Ted has worked in radio for nearly twenty years, first as an on air host on WVXU in Cincinnati from 1997 to 1999 and later with East Village Radio in New York City from 2003 to 2016 hosting his own weekly music and comedy talk program - Gay Beach and Club Ted.  Working as the global music programmer with American Apparel's Viva Radio streaming platform from 2006 to 2016 he helped increase sales, profits, net reach, and voice weekly marketing audio in house messages for over a decade with the company. Ted has also led Pitchfork Radio's streaming media broadcasts as an on air host, producer, and engineer in ten cities worldwide since 2015. He is well versed as on air personality, excellent with music guests, and has a terrific sense of rhythm and timing for live and pre recorded broadcasts and podcasting. Recent clients include: Pitchfork Radio, American Apparel's Viva Radio, East Village Radio NYC, Foundation Hotel Podcast Studio, NTS Radio, and 910AM Superstation.

With over two decades behind the decks and on the mic, Ted Shumaker brings unmatched musical depth and seamless event flow to every engagement. From intimate gatherings of 50 to high-energy functions of over 1,000, Ted combines his background as an avid vinyl collector and broadcast professional to craft unforgettable sonic atmospheres. Whether emceeing weddings, corporate galas, film festivals, or comedy showcases, Ted works closely with clients—offering both custom music curation and expert mobile DJ/PA audio consultation to ensure flawless sound and execution.

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Detroit City FC

HUGE INC Detroit

Museum of Modern Art

Lincoln Film Center NYC

Global Goals World Cup NYC 

Brooklyn Museum

SXSW

Jameson Radio Dublin 

El Club Detroit

Commodore Bar Brooklyn

Bell House Brooklyn

Achilles Heel Greenpoint