Doug Giles is the creator and host of "The Clash" radio shows, winners of seven Silver Microphone Awards and two Communicator Awards in the last three years.

In addition, Doug is a popular columnist, minister and award-winning writer. His articles have been taken up by several other print and hundreds of online news sources and he is an irregular guest on both major television and radio news programs across the nation.

Giles has also spawned ClashTV, which features Doug's cultural commentary put to film. This can be seen on NRB TV, DirectTV Channel 378 and online at www.ClashRadio.comM.

Giles earned the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Texas Tech University and study Christianity and Culture at Knox Theological Seminary.

He’s the author of three books, Ruling in Babylon: Seven Habits of Highly Effective Twentysomethings (2003); Political Twerps, Cultural Jerks, Church Quirks (2004); The Bulldog Attitude: Get It or Get Left Behind (2006). His most recent book will be released in June 2007, 10 Habits of Decidedly Defective People: The Successful Loser’s Guide to Life; Regal Press.

His other interests include big game hunting and fishing for monster sharks. Giles is also an accomplished artist. His works may be seen online at www.DougGilesArt.com.

Giles has been married for 18 years to Mary Margaret Raia, and they have two teenage daughters.