Baltimore rock radio 98 Rock officially welcomed veteran broadcaster Priestly to its lineup, marking another chapter in a career that has spanned more than three decades in multiple major markets.
During Thursday’s morning’s edition of The Justin, Scott & Spiegel Show on 98 Rock (WIYY), hosts Justin Schlegel, Scott Reardon and Spiegel introduced Priestly to the audience and celebrated the arrival of a broadcaster whose resume includes a long run in Baltimore radio along with experience in programming and national satellite radio.
The introduction carried the tone of a reunion as much as it did a new hire. Priestly, who spent nearly two decades on afternoons at Hot AC station Mix 106.5 (WWMX), has remained a familiar name to Baltimore listeners even as his professional path evolved in recent years.
“It’s a great day at 98 Rock,” the morning show team said while bringing Priestly on air and officially welcoming him into the station’s family.
Priestly’s addition comes nearly a year after his departure from WWMX, where he wrapped up an 18-year run in afternoon drive in March 2025. Over the course of that lengthy tenure, he built a strong following among Baltimore listeners while establishing himself as one of the market’s most recognizable personalities.
While Baltimore audiences know him best from his years at Mix 106.5, Priestly’s career includes several notable stops that illustrate both his versatility and longevity within the industry.
Before and during his time in Baltimore, Priestly held programming roles with SiriusXM, helping guide several of the satellite platform’s most recognizable music channels. His programming credits include “20 on 20,” “Pop2K,” and “90s on 9,” stations that reached a national audience and helped shape the sound of SiriusXM’s pop-focused offerings.
His on-air experience also extends across several prominent East Coast stations. Earlier in his career, Priestly hosted nights at Baltimore CHR station B102.7 (WXYV), a role that introduced him to many listeners who would later follow him throughout the market. He also spent time working part-time shifts at major-market outlets including WHTZ in New York and WIHT in Washington, D.C., giving him experience in two of the nation’s largest radio environments.
“”I am soo happy,” wrote Priestly on Facebook. “98Rock rolled out the red carpet and had me on this morning to announce my Homecoming! Back on FM on the legendary 98 Rock Baltimore!”
Priestly’s first program airs this weekend.
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