Mandy Connell is a Denver talk-radio host whose career has combined local issues, national politics, interviews and popular culture. Before coming to Colorado, Connell built her talk-radio career in markets including Louisville, Kentucky, developing the conversational and opinion-driven format she later brought to KOA.
Connell joined KOA in Denver in 2013. At a station with a long history of news, talk and sports broadcasting, her program became part of KOA’s weekday lineup and established her as one of the market’s prominent contemporary talk personalities. Her show mixes Colorado subjects with national news and cultural topics and regularly features interviews with political figures, authors, journalists and other newsmakers.
Her tenure also illustrates KOA’s transition from a heritage AM station into a multiplatform audio brand. Connell’s program is distributed through terrestrial radio, podcasting and digital platforms, allowing the show to reach listeners beyond the station’s traditional 850 AM signal.
Where Are They Now?
As of October 2026: Connell remains an on-air host at KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM in Denver. KOA’s current personality page continues to publish new editions of The Mandy Connell Podcast and full-show material from her daily program.
Sources: KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM — Mandy Connell; Broadcast Pioneers of Colorado — Denver Radio history.
Awards & Recognitions
Documented awards, honors, and finalist or nomination recognition associated with this station or broadcaster.
- 2013Certificate of MeritColorado Broadcasters Association Awards of ExcellenceBest Station Sponsored Community EventThe Tennyson Center, with Mandy Connell and team2013 Certificates of Merit
Stations They Worked At
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Career Moments
2013: Mandy Connell joins KOA-AM
2013 — Connell joined KOA-AM in Denver in 2013.
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