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Dave Gibson Goes Tiger Hunting!

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - August 28, 2020 10:48 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
The WMGK DJs want to share personal stories with you in a new & unique way – via on-demand audio. Our tales will range from our crazy encounters with rock stars, why we became DJs, why we love music & more.

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Andre Gardner: National Radio Week

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - August 20, 2020 04:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
"It's National Radio Week, and the first radio broadcast was 100 years ago this week! I chat about what radio means to me."

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Matt Cord: Gene Hart Interview

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - August 17, 2020 15:44 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Since The Flyers are in the Playoffs, Matt decided to share an interview he did with the late, great, "Voice Of The Flyers," Gene Hart on April 10th, 1996 - The day before the last regular season Flyers game at the Spectrum. Gene chats about some of his favorite memories of that great building.

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John DeBella

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - August 07, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
John visits a die hard friend in LA who made it big.

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Steve Vassalotti: AC/DC Is For The Children

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - July 31, 2020 22:16 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Steve shares the story of how his toddler son became a fan of one of rock's greatest bands. #ParentingWin

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Matt Cord: "Down The Shore"

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - July 17, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Why did the turtle cross the road? Experienced Jersey shore vacationer Matthew Fredrick Cord will fill you in on this, and other important / fun stuff to do "down the shore." 

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Andre Gardner: Live Aid, 35 Years Later

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - July 10, 2020 16:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Do you remember where you were when Live-Aid was happening July 13th, 1985? Andre certainly does! 

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Steve Vassalotti

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - July 03, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Steve recalls an incident when his radio internship took a turn for the ridiculous.

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Andre Gardner Remembers His Quirky Dad for Father's Day

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - June 12, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Did the apple fall far from the tree?

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Matt Cord / MJ's Last Dance in Philly

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - May 29, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Michael Jordan's last ever game as a pro basketball player was in Philly at the First Union Center on 4-16-2003 and I got to call the game as the PA announcer for the 76ers; Some thoughts on Mike and a funny exchange between us that took place during the game.

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Dave Uosikkinen Of The Hooters with Sean Burke

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - May 19, 2020 16:18 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Sean and Dave discuss the early 80’s Philly are club scene – including their time at Levittown’s Vernon's Tavern, once owned by Sean’s late Grandfather, Vernon Peroots.

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John DeBella: Hoagies & Handshakes

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - May 07, 2020 18:45 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
John shares some interesting lessons from the world of social distancing. And sandwiches.

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Andre Gardner's Tribute to his Friend and Mentor

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - April 29, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week, Andre Gardner pays tribute to the man who first gave him the opportunity to have a Beatles show on the radio.

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OTR / Andre Gardner: Craziest Job Offer

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - March 27, 2020 20:03 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Here's a story about the craziest radio job offer I ever got ...

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Steve Vassalotti: Booking Guests

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - March 20, 2020 15:01 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Steve recalls an incident in his career when trying to book a certain Coach as a guest did not go particularly well. 

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Matt Cord / Peco Scam

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - March 13, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
The WMGK DJs want to share personal stories with you in a new & unique way – via on-demand audio. Our tales will range from our crazy encounters with rock stars, why we became DJs, why we love music & more.

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Matty Singer, The Humdinger

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - March 05, 2020 14:47 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
The WMGK DJs want to share personal stories with you in a new & unique way – via on-demand audio. Our tales will range from our crazy encounters with rock stars, why we became DJs, why we love music & more.

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Dave Gibson Reflects on Roger Waters

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - February 24, 2020 17:40 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Co-founder and contentious frontman of Floyd, Roger Waters will return to Philly this summer for his This Is Not A Drill Tour. He's become a lightning rod for controversy in these ever-escalating political times and Dave Gibson ponders what's in store, in comparison to when he brought The Wall t...

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Andre Gardner with Bobbi Silver

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - February 20, 2020 23:12 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week, I had the chance to chat with my friend, the inspiration for Bobbi Fleckman on "Spinal Tap," and the undisputed QUEEN of record promo people, Bobbi Silver.  Now happily retired, Bobbi and I chat about her incredible career and she shares some pretty wild stories along the way!

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Kobe Bryant

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - February 14, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Matt Cord's Thoughts and Tribute for Kobe Bryant from the 76er's game on 1/28/20

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How To Not Eat Girl Scout Cookies

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - February 07, 2020 05:01 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
John has come up with a great way to avoid eating Girl Scout cookies - and support the scouts at the same time!

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Amsterdamned?

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - January 24, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
A trip to Amsterdam... that took an unexpected turn!

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Matt Cord's Thirty Years in Radio

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - January 16, 2020 18:45 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Matt Cord takes you through his radio career from 1987, through various radio stations and different names he used, until he winds up here at WMGK!

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The Christmas Router

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - January 14, 2020 00:11 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
John DeBella finds out some power tools are like reading Hebrew...

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Andre's Harrowing Shift

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - November 26, 2019 17:21 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Andre recalls the Live Broadcast that went totally wrong and how he was able to save the day with some quick thinking.

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Dave Gibson Sifts Through The Dirt On Motley Crue’s Reunion

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - November 19, 2019 20:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Motley Crue is officially back, and Dave Gibson from The John DeBella Show breaks down all the band drama from the past several years. He wades through the rumor mill and brings it all into focus with the current confirmed reunion, and what it has in store for 2020.   

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Debbi Calton's .38 Special Road Trip

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - October 08, 2019 14:57 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Debbi and a guest reminisce about a unique grand prize experience from the wild days of radio... Don't miss it!   The MGK DJs want to share personal stories with you in a new & unique way – via on-demand audio. Our tales will range from our crazy encounters with rock stars, why we became DJs,...

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That Time The Lawrence Welk Show Featured A Marijuana Song

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - October 08, 2019 14:07 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Following National One Hit Wonder Day, Dave Gibson from The John DeBella Show just found out about Brewer & Shipley's "One Toke Over The Line." The marijuana-themed song itself didn't impress him, but that fact that it was performed live on The Lawrence Welk Show did! He reacts to it live in thi...

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Jimi Hendrix Was Murdered On This Day

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - September 18, 2019 17:24 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Today is the anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's death and Dave Gibson revisits the compelling case that he was, in fact, murdered! Former Hendrix roadie Tappy Wright has one captivating conspiracy theory. Dave also shares exclusive audio of Joey Molland (of Badfinger) telling the story of sneaking in...

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Andre Interviews Tennis Legendary Billie Jean King

102.9 WMGK's On The Record - September 16, 2019 13:47 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Did you know that Andre's a huge tennis fan? Listen to an incredible interview, as Andre sits down with tennis legend and international icon, Billie Jean King. You don't want to miss this.   The MGK DJs want to share personal stories with you in a new & unique way – via on-demand audio. Our t...

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