John Melendez

John Melendez has transitioned from a radio personality known for his daring celebrity interviews to a staff writer and announcer for late-night television, and currently hosts his own podcast. After quickly gaining national recognition as ‘Stuttering John’ during his 14-year tenure on The Howard Stern Show, John Melendez established himself as a distinctive and prominent radio personality. Joining the acclaimed show as an intern in 1988, Melendez cultivated a unique interviewing style, posing confrontational and often humorous questions to celebrities at various high-profile events. This approach became a signature segment, widely broadcast through the nationally syndicated radio program and further amplified on the E!

For a decade, he served as the nightly announcer and a staff writer, making regular appearances in popular comedy sketches and engaging correspondent pieces that showcased his expanded range of talents. During his impactful time at The Tonight Show, he simultaneously took on the voice role of ‘Bob’ in the animated series ‘Tripping the Rift’ from 2004 to 2007, further extending his reach in the entertainment landscape. Melendez continued to expand his creative endeavors, notably writing, producing, and starring in his own full-length feature film, ‘One, Two, Many’, which premiered in 2008. Following his impactful decade on late-night television, Melendez transitioned into independent media creation.

In 2018, he launched ‘The Stuttering John Podcast’, an independent platform where he continues to feature his unique commentary and interviews with notable figures. A defining moment in his podcasting career that year was a widely publicized prank call to then-President Donald Trump, an event that garnered significant national and international media attention across various news and entertainment outlets. Further solidifying his diverse contributions to entertainment and media, Melendez also published his candid book, ‘Easy for You to Say,’ in 2018.