Totally Super '70s

Bobby Watman is a SiriusXM radio host on 70s on 7, where he brings decades of music knowledge, pop-culture insight, and storytelling to the airwaves. As host of 70s Hits with Bobby Watman, he curates iconic ’70s hits alongside deeper cuts, pairing the music with firsthand stories from an era he helped define.

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Long before stepping behind the microphone, Watman was a driving force in American nightlife and music culture. A former New York nightlife impresario, he founded the iconic ’70s-themed nightclub brand Polly Esther’s, which helped turn disco into a national phenomenon and expanded to 35 locations nationwide. He later co-founded the ’80s-themed Culture Club with Debbie Gibson and the ’90s hotspot Nerveana, cementing his reputation as a tastemaker with an instinct for music, nostalgia, and crowd-connecting experiences.

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Now based in Las Vegas, Watman brings that same sensibility to radio, blending deep musical knowledge with an engaging, conversational on-air style. Broadcasting from SiriusXM’s state-of-the-art studios, he delivers a nostalgic listening experience that feels personal, vibrant, and very much alive - capturing the spirit of the decade without ever feeling frozen in time. 

A true authority on ’70s music and culture, Watman is known for his infectious energy, insider stories from the worlds of music and nightlife, and genuine passion for the era - reflected in his carefully curated collection of memorabilia. As renewed interest in the ’70s continues to shape music, fashion, vinyl culture, and pop nostalgia, Bobby Watman remains a timely and entertaining voice and a trusted guide to one of the most influential decades in modern music history.

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