Ray Cokes brings a breath of fresh air to radio: The new show starts!

On January 9, 2025 there was exciting news from the world of radio. Ray Cokes, the former MTV presenter living in Berlin, is starting a new radio show on radioeins. The show is titled “RayDio Cokes Show” and airs every Saturday evening from 9 to 11 p.m.

The show is broadcast in English and is aimed at people who understand English, want to learn the language or simply love music. Cokes announced that it would take German lessons, highlighting its integration into German culture. Listeners have the opportunity to actively participate in the broadcast via telephone and social media. The show promises not only excellent music, but also entertaining conversations.

Ray Cokes' Career and Background

Ray Cokes became best known in the 90s through the TV show “MTV’s Most Wanted,” which aired on MTV Europe from 1992 to 1995 and became one of the channel’s most popular formats. This show featured live musical performances, competitions and viewer interactions. The latest episode of MTV's Most Wanted included a performance by the band The Cure, which featured Cokes playing guitar and guests including U2's Björk and Bono.

After his time at MTV, which ended with the channel's localization, Cokes experienced further success in various media, including his work as a DJ and presenter in Belgium and other European countries. He has worked, among other things, for the Belgian national television station RTBF and was a judge on the Belgian version of “Got Talent”. In 2014, he published his autobiography entitled “My Most Wanted Life – On-Screen, Off-Screen and In-Between”.

Ray Cokes' decision to launch a radio talk show in Germany shows once again his commitment to the music and entertainment industry, while at the same time bridging his past on television and the new platform of radio.