Podcasts about Larry Lujack

In radio news, WBOS FM in Boston changes to Blumberg business.  CHML in Hamilton Ontario abruptly signsoff.  We have news on the street, and conclude our look at those Personal People Meter Ratings.  Next Bill has a feature with Mike  Garlic talking football.  Our classic aircheck is Larry Lujack on WCFL from April of 1973.  Finally in our featured station we listen to Martha Quin on KOSF FM from San Francisco.

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Chicago's premier media journalist, Robert Feder, joins Steve Cochran for conversation spanning decades of radio history. Reflecting on the 'Barn Dance Era', the reign of Larry Lujack and John Landecker, and the national influence of WLS, Feder explains why The Big 89 might be the most important station in Chicago radio history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 15:22–33, where we see Paul's missional desire and his prayer for the church in Rome. The opening features Larry Lujack and Tommy Edwards. This episode of the Heidelcast is sponsored by the Heidelberg Reformation Association. You love the Heidelcast and the Heidelblog. You share it with friends, with members of your church, and others but have you stopped to think what would happen if it all disappeared? The truth is that we depend on your support. If you don't make the coffer clink, the HRA will simply sink. Won't you help us keep it going? The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All your gifts are tax deductible. Use the donate link on this page or mail a check to Heidelberg Reformation Association, 1637 E Valley Parkway #391, Escondido CA 92027. All the Episodes of the Heidelcast Resources On Romans Subscribe To the Heidelcast On Twitter @Heidelcast How To Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button below Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS New Way To Call The Heidelphone: Voice Memo On Your Phone Text the Heidelcast any time at (760) 618–1563. The Heidelcast is available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Call or text the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618-1563. Leave a message or email us a voice memo from your phone and we may use it in a future podcast. Record it and email it to heidelcast@heidelblog.net. If you benefit from the Heidelcast please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so that others can find it. Please do not forget to make the coffer clink (see the donate button below). SHOW NOTES Heidelblog Resources The HB Media Archive The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Recovering the Reformed Confession (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2008). What Must A Christian Believe? Why I Am A Christian Heidelblog Contributors Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button or send a check to: Heidelberg Reformation Association 1637 E. Valley Parkway #391 Escondido CA 92027 USA The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

America's 2nd favorite Meteorologist Paul Douglas joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how Larry Lujack inspired him to become a meteorologist, the difference between a snowstorm & a blizzard, and he shares when the current arctic spell is expected to subside.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beloved WLS jock and program director Tommy Edwards joins Steve Cochran for a comprehensive look back on joining the Big 89, his incredible relationship with Larry Lujack, and the impact WLS had on music and broadcasting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In radio news, more radio station groups report their third quarter revenue results.  There is lots of news on the street, and we conclude our look at the October Personal People Meter Ratings.  Next, we'll have those call letter and format changes.  This will be followed by an interview ofVin Scully conducted by John Rooney.  Our classic aircheck is Larry Lujack from WCFL in April of 1968.  Finally we travel to Honolulu and listen to Korl FM and their morning show.

Neil got his juicer and is getting his healthy lunch from Sonny's. Ed Tyll spy report, Larry Lujack bit, and Fatso talk. There is going to be a staff meeting on Monday, and all staffers have to be there, but Rick and Suds were not invited.

Neil Rogers Show. The WSUN simulcast begins. Noon - 2PM Crazy lady from Sarasota, a Larry Lujack bit, and Neil has finally got a cart of his call to WIOD when he thought he was going to die in the hospital. A fan brought Neil a tape of the call he made on June 8th.

Catherine Johns found her way to an early career in broadcasting. She thought she went to college to become a nurse. There was this guy in her dormitory……how many stories started out that way in the ‘60s? “You have an amazing voice. You should be on the radio”. So she auditioned for the campus radio station and was hired. She started in smaller markets and ended up in Chicago, anchoring the news at WLS.  Catherine learned from some of the best in the business: Larry Lujack and Fred Winston. By the time the station changed to a talk format, she was hosting her own show.Catherine became very interested in speaking and soon transitioned to become a trainer in communication. She discovered she loved it, but had to overcome being worried about how she looked . She felt challenged by people looking back at her. Years later, Catherine's expertise is in working with clients to help them gain more confidence when speaking. The many skills she's developed throughout her career make her a successful and knowledgeable speaker.  People believe you have to be an extrovert to shine. Introverts can shine, too, with a softer energy. You can be like the sun or be like the moon. - Catherine JohnsEmail: catherine@catherinejohns.comAuthor: Show Up & Shine: Simple Steps to Boost your Confidencehttps://www.amazon.com/Show-Up-Shine-Confidence-Charisma/dp/0989618706/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SW1LOCSB71FU&keywords=show+up+and+shine&qid=1672848562&sprefix=show+up+and+shine%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1Speaker: https://www.catherinejohns.com/book-me-to-speak/

50 minutes of Neil Rogers. Starts and ends with the Bridge Tender bit, lots of women calling in, Arbitron talk, Larry Lujack, and an Imus bit.

Episode 137: I will discuss The 60th Anniversary of Spider-Man and Radio Disc Jockey Larry Lujack. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message

Episode 137: I will discuss The 60th Anniversary of Spider-Man and Radio Disc Jockey Larry Lujack. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message

https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-afternoon-news/chicagos-afternoon-news/ (Lisa Dent) has long been a significant and well-known presence in Chicago radio. She's best known for her long run as morning host at WUSN 99.5-FM (US99), which garnered her a trophy case full of awards including Major Market Morning Show of the Year and induction into the prestigious Country Radio Hall of Fame. But as you'll hear, her dream station was always “Chicago's Very Own” WGN. A native of Rockford, Lisa began her radio career in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin as a mere child back in 1981. Since then, she's charmed radio audiences in markets including Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, and Houston. In 2002, she returned to her ‘home market' of Chicago, hosting her dynamic run at then-CBS country music station US99, and IHeartRadio's Country effort, Big 95.5. Her longevity, exceptional on-air work, and strong community involvement made Lisa Dent a household name in Chicago, putting her in the company of radio greats like Larry Lujack, Steve Dahl, Wally Phillips, Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker. Ironically, she works with Bob and John now every weekday at WGN. (02:25) Lisa shares when she FIRST knew ‘radio' was going to be her thing – and WHERE she wanted to do it! (02:43) Working in all size markets, and for some of the best stations in the country, Lisa shares why she chose some stations over others, how things changed, and why she's where she is now! (04:19) Lisa reveals the steps that have made her such a powerhouse in Chicago—on and off the air. (06:01) When a serious health issue hit Lisa, she re-evaluated a LOT, including how radio was treating women. Hear how it changed her career path going forward. (10:07) Along the way, Lisa's won just about every award a broadcaster can, including induction into the Country Radio Hall of Fame. In this interview, she outlines steps other talents might consider to perhaps win some awards of their own! (13:15) In a reflective moment, Lisa offers things she knows NOW, that she WISHED she knew way back at her first stations like Fort Atkinson, WI and Rockford, IL. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1383785385414581 (WGN VIDEO: Meet LISA DENT) https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-afternoon-news/thank-you-thursday-a-special-thanks-to-veterinarians/ (WGN AUDIO: Lisa's "Thank You Thursday)" http://rhzrbbwk.podcastwebsites.com/one-minute-martinizing-courtesy/ (One Minute Martinizing ) by David MartinPlease help us thank these supporters who help keep BRANDWIDTH ON DEMAND free! https://my.captivate.fm/www.musicmaster.com (Musicmaster) https://bit.ly/KipperSwag (Radio Swag Shop) Get the FREE BRANDwidth Newsletter HERE.

Tommy Edwards is a retired American public address announcer for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association. Edwards was the arena voice for the Bulls at Chicago Stadium from 1976-1990.[1] During his first tenure with the team, Edwards is credited with originating the Bulls' famous signature style of introducing the starting lineups with "And now..."[1] Edwards was also the first stadium announcer to play Gary Glitter's Rock and Roll (which became one of America's most popular sports anthems).[1] In 2006, Edwards returned to the Bulls, replacing Steve Scott as the United Center arena voice. Tommy Edwards was also a DJ and program director at several Chicago area radio stations, including WLS, WCFL and WKQX. He was part of the famous "Animal Stories" (as Little "Snot-Nosed" Tommy) with Larry Lujack on WLS and WRLL. Edwards programmed WODS in Boston from 1990 to 1992, then moved to KCBS-FM in Los Angeles, where he created the "Arrow" (All Rock & Roll Oldies) format. He most recently worked at 104.3 K-Hits, an oldies station broadcasting out of Chicago.[2] Edwards retired from radio on September 12, 2014, after a 54-year career.[3][4] Edwards was born in Topeka, Kansas and lives in Lake Forest, Illinois. He began in radio at KTOP in Topeka and worked at WEAM in Washington DC and WOR-FM in New York City before moving to Chicago. Tommy announced that the Chicago Bulls game against the Houston Rockets on November 9, 2019 would be his last as a PA announcer. He retired and moved to the West Coast to be closer to his children.

Minutes 36:2600 to 2:00       IntroComing to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk. You'll recognize yourself in these true-life stories from women who are walking their lives while their lives walk them and the lasting difference these journeys have made. I'm your host, Diane Wyzga.Do you ever wonder if people listen to what you said?Have you ever wanted to know what to say to get the professional connections you seek?Does the idea of showing up and speaking give you Stagefright Willies?If you answered ‘yes' to any of these questions, then this podcast episode is for you.Today my guest is Catherine Johns, a professional speaker and expert in communication who's joining us from the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois. Today Catherine brings her powerful experiences as a broadcaster in large radio markets to coaching executives and entrepreneurs who want to make meaningful connections at every turn, real or virtual.  Catherine also turned her professional speaking skills to a book: Show Up and Shine to help women who've been overlooked and unheard in their professional lives.I invited Catherine to talk with us about her expertise as a professional speaker, what is personal presence and charisma, how to become more confident being heard and listened to in the business arena, and more. Welcome to the podcast, Catherine!2:00 to 6:00       Start From Where You AreI read recently that you and your husband took a stroll around your neighborhood meeting up with folks along the way. If I met up with you as you were taking a turn about the block, what's the first thing I'd notice about you?  Energy! That's the first thing we notice about most people.We all carry a certain energy; it's palpable, visible and tactileWe all have energy;  we can shape it and use it, tooSo, having some time to walk along together what else might I get to know about you?Catherine's first priority is getting to know the host by asking questions and listening closely to the  answersMost people feel under-heard most of the timeA tip to being more charismatic is not what we put “out there” but what we take inWe want to be seen and heard with a willing partnerQuick story: Catherine was talk show host. A favorite regular feature was Bug House Square based on the “loonies” who stood on a soapbox in Washington Square Park to be heard. Catherine opened the radio lines to take calls asking people questions from many many people who just wanted to talk about themselves. These folks waited a long time on the phone - sometimes an hour or more - just for the chance to be heard.The lesson for Catherine: how to approach people and what we need from each otherToday we still need to be seen and heard6:20 to 17:25       A Bit of Back Story: Radio Broadcasting CareerI'm a child of radio. I remember my mother listening to a morning broadcast out of New York City called Rambling With Gambling. In my law school years I drove home from class listening to the old Lux Radio Hour episodes like The Green Hornet and Yukon King; the sorts of programs what my dad listened to. Q: So, before we get to your professional speaking and coaching practice and your book, Show Up & Shine, I'd like to know a bit about what brought you to radio in the first place. Question: Would you tell us what was the draw about radio for you?His name was Byron.When Catherine was a freshman at Valparaiso University majoring in nursing a fellow in her dorm suggested Catherine go on campus radio because she had the voice for itThis idea was opposite of how Catherine saw herselfCatherine went to the audition because she had a crush on Byron and ended up getting the gig and he didn'tCatherine stumbled into radio on the campus station: The Station on the Tracks - next to the freight train tracksCatherine was shown what to do and told, “Now just be sexy.”Over time Catherine has built 3 different careers on her voiceLesson: we often don't know our gift until someone holds a mirror upQuestion: What came naturally to you to be able to sit in a studio to learn about and then become a radio broadcaster?Catherine is curious about a lot of things and about peopleAsking questions and listening to what people sayCatherine always loved wordsConfused parents when she decided to go into nursingAnd then things changed: make yourself available for another opportunityHost: This is how the road goes: we walk until we can't. Fortunately, someone pointed out a never considered  opportunityWhen Catherine decided to change majors and schools to get her degree in broadcasting the head of the department told her “no place for gals in broadcasting.”At that moment Catherine said, “Watch me!”And, what happened next?Catherine dug in, studied and worked her way in only 4 years' time from graduation to WLS Radio Chicago, a major market radio station!A gal wound up on a major broadcasting station! It was Catherine. So there!Catherine eventually got her own showQuestion: If a listener is thinking about making a leap into radio or some such place where “gals might not make it” what are highlights that made it all worthwhile, for youCatherine loves conversationRadio is all about conversationCatherine got lucky at WLS Chicago with the advent of ensemble morning show radio conceptInstead of being the News Gal Catherine had an opportunity to develop conversation on the airCatherine earned Side Chick exposure because Larry Lujack (the host) created space for herLarry Lujack, also called Superjock, Lawrence of Chicago, Uncle Lar, and King of the Corn Belt, was a Top 40 music radio disc jockey who was well known for his world-weary sarcastic styleIf a story was interesting, funny, or entertaining Catherine was in the spotlight where she learned to the craft of telling the story, bringing in the listeners and knowing when to stop Practical Tip: Knowing when to stop: most people “get high” on energy, excitement, and take it too farCatherine learned the brilliant Power of the PauseCatherine's mantra: “Say it once, say it well and zip it!”One of the ways people over-talk is by repeating themselvesMake your point well and leave space for the other person to say something, too17:25 to 34:23       Changing the Narrative: Reinventing Yourself -> Speakers Programs The broadcasting world came to an end as so many things do, but like so many successful professional women you chose this opportunity to Begin Anew - you reinvented yourself. You took all that wonderful knowledge, experience, ah ha's and so on and reinvented yourself as professional speaker and coach. Question: Would you let us know how that came about and the experience of moving into the next roll.Catherine got fired, as so many transitions beginRadio had been her life for 25 yearsCatherine wondered if she was able to anything else; but there were no options to quitCatherine herself: what did I really love about radio?Chunking up and chunking downChunking up: looking from the mega perspective at what she did: she is a performerJohn Landecker was another model on WLS ChicagoJohn Records Landecker is an American Top40/oldies disc jockey best known for his trademark saying "Records truly is my middle name" and creating Boogie Check, Americana Panorama, and satirical songs and bits based on current events such as "Make a Date with the Watergate", and "Press My Conference".Chunking down (granular activities): what are the skills, talents, abilities that go into being a Morning Show Side Chick: is curious, asks questions, gathers information, synthesize it, shares what she learns, balanced competing interests, team player, plays well with othersCatherine asked: where to take this tool box outside of a studio, where else to applyCatherine decided she wanted to speak but didn't like professional speakers - too much egoA conversation with a NSA conference attendee revealed her next role: be a trainerCatherine's 2 Practical Tips: Get membership in a professional society to learn and be exposed to people who do what you want to do + realize transitions can be time-consuming and depressing and hard; so stick with it through the rough patchesThis led to Catherine to a presentation skills position and eventually to professional speaker and communication expertHost notes themes of luck and resilience + diligence + mind-set to Begin Anew as well as Catherine's faith that this is the right path as more and more people and venues and opportunities show up. Willingness is hallmark of Catherine's story. Question: I'm curious: which audiences were you drawn to and how come?Professional women who were not yet senior executivesCatherine got her training gig because she was open to peopleWhen we are open to people and recognize that there is the chance for “luck”Story: A friend of a friend of a friend she met in a manicure salon led to an audition in New York; but the feedback was, “Catherine needs work on presentation skills - no eye contact.”Her experience was in radio for 25 years; there is no eye contact in radio; BUT! It was a key skill Catherine could master and meanwhile was hired for her energy to command a roomWhat the employer was looking for was a certain kind of energy and Catherine had itQuestion: Did you know you had this Super Power of commanding a room, an inherent energy?The CEO pointed it out to Catherine that she had the certain kind of energyWhen Catherine began to think about herself as a person who has influence or sway over a group so much made sense, so much fell into placeHost observes the themes of Catherine's follow-up, risk taking, persistence until something tangible rewards that. To be successful with the intimacy of radio one would have to have some form of inherent energy and draw in their voice to keep the listener engaged. Question: What is the difference between energy, vibe, charisma, and presence or are they different ways of saying the same thing and, if so, what is that thing?These words are difficult to defineCatherine thinks of charisma as the energy that happens in interactionWe are charismatic in connection with anotherThe exchange of energy is a charismaMany different ways to have charismaThere is that something you want more ofHost: Maybe it's an energy vibration exchanged between human beings.  We as human beings are exchanging energy and looking for those who are receptive to our energy. Question: Along those lines of connection, you were on a trajectory that would eventually intersect with COVID. As we transition from Zoom to a hybrid way of some online/virtual and some in-person,  What's changed in business, what's the same, what will still be important?34:23 to 36:26       ConclusionHere we are, at the end of the road but not the journey. Thank you for listening to Part 1 of this in-depth Guest InnerView episode of Stories From Women Who Walk with your host Diane Wyzga and my guest Catherine Johns, a professional speaker, expert in communication and the author of Show Up and Shine to help women who've been overlooked and unheard in business. We hope you are enlightened and inspired by our conversation about unexpected careers finding you, radio broadcasting, reinventing yourself, and the elusive energy called charisma. We'll be back in a week with Part 2.Meanwhile, you're invited to check out close to 450 episodes of this podcast Stories From Women Who Walk found on Simplecast, your favorite podcast platform, including Android, and my website, Quarter Moon Story Arts. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! You will have wonderful company as we walk our lives together. ABOUT Catherine JohnsWhen it comes to communication, Catherine Johns has plenty to say. How can you command a room and connect with the people listening, whether you're on a stage or at your computer? How do you have real influence on your audience?All those years on the radio … Catherine was doing virtual presentations before we had a name for them. She established relationships with people she would never even meet in person. So much so, that many still feel a bond with her today. Now we're all working on Zoom or Teams or Webex. Catherine shows executives and entrepreneurs … speakers and leaders … how to have make a genuine impact with your virtual presentations.Catherine has a special interest in women who've been overlooked and underheard in their professional lives. She wrote Show Up and Shine: Simple Steps to Boost Your Confidence and Charisma for them.How to Keep in Touch With Catherine JohnsWebsite:  www.catherinejohns.comBlog: www.catherinejohns.com/blogLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinejohns/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.johns.chicagoBook:  https://www.amazon.com/Show-Up-Shine-Confidence-Charisma-ebook/dp/B00EKX7I8U/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=show+up+and+shine&qid=1630679282&sr=8-3Production Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicSound Editing: Dawin Carlisle & First Class ReelsAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit and attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts 

@LandeckerJohn & @JRRussRadio introduce you to MovieTicketRadio.com & podcast Ep. #8 examining the music in @TheHangover trilogy. J.R. quotes famed Chicago D.J. Larry Lujack and John suggests adding a third member to the show. CAUTION: You may hurt your spleen laughing.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1764759

Celebrating what would have been radio legend Larry Lujack’s 81st birthday, Tommy Edwards joins John Landecker to look back on the classic ‘Animal Stories’ segment and let listeners attempt to replicate Edwards’ well known fits of laughter.

The late Larry Lujack would have celebrated his 81st birthday over the weekend. Our very own Bob Sirott sat down with the legendary “Superjock” back in 2003 for an episode of “The Friday Night Show“. Bob played a few minutes of the interview with “Uncle Lar”, where Lujack talked about how he got started in […]

Jenkins is in charge of farewell party invites, Gwyneth explodes, Ben’s life-size jealousy, and a brush with radio legend Larry Lujack. [Ep213] The post Minutia Men – Jenkins, Jealousy, and Jocks appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Catherine Johns spent 20 years in Chicago radio as a news anchor and talk show host. In the 80’s and 90’s, she was a morning-show co-host with Larry Lujack and Fred Winston at WLS and then hosted her own evening talk show. She was one of the few female radio talk show hosts in the nation at that time. Later she teamed up with John Landecker at WJMK FM. After Catherine left radio, she joined another refugee from radio, Karen Hand to launch Positive Changes, a hypnosis center helping clients adopt healthy positive changes in their lives. Today, Catherine is a professional speaker and coaches professional clients in effective communication. In this episode, we discuss:Catherine’s magical radio broadcasting career.How Catherine re-invented her career after ending radio.What it means to connect with an audience through speaking.Catherine's personal definition of health.And much, much more.Resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinejohns/  www.facebook.com/catherinejohnschicago https://twitter.com/catherinejjohnsOn Instagram: catherinejohns40 https://medium.com/swlh/the-science-of-storytelling-why-we-love-stories-fceb3464d4c3 The Mindful Minute -Here's a quote by the great Maya Angelou, "There is no greater agony than burying an untold story inside you." So, my friends, what's stopping you from telling your story?

Chicago radio legend Tommy Edwards joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share stories from behind the mic, the golden era of rock radio, the personalities including Larry Lujack, Bob Sirott, John Records Landecker, Fred Winston; ‘Animal Stories’… all in his new book ‘I Grew Up Listening to You’. For more information visit tommyedwardsbio.com.

(Episode 61) On the show, former radio personality Catherine Johns from WLS in Chicago will call in with Larry Lujack stories as well as what she is up to now as an author and speaker. Laura Russin from Captain Nemos will stop by to tell us about Stocking the Food pantry for We care. Mason Dixon will be in the studio as well Red Fella and Even Steven with a radio apology for stinking up the studio last week and ruining the show. On the Third Half Hour, Teresa, Rosalie and I will host Bishop Dorothy Sherrod and Phyllis Tyler from the Black History Leadership Society in the downtown Studio 2B. It’s all right here, right now on Rob Byrd’s Moondog Saturday Morning Show.

Former Production Director at WLS AM 890, then Program Director of the top 40 powerhouse, who then teamed up with Larry Lujack, Tommy Edwards returns to WLS for The John Howell Show to celebrate the 95th Anniversary of WLS-AM 890.

Mick Kahler, best known for producing Larry Lujack, talks with John Howell about some of the iconic moments that occurred during his years of being a producer.

*Updated with the real December 30th WIOD show* Neil got his juicer, and is getting his healthy lunch from Sonny's. Ed Tyll spy report, Larry Lujack bit, and Fatso talk. There is going to be a staff meeting on Monday, and all staffers have to be there, but Rick and Suds were not invited.

One Saturday morning in early January 1979, I launched my own faux-radio station from my bedroom with the call letters WKID-FM.  This 12-year old's humble configuration consisted of just a turntable and a Panasonic cassette recorder.  My early influences were Chicago radio station disk jockeys John Landecker, Larry Lujack, Bob Sirott and eventually Steve Dahl and Garry Meier.  Each Saturday morning, I would record myself spinning the Top 40 hits and announcing over the intros.  I did this religiously on a weekly basis to the point where I felt I was actually broadcasting to a real audience.  For the next two years, I partnered with my best friend at the time, Peet McCain, and we just recorded ourselves doing radio shows together.  It was a hobby that kept me off the streets and away from drugs. I was convinced that this was going to be my path in life. By the time I got to high school a short two years later, I had become rather seasoned from doing these bedroom and basement recording sessions that I was able to land a pretty decent time slot for a freshman on my high school's radio station WDGC-FM in Downers Grove, IL.  It was then and there that I met Dave Jackson.  After discussing my vision for the show, we launched the Chris and Dave Smorgasbord program in the fall of 1982. Our free-form talk show format pushed the limits for what was acceptable for a high school radio program.  The show was successful in terms of building a loyal following that by the time I got to college, I had intended to major in Communications and make a career out of radio.  Then reality hit me when I got assigned the 6-8am Sunday time slot on NIU's campus radio station WKDI (coincidentally close to 'WKID' now that I think about it). I was prohibited from doing anything creative. I was told all I needed to do was read the weather, tell the time and announce the songs.  After only two shows, I quit radio for good and changed my major. 25 years later, in early 2010, after a successful career in market research, I got the creative itch again and launched the SmorgShow Podcast with my 11-year old daughter Ally.  Through the new medium of podcasting, I was able to relive my old passion for radio while at the same time share a very special activity with my daughter.  The SmorgShow Podcast was an attempt at taking the Chris and Dave Smorgasbord show to a new level.  We were pretty consistent with pushing out regular content for the next three years, learning the new technology and investing heavily in a state-of-the art recording studio along the way.  We then took a break in 2013 and published a few shows here and there over the next few years as Ally started to become busy with high school social events as any normal teenage girl would.  She eventually went to college, and had even less time to do shows with me.  In 2018, I decided to push forward with the show myself.  Starting with Episode 91, Dave Jackson as well as Jerry Malauskas (also from our old WDGC Smorgasbord days) began appearing as co-hosts on the show, carrying me to the finish line of having 100 episodes in the can at the end of 2018. Episode 100 is very monumental to me. It marks a significant milestone on this journey.  On this special occasion, Ally returns as my co-host along with Dave and Jerry and we take a look back on our favorite moments on this 9-year journey together.  Baba Gonesh has traveled all the way back to the U.S. from Chennai, India to be on the show, so you know it has to be good.  Phillip Donald also makes a rare appearance after spending 6 months in prison and performs his new song live.  We have some other surprises in store as well. So almost 40 years to the day since I fired up my Panasonic tape recorder in my bedroom studio of WKID, I bring you the latest installment of my life's journey. Welcome to the 100th episode of the SmorgShow Podcast, recorded live from Granny Rose's barn.

Burl Barer was unceremoniously inducted into the "Rock n Roll Radio Hall of Fame" - i t was a package deal "Okay, you can have Larry Lujack, Pat O'Day, Tom Murphy, Dick Curtis and these other great talents, but only if you put Burl Barer in there somewhere." He won numerous advertising writing and production awards for both radio and television,,,,,then he decided to write books. His first book won the EDGAR AWARD from the Mystery Writers of America. He is also two time Anthony Award Nominee and the apex, Zenith, and Motoroll of his career is being host of True Crime Uncensored on OutlawRadiolive.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support

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.   

EP61 – Rick and Dave discuss bra-sized discounts, sausage contents, bears driving cars, a Bionic Cub, and Rick’s brush with superjock Larry Lujack. The post Minutia Men – 08/10/17 appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Chicago radio legend Tommy Edwards called into Hoppe Hour. He talked about how the legendary segment "Animal Stories" first began. He also explained what it was like working with Larry Lujack, what it was like to be a Chicago celebrity, and more.