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Episode #40: Let's listen to some airchecks!
Radio - What Happened? - June 21, 2024 15:00 - 18 minutesThis week, in our first podcast without Jim -- we trudge forward with some airchecks. Jim always loved it when we played airchecks, so that's what we're going to do. This week, we listen to some Los Angeles stations back in the late 60s and 70s. We hear Dr. Don Rose, the real Don Steele, and ...
Episode #39: Rest In Peace: Jim Christoferson
Radio - What Happened? - May 06, 2024 17:00 - 12 minutesToday, we give you the sad news that my podcast partner, friend and business associate - Jim Christoferson - has passed away. Jim suffered from pulminary fibrosis, and it had gotten progressively worse over the past 6 months. We all thought he would beat it. In fact, that was his mantra -- "I...
Episode #38: Part Two of our conversaton with Peter Boyles on 710 AM, KNUS Denver - as we talk about what led to our new book: Radio What Happened>?
Radio - What Happened? - April 09, 2024 21:00 - 39 minutesThis is hour two of our conversation on 710 AM, KNUS Denver on the Peter Boyles Show. He was a gracious host, as we discussed the radio business, and all the changes we've seen in the last 50 years -- and we talk about our new book - "Radio: What Happened?", available now on amazon.com
Episode #37: Peter Boyles at KNUS 710 AM in Denver, and our new book!
Radio - What Happened? - March 26, 2024 21:00 - 36 minutesWelcome back -- to us! Sorry for the delay in getting a new episode out, but we're excited to get back in the saddle. Today, we talk about our recent interview with Peter Boyles at KNUS 710 AM in Denver. He's actually interviewing us -- about our new book that has the same title as our podcas...
Episode #36: Ron Harrell and Dr. Don Rose / KFRC San Francisco
Radio - What Happened? - January 09, 2024 22:00 - 58 minutesThis week, our guest is Ron Harrell. as we follow his journey from his Dad's pulpit where he performed his first 5 minutes - to working at some of the most high profile stations in the country, including KIMN Denver and KVIL Dallas. We talk about the current state of affairs, and why he's "bull...
Episode #35: Sean Ross and Charlie Van Dyke
Radio - What Happened? - December 18, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutesThis week, we talk again with Sean Ross, editor of RossOnRadio - a great newsletter about the current events of the radio industry. Topics include Christmas music and the songs that made a difference in 2023. We also have a snippet of Charlie Van Dyke at CKLW in 1969!
Episode #34: Frozen in a block of ice?
Radio - What Happened? - December 01, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutesThis week's guest is Hall of Fame announcer, Rudy "Fearless" Fernandez from Abilene, Texas. He's been on the same station for 45 years, and continues to entertain his audience daily. And he's done some crazy stunts to raise money for local charities - like staying in a block of ice for 48 hour...
Episode #33: One of the great DJs of all time -- tribute to Charlie Tuna!
Radio - What Happened? - October 26, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutesThis episode will start a series where we highlight some of the all time great disc jockeys of our time (if you're as old as we are!). We start off with Charlie Tuna, a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame, and maybe best known for his time at KCBQ where they premiered "The Last Contest", ...
Episode #32: Everybody did it. Did you?
Radio - What Happened? - June 07, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutesEverybody did it -- but unfortunately most of us can't find them. We're talking "airchecks". And this week's guest knows all about them. He was one of the first (if not THE first) to offer a website to house airchecks. He has literally thousands of them, all for your listening pleasure. And ...
Episode #31: Who Invented radio? If you said Marconi, you might not be right.
Radio - What Happened? - May 11, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutesWho invented the radio? Raise your hand if you said Marconi. Most people would. But, you need to hear the story of Nikola Tesla, and his history with both the invention of not only radio, but robots, cell phones and the light bulb (that's right, it might not have been Thomas Edison). It's a ...
Episode #30: Radio: What Happened
Radio - What Happened? - May 02, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutesThis week, we talk to Aurora Cantu, about her time in the San Antonio, Tx market, her struggles as a woman in the industry, and her experience working with Ascap. Aurora is a member of the San Antonio Radio Hall of Fame, and has a unique perspective on this crazy industry we call "radio". We...
Episode #29: Old Time Radio - What Happened?
Radio - What Happened? - March 30, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutesWe're back! Yes, after a break dealing with the pandemic, we're back with new episodes about an "old" topic - old time radio shows! This week, we talk to Gary Doty about his brother Ralph, and his program back in the 60's called "Radio Memories" which included shows like The Shadow, The Inner ...
Episode #28: Our tribute to one of the best morning drive personalities ever -- Ron Chapman of KVIL, Dallas.
Radio - What Happened? - May 07, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutesIt's good to be back -- and we promise to do better! This week, we give our tribute to Ron Chapman, one of the best morning drive personalities ever. For over 50 years, Ron worked in the Dallas/Ft Worth market as a morning show staple. His highlight was his time at KVIL, when it became one of...
Episode #27: Our year end podcast, with some of the highlights of the past year.
Radio - What Happened? - December 21, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutesWe take a look back at our first 26 episodes from 2020, with some highlights you may enjoy. Chickenman, Hollywood Hamilton, George Carlin, WKRP "Turkeys Away", and others. We hope you enjoy our retrospective look at the past year, and hope you'll share our podcast with others who might enjoy. ...
Episode #26: Remember the election of 1920? We do. In fact, it was the first time election returns were broadcast on the radio. KDKA in Pittsburgh was the station, and politics would never be the same.
Radio - What Happened? - December 03, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes100 years ago, KDKA in Pittsburgh became the first commercial station in the US. They also were the first station to broadcast presidential election returns. We actually have audio from that broadcast. You might be surprised as to how many listeners they had. We also have some sound from th...
Episode #25: Salute to WKRP's Thanksgiving Episode -- Turkeys Away!
Radio - What Happened? - November 17, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutesSurely you remember the most famous of all the WKRP episodes. Newsman Les Nesman reports from the Pinedale Mall with the stations latest promotion, which goes horribly wrong. His reporting is classic in so many ways, especially when he yells, "Oh, the humanity!" And of course, Johnny Fever's cl...
Episode #24: Who remembers The Last Contest? This week, we listen to some promos and air checks of that famous event. Plus, more Chickenman, Gary Owens and the future of Am Radio.
Radio - What Happened? - November 04, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutesThis week, we remember one of the greatest radio promotions of all time -- The Last Contest, from 1972 on KCBQ, San Diego. Also, Jim discusses the digital future of AM radio, as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of AM. Plus, we have another episode of "Chickenman", a great radio series from t...
Episode #23: More from Hollywood Hamilton! Yes, Hollywood was kind enough to send us air checks of his career! Starting in Reno Nevada in 1979, all the way through KISS FM in 1991. Since then, he's moved back to New York City to do afternoons at WKTU.
Radio - What Happened? - October 05, 2020 21:00 - 28 minutesHow many of us can say that we were hired away from a "pirate radio station"? Especially from the station that turned us in to the FCC?!? Well, Hollywood Hamilton can. His fabulous career started in Reno, Nevada back in '79, with stops in Las Vegas, Monterrey, Tampa, New York City, Los Angele...
Episode #22: Finally! Our conversation with Hollywood Hamilton. He's in the National Radio Hall of Fame. He's worked with some of the all time greats in the radio industry. And he currently has two syndicated radio shows, airing nationally. You're go
Radio - What Happened? - September 24, 2020 18:00 - 37 minutesThis week, we proudly present our conversation with Hollywood Hamilton, a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame. He's worked with some of the all time greats in this business, and is currently doing afternoon drive at WKTU FM in New York City, as well as 2 different syndicated radio shows, ...
Episode #21: Part 2 of our conversation with Stan Webb, one of Gordon McLendon's "Magnificent Seven", plus Music Montage #3!
Radio - What Happened? - September 08, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutesLast week's episode is already one of our most downloaded episodes, so we're excited about Part 2 of our conversation with Stan Webb, who beat out about 5,000 other applicants for one of the 7 coveted positions with Gordon McLendon's "Magnificent Seven"! This week, we get a behind the scenes ...
Episode #20: A One Hit Wonder -- and an interview with one of Gordon McLendon's "Magnificent Seven".
Radio - What Happened? - August 31, 2020 22:00 - 23 minutesThis episode is part 1 of our interview with Stan Webb, one of Gordon McLendon's "Magnificent Seven". Hear how history was made with this tremendous organization, at the beginning of what some call the true "golden" age of radio. Born in Cisco, Texas, Stan is probably the only person ever, to ...
Episode #19: Our talk with producer/director Roger King about his documentary "I Am What I Play". Great conversation about this incredible movie about 4 jocks who were strong enough to play what they wanted. And a replay of our Music Montage #2.
Radio - What Happened? - August 17, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutesHow many of you ever worked somewhere where you could play the songs you wanted to play? I'm guessing not many. But, back in the 60's/70's, there were a few who had a strong enough following, that management had no choice but to let them play what they wanted. "I Am What I Play" is a document...
Episode #19: Our talk with producer/director Roger King about his documentary "I Am What I Play". Great conversation about this incredible movie about 4 jocks who were strong enough to play what they wanted. And a replay of our Music Montage #2.
Radio - What Happened? - August 17, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutesHow many of you ever worked somewhere where you could play the songs you wanted to play? I'm guessing not many. But, back in the 60's/70's, there were a few who had a strong enough following, that management had no choice but to let them play what they wanted. "I Am What I Play" is a document...
Episode #18: Lots to talk about -- an upcoming interview with Roger King, the producer/director of the documentary about rock dj's called "I Am What I Play". Also, a listen to what Radio London sounded like in 1967, and of course, more from our commerci
Radio - What Happened? - August 07, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutesThis week, we preview our upcoming conversation with Roger King, the producer / director of "I Am What I Play", a documentary about rock djs. You're going to love it. Also, we listen to an air check recorded on the last day of broadcasting for Radio London back in 1967. Plus, we talk a little...
Episode #17: Listen to an epsidode of The Tooth Fairy, another music montage contest, and audio of Casey Kasem.
Radio - What Happened? - July 24, 2020 18:00 - 14 minutesNo interview this week, but some great audio! Lisa Orkin was kind enough to share an episode of The Tooth Fairy! She says she likes it better than Chickenman. We also have our second music montage contest. 10 songs from the 70's, see if you can name them all. No Shazaam please! And finally...
Episode #16: Interview with Chuck Ingersoll -- with airchecks of Jack Armstrong, Ron Britain, Don Rose, Big Ron O'Brien -- and audio clips of Chuck himself, at WCMF and WSAY.
Radio - What Happened? - July 13, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutesThis week, we talk to Chuck Ingersoll, veteran radio broadcaster, copy writer, slogan writer (is that a job?), branding expert and winner of several Addy Awards, Aurora Awards as well as a Gold 2009 Marcom award for production of a brilliant series of health care radio commercials. Plus, he's ve...
Episode #15: Interview with Lisa Orkin, daughter of the great Dick Orkin -- with samples of radio spots and an episode of Chickenman!
Radio - What Happened? - June 22, 2020 21:00 - 28 minutesThis week, we have the pleasure of talking with Lisa Orkin, the daughter of one of radio's greatest creative minds ever! Plus, she's shared a couple of great radio commercials that her current company produced, as well as a full episode of Chickenman! Plus, we have a winner! Yes, Stephen Bail...
Episode #14: Interview with Sean Ross, editor of the Ross On Radio Newsletter - and Lost Songs of the 70's and 80's! Plus, our first contest -- see if you can name all these songs!
Radio - What Happened? - June 08, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutesThis week, we talk to Sean Ross, the editor of the Ross On Radio Newsletter. Sean worked with R&R from '83 to '87, then was the radio editor for Billboard from '88 to '93. For the last 15 years, he's been the VP of music and programming for Edison Research, as well as the author of the Ross on ...
Episode #14: Interview with Sean Ross of Rossonradio.com - and Lost Songs of the 70's and 80's! Plus, our first contest -- see if you can name all these songs!
Radio - What Happened? - June 08, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutesThis week, we talk to Sean Ross of Rossontheradio.com. Sean worked with R&R from '83 to '87, then was the radio editor for Billboard from '88 to '93. For the last 15 years, he's been the VP of music and programming for Edison Research, as well as the author of the Ross on Radio Newsletter. He'...
Episode #13: Who came up with "Top 40"? Todd Storz or Gordon Mclendon? Find our in this week's episode. Plus a fantastic "Top 40" aircheck from KTLK in Denver.
Radio - What Happened? - May 22, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutesTwo men are basically credited with the beginning of "Top 40" radio. One came up with the format, and the other branded it. Find out who did what, in Episode #13. And we have a great aircheck from 1974 -- KTLK in Denver. Wow, this guy "Big Ron O'Brien" is fantastic. Lots of energy -- typica...
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