From TikTok to Radio: Davis Burleson's Rapid Rise

Internet star Davis Burleson has successfully transitioned from viral TikTok interviews to hosting two dedicated radio shows on SiriusXM. The 23-year-old, who began interviewing people in New York City's Washington Square Park, gained millions of followers for his engaging style.

Burleson's father encouraged him to pursue his online career full-time, leading him to leave college and sign a deal with SiriusXM for TikTok Radio. After that contract concluded in November 2025, SiriusXM offered him his own shows.

His new programs, "Verified With Davis Burleson" and "Pop Culture Picks With Davis Burleson," launched on March 10. These shows offer more in-depth content, including curated music playlists, allowing listeners a more immersive experience than his previous short-form content.

Burleson found mastering radio challenging, adapting from on-camera expressions to relying solely on vocal delivery. He embraced this challenge, becoming adept at using his voice to convey emphasis and emotion, a skill he now cherishes about audio media.