J.C. Fernandez: Reinvention, Resilience & the Vegas Media Grind

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast · Sep 9, 2025 · 1h 1m

In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Las Vegas media icon J.C. Fernandez opens up about his 27-year radio career, the sudden departure from his longtime morning show, and how he landed on his feet by going full time at Channel 8. From backstage stories with celebrities and fake Mark McGrath moments, to building his own car show brand and becoming a Dodge ambassador, J.C. shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. This is a masterclass in reinvention, authenticity, and staying passionate in a fast-changing media world. A must-listen for creators, fans of Las Vegas…