WAPL 40 For 40

A new program director arrives as the Apple Corps disperses. Rick McNeal talks about that and his new job covering the morning slot.

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WAPL celebrates a royal birth and helps save a concert in peril.

Featuring David Lee, John Wanie and Rick McNeal. Some content NSFW.

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Part coach. Part general. Part motivational speaker. Program Director Wayne Shayne shaped 105.7 WAPL into a rock powerhouse in the early 80s.

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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WAPL-FM flips to rock and a new buyer brings improvements to the station, as well as the end WAPL-AM.

WAPL-FM goes live in 1965 with a different sound than you would hear today.

Featuring WAPL's Steve Brown.

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John Dixon takes over WAPL-AM and despite some obstacles expands the radio operation into the FM realm.

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During the mid-50s, WAPL-AM flourished under the ownership and progressive management philosophy of Connie Forster.

Featuring WAPL-AM's Bob Bandy.

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Part Two of our interview with WAPL-AM's Bob Bandy. We'll talk of his dislike for Elvis, walking down the street in his underwear and how he ended on top of a tower for a month.

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We talk to WAPL-AM's Bob Bandy about his early career and the early days of WAPL-AM. Part one of two.

Featuring Bob Bandy

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WAPL-AM signed on and brought Rock & Roll to NE Wisconsin with a solid crew of DJs ready to spin hot wax!

Featuring WAPL's Steve Brown.

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