GTA 6 Radio Stations Revealed: Flash FM, Cocoteo FM and On-Demand Podcasts Explained
Rockstar confirmed GTA 6's first six radio stations on October 8, 2026 — Flash FM, Cocoteo FM, Back Country Radio, AfroBank FM, The Chamber 106.6 and Dirty South Classics — plus a series-first on-demand podcast feature and the ability to listen on foot via in-game headphones.
On October 8, 2026, Rockstar Games confirmed the first six radio stations for Grand Theft Auto VI, along with a feature the series has never had before: on-demand podcasts that play alongside the traditional stations. The reveal landed on the official GTA VI Music page, where Rockstar posted audio previews of all six stations so players can hear them ahead of the November 19 launch.
Radio has been a signature part of Grand Theft Auto since GTA III introduced it in 2001, and Rockstar has used each new entry to expand the format — from Vice City's nine stations in 2002 up to GTA V's 17-station lineup in 2013. This first wave of six for GTA 6 is smaller by comparison, but Rockstar has already said it's not the final count, and the on-foot listening and podcast additions are new ground for the series regardless of how many stations eventually ship.
Here's everything Rockstar has confirmed about the stations, their hosts, the new podcast format, and how you'll actually listen to them in Leonida.
1. What Rockstar Announced
Rockstar's Newswire post introduced the first wave of in-game radio for GTA 6, built around six stations that each lean into a different genre and part of Leonida's culture. Rockstar was explicit that this is only the first wave — more stations are still to be revealed before launch. The publisher also confirmed that both radio and the new podcasts can now be heard outside a vehicle for the first time in series history, through headphones or earbuds connected to the character's in-game phone.
2. The Six Launch Stations
Each station has its own hosts and its own identity, continuing the series' tradition of using radio to build out the world rather than just provide background music.
Flash FM
A returning name for longtime fans — Flash FM was one of Vice City's signature stations back in 2002, known then for synth-pop and new wave. It's back for GTA 6 as a pop station, hosted by Robyn and Alex, making it the clearest direct callback in the first wave of reveals.
Cocoteo FM
A Latin music station hosted by El Martillo and La Gata. The name and station art lean into Leonida's tropical, coastal identity, placing it alongside the series' long history of genre-specific stations rather than a single catch-all music channel.
Back Country Radio
A country station hosted by MW and Delta Dawne, with Mud Dog Mike appearing as a roving reporter. This one leans into the rural, swampland side of Leonida rather than Vice City's downtown core, and its station art — a lone figure with a guitar on an airboat — signals that Rockstar is treating the state's backcountry as its own distinct setting, not just a detour between city missions.
AfroBank FM
A station built around African music, hosted by Burna and Palmsy.
The Chamber 106.6
The metal station, hosted by Slayer's Kerry King and Tom Araya, credited in-game as DJ Kerry and DJ Tom. Their involvement confirms at least one real-world band has a direct, on-air presence in GTA 6, continuing a tradition of the series recruiting real musicians and radio personalities to host stations rather than relying purely on scripted DJ characters.
Dirty South Classics
A Southern rap and hip-hop station hosted by Trick and Trina, covering GTA 6's hip-hop lineup alongside the other five genres.
Rockstar hasn't published the specific track-by-track playlists for these stations, so treat any song list you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until Rockstar posts one directly.
3. On-Demand Podcasts: A Series First
Alongside the six music stations, Rockstar confirmed a series of on-demand podcasts for GTA 6 — the first time the franchise has included podcast-style audio. Unlike the radio stations, which play continuously whether you're listening or not, the podcasts are on-demand, meaning Jason and Lucia (and the player) can choose to queue them up rather than catching whatever happens to be playing.
Rockstar has not detailed how many podcasts will be available at launch or what their subjects are, beyond confirming the format exists. More specifics are expected closer to release.
4. Listening On Foot for the First Time
Previous Grand Theft Auto games tied radio almost entirely to vehicles — step out of a car and the music stopped. GTA 6 changes that: Rockstar confirmed players can listen to both radio stations and the new podcasts while on foot, using headphones or earbuds that connect to the character's in-game phone. That means music and podcasts can follow Jason and Lucia through Leonida's streets, beaches and swamps, not just its highways.
5. Where This Fits Into GTA 6's Bigger Picture
The radio reveal is a relatively small piece of a much larger rollout Rockstar has been running throughout 2026 ahead of the game's November 19 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It follows Rockstar's officially licensed GTA 6: The Album soundtrack compilation, which is a separate, curated music release distinct from the in-game stations covered here — that compilation gathers select tracks outside the context of any one station, while the six stations above are the actual in-game channels Jason and Lucia will flip between while driving or walking through Leonida.
For context on where these six stations will actually play out, see our breakdown of Leonida's map and its regions, and if you're deciding which system to play on, check which platforms support GTA 6 at launch. Together with the confirmed radio lineup, these details are some of the most concrete, developer-confirmed specifics about the game so far — a useful contrast to the leaked gameplay footage and unverified rumors that circulate regularly around GTA 6.
6. What We Still Don't Know
Rockstar has been clear that this is a first wave, not the full lineup — expect additional stations to be announced before launch. The publisher also hasn't confirmed:
- The complete track lists for any of the six announced stations
- How many total stations will be in the game at launch
- The number or subject matter of the on-demand podcasts
- Whether any additional hosts beyond those already named will be added
Treat any claims about these beyond what's listed above as unconfirmed, and look for updates directly from Rockstar's Newswire rather than secondhand roundups.
Quick Recap
- Six stations confirmed October 8, 2026: Flash FM, Cocoteo FM, Back Country Radio, AfroBank FM, The Chamber 106.6 and Dirty South Classics
- On-demand podcasts are a series first, playable alongside traditional radio
- Radio and podcasts can now be heard on foot via in-game headphones/earbuds, not just in vehicles
- More stations are still to be revealed ahead of the November 19 launch
- Track lists and podcast details have not been published yet
For everything else confirmed about the game so far, including what to expect on November 19, browse our full GTA 6 guide archive.