Maney and LauRen are two people from opposite ends of the country. Maney is born and raised in New Jersey. LauRen is born and raised in Miami, Florida. As the saying goes “opposites attract”, and the two come together to form The Maney & LauRen Morning Show.
The Maney and LauRen Morning Show focus on their life, their family, and their experiences. The show creates a welcoming environment where anyone from any background can call to share stories and allow themselves to be silly and have fun. The show lives by its motto: “Real, Life, Laughs."
(Like the month and body part – May-Knee) Steve Maney’s radio career has taken him all over the US, from interning with Howard Stern to working with Elvis Duran, this radio veteran now calls Charlotte and Kiss 95.1 home. He is Kiss’ staple entertainment guy writing about his thoughts on local news and funny topics like the name of the male Karen. It’s so much to know, but Maney will deep dive into any topic to get you a great piece to read.
LauRen Merola Strager is a former NFL & NBA cheerleader turned radio host. LauRen is a former Miss Pennsylvania USA and is a proud wife and mother of two. She is the owner and chief editor for her fashion and lifestyle Blog “All Of The F-Words” and is a champion for the Autism community. You can read all about LauRen’s thoughts on motherhood, pageant life, and everyday life through her online content.
You can hear the show on weekday mornings on Kiss 95.1. The show broadcasts from their Southend studios in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kiss 95.1 is a powerful signal that reaches 2.4 million people in North and South Carolina. The Maney and LauRen Morning Show continues to be a top-rated morning show and was voted #1 by Elevate Lifestyle Magazine as “Best Morning Show” in Charlotte two years in a row as well as winning a B.O.B Award for "Best Morning Show."
In 2016 Maney and LauRen joined season 3 of TLC’s primetime show “My Big Fat Fabulous Life”. Their presence on the reality TV show earned the series’ highest-rated season ever. Overall, Season 3 averaged 1.4 million viewers, up to double digits among key female demographics versus Season 2. Maney and LauRen were featured for two seasons.
