://www.siriusxm.com/factiontalk | title=Sirius XM FactionTalk, | cite web |url=www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=w32oOhdAoo8
- ^ "Union Native Making Waves on Daily SIRIUS Radio and ESPN TV Shows". 2020-01-07.
- ^ "SNY adds 'Covino & Rich' to lineup".
- ^ "Union Native Making Waves on Daily SIRIUS Radio and ESPN TV Shows". 2020-01-07.
- ^ https://Foxsportsradio.iheartradio.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
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(help) - ^ "Covino&Rich".
- ^ "Empire Girls: Julissa & Adrienne".
- ^ Damien Woody/Damon Jones/Rich Davis & Steve Covino (News, Sport, Talk-Show), Max Kellerman, Steve Covino, Rich Davis, Ryan Hollins, 2018-12-2
- ^ ESPN to Launch Multicultural Late-Night Shows". ESPN Press Room U.S. 2018-12-13. access-date=2024-08-25
- ^ "NBA News: David Beckham Talks About Kobe Bryant's Life and Legacy". Get More Sports. 2020-02-29 | access-date=2024-08-25
- ^ Mike Tyson reveals how he got his white tiger and discusses life after boxing | Now or Never | access-date=2024-08-25
- ^ Strauss, Ben. "ESPN announces hundreds of layoffs as pandemic, cord-cutting upend sports television". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286
- ^ "Steve Covino Profile on Moby Games". Moby Games. 2019-03-21.
- ^ "Steve Covino Sirius, Xm Radio, Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Salary, And Net Worth". 6 February 2022.