Best Carson and Ken Podcasts (2024)

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GRANDPA'S HAVING A BABY!! - Ep 49 1:06:20

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Send us a Text Message. You read that right, Grandpa, and we aren't talking about that ol' man Ken, is having a new baby! Our special guest in this episode, Craig, talks about his journey to becoming a father for the 3rd time, with over 25 years in between kids! Craig talks about the faith that led him to make the decision, what it is like for his …

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George Whittam is George The Tech. He can make your audio equipment sound like Hollywood and he is talking about radio with John Leslie 55:01

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George Whittam is one of the nation's leading audio technicians. He and his company "George The Tech" can squeeze out the very highest quality audio from your equipment and your software. He has a long list of high profile voice clients who rely on him to make them sound as good as possible If you have audio issues, he's the "go to" guy. It's a ver…

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Ron Garrett is host of "Vegas Live Entertainment Radio" on KMZQ 670 in Las Vegas. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie 55:01

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Ron Garrett worked at radio stations all across the nation before he found his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Not only did he work at some of the best known hotel/casinos in the city he's back on radio with an celebrity interview program called Vegas Entertainment Live. Ron is a member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of fame and is highly repected for …

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Karen Clossin, known professionally as "Karen James," lit up the airwaves at award winning WFMS in Indianapolis for many years. She is talking about radio with John Leslie 1:00:54

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Karen Clossin started her radio careen in Kokomo, Indiana as Karen James. she later took her bright and uplifting DJ style to susquehanna's WFMS in Indianapolis. During the time she was hosting middays on WFMS, the station won the coveted Country Music Association "Large Market Station of The Year" award. Karen worked at several other Indiana stati…

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Charlie Menut has been collecting radio airchecks for decades. Few human beings know more about air checking and restoring audio than Charlie. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie. 1:07:10

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If you want to hear a radio aircheck of almost anybody on any radio station anywhere, chances are Charlie Menut has it, or can get it. He has thousands and thousands of them in his archives. He says his goal, along with his fellow aircheck junkies, is to collect and curate all these fabulous radio shows for future generations to hear. Charlie is ad…

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Ken Carson in Seattle is an all around great entertainer. Radio Television, Acting, corporate Mcee work and much more. He is talking about radio and other things with host John Leslie 59:08

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If you live on the West Coast, specifically the Pacific Northwest, chance are that you have seen or heard Ken Carson. He is been on and off radio for years, is a highly sought after Master of Ceremonies for large corporate events, mcees game shows and entertains at professional sporting events. This is an excptional episode with a very good natured…

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The voice of Randy Reeves is heard on over 100 radio stations. Here is a summer rerun with the man with the golden voice. 49:47

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SUMMER RERUN It's hard to imagine that you have not heard the pear shaped tones of voice veteran Randy Reeves. Like most of us, he started as a dj in a small station. Before long he was gracing the airwaves in Atlanta, Georgia. From there, he developed an appetite for production and voice work. 5 decades into the broadcasting business, Randy is sem…

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Who's Zach Bryan & Why Feed Phil? - Ep 48 55:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ken and Carson discuss recent events, including concerts they attended and their admiration for influencers. They talk about a concert by the Wallflowers and Jacob Dylan, the son of Bob Dylan. Ken also shares his experience at a show by Phil Rosenthal, the creator of the TV show 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and…

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Rob Frankel is one of the nations most respected and gifted radio producers. His work has been heard on the top radio platforms ever broadcast. 52:39

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Rob Frankel is owner of Restorian Media Productions in Easton, Pa. His remarkable production skill can be hear on many of the top radio program. He is currently producer for Time Warp with Bill St. James on over a hundred stations. He has produced material for ABC Radio Networks, Citadel Broadcasting, Radio today, Cumulus Media Networks, E entertai…

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Tampa television investigative reporter Mike Deeson plied his trade for 35 years. Before that he was a great radio personality at some pretty big stations. He is talking about radio, television and ... 1:26:01

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When one thinks of Tampa television investigative reporters, the name Mike Deeson, immediately come to mind. For 35 years he chased corruption around the state for CBS television affiliate WTSP in Tampa. For 30 years prior to that Mike was on the air at radio stations in Missouri, Michigan, Virginia and New York. When he decided to follow a career …

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Marlene Mealy is a high energy voice artist, disc jockey, traffic manager and friend to the stars. She is Talking About Radio with John Leslie 57:51

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Canadian born, California resident Marlene Mealy has some of the greatest radio experiences you have every heard. She tells about them in a candid way that will make you laugh. She is upbeat, amusing and gregarious. We were lucky, indeed, to find Marlene in Santa Maria, California and that she agreed to sit down and share a lifetime of radio and re…

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Talented Disc Jockey, Newsman, Country music columnist and radio sales rep. That's broadcast veteran Carl J Becker. Carl is Talking About Radio with host John Leslie. 1:11:49

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Carl J. Becker started his radio career while still in college in Pittsburgh. From his beginnings at a small station in Ambridge, Pa. Carl quickly found himself working inside the gian radio market of Pittsburgh. From there he made his mark in Morgantown, Wv, San Antonio, Texas, Richmond, Virginia, Evansville, Indiana, Beaumont, Texas, then back to…

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The many friends of the podcast Talking About Radio. A small sample of our broadcast friends lending their talent to our many episodes. 7:23

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One of the things that makes my podcast "Talking About Radio" is the number of radio professionals from around the world who were eager to lend their name to the show. This is just a small sampling of those men and women who have asked to be part of this astounding podcast, Talking About Radio. Would you like to lend your voice and name to a popula…

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Jaybeau Jones is an American radio broadcasting treasure. He has had gigs at many of the best stations in the East and is now on SiriusXM 70s on 7, and he is Talking About Radio with John Leslie 1:14:30

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Jaybeau Jones has graced the airways on stations in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Providence and many more. He has been a guest host on the internationally syndicated, "Rick Dees Weekly Top Forty." In addition to being an extremely talented radio broadcaster, he has spent many years in programming management. Currently he is weeknight host o…

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Astros' Historic First Win! - Ep 47 53:54

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Send us a Text Message. The JKU Astros football got their maiden victory in the first season as a new program. We talk about the last two matchups of JKU football and a little bit of music in this week's episode! https://linktr.ee/atwittsend Our Social LinksBy Carson and Ken

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"Radio Friends Again" is a unique group discussion about radio among a group of Connecticut broadcast professionals. That program is my guest in this episode of Talking About Radio. 1:15:33

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Each week, as many as 20 or 30 radio professionals get toether on a Zoom video and audio hook-up. For the most part they all have roots to WDRC AM and FM. They talk about everything under the sun, but it's all about radio. They call their gabfest "Radio Friends Again." I was honored to be a guest on Radio Friends Again and they gave me permission t…

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Greg Henry is the program Director and afternoon host at a very important radio station in a small town in New South Wales, Australia. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie 56:42

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The city of Moree in Northern New South Wales, is in the heart of the mammoth agricultural region of Australia. Our guest on Talking About Radio, Greg Henry, is native to the area and he services his city of 7 thousand as afternoon host on the only fm radio station for hundreds of miless around NOW FM. What's it like to live in such a rural area, w…

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Rob Calhoun is a very funny guy and a great radio professional. He brings his midwest humor to this edition of Talking About Radio with John Leslie. 1:01:33

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Since 1982 Rob Calhoun has fought the radio wars in several midwest radio stations and is as sharp today as ever. He is currently morning show host for WNOI-HD-2 in Flora, Illinois and Operations Director for Three Sisters Broadcasting which owns and operates two Low Power TV stations. Rob is the most recent guest on the Podcast Talking About Radio…

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Paul B. Walker Junior runs radio station KSKO in McGrath, Alaska, a bush community of 250 people. The station is the lifeline for the residents and Paul is Talking About Radio with John Leslie from a very ... 57:58

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Never is radio more important to the listeners than it is in remote communities in the wilderness of central Alaska. McGrath with a population of 250 is one of those communities and veteran broadcaster Paul B. Walker Jr. makes sure that the airwaves of KSKO are filled with local information. Paul is the Program Director and Director of all operatio…

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Spike Nesmith is a true radio talent and his Scottish accent adds to his charm and charisma. Spike is talking about Radio with John Leslie 1:01:52

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Spike Nesmith was borm and raised in Glasgow, Scotland and began his radio career hosting Hospital Radio in his home town. Soon enoght he was in Northern, Ireland working at Belfast Cityy Beat. He found the other love of his life, his wife, but she lived in South Central West Virginia. So for the past quarter century, Spike hgas graces the airr wav…

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Bill Chamberlain worked up and down the dial on the West Coast for 40 years. He is talking about Radio with John Leslie 59:04

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Scores of California radio staions. 13 publiished books , Voice over. Television ;roduction. Voice accents. Film shorts. 35 creative awards. That's Bill Chaimberlan. Listen now to his great story on Talking ABout Radio with John Leslie.By John Leslie

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66 years of 660 WNBC New York. A 90 minute commercial free special broadcast on Talking About Radio. 1:28:18

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36 years ago legendary New York City radio station WNBC gave up its call letters and dial position to WFAN. On the very last day of WNBC a 90 minute broadcast special aired, "66 yeas of WNBC." After its airing, the program was put into the audio vault of show co-writer and producer Dale Parsons. This iconic look at the complete audio history of WNB…

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John Leslie the host of Talking About Radio with John Leslie as the guest and he is talking about radio. HUH? 1:12:18

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Over the past year, podcast host John Leslie has interviewed over 130 broadcast professionals from around the world. It has been suggested a number if tunes that John, himself be interviewed, to talk about his 50 years in the radio industry. So, in this special episode, John's long time friend and podcast executive producer, John Morgan plays the r…

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Ron Seggi is enjoying an incredible entertainment career. Over 50 years on the radio and on stage, Ron is talking about Radio with John Leslie 1:06:12

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Ron Seggi, born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania became interest in radio when he was 14 years old. Since that time, he has been on the air, has been involved in station ownership, and has carved out a fantastic television and stage prescenes across the country. Ron is personal friends with the biggest names in entertainment and they visit him regu…

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Pam Coulter has been the voice of network news in Washington, D.C. for most of the big national and international stories. Pam is talking About Radio With John Leslie 1:04:53

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Cornell graduate Pam Coulter was heard on Washington, D.C.'s "all news" radio station WTOP for many years. Then she went on to CNN, CBS Radio News, ABC Radio News, NPR news and back to CBS. If it was going on anywhere in Washington or around the world, Pam was there, many times flying alongside the president in Air Force One. Pam covered all the bi…

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Chris Kalen, broadcaster, Sirius Program Director, Upstate NewYork radio voice and satellite radio expert is Talking About Radio With John Leslie 1:02:56

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Since the early 80s you could not turn on a radio station in the Rochester Buffalo, New York Corridore without hearing the voice of Christoper Kalen. If it not a jazz station, it was Urban or Country or Classic Rock. If you turn on Sirius you heard Christopeer Kalen wearing many hats. He has even been out on the street selling televison ads. This g…

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Dale Parsons is an absolute joy to talk with. He was at the center of New York City's 1980's radio wars. He is talking about Radio with John Leslie 1:08:18

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There is no living human being who has better inside knowledge of radio mega stars like Howard Stern, Don Imus, Soupy Sales, Joey Reynolds and Wolfman Jack. From his home of the Hawaiian Island of Maui, Dale regales us with never before heard stories of his personal interactions with Imus and Sterns and others. Dale Parsons was their program direct…

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Claire Stevens was an important part of the famous original Z100 Morning Zoo in New York City. From Worst to First in 74 days. Claire is John Leslie's guest on Talking About Radio 54:55

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In a short 74 days the fabled Z100 morning Zoo in New York City screamed from worst to first in 74 days. Headed up by legendary Jock Scott Shannon the morning Zoo took the Big Apple by storm. The team consisted of Shannon, Ross Brittain, Professor Jonathan Bell and Claire Stevens. Claire served as Morning Zoo News director and foil for Shannon and …

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George Thomas started his wonderful broadcast career six decades ago in an explorer post in upstate New York. He is talking about his long and successful career with John Leslie 55:45

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What a superb conversation I had with the Radio and Television Producer for the State of Maine NPR/PBS radio and elevision Networks. When George Thomas joined Explorer Post 12 in Binghamton, New York, back in the mid 60s, he could not have known that 60 years later he would still be at the top of his broadcast game. George's exceptional career took…

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One of the brightest young radio stars today, Rob Mack Operations manager for Bryan Broadcasting in Bryan,Texas is Talking About Radio with John Leslie 47:07

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Ohio native Rob Mack is not only operations manager for Bryan Broadcasting in Bryan/College Station, Texas he is also the program director and afternoon host on Candy 95. Rob oversees the operations of 14 radio stations. He is one busy guy but is climbing the ladder of broadcasting success. I was please to have Rob Mack as a guest on Talking About …

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So Much Sport, Let's Catch Up! - Ep 46 58:29

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Send us a Text Message. Its been a bit, but there has been a lot of stuff going on in the sports world, so lets recap all that has gone on! F1, Football, Football, Basketball, JKU, Rapid Wien, and more on this episode. Plus, a soulful edition of Forgotten Jams! https://linktr.ee/atwittsend Our Social Links…

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Vern Catron, CEO of Catron Media Group has been around the broadcasting business for a long time. He is talking about radio with John Leslie 47:44

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Vern Catron has done it all. Director of Network Operations for the ABC radio networks in Dallas, General manager of Brunson Communications in Atlanta, Radio air personality in Savannah and a lot more. Now his company, Catron Media Group is developing talent, guiding media strategies and more. Listen now to this broadcast veteran talk about radio. …

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Rick Everett is said, by his colleagues, to have been one of the best classic rock program directors in the county. Rick is talking about radio with John Leslie 57:06

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Although Rick Everett programmed country 998.1 in Providence for 12 years, he is best known for his skill at directing classic rock radio. In his early years, Rick was a talent on the air several New England radio stations. In the mid 80s, he began directing his attention to program management. That was the beginning of a magical three decades of s…

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Henry Lenz has worked shoulder to shoulder with every major CBS news personality for 40 years. He is talking about radio with John Leslie. 53:52

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At the age of 23 Henry Lenz found himself running audio for CBS radio news. His talent quickly became obvious to CBS officials and for the next four decades he was in the same room,, news booth or press box with the top correspondents, making sure their audio got onto the network. Walter Cronkite, Douglas Edward, Charles Kuralt, Charles Osgood, Dan…

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Arturo Valentino is the radio voice of the Caribbean. He is known on all of the Islands as Mr. Caribbean and he is talking about radio with John Leslie 48:31

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For 40 years Arturo Valentino has been doing what he loves.,,,,,broadcasting on the radio and providing entertainment, news and information to the islands of the Caribbean. With a colorful radio history, "Valentino all over your radio" is currently the morning host on Liberty 92.3 on his native island of St. Luccia, but broadcasts remotly from Barb…

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Jack Kratoville made it fun and easy. Talking About Radio interviews don't get any better than this one. 57:15

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Jack Kratoville is the kind of guy that you wish was your best friend. Jack can be heard all across america as an Iheart radio personality. He is upbeat, funny, friendly and a great conversationalist...and a great jock. Please take the time to listen to this superb conversation with a true broadcast treasure, Jack Kratoville on the podcast Talking …

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Gary Berkowitz was not only a major air talent, he was a sought after programmer and is now one of the nations top consultants. Gary is Talking About Radio With John Leslie. 1:16:38

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Gary Berkowitz was a high energy jock in Providence an Boston years ago. He became a well known programmer in Detroit and elsewhere. Gary took the major step of becoming a radio consultant and has zoomed to the top of his trade specializing in AC radio. He is a living radio history book, listen to this episode of Talking About Radio. http://www.gar…

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Legendary broadcaster Alan Walden was one of my first guests on Talking About Radio. I have reprised that episode for those who had not become regular listeners 49:26

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As i looked back at the long list of radio giant who have been guests on Talking About Radio, it occured to me that some of the early episodes have not been heard by today's listeners. One of those giants was legendary broadcaster Alan Walden. He is so interesting that i have repackaged that conversation and present it now your your listening pleas…

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Mike McCann spent many years in the "Big Apple" at the biggest stations. He is talking about radio with Host John Leslie. 1:07:17

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Talk about a guy who has worked at some of the nations best known call letters. Mike McCann has a liteny of giants: WFAN, WINS, WYNY, WCBS FM and KMOX. He is a really good radio persoality and a really good guest on Talking About Radio With John Leslie.By John Leslie

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There is only one Big Jay Sorensen Major Market jock and he is talking about radio with John Leslie 1:07:35

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Big Jay Severensen. WABC, WNBC, WCBS FM, New York, Philadelphia, Dallas. There is only one and he is tremendous even today. Check out this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie It's fun and entertaining. Learn from the best.By John Leslie

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Roger Neel has been the radio voice of the southern tier of New York for four decades. He is talking about radio with his friend John Leslie. 1:10:08

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Roger Neel was the voice of s;ports, news, weather and entertainment on Binghamton, New York's franchise radio station WNBF long before many of its residents were born. Before his retirement, Roger was the "go to" staff announcer for everything. Laugh along with his long time friend John Leslie as they reminisce about Roger's storied career with WN…

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Chowchilla Kidnapping: Ken's Untold Story - Ep45 43:18

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Send us a Text Message. Our first true crime episode, but it is a first-hand account of one of the most infamous and harrowing stories in central California history. Ken shares the story of his connection to the 1976 Chowchilla Kidnapping. A documentary was recently released of the story and Ken reveals his thoughts of the film airing on Max stream…

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Bob Zak has entertained radio listeners for decades. He is an upbeat, knowledgeable radio professional on this episode of Talking About Radio With John Leslie 1:03:56

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Bob Zak is one of America's broadcast greats. For decades, he has been entertaining audiences in Chicago, Florida, and New England, you cannot find a more interesting guest for Talking About Radio With John Leslie. Bob can now be heard worldwide on Funland raio in Nashville and Yacht Rockiin' radio in Detroit. http://www.yachtrockinradio.com http:/…

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Rusty Aldridge is a real HOOT. 38 years on radio and he's still as sharp as ever. He is talking about radio with John Leslie 54:00

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Rusty Aldridge is a genius when it comes to entertaining people and making them laugh. He has been on radio stations in Alabama, Texas and Washington State, doing mostly morning shows. This is a uniquely entertaining episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie. It is not one that you want to miss.…

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What Is Happening To College Football?!? - Ep44 33:52

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Send us a Text Message. LOTS of stuff going on at the end of the College Football Season! We talk about it all and our thoughts on what is going on in college football. Also, Ken's version of Forgotten Jams'! https://linktr.ee/atwittsend Our Social LinksBy Carson and Ken

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Bob Worthington is not only a major market radio talent, he is one of the nations leading voice over artists. He is talking About radio with John Leslie 1:07:30

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From Chicago to New York to Baltimore and national syndication, Bob Worthington has demonstrated his extraordinary broadcast skills. He and his wife Allie are now full time voice artists and doing that with just as much skill as ever You can quickly hear, in this episode, what makes Bob so good at what he does. He is upbeat and communicates with th…

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Paul Ladd, senior correspondent with World Christian Broadcasting, is heard all over the world. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie. 57:16

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Prior to his current job as senior Correspondent with Wrold Christian Broadcasting, award winning Paul Ladd has had a rich history in radio and television broadcasting. He has had gigs with Westwood One, WLAC and others. He is also a freelance writer, a member of the International Business Communicators and The Atlanta Press Club. Listen now as Pau…

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2023 Recap (LATE)! - Ep43 42:19

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Send us a Text Message. A recap of our 2023, the good and the bad. A new segment about Forgotten Jams. CFB National Championship predictions(Oops). And a little bit more in this episode of the pod! https://linktr.ee/atwittsend Our Social LinksBy Carson and Ken

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Matt Seinberg possesses thousands and thousands and thousands of airchecks. He is talkinng About Radio with John Leslie 58:44

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Matt Seinberg, also known professionally as Matt Craig is the curator of Big apple airchecks, a website that hosts airchecks of broadcast professionals on radio stations all over the country. if you need an aircheck of yourself or your friends, this is the place to get it. He also produces tributes to deceased air talent. Matt is also the host of a…

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Anita Bonita is like a rock star in New York City Radio. She is talking About Radio with John Leslie 58:25

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Anita Bonita is second to none in the Big Apple radio community. Anita has been at it for a long time and is one of the best damned radio professionals in New York City. Radio news, voice over, morning show host, voice actor, music director, Program Director. You name it and she shines. It was an honor to have Anita Bonita as a guest on Talking Abo…

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