Wainstead All Night
Arts & Culture Podcasts
A free-form style show that aired on WCSB (Cleveland State University) during the safe harbor hours. Steve Wainstead hosted Wainstead All Night (W.A.N.), a entertaining show that was driven by some crazy callers during the early morning hours. These shows took place in the late 80's / early 90's long before people knew what the internet was. This was a time when all the callers used land line phones and listened on an actual radio and not over the internet. Radio was a huge way to stay in contact with people and keep up with the news. The callers came in all varieties, drunk, obnoxious, belligerent, nice, stupid, smart, black and white. They all came together to listen to a show that entertained them and gave them a sense of belonging. His reading of the crime blotter from a local SUN journal newspaper became a regular segment on his show. Every time I hear 'Watermelon In Easter Hay" by Frank Zappa, I think of W.A.N. Oh, and lets not forget Brainwash. Without the collection of regular callers, this show would have never been possible. Steve, if you ever see this, please contact me, would love to add more shows! References Steve Wainstead Explaining W.A.N. Talking in the Dark
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Arts & Culture Podcasts
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A free-form style show that aired on WCSB (Cleveland State University) during the safe harbor hours. Steve Wainstead hosted Wainstead All Night (W.A.N.), a entertaining show that was driven by some crazy callers during the early morning hours. These shows took place in the late 80's / early 90's long before people knew what the internet was. This was a time when all the callers used land line phones and listened on an actual radio and not over the internet. Radio was a huge way to stay in contact with people and keep up with the news. The callers came in all varieties, drunk, obnoxious, belligerent, nice, stupid, smart, black and white. They all came together to listen to a show that entertained them and gave them a sense of belonging. His reading of the crime blotter from a local SUN journal newspaper became a regular segment on his show. Every time I hear 'Watermelon In Easter Hay" by Frank Zappa, I think of W.A.N. Oh, and lets not forget Brainwash. Without the collection of regular callers, this show would have never been possible. Steve, if you ever see this, please contact me, would love to add more shows! References Steve Wainstead Explaining W.A.N. Talking in the Dark
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English
Episodes
Crap radio chats with Wainstead and Mike Kole
9/11/2016
Keith Newman from crap radio invites Steve Wainstead and Mike Kole into the studio to reminisce about the older shows like Wainstead All Night and Propaganda. Several callers that contributed to those shows call in over 25 years later. I Will not divulge too much info, you really need to listen to if you are... Read More
Duration:03:23:52
Steve Interviewed on Literary Cafe Talk Show
11/8/1996
This clip is from 1996. Steve appeared on the Literary Cafe Talk Show hosted by Chad Stanley. The Literary Cafe Talk Show was a show broadcasted on channel 53 in Cleveland, a community public access channel. This clip comes from the very first episode, annoying fart machine and all. Steve discusses the early days of... Read More
Duration:00:12:17
Elvis and 800 numbers 7-28-93
7/27/1993
Steve is assisted by Bill and they are taking calls. The subject of the night is Elvis Presley. Steve attempts to call a few 800 numbers that promote Elvis and Graceland, but is unsuccessful. He does however make contact with a Home Shopping Club operator. Notable Callers: Rick “Gilly” Gilmour, Jack from the Post Office,... Read More
Duration:01:19:10
Thrift Store Singles 4-2-93
4/1/1993
Starts off with news from Parma, Seven Hills, Wadsworth, Norton, Cleveland Hts., Shaker Hts., Beachwood, Mayfield Hts., Highland Hts., Richmond Hts., Lyndhurst and Lakewood. Steve brought in a bunch of old vinyl he bought at the thrift stores or garage sales and plays it. The Chief Wahoo controversy of being offensive is discussed. Brainwash is... Read More
Duration:01:30:57
All Night News January 20 1993
1/19/1993
Steve reads the Sun News police blotter from Parma, Seven Hills, Wadsworth, Norton, Shaker Hts., Lyndhurst, Highland Hts., Bay Village, Rocky River, North Olmsted and Lakewood.
Duration:00:12:59
All Night News December 23 1992
12/22/1992
Steve reads the news from Parma, Parma Hts., Wadsworth, University Hts., Norton, Shaker Hts., Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Cleveland Hts., Lyndhurst, Mayfield Hts., Highland Hts., South Euclid, Bay Village, Westlake, Rocky River, Fairview Park, North Olmsted and Lakewood.
Duration:00:16:03
Magic Johnson and his hiv 11-8-91
11/7/1991
Starts of with the SUN news from Parma, Parma Hts., Cleveland Hts., Shaker Hts., Beachwood, University Hts., Wadsworth, South Euclid, Mayfield Village, Mayfield Hts. and Lakewood. This show came out around the time Magic Johnson announced he was HIV positive. Several callers were asking the question, “how did he get it?”, but it went unanswered... Read More
Duration:01:56:40
The Professor Show 10-25-91
10/24/1991
The Professor must have been lonely, he seemed to get the most time in this show. Starts off with the news from Parma, Parma Hts., Seven Hills, Wadsworth, Beachwood, Shaker Hts., South Euclid, Richmond Hts., Lyndhurst, Mayfield Village, Mayfield Hts. and Lakewood. Goes into some issues regarding public education and who should run bad districts.... Read More
Duration:02:01:50
Amrap and Ghouls 10-18-91
10/17/1991
Starts off with news from Lakewood, Parma, Seven Hills, Wadsworth, Beachwood, University Hts., Cleveland Hts., Richmond Hts., South Euclid, Mayfield Village, Mayfield Hts. and ends with a traffic copter report. Quite a few topics are brought up, there is mention that Ernie Anderson may return as Ghoulardi for a one time deal. Ron Sweed aka.... Read More
Duration:02:02:58
Under the Weather 10-11-1991
10/10/1991
Steve is sick and wants to leave and cancel the show for the day. The callers call in and most of them tell him to stay on the air. The topic of Clarence Thomas for Supreme Court justice is brought up. Notable Callers: Professor, Old Man Johnson, Bazooka Joe, Rick “Gilly” Gilmour, Professor
Duration:00:59:11
Michael Jackson’s Glove 10-4-91
10/3/1991
The crime blotter is read from Parma, Seven Hills, Parma Hts., Wadsworth, Shake Hts., Mayfield Hts., South Euclid, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Village and Lakewood. This show aired around the time Michael Jackson’s glove was stolen and callers call in with their theories. The Flintstones are discussed and callers talk about seeing Fred smoke in an episode.... Read More
Duration:02:08:28
1991 WCSB Radiothon
9/30/1991
Steve hosts the wcsb Radiothon and is hoping to raise 1000.00 during his show. Police blotter is read for Parma, Parma Hts., Wadsworth, University Hts., Shaker Hts., Beachwood, Richmond Hts., South Euclid, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Village, Mayfield Hts. and Lakewood. Notable Callers: Rick “Gilly” Gilmour, Pigman
Duration:00:39:04
Gilly Hosts the show 9-27-1991
9/26/1991
Rick “Gilly” Gilmour is in the studio hosting the show. Steve is sitting back letting Rick run everything. The callers are giving Gilly a workout for an hour straight. Gilly keeps asking the question “do you trust condoms”? Notable Callers: Bazooka Joe, Concord Boy Pigman, Old Man Johnson, Lori, Willoughby Guy, Alzheimer Al, Alaina, Googoo,... Read More
Duration:00:59:36
Steve-O and John Petkovic (Death of Samantha) in studio 9-20-1991
9/19/1991
Steve is joined by Steve-O and John Petkovic of Death of Samantha, not the Yoko Ono song, the Cleveland band. Steve-O and John are busting balls, not taking too much seriously and telling dad type jokes, some actually were funny. Gilly calls in and takes control of the situation and asks them whats wrong with... Read More
Duration:01:01:53
Mr. Tim Goes On and On 9-6-91
9/5/1991
Steve is way too nice in this show and allows Mr. Tim to control the conversation where Mr. Tim talks about an old slide rule he found that was branded with drug education information. Steve wants to get him off the air, but is unsuccessful. Callers call in with some jokes, not a good day... Read More
Duration:02:02:24
Beam me up Scotty 8-30-91
8/29/1991
Even though the above words were never uttered in the series, that didn’t stop Steve from spending a great portion of the show discussing Star Trek. David Letterman is brought up by a few callers, gets good when they start talking about the Crispin Glover episode . News from Parma, Parma Hts., Seven Hills, Shaker... Read More
Duration:02:00:35
Frequencies (8-23-91)
8/22/1991
It begins with the news being read from Parma, Parma Hts., Seven Hills, University Hts, Shaker Hts., Wadsworth, Mayfield Hts., Highland Hts., South Euclid and Lakewood. Steve goes into a little discussion about how radio station frequencies are distributed, FCC rules and pirate radio. Quite a few callers call in giving props to Big Fun,... Read More
Duration:02:00:41
Gilly hate club? (8-16-91)
8/15/1991
Starts off with the news from Parma, Mayfield Hts., Richmond Hts., South Euclid, Wadsworth and Lakewood. Quite a bit of talk about comic books and the mentioning of electric cars. The big theme throughout the show was a bunch of callers calling in saying they wanted to join the Gilly hate club, with a few... Read More
Duration:02:02:24
Gilly Co-hosts with Steve 8-9-91
8/8/1991
Rick “Gilly” Gilmour is in the studio with Steve taking on callers. Steve explains why he had a warrant out for his arrest and that the police came to his last known address looking for him. Jack and Gilly get into a “lovers spat” on the air. Notable Callers: Jack Killion, Old Man Johnson, Paperboy,... Read More
Duration:01:53:39
The Pee-wee Herman and Old Man Johnson Show
8/1/1991
This show aired just after the time Paul Reubens (AKA Pee-Wee Herman) got arrested in a movie theater in Florida. If you don’t know what I am talking about, look it up. This led to many callers calling in telling Pee-Wee jokes. Jeffrey Dahmer was also a local hot topic for this show which also... Read More
Duration:01:53:39