Milan, January 10, 2026 – Radio Deejay is taking its popular on-air personalities off the airwaves and onto the stage with “Deejay against Deejay,” a new live game show kicking off on Friday, January 16, 2026. The series promises a lively blend of trivia, physical challenges, and intuition-based games, all designed to engage both the studio audience and the station’s devoted listeners.
A Radio Rivalry Comes to Life
The show will feature beloved Radio Deejay hosts battling it out in a series of competitive events.
- “Deejay against Deejay” premieres January 16, 2026, at the fabbrica del Vapore Cathedral in Milan.
- The show will run through March 20, 2026, with dates including January 30th, February 13th, March 6th, and the final on March 20th.
- Nicola Savino and Emanuela Suma will face off against Fabio Caressa and Benedetta Parodi on opening night.
- The public will have a direct impact on the show’s outcome through participation in certain challenges.
The inaugural showdown will pit the dynamic duo of Nicola Savino and Emanuela Suma against Fabio Caressa and Benedetta Parodi. A jury, comprised of Chiara Galeazzi and two audience members, will determine the winners of each preliminary round. Following four qualifying heats, the top-scoring pair will advance to the final competition on March 20th, where they’ll compete against a yet-to-be-announced “honorable” couple.
What makes this game show different? The show isn’t just about the hosts; it’s designed to be an immersive experience. The audience will actively participate in some of the challenges, influencing the progression of the heats and ensuring each evening feels unique and unpredictable.Live DJ sets and multimedia projections on LED walls will further enhance the atmosphere, transporting attendees into the world of Radio Deejay.
“Deejay against Deejay” is part of the larger “Outside Massena” program, a cultural initiative running from November 2025 to March 2026 at the Steam Factory. This project features events hosted by Radio Deejay, Radio Capital, Radio m2o, and OnePodcast, all under the umbrella of “Winter Steam,” a cultural program supported by the Municipality of Milan. The initiative underscores the evolving role of radio, transforming it from a passive listening experience into a vibrant, live event.
The show’s creators, Francesco Lancia and Chiara Galeazzi, envision “Deejay against deejay” as a long-term project, potentially expanding to include other radio stations and even international markets.
The final competition on March 20th saw Nicola Savino and Emanuela Suma crowned champions, defeating the “honorable” couple of Linus and Caterina Balivo in a nail-biting finish. The final round involved a rapid-fire trivia challenge focused on Radio Deejay history, with Savino and Suma demonstrating their encyclopedic knowledge of the station’s past. The event concluded with a
