Wayne Winsley
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Wayne Winsley is a motivational speaker, author, and broadcaster. He is formerly the morning news host for WSTC
and WNLK
in Norwalk
and Stamford, Connecticut
and also the afternoon drive news anchor for WICC
600AM in Bridgeport
in Fairfield County, Connecticut
.
For ten years he was the host of his own issues-oriented talk show, “The Wayne Winsley program" on WINE
940AM and WPUT
1510AM in the Danbury, Connecticut
and Brewster, New York
areas. Wayne was known to listeners as "The Conservative Capitalist".
His first novel The Leprechaun Deception was released this year and his Second novel is scheduled for publication soon.
Along with radio and writing, Wayne has also enjoyed a successful eight year career as a mortgage banker.
He first graced the comedic stage back in 1988 in Norwalk and was performing on television by 1992 when he appeared on an episode of A&E’s
Comedy On The Road. Winsley then went on to produce comedy shows of his own at venues throughout Connecticut.
In 1986, Winsley began working as an investigator for a major state firm and specialized in corporate undercover surveys. He was responsible for solving several high-profile cases in Connecticut, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina.
Winsley served in the U.S. Navy and made two western pacific tours aboard the carrier USS Enterprise
as a member of Viking Squadron 21 out of Naval air station North Island. He held a top secret clearance as a member of the nuclear weapons handling and loading team. Graduated from the Brig Staff academy, worked the carrier flight deck as a plane captain and was certified as a jet engine mechanic.
Wayne Winsley was born in Cleveland, Ohio
Aug. 13th 1963 he was raised by his Great Grandmother Rachel Winsley. He moved to Stamford, Connecticut
in 1979 where he lived with his mother and three other siblings. He graduated from Westhill High School
in Stamford in 1982 and joined the Navy. He lived for a time in Norwalk, but now lives in New Milford, CT.
and bestselling author David Baldacci
.
WSTC
WSTC is a radio station broadcasting a news talk information format. Licensed to Stamford, Connecticut, USA, the station serves the Stamford-Norwalk area and simulcasts on WNLK. The station is owned by Cox Radio and features programing from CNN Radio, Premiere Networks and Dial Global...
and WNLK
WNLK
WNLK is a radio station licensed to serve Norwalk, Connecticut. The station is owned by Cox Radio, Inc. It airs a News/Talk format.The station simulcasts with WSTC...
in Norwalk
Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of the city is 85,603, making Norwalk sixth in population in Connecticut, and third in Fairfield County...
and Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 122,643, making it the fourth largest city in the state and the eighth largest city in New England...
and also the afternoon drive news anchor for WICC
WICC (AM)
WICC is a news and information radio station in Bridgeport, Connecticut, owned by Cumulus Media. Its signal reaches down into Long Island, New York.-History:...
600AM in Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Located in Fairfield County, the city had an estimated population of 144,229 at the 2010 United States Census and is the core of the Greater Bridgeport area...
in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Fairfield County, Connecticut
Fairfield County is a county located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The county population is 916,829 according to the 2010 Census. There are currently 1,465 people per square mile in the county. It is the most populous county in the State of Connecticut and contains...
.
For ten years he was the host of his own issues-oriented talk show, “The Wayne Winsley program" on WINE
WINE (AM)
WINE is a radio station broadcasting a sports format. Licensed to Brookfield, Connecticut, USA, it serves the Danbury area. The station is currently owned by Cumulus Licensing Llc. In the 1970's and early 80's WINE was a Top 40 station...
940AM and WPUT
WPUT
WPUT is a radio station broadcasting a Sports radio format. Licensed to Brewster, New York, USA, the station is owned by Cumulus Media and features programming from ESPN Radio and Motor Racing Network....
1510AM in the Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury is a city in northern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It had population at the 2010 census of 80,893. Danbury is the fourth largest city in Fairfield County and is the seventh largest city in Connecticut....
and Brewster, New York
Brewster, New York
Brewster is a village within the town of Southeast in Putnam County, New York, United States. Its population was 2,162 at the 2000 census. The village is the most densely populated portion of the town...
areas. Wayne was known to listeners as "The Conservative Capitalist".
His first novel The Leprechaun Deception was released this year and his Second novel is scheduled for publication soon.
Along with radio and writing, Wayne has also enjoyed a successful eight year career as a mortgage banker.
He first graced the comedic stage back in 1988 in Norwalk and was performing on television by 1992 when he appeared on an episode of A&E’s
A&E Network
The A&E Network is a United States-based cable and satellite television network with headquarters in New York City and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, London, Los Angeles and Stamford. A&E also airs in Canada and Latin America. Initially named the Arts & Entertainment Network, A&E launched...
Comedy On The Road. Winsley then went on to produce comedy shows of his own at venues throughout Connecticut.
In 1986, Winsley began working as an investigator for a major state firm and specialized in corporate undercover surveys. He was responsible for solving several high-profile cases in Connecticut, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina.
Winsley served in the U.S. Navy and made two western pacific tours aboard the carrier USS Enterprise
USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
USS Enterprise , formerly CVA-65, is the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the eighth US naval vessel to bear the name. Like her predecessor of World War II fame, she is nicknamed the "Big E". At , she is the longest naval vessel in the world...
as a member of Viking Squadron 21 out of Naval air station North Island. He held a top secret clearance as a member of the nuclear weapons handling and loading team. Graduated from the Brig Staff academy, worked the carrier flight deck as a plane captain and was certified as a jet engine mechanic.
Wayne Winsley was born in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
Aug. 13th 1963 he was raised by his Great Grandmother Rachel Winsley. He moved to Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 122,643, making it the fourth largest city in the state and the eighth largest city in New England...
in 1979 where he lived with his mother and three other siblings. He graduated from Westhill High School
Westhill High School (Connecticut)
Westhill High School is a high school located in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Westhill is located on Roxbury Road, in the northern section of Stamford.-The Westword/School Newspaper:...
in Stamford in 1982 and joined the Navy. He lived for a time in Norwalk, but now lives in New Milford, CT.
Broadcaster
In 1989, Wayne literally walked into a radio station with just a demo tape and a dream. He walked out with a job as a part-time DJ, and the rest was history. Over the next two decades Wayne did it all. He went from playing rock & roll on the weekends to holding a full-time shift, writing and producing commercials. One of the absolute highlights of his broadcasting career came when he actually shared the stage with B.B. King.Political Commentator
Wayne branched out from the music side of radio into realm of political talk by hosting his own show “The Wayne Winsley Program.” With a combination of compelling commentary and outrageously funny satire, the program quickly became one of the highest rated local talk shows in Connecticut and went on for ten years. Over the next decade Wayne spent countless hours discussing and debating the issues of the day with local and national newsmakers and celebrities, from governors and senators to actors and authors, including Colonel David H. HackworthDavid H. Hackworth
Colonel David Haskell Hackworth also known as "Hack", was the most highly decorated soldier in United States military history having received 24 decorations for heroism in combat from the Distinguished Service Cross to the Army Commendation Medal. He was also a prominent military journalist...
and bestselling author David Baldacci
David Baldacci
David Baldacci is a bestselling American novelist.-Biography:Baldacci received a B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University and a law degree from the University of Virginia. As a student, Baldacci wrote short stories in his spare time, and later practiced law for nine years near Washington, D.C....
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