Mike Roden was born and raised right here in the Panhandle in Memphis. He began his radio career as a weekend DJ for KBGH-AM in Memphis during high school. After graduating in 1979, he also worked for several months at KCTX-AM in Childress before heading to West Texas State University in Canyon. In 1981, Mike returned to his roots to work at KLSR-FM in Memphis. He eventually became station’s General Manager for several years and it was during that time that he found his real passion in radio, high school sports. His first sports job was as the play-by-play announcer for the Memphis Cyclones in football and basketball. Mike moved to Amarillo in 1986 and began his KGNC career as a weekend DJ before the Talk Radio days. He moved to a full-time board operator position the following year before moving into the Sports Director’s position in 1989. It was that same year he also began doing color commentary and eventually play-by-play for local high school football, basketball, volleyball and baseball teams on the Amarillo Sports Network, which is now known as the Texas Panhandle Sports Network. Mike spends much of his time with his daughter Addison and son Avery. He is a member of Coulter Road Baptist Church.
Mike Roden
Herd Runs Past Dons in the Wind
The Hereford Whitefaces moved into a tie for 4th place in the District 3-5A football race with a 26-7 win over Palo Duro last night at Dick Bivins Stadium.
Palo Duro Faces Hereford as Teams Battle in Playoff Race
The Palo Duro Dons try to stay in line for a playoff berth in high school football as they host the Hereford Whitefaces Thursday night at Dick Bivins Stadium.
Sandies Overcome Slow Start to Beat Plainview
The first quarter of last night’s District 3-5A football game belonged to Plainview but the last three quarters belonged to Amarillo High.
Lady Sandies Volleyball Wins Rematch with Randall
Tenth-ranked Amarillo High swept sixth-ranked Randall 3-games to none last night at the Sandies Activity Center.
Buffs Break Losing Streak with Homecoming Win
West Texas A&M is celebrating a homecoming win over Adams State on Saturday 17-14.
Tascosa Improves to 6-1 with Rout of Frenship
Tascosa rolled to another impressive win over Frenship 52-7 Thursday
Rebels Look to Get Back in Win Column
The Tascosa Rebels will try to bounce back from their first loss of the season as they host the Frenship Tigers tonight at Dick Bivins Stadium.
Venom to Start 2018 Season at Home
The Champions Indoor Football League schedule for 2018 has been released.
Buffs Try to Get Offense Going Again
West Texas A&M football coach Hunter Hughes said mental mistakes are putting the Buffaloes offense in bad positions and that is really hurting the offensive production during games.
Longhorns and Raiders Collide in 3-5A Football
The District 3-5A football race enters week two tonight with Caprock hosting Randall.