Radio - What Happened?
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
A look at the rise and fall of commercial radio, seen from the eyes of two baby boomers. Terry Bettis and Jim Christoferson both worked in local radio for years, in small to large markets. Their experience allows others to see what they see -- a virtual WKRP in every market across the country. Personalities, promotions, formats, actual air checks of the nation's top radio stations of the last 60 years -- all facets are talked about, listened to, and discussed in this weekly podcast.
Location:
United States
Description:
A look at the rise and fall of commercial radio, seen from the eyes of two baby boomers. Terry Bettis and Jim Christoferson both worked in local radio for years, in small to large markets. Their experience allows others to see what they see -- a virtual WKRP in every market across the country. Personalities, promotions, formats, actual air checks of the nation's top radio stations of the last 60 years -- all facets are talked about, listened to, and discussed in this weekly podcast.
Language:
English
Contact:
325-439-0558
Website:
http://whathappenedtoradio.com/
Episode #39: Rest In Peace: Jim Christoferson
Duration:00:12:42
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>?
Duration:00:39:19
Episode #37: Peter Boyles at KNUS 710 AM in Denver, and our new book!
Duration:00:36:43
Episode #36: Ron Harrell and Dr. Don Rose / KFRC San Francisco
Duration:00:58:59
Episode #35: Sean Ross and Charlie Van Dyke
Duration:00:31:54
Episode #34: Frozen in a block of ice?
Duration:00:30:28
Episode #33: One of the great DJs of all time -- tribute to Charlie Tuna!
Duration:00:40:19
Episode #32: Everybody did it. Did you?
Duration:00:28:12
Episode #31: Who Invented radio? If you said Marconi, you might not be right.
Duration:00:25:36
Episode #30: Radio: What Happened
Duration:00:28:29
Episode #29: Old Time Radio - What Happened?
Duration:00:26:32
Episode #28: Our tribute to one of the best morning drive personalities ever -- Ron Chapman of KVIL, Dallas.
Duration:00:30:01
Episode #27: Our year end podcast, with some of the highlights of the past year.
Duration:00:14:26
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.
Duration:00:13:46
Episode #25: Salute to WKRP's Thanksgiving Episode -- Turkeys Away!
Duration:00:11:57
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.
Duration:00:27:41
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.
Duration:00:28:06
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
Duration:00:37:00
Episode #21: Part 2 of our conversation with Stan Webb, one of Gordon McLendon's "Magnificent Seven", plus Music Montage #3!
Duration:00:22:15
Episode #20: A One Hit Wonder -- and an interview with one of Gordon McLendon's "Magnificent Seven".
Duration:00:23:29