After launching his career in Indiana, Chanley relocated to Los Angeles, California. First, he served as an on-air personality with modern rock station KLYY (Y107), then he moved on to adult album alternative (AAA) outlet KACD-FM (Channel 103.1).[2] For several years after leaving KACD-FM, Chanley focused solely on voice-over work for video games, radio, television, and films. His credits include the Über Narrator in the newsreel segment of the comedy film Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story[3] and the voice of Jack Campbell in the video game Doom 3.[4]
Chanley began his tenure with AAA station KSWD (100.3 The Sound) in Los Angeles in May 2008, signing on as its first on-air host.[2] On February 2, 2015, he began co-hosting weekday mornings with Mark Thompson on the debut of Mark in the Morning.[5] On January 15, 2016, Chanley moved into his own timeslot, hosting Andy in the Afternoon weekdays on 100.3 The Sound.[6] The show lasted until August 2, 2016; the following day, he returned to morning drive, joining Gina Grad in the new Andy & Gina In The Morning show.[7] Chanley served as KSWD's last DJ when the station signed off for the final time on November 16, 2017, at 1 p.m.[8]
From January 22 to February 9, 2018, Chanley guest hosted afternoon drive on KCSN (88.5 FM) in place of general manager and program director Sky Daniels.[9] On March 21, 2018, at 3 p.m., Daniels handed over the afternoon drive timeslot to Chanley live on air, effective immediately. Daniels would continue his off-air duties.[10] On July 15, 2019, KCSN promoted Chanley to music director.[11]
In February 2024, Chanley moved to WXRT in Chicago as afternoon host and music director.[12]
Personal life
In 2007, Chanley married former television producer and environmental advocate Lara Tabor. As of January 2024, the couple reside in Chicago, Illinois[citation needed] and have one child together.[13]
