Podcast appearances and mentions of Dick Biondi

It's March Madness! Can you feel the excitement, between bouts of despair from our rapid descent into a fascist state? And did anyone else pick Fascist State to beat Attica State in the Hate Eight? The UBP takes March Madness more seriously than Americans take hating Duke. (David. F**k him!) Because at the UBP, we have two jobs: being the podcast of academic record for serious Beatle (and bible) study, and creating a tournament bracket destined to cement Dick Biondi's legacy as a Top 10 figure in Beatles history! So play along with us as Tony, T.J., and Casey crown this year's champion, the iron-clad, Apple/Calderstone-endorsed, OFFICIAL Eighth Beatle. Who will win it all this year? As John & Yoko once said, “Listen To This Podcast”!   EPISODE LINKS Download your bracket to play along at home Like and subscribe! Please support our scrappy show. Score some sweet merch or find us on Patreon Come hang with us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram! Drop us a review on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode., we with speak with Diamond and Mr. Zero, founding members of The Kings.  You  may know them for their legendary hit single from 1980, "This Beat Goes On/Switchin to Glide",  but they have been rocking and making great music for 4 decades and we discuss their latest amazing album, "The Longest Story Ever Told".

In the episode, we speak with film director and producer, Pamela Pulice about her latest documentary, "The Voice That Rocked America - The Dick Biondi Story".

This week Jeff will share some fun birthday's and some other exciting news. Get ready to hear some great baseball stories about Michael Martin and crew.  Finally, RIP Paul Reubens. We will miss you.-IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @MARYBS5THSON. FINALLY, PLEASE SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH THOSE YOU LOVE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO CREATE CONTENT FOR YOU TO ENJOY EVERY SUNDAY MORNING OR ANYTIME!

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the death of Tony Bennett and Barack Obama’s summer playlist. They also talk about a tribute to Dick Biondi in The New York Times and Dean’s reviews of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”

In radio news, Financial problems hit Audacy.  Urban One finally reports their fourth quarter earnings results for 2022.  We have news on the street, and those Personal People Meter Ratings.  Next, Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes.  This featured and aircheck section remembers the late Dick Biondi who passed away at 90.  Our featured station is KBQB FM from Chico California with their variety hits format.

Crash was a stripper named Diablo. Jonah Hill and Sarah Brady drama. Dick Biondi tribute. Woman makes leather fanny pack from her own skin. Jukebox burglars. Woman gives birth to 13 pound baby. Choose Your News. Emails (Don@WBIG.com). 8:30 Low Budget Jeopardy. Be sure to subscribe.

Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back after a holiday break for another special show as we greet new friends and say goodbye to old ones. WGN’s own legendary agriculture business reporter Max Armstrong jumps on the show to tell everyone about the next phase of his life. Then, we are introduced to the rest […]

Wheel of Fortune's host Pat Sajak, will step down as host next season. His replacement will be Ryan Seacrest! Did you know that these gentlemen started in radio? I share the media and music significance they both achieved, and Wheel of Fortune's broadcasting history. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaPat Sajak: https://twitter.com/patsajakPat Sajak Vietnam Vet Recounts His Army DJ Days before 'Wheel of Fortune' · United Service OrganizationsPat Sajak: 'I Didn't See Myself As A Game Show Host' : NPRThe Surprising Story of Pat Sajak's Rise to Wheel of Fortune FameWSM radio airchecks: https://www.youtube.com/@TennRadioHOF/search?query=Pat%20SajakRyan Seascrest: Ryan Seacrest Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards - TV GuideOn Air with Ryan Seacrest: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-on-air-with-ryan-seacrest-80159774/American Top 40: https://www.iheart.com/live/american-top-40-4802/American Idol: https://abc.com/shows/american-idol/Wheel of Fortune: https://www.wheeloffortune.com/Dick Biondi: https://www.radiohalloffame.com/dick-biondiGood Morning, Vietnam: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093105/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Good%2520Morning%2520Related Episodes:Ep. 123 - Z100's Radio History: https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/ep-123-z100s-radio-historyEp. 189 - Hawaiian Musicians Playlist: https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/ep-189-hawaiian-musicians-playlist

Chicagoland filmmaker Pam Pulice joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to talk about the influence of radio icon Dick Biondi who passed away at age 90. Pam is also the director of the documentary, The Voice that Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]

• John Howell remembers the life of the great broadcaster, Dick Biondi. • Andy Field from ABC News Washington describes the Secret Service's hunt for the culprit behind the cocaine found in the White House.  • POLITICO's Jordan Carney discusses the House GOP's plan to go after the FBI and DOJ.  • Plus, Alex Stone has the story of a “missing” Texas boy who was never really missing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• John Howell remembers the life of the great broadcaster, Dick Biondi. • Andy Field from ABC News Washington describes the Secret Service's hunt for the culprit behind the cocaine found in the White House.  • POLITICO's Jordan Carney discusses the House GOP's plan to go after the FBI and DOJ.  • Plus, Alex Stone has the story of a “missing” Texas boy who was never really missing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Cochran pays a heartfelt tribute to legendary radio broadcaster, Dick Biondi, celebrating his remarkable contributions to the broadcast industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGN Radio host John Landecker joins Bob Sirott to talk about his memories working with Dick Biondi. He remembers what kind of person Dick Biondi was off the air and why he rarely talked about his personal life.

The word legendary definitely applies for a man whom many of us in the Chicago area grew up listening too. For Joe it was driving with his dad and Oldies or Magic 104.3 on. For some, 89 WLS. Listen as Joe and Tina talk about Dick Biondi's passing at 90 and play a few clips from the past too. Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!

Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by honoring the life of radio legend Dick Biondi. Dr. Lauren N Taglia, MD PhD Dermatologist and Medical Director with Northwestern RMG, joins Dean for this week's regular health update. Dr. Taglia begins this week by sharing tips on how to enjoy the warm weather but stay […]

Episode 232: I will discuss my memories of Radio Disc Jockey Dick Biondi And The Ebenezer Floppen Slopper's Wonderful Water Slides in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

Dick Biondi was an absolute radio legend. He died last week at the age of 90, after a 67-year career that paved the way for generations of broadcasters.   He was the first guy in the states to play the Beatles on the air. He was on the ground floor for the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis, as well as plenty other early architects of modern music.   Biondi was inducted to the Radio Hall of Fame in 1998. Specific to Chicago, his voice was heard on WLS-AM, WCFL, WMAQ, WBBM FM, WJMK and WLS-FM.   Biondi's passing has made me think about the importance of radio during his lifetime, the value of community involvement and the thrill of shared pop culture experience.   With that, I wanted to invite someone on for this episode who could help us learn more about the radio legend. And for that, I'm turning to my old WGN colleague, Scott Miller. Scott's the morning host at WJBC, the “Voice of Central Illinois,” and he worked with, and knew, Dick Biondi for decades. (Associated image: Courtesy Scott Miller) Car Con Carne is proud to be sponsored by Alex Ross Art (alexrossart.com). San Diego Comic Con is fast approaching. If you're going, make sure to visit Alex Ross Art while you're there (Booth 2415)!   SDCC runs from Thu, Jul 20, 2023 – Sun, Jul 23, 2023  

Episode 232: I will discuss my memories of Radio Disc Jockey Dick Biondi And The Ebenezer Floppen Slopper's Wonderful Water Slides in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

Steve and Johnnie are back in studio and their first guest is Carl Giammarese of The Buckinghams to talk about the upcoming premiere of the Dick Biondi film . Steve Bernas, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois talks about common scams regarding check washing and bank […]

WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to filmmaker Pamela Pulice about new film about the legacy of Radio Hall of Famer Dick Biondi. Dick Biondi’s amazing radio career spans over 6 decades, including the birth of American Rock and Roll and the evolution of Pop music. Known as The Screamer, the Big Noise from Buffalo & The […]

One of the best known radio disc jockeys in Chicago's history is the subject of a new documentary - The Dick Biondi Film. The film's director, Pam Pulice, is working on raising funds to finish the film and has an event this Thursday (June 16th) if you're a fan of classic cars, rock and roll, and supporting Pam's creative efforts.https://www.dickbiondifilm.com/Cruisin' With The Legends of Rock (Homer Glen, IL - June 16th 5pm-9pm)https://fb.me/e/2GzeIufe9

Fact: Since 2016, there's no such thing as an authorized “live Beatles record” without Opie's involvement. Sure, “At The Hollywood Bowl” was originally released lo-fi style in 1977, back when Richie Cunningham was chillin' with Potzie, Mrs. C, and the increasingly insane Chachi. But it wasn't until Apple slapped Ron Howard's name on a brand new cover (yuck) that this long-deleted title finally appeared on CD in dramatically improved sound, as a slightly forced tie-in with the “Eight Days A Week” film. So yeah, it was ol' Winthrop (#TheMusicMan #GaryIndiana) who made a Splash with this Gung Ho re-release that's Far and Away the only official live Beatles record. In this episode, Tony and T.J. dive into Giles Martin's stunning remix, on the 45th anniversary of George Martin's original presentation of the legendary '64 and '65 Hollywood Bowl shows. Along the way, these Beautiful Minds Backdraft themselves into other pertinent topics, like:   ☎️ Did the Nerk Twins inspire the Jerk Twins, later known as the Jerky Twins, and ultimately known as G.O.A.T. comedy act The Jerky Boys?  

Today's guests: - Corinne Rose, Beverly Arts - Mark Konkol, Journalist for Patch - Cecily Relucio, Chicago Program Director for Surge Fellowship - Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications & Public Policy at ACLU - Pam Pulice, Dick Biondi film and tribute

Pam Pulice, writer and director of ‘The Dick Biondi Film’, joins John Landecker to talk about the continuing effort to bring a comprehensive documentary of Chicago radio legend Dick Biondi. She shares the history of the project as well as an upcoming event to celebrate Biondi’s 89th birthday and raise funds for the film.

Either through public demand or divine intervention, the Black IPA has made an unexpected comeback in 2021, and We. Are. Here. For. It. We snagged the first five Black IPAs we could to tap into the cultural zeitgeist, and Craig learns to stop worrying and love the style. We discuss why the style lost favor with the beer buying public, and speculate on where they may be going. Also, we consider which singers deserve their half birthdays recognized, nearly touch Dick Biondi with a roman candle, call breweries with our list of demands, seek the path to chocolate IPAs, and accidentally give someone the crinkle tingles.  Beers Reviewed Revolution Brewing - Jukebox Hero  Stone Brewing - Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA Bell’s Brewery - Black Hearted Ale Phase Three Brewing - Mystic Infinity Sew Hop’d Brewery - Blind Hem

My guest this on the podcast is JOE FARINA. Joe’s dad was late great character actor DENNIS FARINA, who appeared in many hilarious roles including Ray “Bones” Barboni in Get Shorty, to mob boss Jimmy Serrano in the cult classic Midnight Run to his role in the hit tv show Crime Story, and Lt Colonoal Anderson in Saving Private Ryan and many others. Joe joins me today to talk about his famous dad and his latest project, a documentary about the iconic Disc Jockey DICK BIONDI and his amazing radio career, which spanned over 6 decades, including the birth of American Rock & Roll and the evolution of Pop music!! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) Contact our show at hollywoodkid411@gmail.com LEAVE US A REVIEW!!!! Like their Facebook Page to follow the Documentary! https://www.facebook.com/groups/biondifilm/?ref=share (https://www.facebook.com/groups/biondifilm/?ref=share) Check out their Website at DickBiondifilm.com

On this episode of The Italian American Entertainment Podcast, Vince Chiarelli, of the Vince Chiarelli Band, interviews Joseph Farina. Joe is the Director of Communications and Marketing for the upcoming Dick Biondi Film, an actor and the son of the son of the late actor Dennis Farina. We talk about the legendary Italian American disk jockey Dick Biondi, his upcoming film, and also about Joe's father Dennis Farina. Find out more about the Dick Biondi film here: https://www.dickbiondifilm.com/

Interview with Joe Farina, the Director of Communications and Marketing for the Dick Biondi Film. Recorded: December 5, 2020 Running Time: 24 minutes 56 second

Interview with Joe Farina, the Director of Communications and Marketing for the Dick Biondi Film. Recorded: December 5, 2020 Running Time: 24 minutes 56 second

When Pat O'Day died August 4, I lost a great friend and the Pacific Northwest said goodbye to a genuine legend. Son Jeff O'Day wrote a fitting tribute to his father in a Facebook post: “The Pacific Northwest will always seem a little empty without the legendary Pat O'Day. All we can do is focus on the incredible role he had in making the Emerald City a better place to live, and the difference he made in people's lives.“ The son of a coal miner turned preacher, Pat was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on September 24, 1934. When he was 7, his father accepted a job with a Tacoma church and soon landed a radio ministry show on Tacoma's KMO. “He didn't pound the pulpit, but he could move people emotionally,” O'Day remembered in a 2018 Seattle Times story. “I knew then that I wanted to be on the radio. Every night I'd go into the bathroom and practice announcing into the bathtub because it made my voice resonate.” While attending radio and TV school in Tacoma, Pat landed his first radio job as a studio engineer at KTAC. After spending three years at small-market stations, he made his Seattle debut on KAYO in 1959. A year later, O'Day moved to KJR, his favorite station growing up in Tacoma. Pat combined rock'n'roll music with the personality, drama and theatrics of pre-TV radio. He was promoted to program director of KJR and felt that all of his childhood dreams had come true. Pat O'Day owned the Seattle afternoon airwaves, averaging 35% of the radio audience. KJR moved into #1 in the ratings and stayed there for almost 15 years. Pat says, "Other stations would attempt to compete now and then, but we had the talent, we had the momentum and we had a tradition. We believed radio had to make people laugh, or cry. It needed to be perpetual motion." Pat was named the nation's top program director in 1964 and 1965, and “Radioman of the Year” in 1966. Pat began calling hydroplane races on KJR in 1967. That was the beginning of a 46 year stretch broadcasting the hydros on Seattle radio and TV. As Pat explains, "A hydroplane race is like a rock 'n' roll festival with Rolls-Royce engines instead of guitars. Young people were re-energized about the sport because their favorite radio station was right in the middle of it." O'Day & Associates staged teen dances all over the Pacific Northwest, showcasing local bands and touring acts like Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis. In 1967 Pat's dance business became Concerts West, staging shows for Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Chicago, the Beach Boys, the Moody Blues, the Eagles, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, and many others. After undergoing treatment at Schick Shadel Hospital in 1986, he became its radio and TV spokesman. Pat always said it was his second passion, and he loved talking about the thousands of lives Schick Shadel helped to save. In 1989, Pat moved to San Juan Island, where he operated a real estate brokerage. I'll always treasure visiting him in Friday Harbor, our lunches at Downriggers and the clam chowder in Roche Harbor! Pat O'Day was among a group of pioneer deejays honoured by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. It was the thrill of a lifetime to be there with Pat, Dick Biondi, Cousin Brucie and many others that day. A guest of honour on my final radio show in 2017, Pat was in vintage form. He regaled our audience with tales of Frank Sinatra's visit to KJR, falling victim to an elaborate Paul McCartney wedding prank, his role in the success of "Wooly Bully"... you can hear them all in my series "The Last Broadcast". In the closing moments of that last show, Pat left me with some advice that still resonates today: "We waste so much time saying 'no', and we accomplish nothing with the word 'no'. But the word 'yes' can open the doors to magic." Thanks, Pat O'Day, for opening the doors to so much magic - and for inviting us in to watch a true magician at work!

The Rockin' Eddy Oldies Radio Shows pays special tribute to legendary Dick Biondi and WLS with an hour long show of how WLS and Biondi sounded back in the day, featuring The Hollywood Argyles - "Alley Oop", Wade Flemons - "Easy Lovin", Donald Jenkins & The Delighters - "The Elephant Walk", Ronnie Dove - "Happy Summer Days", The Egyptian Combo - "Gale Winds", Elmore James - "Mean & Evil", (Twin Spin) Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs - "Sugar Shack" (A-side) / "My Heart Is Free" (B-side), Conway Twitty - "Is a Bluebird Blue", Joe Simon - "Let's Do It Over", Joe Jones - "California Sun", Marvin Gaye - Hitch Hike", The Exports - "Car Hop", Major Lance - "Hey Little Girl", The Danleers - "One Summer Night", Dee Clark - "Nobody But You", The Secrets - "The Boy Next Door", The Teen Beats - "Teen Bop", Roy Clark - "Tips of My Fingers", Dick Biondi - "The Pizza Song", The Rivieras - "Moonlight Serenade".

Burton Cummings is a genuine Canadian musical icon. Best known for his decade with the Guess Who and "Clap For The Wolfman", "These Eyes and "American Woman", he's also enjoyed a solo career with "Stand Tall", "My Own Way To Rock", "Break It To Them Gently" and many other hits. I refer to him as “King of the Keyboards” and he does not disappoint. Burton and fellow Guess Who alumnus Randy Bachman grew up in Winnipeg, where they were heavily influenced by radio: particularly by one of Canada's premier Top 40 radio stations, 50,000 watt CKY (home of Peter Jackson, Daryl B and Chuck McCoy). Burton also remembers listening to old buddy Dick Biondi playing "Da Doo Ron Ron" by the Crystals on Chicago's WLS! Legend has it the band's "Albert Flasher" was inspired by a visit to Vancouver's C-FUN. Burton is in the Juno Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has the Order of Canada. In addition Burton has a theatre named for him in Winnipeg. Great honors for a great Canadian. You'll want to check out Burton's Facebook page facebook.com/burtoncummings. Lots of great stories from his career, Winnipeg memories and Burton's take on the music we grew up with. Well worth a visit! This photo with Burton Cummings was taken backstage at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. The B.C. Lions sweater was a gift from the late Bobby Ackles on my 70th birthday. It says “ROBINSON” and the number 70 on the back and just the number on the front. I wore it on stage in honour of the Lions' first outdoor win since 1982. After the last four decades mostly in the United States, Burton now calls Moose Jaw, SK home. How Canadian is that? Audio courtesy Global TV's Close Encounters series.

In our radio news segment Urban 1 and Salem Media report their first quarter revenue results. Entercom flips WODS FM in Boston to Variety Hits. Finally we provide news on the street. We will follow this up with Jennifer's Call Letter and format changes, followed by a Miami morning radio band scan from Bill sparks from February of 1991. Our classic aircheck features Dick Biondi on KRLA AM from Jun, 14th 1967. Finally this week's featured station is WODS FM from Boston Ma with their Variety hits format.

Rollye James continues her Sunday evenings with you on Mother’s Day! The show starts with Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice, Executive Producer and Director of The Dick Biondi Film! Pamela and Rollye discuss the documentary’s progress and share stories about the Chicago radio icon. Listeners then share their memories and stories of rock ‘n roll founding father, Little […]

Larry Potash from WGN Morning News, Radio legend Dick Biondi, Tracy Swartz (Chicago Red Eye), Rick Kaempfer (Minutia Men Celebrity Interview)  Enjoy all 5 seasons of Lossano and Friends! Only on Vintage Lossano and Friends! [EpV02] The post Lossano and Friends – Kingpins of TV, radio, podcasts, and homicide maps! appeared first on Radio Misfits.

GMA’s Ginger Zee talks about her crazy adventures since leaving Chicago, radio star Eddie Volkman takes his first steps back towards a solo radio career, plus Jennifer O’Neil from Rivet Radio, and special appearances by Tom Dreesen, Ron Magers, Svengoolie, Dick Biondi, Melissa Forman join Tony Lossano and his new Read more... The post Lossano and Friends – The Beginning! appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Dick Biondi’s amazing radio career spans over 6 decades, including the birth of American Rock & Roll and the evolution of Pop music. Known as The Screamer, the Big Noise from Buffalo, and The Wild I-Tralian, Dick Biondi holds the distinction of being the first disc jockey to play The Beatles on American radio. He introduced The Beatles and the Rolling Stones in concert, and helped many new artists along the road to stardom. Dick Biondi has continued to be the voice of the Baby Boomer generation and generations to follow. This week we sat down with Pamela Enzweiler Pulice the producer of the Dick Biondi Film.

This week, we talk about call letters, the FCC (!) and heart some 1971 radio with Dick Biondi of WCFL.

WGN Radio legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman fill in for Roe Conn with a show packed with laughs, memories and great guests! After breaking the ice, photographer Barry Butler joins Steve and Johnnie in studio to talk about how he got into photography. Butler tells the stories behind some of the favorite photos that […]

Director Pamela Pulice and Director of Communications Joseph Farina join Steve King and Johnnie Putman in studio to talk about the new film “The Dick Biondi Film.” Listen to the full interview below and donate on their website.  

EP124: Pamela Pulice (The Dick Biondi Film), and Stephanie Weber (comedian/writer for Mr. Skin), join Tony Lossano to chat about  legendary disc jockey Dick Biondi, Dick jokes and nude female celebrities, tips on getting naked with hidden cameras, forging a famous signature on pantyhose for a living, and chasing ghosts Read more... The post Lossano and Friends! – 05/14/19 appeared first on Radio Misfits.

RARE & SCRATCHY ROCK 'N ROLL #_070 – “FAMOUS TOP 40 RADIO STATION JINGLES & DISC JOCKEYS" You never would’ve heard all the great hits you grew up with if it weren’t for your favorite local top-40 radio stations, and your favorite local DJs.  In New York you probably heard Cousin Brucie on music radio WABC. In Dallas it was Ken Dowe on 11-90 “KLIF” (pronounce it “cliff”). Los Angeles had Charlie Van Dyke rocking out on boss radio 93-KHJ. And our resident rockologist, Ken Deutsch, listened to DJs such as Dick Biondi and Art Roberts on 89-WLS, Chicago. We’re turning most of this episode over to Ken, the owner of the largest radio station jingle collection on this planet. He’ll flog your memory banks with some of the jocks and jingles that made your particular top-40 station so memorable.   And Ken interviews two of the big air talents who played the hits back in the day – Bob Sirott and – Al Mitchell.  Hear it all here.

It's the end of an era in Chicago as radio veteran Dick Biondi and WLS-FM part ways. Chicago is going to miss him. He was a major radio performer, a great deejay and a solid human being. The airwaves are losing a legend. What a career! From WKBW/Buffalo in 1958, WLS in 1960 and KRLA/Los Angeles in 1964-65... all the way to his return to Chicago in 1984 to WJMK and back to WLS-FM in 2006. Dick and I were among a group of pioneer deejays honoured by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. We got to know each other in 2002 in Memphis during Elvis Week where he broadcast from the grounds of Graceland. Enjoy this Dick Biondi interview, from a project called Knights Of The Turntable.

Neil Fiorito does traffic on WBBM Newsradio and hosts "Neil’s News" for the Marriott in River North, and has done traffic at US99 WUSN, WIND Radio, for radio stations in Houston, Minnesota, St. Louis, and more. He started doing music radio at Triton College, and he talks about his varied career that includes working for his dad’s business, being on the air at Loyola’s WLUW Energy 88.7, Lite 103 in Rockton, WXLC in Waukegan, WRXQ and Star 96.7 in Crest Hill, and WCCQ 98.3. He also talks about why Dick Biondi is so wonderful, why he has a good personality for hotel work, why he likes acting, why he feels he’s living the dream, why he loves working at the hotel, what Mr. Marriott is like, why he likes doing radio, his theater experience, why he likes talking so much, his family, why he loves people, and more.Click the link below to play, or download it by right-clicking (on a PC) or holding down the CTRL key and clicking on it (for Mac).http://radiogirl.us/audio/RG153.mp3

John Records Landecker is a bona fide radio star, soon to be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.  He’s perhaps best know for his trademark saying "Records Truly is My Middle Name” also the name of his book ─ now entering it’s second printing with an updated “Hall of Fame” edition.  Starting in small market Michigan radio, he quickly ascended to major markets like Philly and Chicago, where for years he held court at the legendary “Big 89, WLS” (or as he put it, “the Enormous but not too gaudy 89”). There he was part of a lineup that included such radio luminaries as Larry Lujack, Tommy Edwards, Fred Winston, and Dick Biondi to name just a few.  John is also famous for benchmark bits like “Boogie Check”, “Americana Panorama” and “Press My Conference”. Next came stints at other Chicago stations including WJMK, Magic 104.7 and his weekend show "Into the Seventies”. All this was followed by a return to WLS, both on AM and FM in the 2000’s, and he’s still going strong today with a show on his local hometown station WEFM!   In this episode, we’re treated to some strong insights from a Hall of Famer who has been to the mountaintop – and is not afraid to speak out.   

Ep95: The best moments from legendary disc jockey, Dick Biondi on Lossano and Friends! Featuring WGN-TV’s Larry Potash, Museum of Broadcast Communications founder Bruce DuMont, Chicago Tribune’s Tracy Swartz, Minutia Men’s Rick Kaempfer, and Dream for Kids’ Tom Tuohy and the LAF crew! The post Lossano and Friends! – Dick Biondi appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Scott Miller has been working as a radio host and producer for years. He describes his beard pursuits: how he got into national and international beard competitions; how he got into radio doing the weather for Dick Biondi; working at NPR and another local station while at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale; getting fired, dealing with being out of work, and persevering without a job; doing mornings on Rock 105 WTAO; starting in Chicago at WCKG with Pete McMurray; why he loves radio so much; consistently contacting John Gehron; living in southern Illinois; reuniting with Pete McMurray at WGN and WDRV The Drive; being on the original team at Oprah's radio network, Oprah Winfrey's generosity; working for Gayle King's show and why she's so wonderful; working with Maya Angelou and why she's so great; why he left the excitement of Oprah's network for anchoring news at the failed FM News 101.1; predicting Bears games on Fox 32 TV; the difference between radio and TV; how music radio is more challenging than talk radio, and more.Click the link below to play, or download it by right-clicking (on a PC) or holding down the CTRL key and clicking on it (for Mac).http://radiogirl.us/audio/RG148.mp3

Dick Biondi (94.7 WLS), Bruce DuMont (Museum of Broadcast Communications), Tom Tuohy (Dreams for Kids) The post Lossano and Friends! – 04/11/15 appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Take a trip to the past and relive the feeling and sounds of band scanning the AM dial in 1958. Hit songs, advertisements, air checks.. an evening of reminiscing.. 1. Back To The Future, (music bed) 2. 1958 News, Aircheck 56 WFIL. 3. At the Hop, Danny and the Juniors. 4. 1958 Suspense show Intro.. 5. That'll Be The Day, Buddy Holly. 6. Blueberry Hill, Fats Domino. 7. 1958 Dr. Pepper advert. 8. Honeycomb, Jimmie Rogers. 9. Sweet Little Sixteen, Chuck Berry. 10. Bye Bye Love, Everly Brothers. 11. WKBW 1520 Buffalo NY Aircheck, Dick Biondi. 12. Yakety Yak, Coasters. 13. All I Have To Do Is Dream, Everly Brothers. 14. WKBW Bowling advert. 15. King Lear Broadcast 1958, Oregon Shakespeare Festival NBC Broadcast. 17. Jailhouse Rock, Elvis Presley. 18. Chances Are, Johnny Mathis. 19. Little Darling, Diamonds. 20. Party Doll, Buddy Knox. 21. KXRA 1490. 22. To Know Him Is To Love Him, Teddy Bears. 23. Witch Doctor, David Seville. 24. 1958 Gunsmoke show intro. 25. Silhouettes, Rays. 26. 1958 Edsel Advert. 27. WJSV 1460 Sign off with National Anthem.

Chicago sports talk guru Chet Coppock and co-host Geoff Pinkus break open the Unscripted opinion vault on the following topics: Time Magazine's big plug for Lady Gaga, Dick Biondi's timeless passion for the Chicago music scene and the Bulls' head coaching situation. Part one of two.

Chicago sports talk guru Chet Coppock and co-host Geoff Pinkus break open the Unscripted opinion vault on the following topics: Time Magazine's big plug for Lady Gaga, Dick Biondi's timeless passion for the Chicago music scene and the Bulls' head coaching situation. Part one of two.