Best Morningside College Podcasts (2025)

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Evil Dead in Concert at College Street Music Hall 13:24

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10h ago13:24

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The ultimate cult horror classic is getting a new spin on 9/23 at College Street! Check out a live orchestra playing along with the original Evil Dead. Jon spoke with John Kinsner, the shows producer, for all the details. Spoiler Alert: There's a costume contest.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Mike talks with Judas Priest lead singer Rob Halford 12:26

29d ago12:26

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In this episode of Behind the Mike, PLR's Mike Lapitino chats with Judas Priest lead singer Rob Halford. Rob talks about everything from Ozzy to Judas Priest's show with Alice Cooper at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater on September 23, 2025!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Donna from North Branford won our Chaz and AJ Art's Television & Appliance Lawncast! 9:54

3M ago9:54

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Congrats to Donna from North Branford! The Chaz and AJ LawnCast will broadcast from Donna’s place in North Branford on Thursday. Donna’s already planning to send out a ton of invites, and figure out who will eat all the food coming in.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Drew Angus 49:42

5M ago49:42

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Fresh off an appearance on Chaz and AJ, Drew spoke to Jon about the struggles of managing the modern music industry, and all of Jon's failed podcasts. Check him out at the SHU Community Theater this Friday 4/25/25!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Morningside 17:14

11M ago17:14

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A self described "dad band", Morningside has a new single out and an upcoming album! Jon spoke to Bobby, Ian and Matt about their new single and the struggles of balancing band/family life!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Side 8: Mentoring in Education 38:16

1y ago38:16

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Learning at a university takes place not only in the classroom, but through relationships with the faculty that work there. Morningside is lucky to have many fellows who serve as dependable mentors for our students. Hear from Professor Nelson Chen and Professor Lowell Ling on how they view mentorship and atypical strategies in education.…

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Side 7: Defining the Self 35:28

1y ago35:28

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Hong Kong is a city at the centre of many crossroads. For some students, labels like “Chinese” or “Hong Kong” don’t feel fully accurate to their experiences. Join us as we discuss what it means to be from a place and how that impacts subsequent self reflections.By Morningside College

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Tournament Organizer Kristin Okesson 9:36

1y ago9:36

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Connoisseur Media's Kristin Okesson was in with Chaz and AJ to talk about the $25,000 grand prize in the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, happening next weekend on Long Island Sound. There's over $40,000 in prizes available in total, but none for anyone attempting to cheat their way through the tournament.…

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Jim From Miller Place Bait & Tackle 4:12

1y ago4:12

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Jim from Miller Place Bait & Tackle was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, with a $25,000 grand prize.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Kristen Cusato and This Is Your Brain On Music! 18:17

1y ago18:17

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Kristen Cusato from The Alzheimer's Association spoke to Jon about an incredible (and fun) fundraiser for Alzheimer's research in Bridgeport on August 22nd. Special appearance and performance by singer-songwriter John Ciambriello!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Red Matter and the Death of the Connecticut Jam Band 1:00:55

1y ago1:00:55

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Red Matter (formerly Terrapin) discuss their new music, new direction and if CT jam bands have had their time in the sun!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Pete Francis & Tracy Jo 34:59

1+ y ago34:59

34:59

Pete Francis (Dispatch) and CT singer songwriter Tracy Jo talked to Jon about their upcoming dual album release party in Bridgeport!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Pangea Has A New Album 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

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Local legends Pangea spoke to Jon about their newly released album and their upcoming show in Bridgeport!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Side 6: Service Learning Abroad 35:20

1+ y ago35:20

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As part of Morningside’s general education program, all students are required to participate in some type of service project. Some students choose to join the college’s international service learning trips over the summer. This year, the college led trips to Rabat, Morocco, Athens, Greece, and York, England. Three students from each trip share thei…

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Side 5: The Changing Power of Language and Storytelling 34:01

1+ y ago34:01

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For Morningside’s 2023-2024 One Book Programme, the author of Innards – a collection of short stories set in Soweto, South Africa – Magogodi oaMphela Makhene visited Hong Kong. During her trip, she discussed her book with Junior Fellow Alayna Lee and her journey as a writer and a storyteller. Her work on Innards and her social enterprise “Love As a…

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Residual Groove 28:31

2y ago28:31

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Jon Kamal sat down with one of the fastest rising bands in CT, Residual Groove, alongside their (maybe?) manager the inimitable Doseph JosephBy 99.1 PLR Audio

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One Time Weekend's Masquerade of Madness 25:41

2y ago25:41

25:41

Up and coming CT band One Time Weekend talks about their upcoming show at Infinity Hall and drummer (and Hamilton orchestra member) Alex Giosa tells a story about the most heartfelt fender bender ever!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Evan and Zane at Park City Music Hall 11/7/23! 12:18

2y ago12:18

12:18

Evan Rachel Wood (West World, Frozen 2) and Zane Carney (Thundercat, John Mayer) talk to Jon about their upcoming show at Park City on 11/7/23, including the theme they chose specifically for Bridgeport!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Jon Kamal talks with Pangea Worldbeat 20:32

2y ago20:32

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Mixing Funk with Jazz and Salsa influences, Pangea Worldbeat discusses their upcoming show in Bridgeport and how to create a "Groove Tapestry"By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Downtown Sounds In Shelton Oct. 7th! 22:47

2y ago22:47

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Jon Kamal sits down with Nicole Heriot-Mikula, the founder of Celebrate Shelton, and singer-songwriter LeeAnn Lovelace to talk about Saturday's event and the importance of community.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Jon Kamal w/ Julai and The Serotones! 34:16

2y ago34:16

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Sound on Sound is only a few weeks away and Julai and The Serotones will be opening the festival on Saturday! Jon Kamal sat down and spoke to the band about their sound, their songwriting and which band member is considered the "mitochondria"!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Sound On Sound Labor Day Ticket Special 4:34

2y ago4:34

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Mike Lapitino chats with Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik about the upcoming Sound On Sound Festival, September 30-October 1 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport and this weekend's Labor Day ticket special. soundonsoundct.comBy 99.1 PLR Audio

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Side 4: Turning Research Into Comics 34:51

2y ago34:51

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Every year, Morningside chooses a book for its "One Book" program. The 2022-2023 One Book choice was Lissa, a graphic novel by Sherine Hamdy and Coleman Nye about medical intervention and the 2011 Egyptian revolution. In this episode, Hamdy and Nye talk with Junior Fellow Kait Roukey about their research in kidney transplants in Egypt and breast ca…

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Jon Kamal talks with the organizers of Alchemy Festival, June 3rd in East Haven 28:18

2+ y ago28:18

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On June 3rd, over a dozen of the most popular bands in CT will be playing at The Beeracks in East Haven from 11am-1am! Jon from the Night Show spoke to organizers Max Schiavone, Sky Stephens and Joe Hartz about what to expect, what kinda beer there'll be, and what CT city has the greatest music scene!…

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Side 3: University Friendships, Then and Now 34:46

2+ y ago34:46

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The friends we make in university are a vital part of the Morningside experience. Listen to two groups of friends, one made up of Morningside alumni and the other of current students, talk about their relationships with each other and the impact it has had on their university life.By Morningside College

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Chris Frantz from The Talking Heads talks VersoFest, Stop Making Sense's re-release and jam band B.O. with Jon Kamal 19:28

2+ y ago19:28

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Drummer, producer and author Chris Frantz from The Talking Heads spoke to Jon about the upcoming VersoFest in Westport this Thursday 03/30! Other topics included; a behind the scenes look at working with legendary Rolling Stones producer Steve Lillywhite (7:20), an announcement about the re-release of Stop Making Sense (12:19), and a revealing conv…

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Side 2: Home Away From Home 37:03

2+ y ago37:03

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Many members of the Morningside community are international students. Listen to some of their stories, as they share why they decided to study abroad and how they've maintained a community miles away from home.By Morningside College

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Side 1: The Who, What, and Why of Morningside 35:44

2+ y ago35:44

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Morningside is one of the nine colleges at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Listen to current and former Morningside faculty explain how Morningside was conceived and why having a small community as a university student is important.By Morningside College

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Mike Lapitino talks with Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash 23:33

2+ y ago23:33

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Mike Lapitino talks with Andy Powell, lead guitarist and founder of the British Band Wishbone Ash, ahead of his Wall Street Theater show February 24.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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AJ Talks To Sarah Fryxell, Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association President 5:47

3y ago5:47

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AJ’s interview with Sarah Fryxell, President of the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association, discussing the Connecticut International Auto Show, November 11-13, at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Hummel's PLR 99 One-on-One: Eric Hummel 49:47

4y ago49:47

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Eric Hummel talks about 3 generations of America's greatest hot dogs made right in New Haven. Also-his favorite dog toppings, the magic spring that runs under New Haven and the secret to making the best hot dog.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Mike Lapitino talks with Ronnie Platt of Kansas 16:39

4y ago16:39

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99.1 PLR presents Kansas: Point of Know Return Tour is coming to New Haven’s College Street Music Hall Saturday March 12, 2022. Mike Lapitino talked with lead singer Ronnie PlattBy 99.1 PLR Audio

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Chaz & AJ talk with Kirsten Glavin, youngest winner of the Bluefish Tournament ever 11:49

4y ago11:49

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The Bluefish Tournament is happening this weekend with a $25,000 grand prize! Kirsten Glavin won the Tournament in 2004 when she was only 12 years old. She tells the story of how she caught the heaviest fish that year and took home all that cash.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Kevin McKeown 43:47

4y ago43:47

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Chaz talks with Kevin McKeown about his PLR days. From the first days of WPLR to being Mayor of Santa Monica, it all started with getting busted for weed and an acid trip.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Chaz & AJ talk with last year's 2nd Place winner of the Bluefish Tournament Zach 14:21

4y ago14:21

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Zach Auer won 2nd place last year in the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. He was only off by an ounce! He's heading back out this year, hoping to take home the grand prizeBy 99.1 PLR Audio

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Chaz & AJ talk with Rick from Fisherman's World 9:12

4y ago9:12

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The 39th Annual Spector Eye Care Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is happening this weekend! Chaz & AJ talked with Rick Mola from Fisherman's World in Norwalk. They've been around for 60 years!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Chaz & AJ talk with Sue, Co-Owner Of Miller Place Bait and Tackle 5:22

4y ago5:22

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Chaz & AJ talk with Sue, Co-Owner Of Miller Place Bait and Tackle, about this year's Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. They had the 2nd and 3rd place Blues last year!By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Chaz & AJ talk with Holly from Shoreline Bait Runners Bait & Tackle 6:59

4y ago6:59

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Holly Green from Shoreline Bait Runners Bait & Tackle in Clinton talked with Chaz & AJ about this year's Bluefish Tournament.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Chaz & AJ talk with Ryan from Black Rock Bait & Tackle 6:27

4y ago6:27

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Ryan , co-owner of Black Rock Bait & Tackle, says they’ve been seeing a ton of Bluefish out this year. The tournament is really anyone’s game this yearBy 99.1 PLR Audio

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Bruce Barber 47:12

4y ago47:12

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Chaz talks to Bruce Barber, half of the legendary Smith and Barber Morning Show which was heard on WPLR from 1985 until January of 2003 (minus one year for a job at a station in Tampa). Bruce takes us through everything from his start in radio, what caused the show to come apart and what he's up to now.…

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Kristin Okesson 26:23

4+ y ago26:23

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Chaz talks with PLR's SVP/General Manager Kristin Okesson. They talk about the inner-workings of the station, meeting Trump, how she got into radio and more.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Bruce Manke 34:44

4+ y ago34:44

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Bruce Manke, WPLR's utility player from 1973-1981 shares stories of his worst celebrity interviews, the magical moment after the murder of John Lennon, on stage pre concert announcements, his earliest New Haven FM radio memory and more.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Stormin Norman 39:29

4+ y ago39:29

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He was at WPLR for two short but incredible years in music history. Connecticut radio legend Stormin Norman was on the air the night John Lennon was murdered, was on the air the day the Eagles played the Yale Bowl and more. He shared his stories of loading Billy Joel into Toad's Place, seeing the Stones at Toad's, asking Paul McCartney a question t…

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Mike Lapitino 48:10

4+ y ago48:10

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Mike Lapitino, the longest running air talent in WPLR's 50 year history, takes Chaz through his 35 years on air at the station and behind the scenes. From hanging out with Rock Stars (and annoying some), to what struck him about standing next to the Rolling Stones and tons of studio stories in between, Your Ol' Buddy Lappy doesn't hold back.…

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Keith Dakin 35:51

4+ y ago35:51

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Chaz talks to Keith Dakin (Boss Keith), Vice President of Programming for Connoisseur Media and covers everything from COVID-19's effect on radio, how they pick the music, radio’s future, his favorite year in music and his bizarre Armageddon supplies.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Drew Carrano 32:48

4+ y ago32:48

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In WPLR's 50 year history there has only been three marketing directors. Drew Carrano is our third and current Super Hero. He talks about going backstage, meeting KISS, his vast knowledge of 'The Golden Girls' and the man who was one of the most important people in his life, PLR legend, Sam T.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Eddie Sab 34:59

4+ y ago34:59

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From intern to Program Director and everything in between, Eddie oversaw the changing of morning shows, a very uncomfortable firing and then his own firing over a Chaz and AJ situation. Eddie grew up on PLR and it was great catching up with him.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Eddie Wazoo 56:35

4+ y ago56:35

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Eddie Wazoo was a staple at WPLR from 1975-1981. He's most known as the afternoon drive host and music director during one of the most fertile times in rock music. He talks about how he got his name, great behind the scenes PLR stories and why it took so long for PLR to play The Ramones.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Marcia Simon 31:57

4+ y ago31:57

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Chaz talks with Marcia Simon, who was at PLR from 1975 to 1981. She was the first female morning show personality in the state.By 99.1 PLR Audio

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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Dick Kalt former PLR General Manager 55:55

4+ y ago55:55

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Former General Manager Dick Kalt talked with Chaz on how Stoneman became a radio personality, how one of his morning show hosts ended up naked on Playgirl and so much more.By 99.1 PLR Audio