Mike Pesca Bio | Wiki
Mike Pesca is a famous American radio journalist and podcaster based in New York City. He currently serves as the host of the daily podcast, The Gist, and also editor of Upon Further Review. Mike is also the CEO of Peach Fish Productions. Before Peach Fish Productions, he spent seven years and seven months as a Podcaster at Slate Magazine. In addition, he is a two-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
Mike Pesca Age
He was born on December 29, 1971, in Oceanside, New York, in the United States of America. Mike is 50 years old.
Mike Pesca Height
He is a man of tall stature. Mike stands at 6 ft 0 in height (Approx 1.83 m).
Mike Pesca Family
He was born to his hardworking parents in Oceanside, New York, in the United States. Mike is the son of a Catholic and a Jew. However, details regarding his parent’s whereabouts remain unknown.
Mike Pesca Fiance
He is engaged to his gorgeous fiance Michelle Hunter in 2020. Mike had help from Buddy the Rat. Previously, he was first married to Robin Dolch. Robin serves as a public relations executive. The duo is the parents of two sons Milo and Emmett. Mike appeared on the game show Jeopardy! in 2006 and finished in third position. He is also a fan of St. Johns Red Storm, New York Jets, New York Mets, and New York Knicks.
Mike Pesca Education
Upon graduating with his best high school grades, Mike joined Emory University. During his tenure, he was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and served as vice-president of the school’s intra-fraternity council. He matriculated with his bachelor’s degree in 1994.
Mike Pesca The Gist
He serves as the host of The Gist show previously produced by Slate magazine which covers a variety of current news and issues. The Slate and Mike “mutually agreed to part ways”. His show The Gist took an independent platform with Peach Fish Productions. In addition, the Gist contains 1,861 episodes as of August 17, 2022.
Mike Pesca Slate
Mike first appeared on the radio when he was 10 years old as a caller to a local New York City sports program, offering his opinion on the New York Jets. He interned at New York & Co that later became later become The Leonard Lopate Show. Moreover, he worked at WNYC as a Producer-At-Large and NPR program On the Media.
In 2003 he joined NPR and became the first reporter to have his own podcast. He discussed gambling topics. Further, he worked at the station for 11 years until February 2014 leaving the station as a correspondent. Mike later moved to Slate Magazine working as a podcaster and also Slate’s mid-day show Day to Day and a fill-in host. He was a guest host of Talk of the Nation, On Point, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, The Brian Lehrer Show, and also The Bryant Park Project.
He was suspended in February 2021 and later on September 3, 2021, Mike and Slate “mutually agreed to part ways”. His show The Gist took an independent platform with Peach Fish Productions. In addition, season two of his show aired his season two on January 24, 2022.
Mike Pesca Salary
His main source of income is working as a host of the daily podcast, The Gist. Mike’s salary is $86,340 annually.
Mike Pesca Net Worth
He has worked as a journalist for over three decades and he has attained decent fortune through his professional career. Mike’s estimated net worth is $897,600.
How Old Is Mike Pesca
Mike is 50 years old born on December 29, 1971, in Oceanside, New York, in the USA.
How Tall Is Mike Pesca
Mike is a man of tall stature and is 6 ft tall.