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Chatty man Alan Carr doesn't just keep it to television. The British comedian also hosted radio talk show 'Going Out with Alan Carr' on BBC Radio 2 between 2009 and 2012.
In 2018, actress Anna Faris made the then-unusual decision to move her podcast 'Anna Faris is Unqualified' to radio.
The award-winning actor and singer also had a number of radio shows. He made an important early contribution to radio, constructing his shows with the same craftsmanship as a motion picture.
The eldest of the four Baldwin brothers, Alec Baldwin is best known for his screen appearances in both TV and film. In 2009, he hosted the nationally-syndicated radio series 'The New York Philharmonic This Week.'
Comedic actor Bob Denver ('Gilligan's Island') came to radio after a successful career in television. Alongside his wife, Dreama, he ran the "oldies format" radio station WGAG-LP 93.1 FM.
Like her sister Kylie, Dannii is a singer, actress, and reality TV personality. What's more, in 2003 she hosted her own radio show, 'Dannii Minogue's Neon Nights.' The focus of the program was up-and-coming music.
DJ Khaled actually had his start in radio. Back in the 1990s, he was a host on the station 99 Jamz.
Since 1992 household name Howard Stern has dubbed himself the 'King of all Media,' but it was his contributions to radio that made him famous, particularly 'The Howard Stern Show.'
The actor made a foray into radio in 2014. He presented the series 'Journey Dot Africa,' which explored a variety of African music genres.
Former teen idol and member of The Osmonds, Donny Osmond hosts syndicated radio show 'The Donny Osmond show.' It is aired across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK.
In 2007, the actor launched his own channel, The Foxxhole, on Sirius Satellite Radio. The channel was home to his own variety show, 'The Jamie Foxx Show.'
Stand-up comedian and actor Kevin Hart boldly made the move to radio in 2018. He hosts a comedy program on his own SiriusXM channel, Laugh Out Loud Radio.
Comedian and TV personality Nick Cannon is another one with a long history in radio. His own show 'Nick Cannon Mornings' is broadcast on Power 106 in Los Angeles.
John Graham Mellor, otherwise known as Joe Strummer, was co-founder of punk rock band The Clash. He was also a host on the BBC Radio show 'London Calling.'
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Famous for being part of the Jenner-Kardashian clan, Khloé Kardashian has long since been a celeb in her own right. In 2012, she hosted radio feature show 'The Mix Up' on Mix 102.9 in Dallas, Texas. Her husband at the time, Lamar Odom, was playing for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.
The reality TV star, singer, and actress has had a number of her own ventures. In 2007, she hosted the Sunday night radio show 'The Surgery.'
'Never Gonna Give You Up' singer Rick Astley first made the move to radio in the summer of 2010, when he began presenting a Sunday show on London's Magic FM.
Ricky Gervais is also no stranger to radio. In 2017, he began hosting the weekly show 'Ricky Gervais is Deadly Sirius' on Sirius XM.
Former Boyzone member Ronan Keating has been working in radio for several years. Since 2017, he has co-hosted a breakfast show on Magic 105.4 FM with Harriet Scott.
Widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, Orson Welles also had an impressive radio career. He worked in radio on and off between 1936 and 1946.
Comedian and actress Rosie O'Donnell has also dabbled in radio. Between 2009 and 2011 she hosted 'Rosie Radio' on Sirius XM Radio, and from 2011 to 2012 she presented 'The Rosie Show' on OWN.
British comedian Russell Brand has a rather chequered history in radio. He was fired from his first gig in 2002, and in 2008 he was suspended by the BBC for inappropriate behavior.
Best known for her TV talk show, from 2006 to 2014 Oprah also had her own radio channel, Oprah Radio. The channel had regular programming on a variety of topics.
The other co-creator of 'The Office,' Stephen Merchant, has also forayed into radio. After the first series of the hit sitcom, Gervais and Merchant were on a Saturday radio show as conquering heroes.
In 2020, Apple launched two new radio stations. One of the stations broadcasts a show by Snoop Doggy Dogg himself.
Comedian Steve Harvey began hosting his weekday morning radio program 'The Steve Harvey Morning Show' back in 2000. The focus of the show is comedy and current events.
Now best known for hosting 'American Idol,' Ryan Seacrest had his start in radio. He interned at WSTR/Star 94 from the age of 16, and in 2004 began hosting 'America Top 40.'
Actor and Former President of the United States, the late Ronald Reagan had a brief radio stint in his early days. Okay, it wasn't quite his own show, but he did work as an announcer at a number of stations in Iowa.
In the age of podcasts and streaming, it's easy to forget where it all began: the radio. It may not be fashionable, but it's definitely still there, and some would even argue it's making a comeback.
When it comes to availability of content, the same goes for radio as it does for television and streaming: there is a wealth of stuff out there to choose from. Some of it's good, some of it's bad, and some of it's presented by stars.
Check out this gallery to find out which celebs, at one point or another, have hosted a program on the air.
Celebs who have hosted their own radio show
The stars who made it on screen (or stage), and on air
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In the age of podcasts and streaming, it's easy to forget where it all began: the radio. It may not be fashionable, but it's definitely still there, and some would even argue it's making a comeback.
When it comes to availability of content, the same goes for radio as it does for television and streaming: there is a wealth of stuff out there to choose from. Some of it's good, some of it's bad, and some of it's presented by stars.
Check out this gallery to find out which celebs, at one point or another, have hosted a program on the air.