Aircheck: Radio Stories
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -AIRCHECK is a podcast about radio's personality from radio personalities. Each episode includes guests from the Radio industry including, but not limited to, Air Personalities, Program Directors, General Managers, and Owners. In addition to the shared stories, AIRCHECK incorporates the rewound audio from those special story moments. Both Rich De Sisto and Paul Kelly, currently on the air in Philadelphia, have concentrated their radio careers in the northeast corridor of the country. Radio stops for Rich include WAXQ/New York, WYSP/Philadelphia, WPST/Trenton, WMGM/Atlantic City, WAMX/Huntington, and WZXL/Atlantic City. Paul’s on air time includes WEZX/Scranton, WPDH/Poughkeepsie, and WZXL/Atlantic City where he and Rich met in the late 80s. Paul also operates Philadelphia-based Kelly Music Research. AIRCHECK is accepting guests for future sessions/seasons. If there’s a story to be told….and hopefully audio to complement it, from College Radio to AM/FM, Satellite, AIRCHECK will give it a listen. If you are in or out of radio and want to tell your stories, email: [email protected].
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S4 E25: Jimmy Fink Pt 4 SEASON FINALE (NEW YORK RADIO LEGEND FROM 95.5 WABC-FM/WPLJ - 92.3 KROCK - 107.1 THE PEAK)
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBJimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washington, DC metropolitan areas. Over the years Jimmy has worked for ABC, CBS, and NBC, Rolling Stone Magazine, HBO, Cinemax, and syndicators like United Stations Radio Network, DIR Broadcasting and The Global Satellite Network. In the 80s & 90s, he spent 10 years at New York’s K-Rock...
S4 E24: Jimmy Fink Pt 3 (NEW YORK RADIO LEGEND FROM 95.5 WABC-FM/WPLJ - 92.3 KROCK - 107.1 THE PEAK)
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBJimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washington, DC metropolitan areas. Over the years Jimmy has worked for ABC, CBS, and NBC, Rolling Stone Magazine, HBO, Cinemax, and syndicators like United Stations Radio Network, DIR Broadcasting and The Global Satellite Network. In the 80s & 90s, he spent 10 years at New York’s K-Rock...
S4 E23: Jimmy Fink Pt 2 (NEW YORK RADIO LEGEND FROM 95.5 WABC-FM/WPLJ - 92.3 KROCK - 107.1 THE PEAK)
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBJimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washington, DC metropolitan areas. Over the years Jimmy has worked for ABC, CBS, and NBC, Rolling Stone Magazine, HBO, Cinemax, and syndicators like United Stations Radio Network, DIR Broadcasting and The Global Satellite Network. In the 80s & 90s, he spent 10 years at New York’s K-Rock...
S4 E22: Jimmy Fink Pt 1 (NEW YORK RADIO LEGEND FROM 95.5 WABC-FM/WPLJ - 92.3 KROCK - 107.1 THE PEAK)
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBJimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washington, DC metropolitan areas. Over the years Jimmy has worked for ABC, CBS, and NBC, Rolling Stone Magazine, HBO, Cinemax, and syndicators like United Stations Radio Network, DIR Broadcasting and The Global Satellite Network. In the 80s & 90s, he spent 10 years at New York’s K-Rock...
S4 E20: Brian Kelsey Pt 3 (On-Camera Host - Cinematographer/Producer - Voice Over Actor)
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBBrian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addition, Brian voices countless radio stations across the county, and a wide variety of commercials. Radio imaging, an audio book, a documentary, cartoon characters or 'movie trailer', know that Brian may be the voice on the microphone. Brian started as a radio host and voice actor, working in New York City...
S4 E21: Brian Kelsey Pt 4 (On-Camera Host - Cinematographer/Producer - Voice Over Actor)
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBBrian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addition, Brian voices countless radio stations across the county, and a wide variety of commercials. Radio imaging, an audio book, a documentary, cartoon characters or 'movie trailer', know that Brian may be the voice on the microphone. Brian started as a radio host and voice actor, working in New York City...
S4 E19: Brian Kelsey Pt 2 (On-Camera Host - Cinematographer/Producer - Voice Over Actor)
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBBrian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addition, Brian voices countless radio stations across the county, and a wide variety of commercials. Radio imaging, an audio book, a documentary, cartoon characters or 'movie trailer', know that Brian may be the voice on the microphone. Brian started as a radio host and voice actor, working in New York City...
S4 E18: Brian Kelsey Pt 1 (On-Camera Host - Cinematographer/Producer - Voice Over Actor)
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBBrian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addition, Brian voices countless radio stations across the county, and a wide variety of commercials. Radio imaging, an audio book, a documentary, cartoon characters or 'movie trailer', know that Brian may be the voice on the microphone. Brian started as a radio host and voice actor, working in New York City...
S4 E17: Steve Craig Pt 4 (99X/Atlanta - 101.9 WRXP/New York City - 97.1 The River/Atlanta)
May 09, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBSteve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like a bar conversation about the bands we love.” Atlanta was also Steve’s home as the midday jock for 17 years on now-defunct 99X/WNNX-FM. During those years, alternative/modern rock was just starting to take hold of the music industry, and 99X was one of the Radio i...
S4 E16: Steve Craig Pt 3 (99X/Atlanta - 101.9 WRXP/New York City - 97.1 The River/Atlanta)
May 09, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBSteve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like a bar conversation about the bands we love.” Atlanta was also Steve’s home as the midday jock for 17 years on now-defunct 99X/WNNX-FM. During those years, alternative/modern rock was just starting to take hold of the music industry, and 99X was one of the Radio i...
S4 E15: Steve Craig Pt 2 (99X/Atlanta - 101.9 WRXP/New York City - 97.1 The River/Atlanta)
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBSteve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like a bar conversation about the bands we love.” Atlanta was also Steve’s home as the midday jock for 17 years on now-defunct 99X/WNNX-FM. During those years, alternative/modern rock was just starting to take hold of the music industry, and 99X was one of the Radio i...
S4 E14: Steve Craig Pt 1 (99X/Atlanta - 101.9 WRXP/New York City - 97.1 The River/Atlanta)
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSteve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like a bar conversation about the bands we love.” Atlanta was also Steve’s home as the midday jock for 17 years on now-defunct 99X/WNNX-FM. During those years, alternative/modern rock was just starting to take hold of the music industry, and 99X was one of the Radio i...
S4 E13: Barry Scott Pt 4 (Founder/Host of The Lost 45's Radio Show)
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBBarry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate airplay. The daily and weekly programs have been in national syndication since 1993, heard in over 60 markets. “The Lost 45s” has America’s largest library of over 1,000 EXCLUSIVE recording artist interviews. Barry is also an author. His first book is titled, “We Had...
S4 E12: Barry Scott Pt 3 (Founder/Host of The Lost 45's Radio Show)
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBBarry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate airplay. The daily and weekly programs have been in national syndication since 1993, heard in over 60 markets. “The Lost 45s” has America’s largest library of over 1,000 EXCLUSIVE recording artist interviews. Barry is also an author. His first book is titled, “We Had...
S4 E11: Barry Scott Pt 2 (Founder/Host of The Lost 45's Radio Show)
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBBarry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate airplay. The daily and weekly programs have been in national syndication since 1993, heard in over 60 markets. “The Lost 45s” has America’s largest library of over 1,000 EXCLUSIVE recording artist interviews. Barry is also an author. His first book is titled, “We Had...
S4 E10: Barry Scott Pt 1 (Founder/Host of The Lost 45's Radio Show)
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBBarry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate airplay. The daily and weekly programs have been in national syndication since 1993, heard in over 60 markets. “The Lost 45s” has America’s largest library of over 1,000 EXCLUSIVE recording artist interviews. Barry is also an author. His first book is titled, “We Had...
S4 E9: Greg O'Brien "The OB" Pt 4 (National Television & Radio Voice Actor)
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBGreg O’Brien, the O-B, is a nationally recognized voice over veteran for the Television and Radio industries. Greg’s booming pipes were first heard on the air in New York’s Hudson Valley in the late 1980s, before making the move to the recording studio in the early 2000s. He is currently founder and head of his own voice over company, Greg O’Brien Voiceovers, www.gregobrienvo.com Originally from Ramsey, New Jersey, Greg’s Radio career began as an intern at 102.7 WNEW/New York during his lat...
S4 E8: Greg O'Brien "The OB" Pt 3 (National Television & Radio Voice Actor)
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBGreg O’Brien, the O-B, is a nationally recognized voice over veteran for the Television and Radio industries. Greg’s booming pipes were first heard on the air in New York’s Hudson Valley in the late 1980s, before making the move to the recording studio in the early 2000s. He is currently founder and head of his own voice over company, Greg O’Brien Voiceovers, www.gregobrienvo.com Originally from Ramsey, New Jersey, Greg’s Radio career began as an intern at 102.7 WNEW/New York during his lat...
S4 E7: Greg O'Brien "The OB" Pt 2 (National Television & Radio Voice Actor)
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBGreg O’Brien, the O-B, is a nationally recognized voice over veteran for the Television and Radio industries. Greg’s booming pipes were first heard on the air in New York’s Hudson Valley in the late 1980s, before making the move to the recording studio in the early 2000s. He is currently founder and head of his own voice over company, Greg O’Brien Voiceovers, www.gregobrienvo.com Originally from Ramsey, New Jersey, Greg’s Radio career began as an intern at 102.7 WNEW/New York during his lat...
S4 E6: Greg O'Brien "The OB" Pt 1 (National Television & Radio Voice Actor)
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBGreg O’Brien, the O-B, is a nationally recognized voice over veteran for the Television and Radio industries. Greg’s booming pipes were first heard on the air in New York’s Hudson Valley in the late 1980s, before making the move to the recording studio in the early 2000s. He is currently founder and head of his own voice over company, Greg O’Brien Voiceovers, www.gregobrienvo.com Originally from Ramsey, New Jersey, Greg’s Radio career began as an intern at 102.7 WNEW/New York during his lat...
S4 E4: Buzz Knight Pt 3 (Radio Executive, Brand Strategist, Innovator, Content Creator)
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBBuzz Knight is a Radio Executive who has been involved in every aspect of the Radio industry. He is currently Founder and Head of Strategy at Buzz Knight Media. His latest content creation is the new podcast "Takin' A Walk". Originally from Connecticut, his Radio days began in college at the University of Dayton at the campus radio station. He landed his first Program Director job at WRKI/Danbury, CT while also getting some air time at 102.7 WNEW/New York. His Rock Radio journey continue...
S4 E5: Buzz Knight Pt 4 (Radio Executive, Brand Strategist, Innovator, Content Creator)
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBBuzz Knight is a Radio Executive who has been involved in every aspect of the Radio industry. He is currently Founder and Head of Strategy at Buzz Knight Media. His latest content creation is the new podcast "Takin' A Walk". Originally from Connecticut, his Radio days began in college at the University of Dayton at the campus radio station. He landed his first Program Director job at WRKI/Danbury, CT while also getting some air time at 102.7 WNEW/New York. His Rock Radio journey continue...
S4 E2: Buzz Knight Pt 1 (Radio Executive, Brand Strategist, Innovator, Content Creator)
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBBuzz Knight is a Radio Executive who has been involved in every aspect of the Radio industry. He is currently Founder and Head of Strategy at Buzz Knight Media. His latest content creation is the new podcast "Takin' A Walk". Originally from Connecticut, his Radio days began in college at the University of Dayton at the campus radio station. He landed his first Program Director job at WRKI/Danbury, CT while also getting some air time at 102.7 WNEW/New York. His Rock Radio journey continue...
S4 E3: Buzz Knight Pt 2 (Radio Executive, Brand Strategist, Innovator, Content Creator)
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBBuzz Knight is a Radio Executive who has been involved in every aspect of the Radio industry. He is currently Founder and Head of Strategy at Buzz Knight Media. His latest content creation is the new podcast "Takin' A Walk". Originally from Connecticut, his Radio days began in college at the University of Dayton at the campus radio station. He landed his first Program Director job at WRKI/Danbury, CT while also getting some air time at 102.7 WNEW/New York. His Rock Radio journey continue...
S4 E1: Season 4 Preview
March 20, 2022 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MBOn Tuesday February 22, 2022 (2-22-22) AIRCHECK hosts Rich DeSisto and Paul Kelly announced the lineup for SEASON 4 in a Facebook Live event. This episode also reveals the Top 3 episodes to date, based on total downloads. Find out if your favorite made the Top 3 and see who sat down with Rich and Paul for Season 4. You can download or stream every episode of AIRCHECK from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. You can also ask your Smart Speaker to “Play Aircheck Podcast”. I...
S3 E7: Bobbi Silver (Legendary Record Promoter) Season Finale
August 11, 2021 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn the early 1970s, Bobbi Silver began her career path on the record label Radio road. Bobbi was hired as a promotions assistant at Jamie/Guyden Records from a chance dinner meeting among friends. Bobbi’s first major label gig was with Chrysalis Records. She was in the early day trenches of RSO Records working projects (like Saturday Night Fever, Grease, The Bee Gees, Andy Gibb, and Eric Clapton) and Casablanca Records with projects like Donna Summer, The Village People, and KISS. Du...
S3 E6: Gregg Steele Heppner (Rock Radio - Sirius XM Programmer)
August 04, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBGregg Steele Heppner is a Rock Radio guy who began his career at KLYQ/Hamilton, Montana. He was born and raised in the Midwest and spent most of his childhood in Montana. Gregg’s Radio career path includes time spent in some of the country’s greatest cities in some of their greatest radio stations; KGB-FM/San Diego, KNAC/Los Angeles, 93X (KRXX AM & FM)/Minneapolis, and ZETA (WZTA-FM) Miami. Later, Management came calling, and Gregg was elevated to Regional Programming Manager for Clear...
S3 E5: Brent Lane (Cat Country 98.7 WYCT Program Director/Morning Host)
July 28, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBBrent Lane is the morning host and Program Director for WYCT/Pensacola, Florida’s Cat Country 98.7. Each of these job titles is challenging enough…let alone to hold them both at the same time, Brent seems to handle it completely with comfort and ease. Brent’s work ethic and pride in success has earned WYCT numerous awards, including national recognition from the Country Music Association (CMA), and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). By the same token, Brent’s professionalism and person...
S3 E5: Brent Lane (Cat Country 98.7 WYCT Program Director/Morning Host
July 28, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBBrent Lane is the morning host and Program Director for WYCT/Pensacola, Florida’s Cat Country 98.7. Each of these job titles is challenging enough…let alone to hold them both at the same time, Brent seems to handle it completely with comfort and ease. Brent’s work ethic and pride in success has earned WYCT numerous awards, including national recognition from the Country Music Association (CMA), and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). By the same token, Brent’s professionalism and person...
S3 E4: Binky Philips (Record Promoter - Musician)
July 21, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBBinky Philips is that guy who wanted to be a rock star. Born and raised in Brooklyn Heights, and when 1972 rolled around, Binky was the guitarist/songwriter for the Planets. Stages saw the Planets opening for bands like The New York Dolls, KISS, The Ramones, Blondie, and television. Binky was threaded into the fabric of the heart of a pure organic moment of creativity and paradigm change as a regular performer at CBGB and Max's Kansas City. Our friend, Binky, was more than a musician. ...
S3 E3: Paul Rothfuss ("Emperor Rodgers" WCAO Baltimore Top 40 Radio in the 1960's)
July 13, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBPaul Rothfuss is a 1960s Baltimore, Maryland Top 40 Radio Legend. After a brief studio recording of a news story while still in college, Paul and his golden set of pipes were hired at WMPT-AM/Williamsport, PA. From the early days of record hops to various market hops in Pennsylvania, Paul's radio journey includes York, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and then onto the Baltimore Radio dial, where he eventually became "Emperor Rodgers". As Emperor, Paul was an attention magnet for the stations he wor...
S3 E2: Denny Somach - (Rock Historian - Producer)
July 07, 2021 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBOn this episode Rich and Paul speak with syndicated and network radio programming producer, Denny Somach. Denny has worked with many of the Rock world’s greats, including: Johnny Winter, Yes, Alan Parsons, Dave Mason, Asia, Dickey Betts, and others. Denny began his broadcasting career while attending Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. WSAN/Allentown is where Denny was on-air, and producing LIVE concerts from the local Roxy theater, with performers on their way up that include...
S3 E1: Dave Kane - "Kane-O" (Formerly of WCMF Rochester, NY)
June 30, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBAircheck Season 3 Premiere... Rock Radio veteran Dave Kane/Kane-O retired from a 40+ year storied career on April 2, 2021. Dave rocked 40 of those years from one radio station, WCMF/Rochester, New York. Kane-O is a 1979 graduate of SUNY Brockport, and has been recognized by the college as a “Communicator of the Year” as well as a Communications Department “Alumni of the Year.” In 2018, Kane received SUNY Brockport’s “Outstanding Service Award,” and in September 2019, he was inducted into...
S2 E8: Fred Jacobs (President and Founder of Jacobs Media) Season Finale
January 05, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBOur very special guest is Fred Jacobs, President and Founder of Jacobs Media. Fred was the first radio consultant ever to be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. As one of radio's premiere consultants, Fred has helped radio stations and air talent in markets large and small get to the top of their game. We learn many things about Fred Jacobs during this episode, including what inspired his inventions of the "Classic Rock" and "The Edge" radio formats. As much as he loves ch...
S2 E7: Lori Lewis (President and Founder of Lori Lewis Media)
December 29, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBLori Lewis is President and Founder of Lori Lewis Media. Lori is known throughout the Radio industry as a leader and innovator in the Social Media space. But her former radio days come with tales she shares throughout this episode. Lori is originally from Green Bay, but her radio career began in Las Vegas. Developing many persona's along the way, Lori rocked and rolled through some of radio’s greatest stations and cities around the country; Sunny 106.5/Las Vegas, Rock 104/Mobile AL, T...
S2 E6: Kerby Confer (Founding Partner/Owner of Forever Media)
December 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOur guest is Kerby Confer, the Founding Partner/Owner of Forever Media. Kerby who is a member of both the Pennsylvania Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Country Radio Hall of Fame, talks to Rich & Paul about being a highly rated personality in the 1960's as a Baltimore radio DJ and host of the TV dance telecast, The Kerby Scott Show. Both roles are connected to a few Hollywood blockbuster movies, "Play Misty for Me" and "Hairspray". Kerby also rewinds the story about the time he was hire...
S2 E5: Kidd Chris Pt 2 (Mornings 102.7 WEBN Cincinnati)
December 15, 2020 01:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBOn this episode Kidd Chris Part 2 , hear Chris talk about the day Howard Stern made his satellite radio announcement; The KiddChris Show debut in Philadelphia at 94.1 WYSP; the day Chris turned down replacing Stern; and how the return of Opie and Anthony helped The KiddChris Show in afternoon drive on YSP. Chris also talks about the internet version of The KiddChris show; how he got a visit from the FBI while on the air in Portland; and how his show has evolved now 8 years in Cincinna...
S2 E4: Kidd Chris Pt 1 (Mornings 102.7 WEBN Cincinnati)
December 08, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBKidd Chris has been making radio waves since his start in Syracuse in 1998. A host of radio cities across the country have been entertained by his brand of RADIO. Those markets include KICT in Wichita, Kansas; KSFM & KXOA in Sacramento, California; KSRX in San Antonio, Texas; WYSP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; KUFO in Portland, Oregon; WKLS in Atlanta, Georgia; and currently mornings at WEBN in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hear Chris rewind the days he wrote for The Howard Stern Show, how Th...
S2 E4: Kidd Chris Pt 1 (Mornings 102.7 WEBN Cincinnati)
December 08, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBKidd Chris has been making radio waves since his start in Syracuse in 1998. A host of radio cities across the country have been entertained by his brand of RADIO. Those markets include KICT in Wichita, Kansas; KSFM & KXOA in Sacramento, California; KSRX in San Antonio, Texas; WYSP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; KUFO in Portland, Oregon; WKLS in Atlanta, Georgia; and currently mornings at WEBN in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hear Chris rewind the days he wrote for The Howard Stern Show, how Th...
S2 E3: Debbi Calton (Formerly of Philadelphia's Classic Rock 102.9 MGK)
December 01, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBRadio veteran Debbi Calton retired from a 43 year illustrious career on December 6, 2019. To commemorate the 1 year Anniversary of her hanging up her headphones, Rich and Paul talk with Debbi about her radio gypsy journey. Debbi shares a few of her rock star interviews along the way including John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), David Crosby (CSN), Peter Frampton and Grace Slick (Jefferson Airplane). Her stories also include when she almost became a “welder” before her first radio job in North...
S2 E1: Season 2 - The Reveal
November 24, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBOn Monday November 23, 2020 AIRCHECK hosts Rich DeSisto and Paul Kelly announced the lineup for SEASON 2 in a Facebook Live event. This episode will rewind the BEST of SEASON 1 and REVEAL the AIRCHECK session guestlist of those Radio pro's who sat down with us for SEASON 2. You can download or stream every episode of AIRCHECK from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. You can also ask your Smart Speaker to “Play Aircheck Podcast”. If you're a radio vet with a story to tell ...
S2 E2: Danny Bonaduce Pt 2
November 24, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWe left SEASON 1 with Pt1 of our session with Partridge Family TV child star turned radio personality, Danny Bonaduce. Danny shared so many stories with Rich DeSisto and Paul Kelly it needed a Pt 2. On this episode, Danny continues to rewind some of his most and least enjoyable radio and TV moments including his celebrity boxing match with "Greg Brady", his on air pissing match with Dennis Rodman and his favorite and least favorite Partridge Family songs. Danny's radio resume also include...
S1 E7: Danny Bonaduce Pt 1 (Season Finale)
July 28, 2020 01:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBPartridge Family TV child star turned radio personality, Danny Bonaduce rewinds some of his most and least enjoyable radio and TV moments including "Car-ee-okeee" at The Loop/Chicago. "Live in It and Win It" and an unusually painful "Ear Piercing" at 94.1 WYSP/Philadelphia. Plus his role in the movie "H-O-T-S", his on screen/off screen relationship with the late Dave Madden aka: Reuben Kincaid. Danny's radio resume also includes Eagle 106/Philadelphia, WKQI/Detroit, KLSX/Los Angeles and ...
S1 E6: Eddie Trunk (VH-1's - That Metal Show, Trunk Nation - SiriusXM VOLUME, Eddie Trunk Rocks)
July 21, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBEddie Trunk was a co-host of VH1's That Metal Show. He is currently the host of Trunk Nation on SiriusXM VOLUME in addition to his syndicated terrestrial radio show Eddie Trunk Rocks and The Eddie Trunk Podcast. On this Episode, Eddie shares stories about his 37 year career, which includes when he was the first to play Metallica on the radio, his relationship with Jon Zazula (Jonny Z) and when he worked for Jonny at Megaforce Records. Eddie’s stories include tales from his long time friend...
S1 E5: Neal Mirsky (Former Rock Radio Programmer & MTV Producer)
July 14, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBOn this episode we sit down and talk to former Rock Radio Programmer, Air Talent, MTV Coordinating Producer Neal Mirsky, who was voted "Rock Program Director of the Year" by his peers in 1998, 2000 and 2002. After spending many years on Rock Radio stations in Florida, hear how Neal became a radio star on the video channel "MTV". Neal has also produced the nationally syndicated "Howard Stern Show" and shares a not so flattering moment on the air with Stern. Neal shares with us his relatio...
S1 E4: Keith Roth (Musician/Radio Personality)
July 07, 2020 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBFor over 25 years, Keith Roth has seen it all. As a musician he's recorded on over 50 records and produced, performed and toured with many national artists, including with his current band Frankenstein 3000. As a radio personality, he's rocked the FM radio airwaves for 22 years on The Electric Ballroom and can also be heard daily on Sirius/XM radio's Ozzy's Boneyard and Hair Nation. Keith shares his stories from his rock and radio career with us on Episode 4, including why Joey Ramone thou...
S1 E3: Couzin Ed (Formerly of 94.1 WYSP - Philadelphia)
June 30, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBCouzin Ed started as an intern for Tommy & The Bull at WNOR (Norfolk, VA) and worked his way up to New York where he did a nationally syndicated show to 11 cities. Eventually, he found a place to call home in Philadelphia where he worked for 94.1 WYSP during the Stern days and won Billboard's Local Air Personality award. But now, as he just considers himself the world's best father, Couzin Ed shares some stories about his many hangs with Metallica, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Gene Simmons ...
S1 E3: Couzin Ed (Formally of 94.1 WYSP - Philadelphia)
June 30, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBCouzin Ed started as an intern for Tommy & The Bull at WNOR (Norfolk, VA) and worked his way up to New York where he did a nationally syndicated show to 11 cities. Eventually, he found a place to call home in Philadelphia where he worked for 94.1 WYSP during the Stern days and won Billboard's Local Air Personality award. But now, as he just considers himself the world's best father, Couzin Ed shares some stories about his many hangs with Metallica, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Gene Simmons ...
S1 E2: MTV's Nina Blackwood
June 22, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBNina was one of the original V.J.s on MTV when it debuted August 1, 1981. In this episode Nina takes us to the room when the rocket first launched and it wasn't in New York City. She talks about her admiration for John Mellencamp, Live Aid and her not so fond but memorable moment during MTV's first live broadcast on Halloween night back in 1981. Nina peels back the onion a little and reveals what it was like to be a VJ and her favorite part of the job. These days you can hear Nina as she...
S1 E1: The Pilot
June 09, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn The Pilot episode you’re introduced to Rich De Sisto and Paul Kelly. Rich and Paul describe the concept of the podcast, while also including audio from their own aircheck cassettes from their stops along the radio road (dating back to 1986), including interviews with Gregg Allman, Peter Frampton, Sammy Hagar, Ted Nugent, Slash, Little Richard, Clarence Clemons, Brett Michaels, and Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton. You can download or stream every episode of AIRCHECK from Apple Podcasts, Spotif...