Radio - What Happened?

This week we talk to Kris Abrams about how radio stations are changing the way they communicate to their audience during the CoVid pandemic.  Hope you enjoy this conversation, and please share with anyone who might be interested.  We continue to look for air checks of radio stations from any market in the country.  Please email them to: [email protected]

This week, we air Part 1 of our incredible interview with Bobby Ocean.  He discusses his first jobs in radio (and why he was fired!), his introduction to"Boss Radio" as well as what he used to make sure he "hit the post".  Enjoy Part 1 -- and please continue to share.  People all over the country would like to hear this guy's stories.

This week, we pay tribute to the city hit hardest by CoVid-19, New York City.  Airchecks of 5 of the greatest dj's of all time:  Dan Ingram, Cousin Brucie, Don Imus, Wolfman Jack (yes he worked in New York City) and the incredible Howard Stern.  And, as always....Gary Owens brings us our sponsors for the week and a couple of vintage radio commercials to sweeten the pot.  Hope you enjoy -- and please share.  Thanks

This week we travel south of the border to listen to some power house radio stations in Mexico, including some Wolfman Jack.  Some were broadcasting with 250,000 watts!  We also talk about the coronavirus effect on radio listening.  Is it up or down?  Enjoy!

This week, we have three air checks for you.  WQXI in Atlanta (did you know that WKRP was inspired by this radio station?!?), KNOW in Austin, Texas and a clip from LA back in the late 70's with our own Jim Christoferson.  Enjoy, and thanks again for sharing.

In this episode we talk with John Fletcher, veteran radio broadcaster from Texas, whose father hired George Carlin to work the night shift -- but there's more to the story!  Plus, another fabulous air check, this time from KLIF in Dallas, a station that at one time had over a 50 share of the market!  What a great station!

Our first interview is with three guys who achieved unbelievable ratings for their Morning Show back in the '80's in Abilene, Texas.  While other stations were fighting for 8's, 9's, 10's, etc -- these guys pulled a 44 Share in a market of about a dozen signals!  Plus, our usual sponsor mentions brought to you by Gary Owens, and an air check from one of the greatest radio stations in the country -- WLS, Chicago!

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

This week, we have a little bit more from Gary Owens, and his time with the Armed Forces Radio Network.  Plus, a listen to the beginning of a great comedy series from Dick Orkin, "Chickenman!"  And, lastly, an air check of the great WRKO in Boston.  Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode #1 of "Radio: What Happened?"  Terry Bettis and Jim Christoferson discuss all the changes in radio over the past 60 years, including ownership, music formats, personalities, promotions, and more.  We'll also highlight one radio station from the past each week with a air check from the 60's or 70's. This week --  KOMA in Oklahoma City.