He then began his commercial DJ career at WILK-AM Wilkes-Barre, eventually being hired at Philadelphia's WFIL.

It was there he formed an investment group, and in 1983 purchased WHTF-FM York, PA, and in 1984 bought WTLQ-FM/Wilkes-Barre-Scranton, PA. After selling his interest in both stations in 1988, Montione moved back to Los Angeles.

Montione also became National Programming/Marketing Director for Premiere Radio Networks and launched a station in Denver and later at WUSA Tampa and KTXQ in Dallas.

In addition to FT40, Montione is Senior VP for satellite replacement company Synchronicity.co, featuring new platforms and automation systems for radio.

The 70s, 80s, 90s Hits format that make up Flashback Top-40, is now in syndication to terrestrial radio in addition to the online version.