Talking About Radio with John Leslie
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Episodes
171 episodes
I'm not sure if I'm allowed to have this much fun on this edition of Talking About Radio with John Leslie. My former morning show producer Michelle O'Neil joins me for tons of laughs and memories
Her name was Michelle Haun when she joined my morning show as producer in 1990. It took only a few days for me to become enormously fond of this bright, effervescent young lady. She brought sunshine into my studio every single day a...
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Matt Cundill is a 25 year radio broadcast veteran who has redirected his professional efforts to podcasting and assisting wannabe podcasters. He joins John Leslie on Talking About Radio
When Matt Cundill was told his radio job was dissolved, he took his skill in a different but similar direction. Matt is now owner of Sound Off Network. In addition to hosting a popular podcast titled "Sound Off", Matt is an experien...
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I had the honor of appearing as a guest on one of North America's most respected podcasts, "Sound Off" hosted by Matt Cundill
Hosting my podcast "Talking About Radio" is typically me, John Leslie, interviewing other radio professional. In this case 25 year radio veteran and now podcast network executive Matt Cundill is interviewing me. It was an ho...
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Brian Wilson is one of America's radio morning show and talk treasures. He is a brilliant performer. Brian is Talking About Radio With John Leslie.
Wether Brian Wilson is performing alone or teamed up with Ross Brittain he is a true radio legend. From the very mountain top of New York city, nationally syndicated shows or radio shows in major markets across the continent, Brian is par...
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1:18:55
Ken Hererra has been a radio news voice across the country for over 40 years. This well known broadcast news professional is talking about radio with John Leslie
Ken Herrera is a household name in Milwaukee. He's been the radio news voice there for many years on the biggest stations. His time in Milwaukee came after gigs on the NBC radio network, WBBM in Chicago, KNX in Los Angeles, UPI radi...
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Randye Kaye is simply the best. She is a highly skilled DJ, voiceover artist, actor, entertainer, author and educator. She is talking about radio with John Leslie
I had no idea how good she is. You will not hear a more enchanting radio and entertainment professional than Randye Kaye. In addition to her years of radio work, Randye is a musician, singer, comedian, author, voice over artist and ...
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Ray Ross is a giant and articulate piece of broadcast history. Locally, nationally and internationally. He is talking about radio with John Leslie
Ray Ross was an accomplished top 40 DJ in the 60s and 70s. He was Billboard Magazine personality of the year when he was in the US Air Force. Ray was a longtime radio station owner and he head of a project to put over 100 FM radio s...
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"Nothing But Old 45s" is a syndicated radio show heard on 65 stations in the US and more stations abroad. Larry Kratka is the mastermind and host of this great show. He is Talking About Radio With John Lelsie
Long 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 develope...
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Chas Henry is an extraordinary individual. He is a talented DJ, video documetary producer and decorated Marine Corps officer. He is talking About Radio with John Leslie
Chas 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...
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Ellis B. Feaster is as well known for his YouTube channel of radio jingles as he is for his airwork around the country. He is talking about radio with host John Leslie
If 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 jingl...
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Who hasn't heard of California radio superstar Shotgun Tom Kelly. In This episode, Tom is talking about his fantastic career with host John Leslie on Talking About Radio
Since 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, Shotg...
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1:23:25
Country music consultant Steve Warren has the tool to keep your station in tune. He is talking about radio with host John Leslie
Are 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 experien...
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Veteran television reporter, and former DJ, Mike Deeson and his wife, in Tampa, lost everything in the recent hurricane Helene. On this episode of Talking About Radio Mike talks about what it is like to watch four feet of water inundate his home.
12 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 Radi...
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This is part two of Dave Mason’s extraordinary 50 year radio broadcast odyssey. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie..
If 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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If you didn't hear your promo in the first montage, it's surly here in the second one. If you would like a promo for your show or station in my podcast record a 15 or 30 and end it with "you are listening to the world famous podcast Talking About Radio.”
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Do you know any of these broadcast professionals. If you don't hear yourself, I'll get you the next time.
I've got another hundred or so to add the next time.
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Dave Mason started his storied radio career 50 years ago in Western and Upstate New York. His cross country cavalcade landed him in San Diego 25 years ago. Here is part one of a two part episode with Dave Mason Talking about Radio.
It'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 ...
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Steve Savino is PD and midday host on WJMJ 88.9 a radio station owned by the Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut. But it's a regular music and information station. Steve is Talking About Radio with host John Leslie.
Steve 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 ...
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Dusty Rhodes is a familiar name in radio. My guest Dusty Rhodes has been a Christian Radio Station DJ and manager for many years. He talks about his dusty road to today's job of consulting not for profit groups.
Dusty 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. ...
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1:11:31
Mark Carey is a Nevada Broadcasting Hall of Fame radio and television pro. He has done it all and is still doing it . Mark is the guest on this edition of Talking About Radio with John Leslie.
Like 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 "...
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Jim McCurdy is a man of many talents. His radio and television career was mingled in with tons of other interesting professions. He is talking about radio and many other things with John Leslie
Rock 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 ta...
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Ken Levine is one of Hollywoods most celebrated screenwriters. He started his storied career as a disc jockey and, along the way, he has done major league baseball play my play. His fabulous story goes on and on. This in one podcast to listen to.
You 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...
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1:19:32
Christian based sports interview program "The Dan Scott Show" announced some exciting news. Dan Scott is talking about radio with John Leslie
Professional 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 te...
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Crys Quimby is one in a million. She has either worked at or headed up the top "all news" radio stations in the country. Crys is talking about Radio with John Leslie
Crys 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...
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This is part two of the conversation with nationally respected radio broadcast executive Tom Langmyer. He is talking about Radio with John Leslie
From 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 asso...
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