radio history

  Step back into the vibrant era of 1979 in St. Louis with radio host Johnny Rabbit. Join him on a nostalgic exploration of music trends, iconic eateries, and the pulse of the city's cultural scene. From the rise of Western fashion to the bustling dining spots frequented by local legends, immerse yourself in the city's eclectic offerings. Discover the intriguing history of radio stations, memorable personalities, and groundbreaking moments that shaped the music landscape, including the pioneering play of the first hip hop song on the airwaves. Unearth forgotten record stores, transportation legacies, and a spine-tingling true crime tale from yesteryears.  

Join Johnny Rabbit on a nostalgic voyage back to St. Louis circa 1972, reminiscing about the city's landscape, entertainment, and pivotal moments. From the radio stations revolutionizing the airwaves to iconic hits gracing the music charts, Johnny delves into the vibrant local music scene, featuring memorable concerts and buzzing hotspots like benzos. He shares glimpses of the sports scene, discussing the performances of Cardinals, Blues, and local college teams. Mentioning pivotal figures like Red Schoendienst, Whitey Herzog, and other sports personalities, Johnny Rabbit weaves a tapestry of the era's sporting ambiance. Furthermore, he invites you to a special event at the Missouri History Museum, spotlighting the history of St. Louis radio and TV, 

Christina chats with longtime friend and iconic radio DJ Rudie Hayes. Rudie is an ecologist, environmentalist, and forester, based in the UK, he is an advocate of the health benefits of woodlands.

A runner, and football coach he is a total music nerd. Writing on Americana, Folk and Acoustic artists for 20 years, he has been a promoter, drummer, compare of festivals - he'll do anything to get good music heard.

His passion has always been radio - he hosted the award winning "Horseshoe Lounge Radio Show" for 5 years as well as founding a local community station in his adopted home town of York. 

Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769

Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

We welcome radio royalty. Two kings, baring gifts of knowledge, experience, stories and maybe some myrrh. Guy Zapoleon, President of Zapoleon Consulting, is a veteran of almost 50 years in the business. He’s programmed and consulted major radio stations including KIIS-FM in Los Angeles, Z100 in New York and KZZP in Phoenix.

Jhani Kaye is the longest running Program Director of a music station in the country’s largest market, Los Angeles, working with KOST-FM for 23 years.

Guy and Jhani tell us what drew them to radio, how they started, what they’ve learned, the hit records they launched and, within an era of streaming media, what is to become of radio!?

We get way into the fun and fantastic heyday of radio replete with big personalities, big hits and bigger hair. The promotions and publicity stunts, the 10-year music cycle, what the future looks like and so much more.... plus, our co-hosts weigh in with their own radio background stories, Fritz having started his media career on the air, on a ship in the Navy and Weezy as co-founder of Premiere Radio Networks, now part of iHeartMedia!

All of that plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending 'Sr.' on Netflix + 'Spector' on Showtime.

Path Points of Interest:

Guy Zapoleon

Guy Zapoleon’s 2021 10-Year Music Cycle Update

Music Cycle Updated, Part 1

Music Cycles, Part 2

Sr.- Netflix

Spector on Showtime 

Previously unreleased interview with late great Los Angeles radio legend, Art Laboe who passed away on October 7, 2022. Stories and recollections from his life during the golden age of rock n' roll, helping end segregation in Los Angeles through his live shows in the city and much more. In Memoriam 1925-2022. Recorded in 2013. 

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Tuesday, December 7th is the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.  Steve Twomey, author of ‘Countdown to Pearl Harbor: The Twelve Days To The Attack’ and retired KCBS anchor Stan Bunger discuss the legacy of the attacks and look back at how the radio station that is now KCBS played a major role in the national coverage.

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Every episode of Bay Current is on the KCBS Radio YouTube page.

This is audio from a live broadcast on 670 KBOI of "Weekend Idaho with Doug McConnaughey" from 5/28/2011 that features Art Gregory of the History of Idaho Broadcasting Foundation. Doug and Art talk about the history of Boise's radio stations.

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Join the guys as they discuss all things radio and podcasts. Including famous radio stations and disc jockeys from all around the world. Andrew shares some of his radio experience with some insights on the industry. They've included another great odd and fun news segment and as always our "Just The Facts." Tune in now!  

On November 10 1945, KQW (the predecessor call letters to KCBS Radio) aired a live production celebrating "25 Years of Broadcasting" as the radio industry marked a quarter-century since the first government-licensed broadcasts on KDKA/Pittsburgh and WWJ/Detroit. Of course, KQW/KCBS roots ran deeper, traced to the 1909 broadcasts by Dr. Charles Herrold in San Jose.

This audio file, courtesy of the California Historical Radio Society,  includes that 1945 broadcast as well as an introduction delivered in 1975 by Paul Cortland Smith, who was the engineer for that 25th Anniversary production.

In this episode I talk about the history of radio station call letters and the lettering system established very early in the 19th century during the dawn of broadcasting.

The United States was given the letters W, K, N, and A. The letters 'N' and 'A' were given to military stations, but 'K' and 'W' were assigned out for commercial use. Radio stations east of the Mississippi River had to start their stations with 'W', and stations west of the Mississippi with 'K'.