When the static takes over... something sinister awakens.

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Dead Air Radio is WCYN’s annual Halloween takeover—an award-worthy blend of horror, humor, and haunting nostalgia created by nationally acclaimed illusionist and producer Reed Masterson. This limited-series program brings bone-chilling radio drama to life every October with 13 nights of themed music, horror trivia, creepy contests, celebrity guest appearances, and original radio theater segments.

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At the heart of the show is Victor Graves, the mysterious "Dead Air Dweller," a spectral radio host said to have vanished during a live broadcast in 1939. Reed resurrected the legend, blending his background in live entertainment and theatrical storytelling into a chillingly clever on-air experience that feels both vintage and viral. Listeners never know when Victor might interrupt the signal—or if Reed will make it out of the studio in one piece.

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Each episode of Dead Air Radio is uniquely sponsored, with eerie commercials written and produced in a retro horror style, giving local businesses a one-of-a-kind platform to reach WCYN’s audience during spooky season.

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Reed Masterson—WCYN’s Station Manager and a professional illusionist with 18+ years of national touring experience—developed Dead Air Radio as a way to fuse theatrical production with the golden age of radio. Known for his high-energy stage illusions, Reed treats each episode like a live performance, drawing listeners into a story-driven world where dead air is never empty.

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Tune in every October to experience ghostly giveaways, spine-tingling soundscapes, and the ghastly grip of Dead Air Radio.

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Because once you hear the static…

It’s already too late.