WAPL 40 For 40

Both WAPL-AM and WAPL-FM were associated with some interesting people over the years. Some great. Some not so great. These are their stories.

Featuring David Lee, John Wanie, Rick McNeal and the current WAPL airstaff. Some audio courtesy of Mark Vieth and YouTube user Northeast Wisconsin Radio.

Some content NSFW and may be offensive to some listeners.

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In the early rock years, the Red Neckerson feature was quite popular on WAPL-FM. Hear some of the episodes that aired on WAPL in the early-to-mid 80s.

With Rick McNeal

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Part Two of some of the best WAPL stories you may or may not have heard, including severe weather, station pranks and proper replacement of window treatments.

Storytellers include Rick McNeal, David Lee, Randy Hawke, Cutter, John Jordan and Greg Bell.

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We talk about the history of the annual WAPL International Incident trip with former WAPL program director Joe Calgaro.

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In Episode #4, we talked to WAPL-AM's Bob Bandy about his time high above Appleton as he sat on a platform 30 feet above the Balliet Hotel. However due to time limitations, we couldn't get into everything about that event. In this episode (and on the event's 60th anniversary), you'll hear the most comprehensive account of Bob's time on the tower by the man himself!

Featuring WAPL-AM's Bob Bandy.

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Not only did WAPL rock in the late 70s-early 80s but station apparel was a popular purchase across northeast Wisconsin. The WAPL "Lid Spots" were a creative and entertaining way to move product and you'll hear a number of the commercials the station ran during that time. BONUS: Find out which football great stopped by to make a purchase.

With Rick McNeal

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Part One of some of the best WAPL stories you may or may not have heard, including locked doors, alternative hiring practices and the infamous Mustang Ranch.

Storytellers include Steve Brown, Joe Calgaro, Rick Panneck, Greg Bell, John Wanie and Roxanne Steele.

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What do you do when your long time quarterback joins a division rival? You host his funeral, of course.

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Rick & Len return to WAPL and their familiar morning slot.

With Greg Bell, Rick McNeal and Len Nelson.

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More insight of why Bob & Brian didn't work at WAPL. And we'll find out what Rick and Len were doing while all this was going on.

With Rick McNeal and Len Nelson.

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