 The lineup of On-Air Talent during this time was Shea Maddox, "Smokin" Sean O'Brien, Jimmy "The Weasel", Kevin "The Stupid Intern" & Rick Jamie (Also Program Director).Initial criticism of the new Channel Z targeted its primarily mainstream rock playlist, which included bands that were already being played on Cincinnati's mainstream rock station, WEBN, such as Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Staind, Nickelback, and Creed.In 2001, WAQZ began broadcasting Howard Stern's morning radio show, which significantly increased its ratings.