Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Kiki Li
Please join us at our Executive Dinner Series featuring Senior Vice President at Urban One, Colby Tyner.
From a start in on-air radio to planning programming content and launching a successful podcast, please join us as Colby talks about the business of radio and radio/tv content.
This is a very limited event with only 8 spots available. There will be a waiting list available for any last-minute cancellations.
If you need to cancel, please contact the host so that wait listers can attend.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 6:30 ET - Please arrive on time.
Location: Fig & Olive, 934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
Parking: We recommend using Spothero to find parking.
Gallery Place-Chinatown (Green/Yellow/Red Line Metro) and Metro Center (Blue/Orange/Red/Silver Line Metro) are nearby.
Cost: Non-Refundable Cost includes Tax + Gratuity + Event Fee. Beverages are Not Included.
Member: $99
Non-Member: $124
Please let the host know if you have any dietary restrictions.
Host: Kiki Li (Penn/M&T'92)
Bio:
Colby Tyner is the Senior Vice President of Programming for media conglomerate Urban One. He is responsible for the planning, developing and implementing the overall content strategy for radio programming operations covering 60+ stations across the U.S. and also oversees Reach Media Programming, one of the largest radio syndication broadcasting networks in the country, featuring high profile talent and generating 15+ million listens a week. Colby manages the company's music industry and entertainment relationships as well as entertainment talent curation for television programming and company events.
Colby started his career in radio with Urban One in Philadelphia and headed to New York to help launch the legendary radio station Power 105 (WWPR) before ascending to programming.
Colby is an accomplished on-air talent known for his compelling interviews with notable figures, such as President Obama, President Clinton, Michelle Obama, Jay-Z, Will Smith, Quincy Jones and more. In 2017, he launched the Backstory Podcast which features a compelling mix of classic and current content. The success of the podcast and his experience discovering and developing talent, Colby was inspired to launch Pod Is Good, a podcast and media consulting company that produces high-quality content with a diverse group of clients.
Sample Menu
APPETIZERS
Baby Arugula Salad - Charred Lemon Vinaigrette, Shaved Apple, Grana Padano, Spicy Almonds.
Tuna Meatballs - Rosemary & Lemon Yogurt, Green Olive Gremolata, Toasted Pine Nuts.
Wild Mushroom Croquettes - Black Truffle Aioli.
Choose Three Riviera Crostini
Burst Cherry Tomatoes, Chunky Basil Pesto, Toasted Pine Nuts
Prosciutto, Manchego Cheese, Fig Jam & Spicy Marcona Almonds
Confit Caramelized Onions, Herbed Goat Cheese
Eggplant Caponata, Stracciatella, Golden Raisins
Whipped Ricotta, Walnut Pesto, Honey
ENTRÉES
Roasted Brick Chicken - Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Riviera Vegetables, Kalamata Olives, Salsa Verde.
Atlantic Salmon Meuniere - Cauliflower-Chickpea Purée, Roasted Cauliflower & Fennel, Brown Butter Emulsion, Crispy Capers.
Lumache - Pomodoro alla Ricard, Roasted Eggplant, Basil, Burrata
Strip Steak Persillade - Smoked Potato Purée, Roasted Red Onion & Trumpet Mushrooms ($9 Supplement)
DESSERT
Lemon Olive Oil Cake - Grapefruit Marmalade, Honeycomb, Olive Oil Semifreddo
Dark Chocolate Mousse - Burnt Marshmallow, Spiced Graham Cracker, Chocolate Sauce
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