“KLOS 50 in Reverse” Podcast Series

Steve Downes’ presence in LA radio from the late 70s straight through the 90s is still felt today.  He’s been at practically every LA rock station, and his voice is instantly recognizable not just from the airwaves but also his long running role as Master Chief from the iconic HALO video game series.  Great stories in this one, with Rita Wilde and Stew.

Frazer Smith’s morning reign at KLOS in the early and mid 80’s was a Southern California sensation that was as off-the-rails as it was highly rated.  Chuck provided some counter-balance to the lunacy and continued on to keep KLOS listeners informed well into the Mark & Brian era.  The 2 share hilarious stories of their arrivals in Los Angeles and time broadcasting mornings.

What it was about the “Decade of Decadence” that still fascinates us, with Rita, Stew, and KLOS PD Keith Cunningham. Memories of the US Festival, playing and working on and around the Sunset Strip, the fall of KMET, the rise of KNAC, Monsters of Rock, MTV, and more.

Concerts, contests, billboards, bumper stickers, street team events, etc.  Plus, tales of some of the “guerilla” tactics the street team employed in their battle vs. crosstown radio rival KMET with Steven G. Smith and C.W. West, 2 of KLOS’ intrepid promotion directors. Hosted by Rita Wilde and Stew Herrera.

Recorded just before they went live on air for the Anniversary Special, Mark & Brian play a version of "phrase association." They get 60 seconds (or maybe a little more) to describe bits, events, people etc. thrown at them by Rita and Stew. Lots of great stories and lots of stuff they didn't get to during the radio special.

Get an in-depth look at Bob Coburn and Rockline with great stories with Rockline producers Mark Felsot and Gregg Journigan.  Hosted by Rita Wilde with Stew Herrera.

The battle between KLOS, KMET, and K-WEST, recruiting iconic KLOS talent, the  genesis of Rockline, dealing with terrified lawyers, shepherding KLOS into lasting success.

Rita Wilde, Gary Moore, Ken Anthony and Stew Herrera share some personal stories about their time at KLOS and then lay out what you can expect in the upcoming episodes of “KLOS 50 in Reverse” Podcast Series.