Whatley originally became well known after becoming a producer and contributor for the popular syndicated radio program "The Ron and Ron Show". The show disbanded after being cancelled for low ratings following the departure of Ron Diaz. Whatley then teamed up with Ron Bennington to create "The Ron and Fez Show" on a small Daytona Beach radio station (WKRO). The duo subsequently created a show titled "Ron and Fez Dot Com" as they moved to overnights on WNEW in New York City.