The Hammer (radio personality)
The Hammer | |
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| Born | Matthew Wreggitt Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | Loyalist College |
| Known for | Z103.5 |
Matthew Wreggitt, commonly known as The Hammer (sometimes stylized as The HammeR), is a Canadian radio personality known for his work on Z103.5.
Life and career
[edit]Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Wreggit grew up in Brantford, Ontario and Waterford, Ontario before moving to Toronto to pursue a career in media.[1] He graduated from Loyalist College with a degree in broadcasting.[2]
He joined CIDC-FM (commonly known currently as Z103.5, and previously known as Hot103.5) in 1997 as a programming and promotions assistant.[3] He eventually became a regular radio host, becoming notable for hosting the Afternoon Drive.[4][5] He was named the winner of the 2015 International Music Director of the Year Award.[1] In 2020, he was named the radio station's Program Director.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Afternoon Drive with the Hammer". Z103.5 FM. Archived from the original on February 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Matthew Wreggit- Program Director Media Release". Evanov Communications. March 23, 2021.
- ^ "Revolving Door". Broadcast Dialogue. October 22, 2020.
- ^ "Z103.5 Visits Grand Bahama Island". Tourism Today.
- ^ "Matt The Hammer & Danny D: Toronto Entertainment Legends". WWIC. March 25, 2024.
External links
[edit]- The Hammer on Instagram
- The Hammer on Facebook
- The Hammer on Twitter