About

MATT JOLLEY.COM – Matt Jolley is a professional air show announcer and award winning journalist with a deep love for people and history.  Matt has worked for radio and television stations across the United States, but in 2009 he launched WarbirdRadio.com. The station boasts over 1 million downloads since its inception and in 2016 was the recipient of a National Edward R. Murrow Award for feature reporting (one of broadcastings highest honors – from the Radio Television Digital News Association).  While living and reporting from the Middle East (2017-2019) Matt launched a completely new podcast brand called HistoryWorthSaving.com.  This new show enables Matt to tell great stories about everyday Americans.

Between air shows and WarbirdRadio.com/HistoryWorthSaving.com Matt’s microphone reached over 3.5 million people for 2018. Behind it all is Matt’s belief that these stories matter and must be preserved.  For more info click here:  Warbird Radio or History Worth Saving.

PROGRAMMING NOTE FOR AIR SHOW FANS – you can hear Matt along with air show colleagues Ric Peterson and Rob Reider on their air show podcast “Prop Wash” via iTunes or Podbean.

2019 Tour:

Thunder over the Sound – Keesler Air Force Base – Biloxi, Mississippi
Andrews Air Force Base Air Show & Open House – Washington D.C.
Rhode Island National Guard Air Show – North Kingstown, Rhode Island (CANCELED DUE TO DEPLOYMENTS)
The Ocean City Air Show – Ocean City, Maryland
The New York International Air Show – Newburgh, New York
Wings Over North Georgia – Rome, Georgia (CANCELED)
MCAS Miramar Air Show – San Diego, California
The Great Pacific Air Show – Huntington Beach, California
The Atlanta Motor Speedway Air Show – Atlanta, Georgia

2018 Tour:

Wings Over South Texas – Naval Air Station Kingsville – Kingsville, Texas
Rhode Island National Guard Air Show – North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Marine Week Charlotte – Charlotte, North Carolina
MCAS Miramar Air Show – San Diego, California
Fleet Week Baltimore – Baltimore, Maryland
Culpeper Air Fest – Culpeper, Virginia
The Great Pacific Air Show – Huntington Beach, California

2017 Tour:  (Relocated to the Southwest Asia for an exclusive year assignment with WarbirdRadio.com)

Thunder in the Valley – Columbus, Georgia
Travis AFB Air Show & Open House – Fairfield, California
Rhode Island National Guard Air Show & Open House – North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Scott AFB Air Show & Open House – Scott AFB, Illinois
Marine Week – Detroit, Michigan
Andrews AFB 70th Anniversary Air Show & Open House of the USAF – Washington D.C.
MCAS Miramar Air Show – San Diego, California
Culpeper Air Fest – Culpeper, Virginia

2016 Tour Schedule:

Luke Days – Luke Air Force Base – Phoenix, Arizona
Sun N Fun – Lakeland, Florida
Wings Over South Texas – Naval Air Station Kingsville – Kingsville, Texas
Air Power Expo 2016 – Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base – Fort Worth, Texas
Rhode Island National Guard Air Show & Open House – North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Theater in the Woods Host – AirVenture – Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Defenders of Freedom 2016 – Offutt Air Force Base – Omaha, Nebraska
Marine Week Nashville – Nashville, Tennessee
Sheppard Air Force Base – Wichita Falls, Texas
MCAS Miramar Airshow & Open House – San Diego, California
Culpeper Airfest – Culpeper, Virginia
NAS Patuxent River – Patuxent River, Maryland

2015 Tour:
Sun N Fun – Lakeland, Florida
Dyess Air Force Base – Big County Air Fest Open House & Airshow – Abilene, Texas
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base – Wings Over Wayne Airshow – Goldsboro, North Carolina
Rhode Island National Guard Airshow & Open House – North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Theater In The Woods Host – EAA’s AirVenture – Oshkosh, Wisconsin
MCAS Miramar Airshow & Open House – San Diego, California
Culpeper Airfest – Culpeper, Virginia

2014 Tour:
1st USAF Air Show With F-35 “Lightning” – Luke AFB 2014
Wings Over South Texas – NAS Kingsville 2014
Wings Over Columbus – Columbus Air Force Base 2014
Rhode Island National Guard Air Show & Open House – North Kingstown, Rhode Island 2014
Defenders of Freedom Air Show – Offutt Air Force Base 2014
Thunder Over Michigan – Yankee Air Museum (Detroit Metro Area) 2014
Miramar Air Show – MCAS Miramar 2014
Veterans Stage Host EAA’s AirVenture – Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Numerous fly-ins across the east coast of the United States

Aviation Speaking Engagement Highlights:

Experimental Aircraft Association – “Theater in the Woods Host” – Oshkosh
International Council of Air Shows “Pinnacle Awards” – Las Vegas
International Council of Air Shows “Conversation With Heroes” – Las Vegas
Experimental Aircraft Association – Main Stage Host For DAV Events – Oshkosh
International Council of Air Shows “Marketing Awards Luncheon” – Las Vegas
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum’s “Mutual Concerns Conference – Key Note Address
International Council of Air Shows “Marketing Awards Luncheon” – Las Vegas

Professional Background:
20+ years working in commercial television and radio at stations across the United States.  Founder of the WarbirdRadio.com (Est. 2009) & HistoryWorthSaving.com (Est. 2019).  Recipient of multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association at both the regional Washington D.C. area and national levels for overall excellence and feature reporting.

Between 2017 – 2019 Matt lived in a remote part of Southwest Asia for an exclusive reporting opportunity with WarbirdRadio.com.  The series of stories is scheduled for release in 2020 on both WarbirdRadio.com & HistoryWorthSaving.com

For more information on how Matt can help with your air show or special event please call or email him today using the “Contact Me” page on the site menu.  Thanks for stopping by.

Telephone:  478.397.5157

Partners

MATT JOLLEY.COM – Warbird Radio.com is proud to sponsor Matt Jolley.  As the world’s first radio station devoted entirely to military aviation Warbird Radio is a perfect fit for the air show environment.

With studios overlooking Ronald Reagan International Airport just outside Washington D.C., Warbird Radio.com is in the heart of the action.  Since its inception Warbird Radio.com has witnessed incredible growth in both listenership and programming partnerships.  Today Warbird Radio’s top tier shows have exceeded over 1 million show downloads.

With regular guests from the world’s top military aviation resources, including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Warbird Radio has become a daily resource for military aviation enthusiasts the world over.

For more information just click on the Quick Link posted below.

QUICK LINK:  Warbird Radio