Send us a textLong time DJ Larry Kratka retired from doing regular radio shows and news programs, but he wasn't ready to give up broadcasting. So he began to syndicate his brainstorm, a program that features "Nothing But Old 45s." It has developed a life of it's own and is currently on 65 terrestrial and online stations and continues to grow each week.This is fun conversation with an original radio DJ and newsman who has great stories to tell about the many stations he worked at.&...

Send us a textChas Henry's resume is as extraordinary as it is long. In addition to holding seven ranks in the United States Marine Corps he has worked with some of the nations most respected broadcast facilities. Having retired as a Captain from the Marine Corps, he was a natural to be National Security Correspondent at WTOP in Washington. He was also managing editor and anchor for CBS Eye on Veterans. Chas was an anchor at WNEW 99.1 CBS radio in the nations capital a...

Send us a textIf you live in Orlando, Florida, you know Ellis B. Feaster for his morning show on "positive hits X88.3." If you live anywhere else in the world, chances are you are one of over 50,000 subscribers to this YouTube air check and radio jingles channel.In this episode, we get a chance to get to know a bit more about Ellis as well as heard from of his favorite jingles from his massive collection.Search for "Ellis B Feaster radio channel" on YouTube.

Send us a textSince 1966 Shotgun Tom Kelly has been on one or more radio and television stations in California. With 20 years on the air at fabled KRTH in Los Angeles, syndicated television programs, top radio stations in San Diego and elsewhere, Shotgun Tom is the most visible radio entertainer in the Golden State. He is currently a host on sirius XM's 60s Gold channel, formerly 60s on 6.Shotgun Tom Kelly is part of an elite group of radio greats who have a star on the famous Hollywood...

Send us a textAre you looking for the perfect song rotation on your country music station? How about improved traffic and billing. It's all wrapped up in one with Steve Warren's Music one. Steve is one of America's most experienced music programming experts and he is John Leslie's guest on this episode of Talking About Radio.http://www.gomusic1.com

Send us a text12 time Emmy award winning television reporter Mike Deeson in Tampa, lost his cars, his home, his belongings and his studio as four feet of Tampa Bay water rushed in during Hurricane Helene.In this gripping episode of Talking About Radio With John Leslie, we take a slight departure from strick radio discussion and find out what it's like to be on the receiving end of a hurricane after reporting about them for years.Mike is eternally grateful that he lost only possessions, when t...

Send us a textIn addition to spending decades in radio, and 35 years as an investigator reporter at WTSP channel 10 and Tampa, Mike Deeson, his an accomplished damage songwriter. He and his wife lost everything and their home during the two hurricanes recently in Florida.In order to help cope with this loss, Mike has written a song about Tampa and the damage it suffered.He has given Talking About Radio permission to release his song.The entire conversation with Mike will be located here when ...

Send us a textIf you have not listened to part one, you are missing a very interesting conversation about Dave Mason‘s five decades and broadcasting.

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Send us a textIt's hard to find an important radio market, in the US, that has not broadcast the voice of Dave Mason. Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Nashville, Cincinnati, Rochester, Las Angeles, San Diego, and now, short wave.. Here is part one of a two part episode of Talking About Radio featuring guest Dave Mason who has more than a few interesting radio stories to tell.

Send us a textSteve Savino is doing his best to make Catholic diocese radio station WJMJ 88.9 competitive in the Hartford radio market by doing what all good radio stations do. They play popular music witn professional DJs who fill the gaps with compelling day part chat.Steve Savvino is a real broadcast pro and has worked at some of New Englands top radio stations including WTIC. You wil find him to be an inspiring guest on Talking About Radio.http://www.ortv.o

Send us a textDusty Rhodes is a Christian radio broadcaster from Washington DC. He interned years ago at WMAL, then got his first real radio job in Charlottesville, Virginia. From there he graced the airwaves for years on WPIT in Pittsburgh. Since that time, he has been involved in Christian Radio and not for profit development.He's go some great stories for you to hear on this interesting episode of Talking About Radio With John Leslie.

Send us a textLike many of us, Mark Carey started out as a young dj, but then jumped to television and owner of a very successful multi media production/marketing and consulting company.Now, in his retirement, Mark is back at it with online station "Desert Rat Radio." If that isn't enough, Mark is hosting a midday radio program on a station in Louisiana from his home studio in sparks, Nevada.He''s got tons of great stories and he is a great story teller. Listen now, to...

Send us a textRock and Roll Disc Jockey, Television New and Sports Anchor, zany radio morning show team member and lots more. You will be fascinated by all of the professions that this one Texan did over a 50 year career. Listen to Jim McCurdy talk about his professional experiences with show host John Leslie.

Send us a textYou can search far and wide and you will not find a more interesting, talented and down to earth Hollywood celebrity. Ken Levine and his co-writer David Isaacs were responsible for nominated or awarding winning scripts for M*A*S*H, Cheers, The Simpsons, Frasier and dozens more of your favorite TV sitcoms. Ken Levine in his early years was a fabulous Disc Jockey in San Diego, Los Angeles and several other markets. He was the play by play announcer for the San Di...

Send us a textProfessional spots broadcaster Dan Scott is also the host of a Christian based sports interview program on over 49 radio stations. Until now, The Dan Scott show was strictly non profit and funded by Grand Slam ministries.In a testament to the high quality of Dan's show, Ingles Supermarket chain, which boasts 198 stores, has announced that it is sponsoring a whole new series of Dan Scott shows throughout the Appalachian region of the Southeast United States.Dan took time out of h...

Send us a textCrys Quimby has a resume that few people in the radio industry have. With call letters like WCBS, KFWB, WINS, WBBM, KNX and more, her radio career shines like a bright star. It was a great thrill to spend an hour with one of the most accomplished radio professionals of our age. Please listen and enjoy this conversation with Award Winning news manager Crys Quimby

Send us a textFrom Buffalo to Syracuse, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee and beyond, Tom Langmyers name is synonymous with quality broadcasting and stellar leadership.In this second part Tom talks about all of the twists and turns associated with big time radio management. In part two of this episode we go with him to WGN in Chicago and on to Scripps Media.Listen now to part two of our riveting conversation with the President and CEO of Great Lakes Media Tom Langmyer.http...

Send us a textIn this episode we'll talk about his beginning in Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Syracuse and before heading up the fabulous KMOX in St. Louis for 13 years. Tom talks about all of the twists and turns associated with big time radio management. In the next episode we go with him to WGN in Chicago and on to Scripps Media.http://www.greatlakesmediacorp.com

Send us a textIt doesn't get any better than this. 60 hours of Chicago radio at its best from the 60s and 70s with all of your favorite DJs from the original remastered airchecks 0f WLS and WCFL.Starting early Saturday morning and running for the next 60 hours you'll hear it like it sounded back then.The production team headed by radio and television professional Ted Gorden Smucker, has labored hundreds of hours putting this third annual audio spectacle together.Secret tip, if you have ...

Send us a Text Message.Many years ago, Art Vuolo began making video recordings of radio personalities all across America. His hobby turned into his passion and today he has achieved thousands and thousands of vido airchecks as well as conferences, radio parties, celebrations and sadly memorials.This episode is chocked full of fun, laughs and audio sound bites from the library of Art Vuolo.Art also has a website where you can see and purchase many of his videos. it is listed below....

Send us a Text Message.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 very interesting and informative conversation with George Whittam on Talking About Radio with John Leslie.h...

Send us a Text Message.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 his skill at promoting would be talent in America's showcase Las Vegas.He has great stories to tell on this epis...