Weekdays 10AM - 2PM
Mike Couchman
Afternoons 2PM - 6PM
Weekend Beat Fridays & Saturdays
6PM - 8PM
What you should know about me:
I was a trouble maker as a kid! Grounded nearly non-stop from birth until I turned 16 (didn’t want to lose those driving privileges). God used all of my grounded alone time to focus me on my calling: radio DJ. When I’m not on the radio or making mixes, I love exploring the city with my family, lose a lot of basketball games, win a lot of Mario Kart races, and serve various Christian radio-related non-profit causes.Fun fact:
I successfully ran away from home in 4th grade. Like, I was GONE for three months. Long story there. God was (and is) looking out for me.Favorite bible verse:
Proverbs 11:25 “He who refreshes others will be refreshed.” We live in such a “what’s in it for me” age. This verse reminds us to put others first and assures us God is taking care of as we serve others.
Evenings 6PM - 10PM
Saturdays 9AM -12PM
What you should know about me:
My name is A.J. Widner (no, I’m not going to tell you what it stands for) and I am originally from Texas. In fact, I moved to Iowa in 2022! I recently got my bachelors degree from SNHU in Psychology. I am now the CityStop Coordinator at Pulse and manage various office tasks from day to day.
Fun Fact
I won an award for playing dead.
Favorite Artist:
NF
Favorite Food:
Grapes and Reese’s. Just not together, that’s disgusting.
When I’m not at the station, you can find me:
When I’m not on the air, you can find me on social media making skits, dancing, and other fun videos!
Saturdays 12PM - 6PM
Favorite Bible Verse:
Malachi 1:11
Favorite Artist:
Brandon Lake
Favorite Food:
Tacos 🙂
Fun Fact:
I can speak some basic Uzbek! Assalomu alaykum do’stimlar!
When I'm not at the station, you can find me:
Trying to graduate college and plan a wedding all at once!
Sundays 9AM - 3PM
Where Were You Born?
I was born at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines BUT we were living in Van Meter at the time.
Favorite Artist:
That is very hard to choose but if I have to pick just one, I am going with Trip Lee.
Favorite Food:
Peanut butter on an English muffin with tomato slices. (And a pinch of salt!)
Fun Fact:
I have my BFA in Interior Design from Iowa State.
Support Staff
What you should know about me:
I am always down to meet up for coffee and talk about God’s goodness. As a wife, girl-mom, and dog-mom I feel abundantly blessed. I grew up in Urbandale, IA and am the oldest of seven children. I graduated from Northwestern College with my degree in Theatre and Arts Administration. After college I moved to Kansas City and married my high school crush. We lived in Kansas City for three years before we moved back to our hometown of Des Moines in March of 2022. I love all creation, but I choose to love spiders from a VERY far distance.
Favorite Bible Verse:
Psalm 46:10
Favorite Artist:
Forrest Frank
Favorite Food:
Tonight Dough Ice Cream and B-Bops
Fun Fact:
I can ride a unicycle and juggle hot coals, but not at the same time. Let’s be realistic here.
When I’m not at the station, you can find me:
Baking cookies or spending time outside with my family.
What you should know about me:
I enjoy being a husband and father and a good friend. I like to spend time outside, often in my neighborhood, and getting to know people. I grew up in West Des Moines, married my high-school sweetheart, lived in Nashville for about seven years and moved back home when we started having kids. My wife is an incredible mom to our four young-but-aging-quickly children. I also own a video production business that tells stories great and small.
Favorite Bible Verse:
Lamentations 3:22-24
Favorite Artist:
Switchfoot, NeedToBreathe
Favorite Food:
Baru66!
When I’m not at the station, you can find me:
Hanging out with my kids or producing a video.
