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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) Jun 06, 2022

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Jimmy 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 (WXRK-FM), and wrote and produced several internationally syndicated radio programs including Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Continuous History of Rock & Roll,” “RockWatch,” and “New Waves” for NPR.

Jimmy’s a lifelong resident of Westchester County, New York, and dedicates a lot of energy to two specific charities: The Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Open Door Family Medical Centers, where he’s a past member of their Foundation Board.
Jimmy joined 107.1 The Peak/New York (WXPK-FM) near its inception in June of 2004. After seeing a bus poster for a new radio station and listening for a half hour, he knew he had to work there. He calls 107.1 The Peak the most creative station with the broadest format any radio lover could want to work for.

Part four of four, our Season Finale; Jimmy taking us into the studio during New York’s 95.5 WPLJ-FM reunion radio show from May 2019. He also reveals some funny moments during interviews with Elton John, Frank Zappa, ZZ Top, and how the late Rush drummer Neil felt about being famous. Jimmy talks about his current radio show on 107.1 The Peak (WXPK-FM) in Westchester NY, and one of his most remarkable moments of his career. It happened at New York’s 92.3 K-ROCK (WXRK-FM) with Howard Stern.
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S4 E24: Jimmy Fink Pt 3 (NEW YORK RADIO LEGEND FROM 95.5 WABC-FM/WPLJ - 92.3 KROCK - 107.1 THE PEAK) Jun 06, 2022

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Jimmy 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 (WXRK-FM), and wrote and produced several internationally syndicated radio programs including Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Continuous History of Rock & Roll,” “RockWatch,” and “New Waves” for NPR.

Jimmy’s a lifelong resident of Westchester County, New York, and dedicates a lot of energy to two specific charities: The Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Open Door Family Medical Centers, where he’s a past member of their Foundation Board.
Jimmy joined 107.1 The Peak/New York (WXPK-FM) near its inception in June of 2004. After seeing a bus poster for a new radio station and listening for a half hour, he knew he had to work there. He calls 107.1 The Peak the most creative station with the broadest format any radio lover could want to work for.

Part three of four has Jimmy sharing about being on a Radio station that changes its music format….happened to him while working at more than one New York City station. Jimmy tells us what happened in 1996 when New York’s 92.3 K-ROCK (WXRK-FM) changed format from Classic Rock to Alternative Rock. We also hear what Jimmy hates the most about being on the air. Plus, Jimmy also shares with us his interview with Mick Jones of Foreigner, and his and his daughter’s encounter with Sir Paul McCartney.
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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

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Jimmy 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 (WXRK-FM), and wrote and produced several internationally syndicated radio programs including Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Continuous History of Rock & Roll,” “RockWatch,” and “New Waves” for NPR.

Jimmy’s a lifelong resident of Westchester County, New York, and dedicates a lot of energy to two specific charities: The Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Open Door Family Medical Centers, where he’s a past member of their Foundation Board.
Jimmy is currently doing afternoon drive on 107.1 The Peak/New York (WXPK-FM). He joined the station near its inception in June of 2004. After seeing a bus poster for a new radio station and listening for a half hour, he knew he had to work there. He calls 107.1 The Peak the most creative station with the broadest format any radio lover could want to work for.

Part two of four includes Jimmy taking us back to those formative years of his radio career and how his contemporaries welcomed him. The story of 95.5 WABC-FM changing to WPLJ and how those call-letters came about. He shares some moments with those legendary WPLJ DJ’s he was fortunate to work with, and that historical moment when WPLJ changed format in the early 80’s. We also hear about his conversation with Graham Nash plus his elevator encounter with John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
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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

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Jimmy 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 (WXRK-FM), and wrote and produced several internationally syndicated radio programs including Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Continuous History of Rock & Roll,” “RockWatch,” and “New Waves” for NPR.

Jimmy’s a lifelong resident of Westchester County, New York, and dedicates a lot of energy to two specific charities: The Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Open Door Family Medical Centers, where he’s a past member of their Foundation Board.
Jimmy is currently doing afternoon drive on 107.1 The Peak/New York (WXPK-FM). He joined the station near its inception in June of 2004. After seeing a bus poster for a new radio station and listening for a half hour, he knew he had to work there. He calls 107.1 The Peak the most creative station with the broadest format any radio lover could want to work for.

Part one of four has Jimmy rewinding the moments when he was hired at the beginnings of two legendary New York City radio stations, WABC-FM which became 95.5 WPLJ and the NEW 92.3 KROCK (WXRK-FM). Jimmy also shares his greatest moments with musicians, including Robin Gibb of The Bee Gees and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant.
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S4 E21: Brian Kelsey Pt 4 (On-Camera Host - Cinematographer/Producer - Voice Over Actor) May 23, 2022

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Brian 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 radio on legendary stations such as Q-104.3/WAXQ-FM and 92.3 K-ROCK/WXRK-FM. It was at K-ROCK where Brian met Howard Stern and began working for him as a writer, producer and as the 'voice' of the Howard Stern Show. After years of voice-over's and creating ridiculous bits for Howard, the opportunity to work for Martha Stewart presented itself. Brian became the host of a 4 hour live talk show on Martha Stewart Living Radio, nationwide 5 days a week. During this time he started doing appearances on Martha's TV show demonstrating DIY projects. As a licensed contractor with extensive knowledge in this space the visibility led to appearances on The Today Show, HGTV, FOX, and eventually landed Brian a short run home renovation television show on NBC called 'Kelsey On The House'. All along the way he played the role of editor, cinematographer, producer and continued in the voice overs industry. Brian also started a YouTube channel centered around media & tv/podcast production. This led to building a ridiculous television talk show set in his garage and ultimately seeing who is brave enough to stop by.

Part 4 of 4, has Brian telling us about his mentors on the Radio and in Radio Imaging. He reveals some other project on which he has lent his voice. We also find out if he’s been successful getting Howard Stern on his new TV show. And who else he may have his sights on to appear as he continues to build the momentum of 10 Minutes With Brian Kelsey.
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S4 E20: Brian Kelsey Pt 3 (On-Camera Host - Cinematographer/Producer - Voice Over Actor) May 23, 2022

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Brian 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 radio on legendary stations such as Q-104.3/WAXQ-FM and 92.3 K-ROCK/WXRK-FM. It was at K-ROCK where Brian met Howard Stern and began working for him as a writer, producer and as the 'voice' of the Howard Stern Show. After years of voice-over's and creating ridiculous bits for Howard, the opportunity to work for Martha Stewart presented itself. Brian became the host of a 4 hour live talk show on Martha Stewart Living Radio, nationwide 5 days a week. During this time he started doing appearances on Martha's TV show demonstrating DIY projects. As a licensed contractor with extensive knowledge in this space the visibility led to appearances on The Today Show, HGTV, FOX, and eventually landed Brian a short run home renovation television show on NBC called 'Kelsey On The House'. All along the way he played the role of editor, cinematographer, producer and continued in the voice overs industry. Brian also started a YouTube channel centered around media & tv/podcast production. This led to building a ridiculous television talk show set in his garage and ultimately seeing who is brave enough to stop by.

Part 3 of 4 has Brian revealing his love for one WKRP in Cincinnati character that did it for him. Brian also takes us to when he first started in Radio back in 1992, and how he joined two legendary New York City radio stations at points of format changes, just three years apart from each other.

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S4 E19: Brian Kelsey Pt 2 (On-Camera Host - Cinematographer/Producer - Voice Over Actor) May 16, 2022

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Brian 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 radio on legendary stations such as Q-104.3/WAXQ-FM and 92.3 K-ROCK/WXRK-FM. It was at K-ROCK where Brian met Howard Stern and began working for him as a writer, producer and as the 'voice' of the Howard Stern Show. After years of voice-over's and creating ridiculous bits for Howard, the opportunity to work for Martha Stewart presented itself. Brian became the host of a 4 hour live talk show on Martha Stewart Living Radio, nationwide 5 days a week. During this time he started doing appearances on Martha's TV show demonstrating DIY projects. As a licensed contractor with extensive knowledge in this space the visibility led to appearances on The Today Show, HGTV, FOX, and eventually landed Brian a short run home renovation television show on NBC called 'Kelsey On The House'. All along the way he played the role of editor, cinematographer, producer and continued in the voice overs industry. Brian also started a YouTube channel centered around media & tv/podcast production. This led to building a ridiculous television talk show set in his garage and ultimately seeing who is brave enough to stop by.

Part two of four has Brian explaining how Covid19 impacted his TV show “10 Minutes with Brian Kelsey”, as one famous Today show host was forced to social distance and be interviewed outside in the cold. We relive the time, the late Gilbert Gottfried showed up. Brian also sheds light on his other TV show “Kelsey on the House” that aired on COZI-TV. The time he spent on the radio and TV with Martha Stewart. And his appearances on the Today Show and Fox & Friends.

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S4 E18: Brian Kelsey Pt 1 (On-Camera Host - Cinematographer/Producer - Voice Over Actor) May 16, 2022

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Brian 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 radio on legendary stations such as Q-104.3/WAXQ-FM and 92.3 K-ROCK/WXRK-FM. It was at K-ROCK where Brian met Howard Stern and began working for him as a writer, producer and as the 'voice' of the Howard Stern Show. After years of voice-over's and creating ridiculous bits for Howard, the opportunity to work for Martha Stewart presented itself. Brian became the host of a 4 hour live talk show on Martha Stewart Living Radio, nationwide 5 days a week. During this time he started doing appearances on Martha's TV show demonstrating DIY projects. As a licensed contractor with extensive knowledge in this space the visibility led to appearances on The Today Show, HGTV, FOX, and eventually landed Brian a short run home renovation television show on NBC called 'Kelsey On The House'. All along the way he played the role of editor, cinematographer, producer and continued in the voice overs industry. Brian also started a YouTube channel centered around media & tv/podcast production. This led to building a ridiculous television talk show set in his garage and ultimately seeing who is brave enough to stop by.

Part one of four includes Brian explaining why he built a late night TV set in his garage for his latest project 10 Minutes with Brian Kelsey, who he modeled the desk after, that he also built and how he found the specs. His love for a late night TV hosts and the guests he HAS had on his show and those who rejected to appear.

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S4 E17: Steve Craig Pt 4 (99X/Atlanta - 101.9 WRXP/New York City - 97.1 The River/Atlanta) May 09, 2022

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Steve 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 industry’s flagship stations for delivering this fresh new sound to its listeners. As a beacon for the format, artists knew how important it was to get their music heard on 99X, and would often be interviewed on-air by Steve. Some of those up and coming artists included Dave Grohl, Henry Rollins, and Courtney Love, as well as heritage artists at the time, like Johnny Rotten, Brian Setzer, and Boy George.

101.9 WRXP gave the Big Apple its taste of alternative/modern rock as “New York’s Rock Experience.” Steve was there for it, and worked alongside Rock Radio industry veteran, Matt Pinfield. Those years saw celebrities roaming the hallways on a daily basis…thanks to Matt.

Other stops along the Radio dial for Steve included time in Barstow/CA, Fresno, Salt Lake City, as well as Los Angeles/San Bernardino.
Part four of four has Steve talking about his return to Atlanta at 97.1 The River after his time at WRXP in New York. His love of being a pilot and the story how he was one of the first private pilots to fly post 9-11 as he was involved in transporting the Red Cross blood donations, and his involvement with what turned out to be the first radio station website in 1994.
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S4 E16: Steve Craig Pt 3 (99X/Atlanta - 101.9 WRXP/New York City - 97.1 The River/Atlanta) May 09, 2022

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Steve 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 industry’s flagship stations for delivering this fresh new sound to its listeners. As a beacon for the format, artists knew how important it was to get their music heard on 99X, and would often be interviewed on-air by Steve. Some of those up and coming artists included Dave Grohl, Henry Rollins, and Courtney Love, as well as heritage artists at the time, like Johnny Rotten, Brian Setzer, and Boy George.

101.9 WRXP gave the Big Apple its taste of alternative/modern rock as “New York’s Rock Experience.” Steve was there for it, and worked alongside Rock Radio industry veteran, Matt Pinfield. Those years saw celebrities roaming the hallways on a daily basis…thanks to Matt.

Other stops along the Radio dial for Steve included time in Barstow/CA, Fresno, Salt Lake City, as well as Los Angeles/San Bernardino.

Part three of four has Steve telling the tale of a lucky listener who won a contest to have Foo Fighters play in their garage. How he started his radio career, and a few encounters with fame along the way including with one of his radio idols, the Real Don Steele.
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S4 E15: Steve Craig Pt 2 (99X/Atlanta - 101.9 WRXP/New York City - 97.1 The River/Atlanta) May 02, 2022

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Steve 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 industry’s flagship stations for delivering this fresh new sound to its listeners. As a beacon for the format, artists knew how important it was to get their music heard on 99X, and would often be interviewed on-air by Steve. Some of those up and coming artists included Dave Grohl, Henry Rollins, and Courtney Love, as well as heritage artists at the time, like Johnny Rotten, Brian Setzer, and Boy George.

101.9 WRXP gave the Big Apple its taste of alternative/modern rock as “New York’s Rock Experience.” Steve was there for it, and worked alongside Rock Radio industry veteran, Matt Pinfield. Those years saw celebrities roaming the hallways on a daily basis…thanks to Matt.

Other stops along the Radio dial for Steve included time in Barstow/CA, Fresno, Salt Lake City, as well as Los Angeles/San Bernardino.

Part two of four includes Steve talking about the end of Atlanta's 99X/WNNX-FM and the beginning of a NEW radio station in New York City, 101.9 WRXP New York's Rock Experience. Steve also recounts the day of the Olympic bombings in Atlanta in July of 1996, and a drinking contest he had with Kiefer Sutherland.

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S4 E14: Steve Craig Pt 1 (99X/Atlanta - 101.9 WRXP/New York City - 97.1 The River/Atlanta) May 02, 2022

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Steve 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 industry’s flagship stations for delivering this fresh new sound to its listeners. As a beacon for the format, artists knew how important it was to get their music heard on 99X, and would often be interviewed on-air by Steve. Some of those up and coming artists included Dave Grohl, Henry Rollins, and Courtney Love, as well as heritage artists at the time, like Johnny Rotten, Brian Setzer, and Boy George.

101.9 WRXP gave the Big Apple its taste of alternative/modern rock as “New York’s Rock Experience.” Steve was there for it, and worked alongside Rock Radio industry veteran, Matt Pinfield. Those years saw celebrities roaming the hallways on a daily basis…thanks to Matt.

Other stops along the Radio dial for Steve included time in Barstow/CA, Fresno, Salt Lake City, as well as Los Angeles/San Bernardino.

Part one of four with Steve has him sharing with us his connection to the Ramones. From sneaking into their show at the Whisky in LA, to a New York City street corner encounter with Joey Ramones brother Mickey Leigh. Plus his times at Atlanta's 99x that included a confrontation with Courtney Love

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S4 E13: Barry Scott Pt 4 (Founder/Host of The Lost 45's Radio Show) Apr 25, 2022

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Barry 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 Joy, We Had Fun,” published by Faber & Faber, and is an international bestseller. “The Lost 45s” has been recognized by many national publications, including Billboard, Radio and Records, Rolling Stone, Spin and the New York Daily News. Barry Scott has appeared on VH-1’s “Behind The Music,” CNN, “Good Morning America,” “Entertainment Tonight” and Howard Stern. He is recognized nationally as one of the foremost authorities on pop music.

Barry’s radio career started at age 5 in his bedroom, announcing records, news and weather. He often laments the existence of a cassette tape of one such show, secretly recorded by his father. Barry’s Middle School music teacher encouraged him to attempt a broadcasting career.

“The Lost 45s” began at Emerson College in 1981.

In part four of this four part AIRCHECK session, Barry tells the story of Boston’s Oldies 103.3 WODS format change in 2014. He also talks about how television helped promote “The Lost 45s” brand. Plus, Barry tells how his role in reuniting The Cowsills upset Howard Stern.
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S4 E12: Barry Scott Pt 3 (Founder/Host of The Lost 45's Radio Show) Apr 25, 2022

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Barry 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 Joy, We Had Fun,” published by Faber & Faber, and is an international bestseller. “The Lost 45s” has been recognized by many national publications, including Billboard, Radio and Records, Rolling Stone, Spin and the New York Daily News. Barry Scott has appeared on VH-1’s “Behind The Music,” CNN, “Good Morning America,” “Entertainment Tonight” and Howard Stern. He is recognized nationally as one of the foremost authorities on pop music.

Barry’s radio career started at age 5 in his bedroom, announcing records, news and weather. He often laments the existence of a cassette tape of one such show, secretly recorded by his father. Barry’s Middle School music teacher encouraged him to attempt a broadcasting career.

“The Lost 45s” began at Emerson College in 1981.

In part three of this four part AIRCHECK session, Barry recounts his first book, We Had Joy, We Had Fun.” He also talks about the challenges of licensing music for a CD collection he was released We also find out how many 45’s Barry actually owns, along with his horror stories of cueing up and playing vinyl records. There’s also the story when Barry didn’t know a record was skipping on the air as he went to the bathroom. Plus he shares how saying the word erection on the air almost lost him his job.
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S4 E11: Barry Scott Pt 2 (Founder/Host of The Lost 45's Radio Show) Apr 18, 2022

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Barry 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 Joy, We Had Fun,” published by Faber & Faber, and is an international bestseller. “The Lost 45s” has been recognized by many national publications, including Billboard, Radio and Records, Rolling Stone, Spin and the New York Daily News. Barry Scott has appeared on VH-1’s “Behind The Music,” CNN, “Good Morning America,” “Entertainment Tonight” and Howard Stern. He is recognized nationally as one of the foremost authorities on pop music.

Barry’s radio career started at age 5 in his bedroom, announcing records, news and weather. He often laments the existence of a cassette tape of one such show, secretly recorded by his father. Barry’s Middle School music teacher encouraged him to attempt a broadcasting career.

“The Lost 45s” began at Emerson College in 1981.

In part two of this four part AIRCHECK session, Barry reveals how so many music publications get artist facts wrong, including the real story around Captain and Tennille’s wedding day. Barry also tells us how the The Lost 45’s show is produced with his thousands of audio clips and train wreck segues. We hear some of his many interviews including Beach Boy Brian Wilson and Cher. Plus how his conversation with Smokey Robinson landed him a call from Aretha Franklin and almost Stevie Wonder. Also hear how an on air Whitney Houston tribute, the day she died, almost got him fired.
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S4 E10: Barry Scott Pt 1 (Founder/Host of The Lost 45's Radio Show) Apr 18, 2022

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Barry 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 Joy, We Had Fun,” published by Faber & Faber, and is an international bestseller. “The Lost 45s” has been recognized by many national publications, including Billboard, Radio and Records, Rolling Stone, Spin and the New York Daily News. Barry Scott has appeared on VH-1’s “Behind The Music,” CNN, “Good Morning America,” “Entertainment Tonight” and Howard Stern. He is recognized nationally as one of the foremost authorities on pop music.

Barry’s radio career started at age 5 in his bedroom, announcing records, news and weather. He often laments the existence of a cassette tape of one such show, secretly recorded by his father. Barry’s Middle School music teacher encouraged him to attempt a broadcasting career.

“The Lost 45s” began at Emerson College in 1981.

In part one of this four part AIRCHECK session, Barry takes us back to 1982 when he attended Emerson College in Boston and launched “The Lost 45s” radio show. His show caught the attention of some radio trade publications, and he tells a story about how his middle school teacher first exposed him to one of those trade publications in class, which became the catalyst to his career. Plus Barry shares about the show’s existence on many Boston radio stations.
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S4 E9: Greg O'Brien "The OB" Pt 4 (National Television & Radio Voice Actor) Apr 11, 2022

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Greg 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 late 20s while working in the banking industry. Those years were essential to Greg in developing an appreciation for Radio, while receiving hands on knowledge and experience from the heritage WNEW air staff, including Dave Herman, Scott Muni, Carol Miller and Ray White among others. Just up the New York State Thruway, there was an on-air position opening at WPDH/Poughkeepsie. Greg got the job, and as the Dyson family owned Crystal Radio Group grew, adding more Radio Stations to its portfolio, Greg segued into Programming.

As Radio Ownership changes began to happen with these Radio Stations, Greg decided to pursue his passion for the voiceover industry. After spending 14 years with Bill Young Productions as a national voice talent, Greg stepped out on his own to begin his own voiceover company.
In part four of this four part AIRCHECK session, Greg reinforces the importance of voice actors being able to tell a good story. We are also introduced to Greg’s voiceover coach and how important they are to every voice talent. Greg also shows us his playful side and how he uses his voice to parody others, as well as what he does to keep his voice healthy.
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S4 E8: Greg O'Brien "The OB" Pt 3 (National Television & Radio Voice Actor) Apr 11, 2022

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Greg 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 late 20s while working in the banking industry. Those years were essential to Greg in developing an appreciation for Radio, while receiving hands on knowledge and experience from the heritage WNEW air staff, including Dave Herman, Scott Muni, Carol Miller and Ray White among others. Just up the New York State Thruway, there was an on-air position opening at WPDH/Poughkeepsie. Greg got the job, and as the Dyson family owned Crystal Radio Group grew, adding more Radio Stations to its portfolio, Greg segued into Programming.

As Radio Ownership changes began to happen with these Radio Stations, Greg decided to pursue his passion for the voiceover industry. After spending 14 years with Bill Young Productions as a national voice talent, Greg stepped out on his own to begin his own voiceover company.

In part three of this four part AIRCHECK session, Greg gets upgraded from WPDH to run their sister station WRRV. We also find out how Greg and Rich DeSisto ended up meeting as they both found themselves on the radio in New York City at Pure Rock Q104.3 (WAXQ-FM). Greg also reflects on the moment he decided to take a leap of faith and leave the NY metro area to pursue his voiceover career in Houston with Bill Young Productions.
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S4 E7: Greg O'Brien "The OB" Pt 2 (National Television & Radio Voice Actor) Apr 04, 2022

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Greg 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 late 20s while working in the banking industry. Those years were essential to Greg in developing an appreciation for Radio, while receiving hands on knowledge and experience from the heritage WNEW air staff, including Dave Herman, Scott Muni. Carol Miller and Ray White among others. Just up the New York State Thruway, there was an on-air position opening at WPDH/Poughkeepsie. Greg got the job, and as the Dyson family owned Crystal Radio Group grew, adding more Radio Stations to its portfolio, Greg segued into Programming.

As Radio Ownership changes began to happen with these Radio Stations, Greg decided to pursue his passion for the voiceover industry. After spending 14 years with Bill Young Productions as a national voice talent, Greg stepped out on his own to begin his own voiceover company.

In part two of this four part AIRCHECK session, we find out how Greg approaches putting his voice to a radio commercial. More specifically how he assembled the various voice over projects he was tasked with at Bill Young Productions. Plus we find out what advice then WDHA-FM Program Director Mike Boyle gave a younger Greg Obrien and its impact. Plus Greg’s first real radio gig at WPDH-FM in Poughkeepsie, New York, following his WNEW internship.
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S4 E6: Greg O'Brien "The OB" Pt 1 (National Television & Radio Voice Actor) Apr 04, 2022

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Greg 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 late 20s while working in the banking industry. Those years were essential to Greg in developing an appreciation for Radio, while receiving hands on knowledge and experience from the heritage WNEW air staff, including Dave Herman, Scott Muni. Carol Miller and Ray White among others. Just up the New York State Thruway, there was an on-air position opening at WPDH/Poughkeepsie. Greg got the job, and as the Dyson family owned Crystal Radio Group grew, adding more Radio Stations to its portfolio, Greg segued into Programming.

As Radio Ownership changes began to happen with these Radio Stations, Greg decided to pursue his passion for the voiceover industry. After spending 14 years with Bill Young Productions as a national voice talent, Greg stepped out on his own to begin his own voiceover company.

In part one of this four part AIRCHECK session, Greg tells us about his very nontraditional career path. It’s a journey that brought Greg from the banking industry to an internship at New York’s 102.7 WNEW-FM, on-air talent, Program Director, and into the Voiceover industry.
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S4 E5: Buzz Knight Pt 4 (Radio Executive, Brand Strategist, Innovator, Content Creator) Mar 28, 2022

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Buzz 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 continued as he went on to land subsequent Program Director roles for WLVQ/Columbus, WNOR/Norfolk and WZLX/Boston.

Radio company, Greater Media then hired Buzz for the role of Senior VP/Programming. During that time, Buzz was tasked with many responsibilities including cultivating air talent and managing the brand strength of the company’s radio stations.
In part four of this four part AIRCHECK session, Buzz talks about another new project he has….HIS podcast that’s called “Taking A Walk” including big name guests including Doris Kearns Goodwin. Buzz also lets us know a little bit about Buzz Knight Media. His company is focused on developing strong brands for Media companies, creating compelling and engaging content for listeners, implementing powerful programming strategies, while also discovering and growing Talent for the Media industry.
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S4 E4: Buzz Knight Pt 3 (Radio Executive, Brand Strategist, Innovator, Content Creator) Mar 28, 2022

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Buzz 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 continued as he went on to land subsequent Program Director roles for WLVQ/Columbus, WNOR/Norfolk and WZLX/Boston.

Radio company, Greater Media then hired Buzz for the role of Senior VP/Programming. During that time, Buzz was tasked with many responsibilities including cultivating air talent and managing the brand strength of the company’s radio stations.

In part three of this four part AIRCHECK session, Buzz talks about his love and passion for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Regarding the Radio Ratings industry, Buzz emphasizes the explains the importance and need for better audience measurement. Buzz also has advice for newcomers to the Radio industry – hint: be multi-faceted in engagement methods with various audiences (traditional over the air listeners, streamers, etc). There’s also an AM Radio innovation project to “Save AM Radio.” Buzz is involved and shares some thoughts.
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S4 E3: Buzz Knight Pt 2 (Radio Executive, Brand Strategist, Innovator, Content Creator) Mar 21, 2022

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Buzz 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 continued as he went on to land subsequent Program Director roles for WLVQ/Columbus, WNOR/Norfolk and WZLX/Boston.

Radio company, Greater Media then hired Buzz for the role of Senior VP/Programming. During that time, Buzz was tasked with many responsibilities including cultivating air talent and managing the brand strength of the company’s radio stations.

In part two of this four part AIRCHECK session, Buzz talks about leaving the New York metro to program Columbus, Ohio’s rock station, WLVQ. He also shares how WLVQ put on the first Rock concert at Ohio Stadium. His WLVQ time also included memorable interviews with Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, Looney Tunes Mel Blanc, and a run-in with Howard Stern.
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S4 E2: Buzz Knight Pt 1 (Radio Executive, Brand Strategist, Innovator, Content Creator) Mar 21, 2022

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Buzz 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 continued as he went on to land subsequent Program Director roles for WLVQ/Columbus, WNOR/Norfolk and WZLX/Boston.

Radio company, Greater Media then hired Buzz for the role of Senior VP/Programming. During that time, Buzz was tasked with many responsibilities including cultivating air talent and managing the brand strength of the company’s radio stations.

In part one of this four part AIRCHECK session, Buzz talks about the “new audio renaissance”, his first Program Director job (WRKI/Danbury, CT), being on-air at WNEW/New York, and his involvement with developing Morning Show talent including WMMR/Philadelphia’s Preston & Steve and WRIF/Detroit’s Dave & Chuck The Freak.
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S4 E1: Season 4 Preview Mar 20, 2022

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On 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.

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S3 E7: Bobbi Silver (Legendary Record Promoter) Season Finale Aug 10, 2021

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In 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.
During the 80s, Bobbi, was working the best up and comers on the RCA, Polygram, and Polydor record labels. The 90s arrived with a completely different music scene, and Bobbi was brought on to the Geffen Record label working Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, Cher, Whitesnake, and Aerosmith.
Geffen merged with Interscope and A&M to become one label,,,and THE one constant was Bobbi Silver who stayed on with them until her decided retirement after 42 years in the Record & Radio industry. Listen as Bobbi tells us many of her favorite recollections from the Records and Radio road.

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S3 E6: Gregg Steele Heppner (Rock Radio - Sirius XM Programmer) Aug 03, 2021

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Gregg 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 Channel Communications. Sirius Satellite Radio also had their eyes on Gregg, where he eventually became VP/GM of Programming & Operations.
Add artist management to Gregg’s career file, including working as part of the management team for the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Gregg also has a theater background and has performed in movies and plays for years. Now living in South Carolina, he has put together a new theater company, and also has led the charge in a theater’s reopening.
During the pandemic, Gregg has also penned a screenplay, which he plans to film soon. Gregg’s career and life experiences are numerous and shared with us on this episode of AIRCHECK.
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S3 E5: Brent Lane (Cat Country 98.7 WYCT Program Director/Morning Host) Jul 27, 2021

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Brent 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 personal on-air expertise has also earned him recognitions from the Country Music Association (CMA), and the Academy of Country Music (ACM) for Personality of the Year.
Along his career path, Brent has had many incredible moments with some of Country’s biggest and best, including Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and Glen Campbell to name a few. Brent believes in “success through service” and applies that mantra to his morning show and WYCT’s community involvement and engagement with the listeners.
Brent is an extremely humble and giving individual whose stories he shares with us define why WYCT/Cat Country 98.7 and his morning show have been at the top of their game since 2005.

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S3 E4: Binky Philips (Record Promoter - Musician) Jul 20, 2021

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Binky 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. He has been involved in many aspects of the Radio/Music industry including record store operator, independent Radio promotion representative, as well as musician manager.
Our guest is also an author. My Life In The Ghost Of Planets: The Story Of A CBGB Almost-Was – A Single Notes Book features many tales from the back stage curtain to center stage and beyond.
Binky was kind enough to share many of these stories with us, and more!!!
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S3 E3: Paul Rothfuss ("Emperor Rodgers" WCAO Baltimore Top 40 Radio in the 1960's) Jul 13, 2021

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Paul 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 worked with events and promotions that included "LIVE" zoo and circus animals, to hosting concerts featuring Wilson Pickett, and Mitch Ryder, He even turned down the opportunity to meet the Beatles. Paul segued from Air Personality to Radio Salesperson, to Radio Station Owner. He’s written two incredible books, available on Amazon. One about the ownership days: Wiggles, Winks, and Wizards. The other about his days behind the mic, both in and out of the studio, entitled Alias Emperor Rodgers. Paul shares many of these tales, and more on this AIRCHECK session.
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S3 E2: Denny Somach - (Rock Historian - Producer) Jul 06, 2021

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On 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 included a LIVE radio broadcast featuring Billy Joel. Denny was also an on-air personality at WYSP/Philadelphia, until 1981 when he started Denny Somach Productions.
Television production credits for Denny are the first 30-minute infomercials hosted by Wolfman Jack, and Davy Jones of the Monkees. As a recognized rock historian, Denny has appeared on The Today Show, Larry King, the CBS Early Show, Dateline NBC, Showbiz Today, and Howard Stern.
He is the author of Get the Led Out: How Led Zeppelin Became the Biggest Band in the World. His latest book, A Walk Down Abbey Road is now available on Amazon. Denny takes us behind the scenes on many of these incredible productions, while also telling us about his concert promotions…that early show with Billy Joel, many career FIRSTS, the books he has authored, and HIS podcast, The Rock Podcast with Denny Somach.

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S3 E1: Dave Kane - "Kane-O" (Formerly of WCMF Rochester, NY) Jun 29, 2021

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Aircheck 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 the WBSU Hall of Fame at SUNY Brockport. Dave was also honored with a “Special Merit Award” during the induction of WCMF into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame in 2019.
Rich and Paul talk with Dave about being at one radio station for four decades. Dave shares a few of his rock star interviews along the way including Tony Iommi, Carmine Appice, Lou Gramm, and a “smoking story” with David Lee Roth. His stories also include when he first went on the air at an Easy Listening station, to how he got his start at the mighty WCMF. Dave also mentions what it was like going on the air that last day, and how he crafted the song list for his final show. We also find out what he may, or may not be up to, in his new life.
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S2 E8: Fred Jacobs (President and Founder of Jacobs Media) Season Finale Jan 04, 2021

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Our 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 charts and graphs, Fred was also a radio program director. He rewinds those stories from his days at Detroit Rock Radio’s WRIF, what he thought of the arrival of MTV, and where he was the night John Lennon was killed. Plus we find out his favorite "go-to" artist of all time.
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S2 E7: Lori Lewis (President and Founder of Lori Lewis Media) Dec 28, 2020

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Lori 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, Tampa Bay’s Thunder 105.5 & 98 ROCK/Tampa.
Lori rewinds many stories , including how she met Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page. How her personal backstage invitation from Brad Delp of Boston impressed her co-workers. We also find out about her radio career progressions from the easy listening DJ to her rock renegade personalities, being part of the Bubba the Love Sponge morning show, her moves to radio management and opening her own Social Media consultancy.

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S2 E6: Kerby Confer (Founding Partner/Owner of Forever Media) Dec 22, 2020

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Our 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 hired to emcee The Beatles during their only visit to Baltimore on September 13, 1964. As Kerby moved into radio ownership, his belief in branding Radio Stations led him to invent "The Froggy" Country Radio format. After a few "pneumonic devices" later , "The Beaver" and "The Chicken" formats were created.

Kerby is invested in paving the way for new radio talent. He talks proudly about his involvement in The National Radio Talent System and how the program is helping develop up and coming broadcasters.
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S2 E5: Kidd Chris Pt 2 (Mornings 102.7 WEBN Cincinnati) Dec 14, 2020

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On 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 Cincinnati, doing mornings on WEBN.
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S2 E4: Kidd Chris Pt 1 (Mornings 102.7 WEBN Cincinnati) Dec 07, 2020

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Kidd 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 Thomas became his co-host, what city The KiddChris Show really developed and what career path he thinks his father would have wanted him to choose.

He's got so many great stories to tell we needed a 2-Parter! This is Pt1.

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S2 E3: Debbi Calton (Formerly of Philadelphia's Classic Rock 102.9 MGK) Nov 30, 2020

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Radio 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 Carolina, her career travels from Florida to Denver during a snowstorm and how she finally ended up in Philadelphia; where among other things spent 26 years at one radio station 102.9 WMGK. We also find out what she's been up to in her new life. :)

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S2 E2: Danny Bonaduce Pt 2 Nov 23, 2020

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We 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 includes Eagle 106/Philadelphia, WKQI/Detroit, KLSX/Los Angeles and you can currently hear Danny mornings on Seattle’s Classic Rock, 102.5 KZOK.
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S2 E1: Season 2 - The Reveal Nov 23, 2020

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On 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.

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S1 E7: Danny Bonaduce Pt 1 (Season Finale) Jul 27, 2020

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Partridge 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 you can currently hear Danny mornings on Seattle’s Classic Rock, 102.5 KZOK.
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S1 E6: Eddie Trunk (VH-1's - That Metal Show, Trunk Nation - SiriusXM VOLUME, Eddie Trunk Rocks) Jul 20, 2020

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Eddie 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 friendship with Ace Frehley of KISS and the late Ronnie James Dio. What is the “Old Bridge Militia”? Eddie tells us that too.
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S1 E5: Neal Mirsky (Former Rock Radio Programmer & MTV Producer) Jul 13, 2020

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On 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 relationship with David Bowie and we got him to admit to his appearance, as a kid actor, on "Car 54 Where Are You?".

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S1 E4: Keith Roth (Musician/Radio Personality) Jul 06, 2020

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For 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 thought The Electric Ballroom was his favorite radio program. Who he saw perform live after sneaking into The Fountain Casino. And how he got the lead role in the movie LET ME DOWN HARD.
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S1 E3: Couzin Ed (Formerly of 94.1 WYSP - Philadelphia) Jun 29, 2020

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Couzin 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 of KISS, the time he didn't go to the Playboy Mansion and more!
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S1 E2: MTV's Nina Blackwood Jun 21, 2020

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Nina 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 hosts “Absolutely80s”. Her hit show has been distributed nationally by United Stations Radio Network since 1999. She continues to also be heard on Sirius-XM’s “80s on 8” as well as hosting the “VJ Big 40 Countdown” with her fellow former MTV VJs Mark Goodman, Martha Quinn and Alan Hunter. Nina is also involved with the annual voyage known as The 80's Cruise. Find out if the ship sailed this past March.
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S1 E1: The Pilot Jun 09, 2020

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In 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.
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