Danger Dean / Dean Nedens

Dean Nedens, known on air as Danger Dean, is a Colorado rock-radio personality and professional wrestler whose broadcasting career has included stations across the state.

In his official station biography, Nedens says he began his radio career with iHeart in Colorado in 2003 after attending the Ohio Center for Broadcasting, now Colorado Media School. He also describes performing as a professional wrestler locally since 2008 and providing commentary for wrestling shows around Colorado.

At 107.9 KBPI South, Nedens’s work as Danger Dean received two 2024 Colorado Broadcasters Association Awards of Excellence: Best Evening Show and Best Station Personality in major-market radio.

Where Are They Now? (as of October 2026)

KBPI South’s current weekday schedule lists Danger Dean from 7 p.m. to midnight. The station’s official bio continues to identify him with Colorado Springs.

Southern Colorado station: KBPL-FM / 107.9 KBPI South.

2024 CBA Award credit: Nedens was credited for KBPL-FM’s “Snip or Treat,” winner of Best On-Air Contest for a Station, and for KKLI-FM’s “First & Main Summer Concert Series,” winner of Best Station Sponsored Community Event. Official CBA 2024 major-market radio results.

Sources

• 107.9 KBPI South, official Danger Dean biography
• Colorado Broadcasters Association, 2024 Major Market Radio Awards
• 107.9 KBPI South, official schedule