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Jason Boardman on the Pilot Light

WUOT | By Todd Steed
Published July 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

Jason Boardman joins Todd on Studio 865 to reflect back on the miraculous rise and winding evolution of Knoxville's beloved Pilot Light. Learn what is behind his decision to step away and what this institution means to him and the community. Next week, we will explore what's next for the Pilot Light.
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Todd Steed
A Knoxville native, Todd began working at WUOT in 2006 as jazz coordinator now serves as program director and host of Studio 865/Flipside, Improvisations and Changing Course. Todd's newest podcast is Improvisations to Go. Todd got his start in radio at WUTK, where he served as both news and music director while earning his undergraduate degree in journalism at UT. He later earned a master’s degree in education from UT and worked for several years in Programs Abroad. Todd was inducted into the East Tennessee Writer's Hall of Fame in 2023. He was also recently honored with the UT School of Journalism and Media2024 Alumni of the Year Award.

You can reach Todd at steed@wuot.org
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