What has Ray Appleton covered recently?

Recent episodes include "MARC KAPETAN: Inside The Christa Pike Execution Disaster", "BILL JONES & DON WAGNER: Inside California's Voter ID Fight", and "SPORTS MEDIA SHAKEUP: Romo Released, Trail Blazers Announcer Fired". The latest went out on 2 Oct 2026 and ran about 12 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Ray Appleton publish?

Ray Appleton publishes most weekdays, a median of 0 days between episodes. Episodes average about 30 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 100 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Ray Appleton?

For Ray Appleton, Booking Probability sits at 34/100, Listen Score at 28/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch Ray Appleton?

Ray Appleton covers politics, local government, california, california politics, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 5/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Ray Appleton

Hosted by Unknown Host · government · EN-US · 100 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Ray Appleton began his radio career in Fresno in 1969. That career has taken him from Fresno to London and back. He has been a part of the KMJ team since 1987 and continues to share his thoughts and viewpoints with his very large and loyal audience weekdays from 11am-2pm on Central California's News Talk 580 and 105.9 KMJ!

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What is Ray Appleton?

Ray Appleton is a government podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Ray Appleton
MARC KAPETAN: Inside The Christa Pike Execution Disaster
Oct 2, 202612 min
MARC KAPETAN joins to discuss the botched execution of Christa Pike and the firestorm it has unleashed. What went wrong, who could face consequences, and what happens next? October 2nd 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show’    Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ      | Website   | Facebook | Podcast |   -  Everything KMJ     KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BILL JONES & DON WAGNER: Inside California's Voter ID Fight
Oct 2, 202618 min
BILL JONES & DON WAGNER joins to discuss the push for voter ID laws in California and why the debate is heating up. What would it mean for voters, and why is it so controversial? October 2nd 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show’    Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ      | Website   | Facebook | Podcast |   -  Everything KMJ     KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SPORTS MEDIA SHAKEUP: Romo Released, Trail Blazers Announcer Fired
Oct 2, 202617 min
CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL joins Ray to tackle two shocking sports media shakeups: Tony Romo is out, and a Trail Blazers announcer gets the boot. What's behind the moves, and who's next? October 2nd 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show’    Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ      | Website   | Facebook | Podcast |   -  Everything KMJ     KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DAVID TANGIPA: How California's High-Speed Rail Became A $100 Billion Train To Nowhere
Oct 1, 20261h 7m
Assemblyman David Tangipa joins the show to discuss California's High-Speed Rail and the taxpayer-funded train wreck still on the tracks. October 1st 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show’    Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ      | Website   | Facebook | Podcast |   -  Everything KMJ     KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RIZPAH BELLARD: Her Vision for Fresno Schools
Sep 30, 202636 min
RIZPAH BELLARD JOINS US IN STUDIO to discuss her campaign for Fresno Unified trustee, her support from the teachers union, and the issues she believes matter most for students, parents, and educators across the district. September 30th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show’    Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ      | Website   | Facebook | Podcast |   -  Everything KMJ     KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ray Appleton

About this Podcast:

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What is Ray Appleton?

About the host

Recent episodes

MARC KAPETAN: Inside The Christa Pike Execution Disaster

BILL JONES & DON WAGNER: Inside California's Voter ID Fight

SPORTS MEDIA SHAKEUP: Romo Released, Trail Blazers Announcer Fired

DAVID TANGIPA: How California's High-Speed Rail Became A $100 Billion Train To Nowhere

RIZPAH BELLARD: Her Vision for Fresno Schools

Guest Appearances

NATHAN LAYFIELD

Mike Shirinian

Dianne Pearce

AL PITRELLI

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Ray Appleton

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Ray Appleton?

About the host

Recent episodes

MARC KAPETAN: Inside The Christa Pike Execution Disaster

BILL JONES & DON WAGNER: Inside California's Voter ID Fight

SPORTS MEDIA SHAKEUP: Romo Released, Trail Blazers Announcer Fired

DAVID TANGIPA: How California's High-Speed Rail Became A $100 Billion Train To Nowhere

RIZPAH BELLARD: Her Vision for Fresno Schools

Guest Appearances

NATHAN LAYFIELD

Mike Shirinian

Dianne Pearce

AL PITRELLI

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Ray Appleton for

Podcasts like Ray Appleton

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