Best Rich Desisto With Paul Kelly Podcasts (2025)

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Legendary Radio: WZXL's Steve Raymond Talks Metallica & More 1:08:50

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Welcome to a brand new season of AIRCHECK! In this episode, hosts Rich DeSisto and Steve Raymond kick things off with a deep dive into Steve’s remarkable radio journey. From his early days spinning vinyl as a kid, to leading 100.7 WZXL for over 30 years, Steve shares the highs and behind-the-scenes moments of South Jersey’s beloved rock station. Yo…

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Welcome to Aircheck Podcast 1:38

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Season 5 debuts Monday November 3, 2025! AIRCHECK is a podcast about radio's personality from radio personalities. Whether you’re in the radio industry yourself, or have just have a love for the medium, each episode will take you backstage, in the studio and on the air at some of biggest radio stations in the country. You’ll live vicariously throug…

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New York Radio Legend Jimmy Fink: WABC-FM, WPLJ, KROCK to 107.1 The Peak (Pt 3) 15:41

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(Pt 3 of 4) Jimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washington, DC metropolitan areas. Over the years Jimmy has worked for ABC, CBS, and NBC, Rolling Stone Magazine, HBO, Cinemax, and …

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New York Radio Legend Jimmy Fink: WABC-FM, WPLJ, KROCK to 107.1 The Peak (Pt 4) 24:14

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(Season Finale - Pt 4 of 4) Jimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washington, DC metropolitan areas. Over the years Jimmy has worked for ABC, CBS, and NBC, Rolling Stone Magazine, HB…

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New York Radio Legend Jimmy Fink: WABC-FM, WPLJ, KROCK to 107.1 The Peak (Pt 1) 20:58

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(Pt 1 of 4) Jimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washington, DC metropolitan areas. Over the years Jimmy has worked for ABC, CBS, and NBC, Rolling Stone Magazine, HBO, Cinemax, and …

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New York Radio Legend Jimmy Fink: WABC-FM, WPLJ, KROCK to 107.1 The Peak (Pt 2) 23:26

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(Pt 2 of 4) Jimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washington, DC metropolitan areas. Over the years Jimmy has worked for ABC, CBS, and NBC, Rolling Stone Magazine, HBO, Cinemax, and …

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From NY's Q-104.3 & KROCK to NBC: Brian Kelsey's Impact on Radio, TV & Voice Over (Pt 3) 25:58

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(Pt 3 of 4) Brian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addition, Brian voices countless radio stations across the county, and a wide variety of commercials. Radio imaging, an audio book, a documentary, cartoon…

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From NY's Q-104.3 & KROCK to NBC: Brian Kelsey's Impact on Radio, TV & Voice Over (Pt 4) 18:58

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(Pt 4 of 4) Brian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addition, Brian voices countless radio stations across the county, and a wide variety of commercials. Radio imaging, an audio book, a documentary, cartoon…

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From NY's Q-104.3 & KROCK to NBC: Brian Kelsey's Impact on Radio, TV & Voice Over (Pt 1) 21:16

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(Pt 1 of 4) Brian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addition, Brian voices countless radio stations across the county, and a wide variety of commercials. Radio imaging, an audio book, a documentary, cartoon…

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From NY's Q-104.3 & KROCK to NBC: Brian Kelsey's Impact on Radio, TV & Voice Over (Pt 2) 20:56

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(Pt 2 of 4) Brian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addition, Brian voices countless radio stations across the county, and a wide variety of commercials. Radio imaging, an audio book, a documentary, cartoon…

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Steve Craig: From 99X to WRXP – A Radio Veteran’s Journey Through Atlanta & NYC (Pt 3) 18:22

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(Pt 3 of 4) Steve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like a bar conversation about the bands we love.” Atlanta was also Steve’s home as the midday jock for 17 years…

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Steve Craig: From 99X to WRXP – A Radio Veteran’s Journey Through Atlanta & NYC (Pt 4) 28:31

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(Pt 4 of 4) Steve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like a bar conversation about the bands we love.” Atlanta was also Steve’s home as the midday jock for 17 years…

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Steve Craig: From 99X to WRXP – A Radio Veteran’s Journey Through Atlanta & NYC (Pt 2) 34:08

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(Pt 2 of 4) Steve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like a bar conversation about the bands we love.” Atlanta was also Steve’s home as the midday jock for 17 years…

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Steve Craig: From 99X to WRXP – A Radio Veteran’s Journey Through Atlanta & NYC (Pt 1) 22:40

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(Pt 1 of 4) Steve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like a bar conversation about the bands we love.” Atlanta was also Steve’s home as the midday jock for 17 years…

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Barry Scott: The Voice Behind 'The Lost 45s' – Preserving 70s & 80s Pop Culture (Pt 3) 19:16

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(Pt 3 of 4) Barry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate airplay. The daily and weekly programs have been in national syndication since 1993, heard in over 60 markets. …

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Barry Scott: The Voice Behind 'The Lost 45s' – Preserving 70s & 80s Pop Culture (Pt 4) 26:32

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(Pt 4 of 4) Barry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate airplay. The daily and weekly programs have been in national syndication since 1993, heard in over 60 markets. …

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Barry Scott: The Voice Behind 'The Lost 45s' – Preserving 70s & 80s Pop Culture (Pt 1) 24:19

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(Pt 1 of 4) Barry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate airplay. The daily and weekly programs have been in national syndication since 1993, heard in over 60 markets. …

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Barry Scott: The Voice Behind 'The Lost 45s' – Preserving 70s & 80s Pop Culture (Pt 2) 25:55

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(Pt 2 of 4) Barry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate airplay. The daily and weekly programs have been in national syndication since 1993, heard in over 60 markets. …

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From WPDH to National TV: Greg O'Brien 'The OB' Shares His Journey (Pt 3) 20:35

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(Pt 3 of 4) Greg O’Brien, the O-B, is a nationally recognized voice over veteran for the Television and Radio industries. Greg’s booming pipes were first heard on the air in New York’s Hudson Valley in the late 1980s, before making the move to the recording studio in the early 2000s. He is currently founder and head of his own voice over company, G…

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From WPDH to National TV: Greg O'Brien 'The OB' Shares His Journey (Pt 4) 16:07

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(Pt 4 of 4) Greg O’Brien, the O-B, is a nationally recognized voice over veteran for the Television and Radio industries. Greg’s booming pipes were first heard on the air in New York’s Hudson Valley in the late 1980s, before making the move to the recording studio in the early 2000s. He is currently founder and head of his own voice over company, G…

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From WPDH to National TV: Greg O'Brien 'The OB' Shares His Journey (Pt 2) 21:38

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(Pt 2 of 4) Greg O’Brien, the O-B, is a nationally recognized voice over veteran for the Television and Radio industries. Greg’s booming pipes were first heard on the air in New York’s Hudson Valley in the late 1980s, before making the move to the recording studio in the early 2000s. He is currently founder and head of his own voice over company, G…

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From WPDH to National TV: Greg O'Brien 'The OB' Shares His Journey (Pt 1) 18:06

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(Pt 1 of 4) Greg O’Brien, the O-B, is a nationally recognized voice over veteran for the Television and Radio industries. Greg’s booming pipes were first heard on the air in New York’s Hudson Valley in the late 1980s, before making the move to the recording studio in the early 2000s. He is currently founder and head of his own voice over company, G…

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Buzz Knight: Crafting Radio's Future with Innovation & Strategy (Pt 3) 18:16

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(Pt 3 of 4) Buzz Knight is a Radio Executive who has been involved in every aspect of the Radio industry. He is currently Founder and Head of Strategy at Buzz Knight Media. His latest content creation is the new podcast "Takin' A Walk". Originally from Connecticut, his Radio days began in college at the University of Dayton at the campus radio stat…

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Buzz Knight: Crafting Radio's Future with Innovation & Strategy (Pt 4) 10:46

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(Pt 4 of 4) Buzz Knight is a Radio Executive who has been involved in every aspect of the Radio industry. He is currently Founder and Head of Strategy at Buzz Knight Media. His latest content creation is the new podcast "Takin' A Walk". Originally from Connecticut, his Radio days began in college at the University of Dayton at the campus radio stat…

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Buzz Knight: Crafting Radio's Future with Innovation & Strategy (Pt 1) 21:06

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(Pt 1 of 4) Buzz Knight is a Radio Executive who has been involved in every aspect of the Radio industry. He is currently Founder and Head of Strategy at Buzz Knight Media. His latest content creation is the new podcast "Takin' A Walk". Originally from Connecticut, his Radio days began in college at the University of Dayton at the campus radio stat…

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Buzz Knight: Crafting Radio's Future with Innovation & Strategy (Pt 2) 19:26

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(Pt 2 of 4) Buzz Knight is a Radio Executive who has been involved in every aspect of the Radio industry. He is currently Founder and Head of Strategy at Buzz Knight Media. His latest content creation is the new podcast "Takin' A Walk". Originally from Connecticut, his Radio days began in college at the University of Dayton at the campus radio stat…

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Aircheck Podcast Season 4: New Guests, New Stories, New Season 8:15

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On Tuesday February 22, 2022 (2-22-22) AIRCHECK hosts Rich DeSisto and Paul Kelly announced the lineup for SEASON 4 in a Facebook Live event. This episode also reveals the Top 3 episodes to date, based on total downloads. Find out if your favorite made the Top 3 and see who sat down with Rich and Paul for Season 4. You can download or stream every …

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From RSO to Geffen: Bobbi Silver’s 42-Year Legacy in Record Promotion 51:16

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(Season Finale) In the early 1970s, Bobbi Silver began her career path on the record label Radio road. Bobbi was hired as a promotions assistant at Jamie/Guyden Records from a chance dinner meeting among friends. Bobbi’s first major label gig was with Chrysalis Records. She was in the early day trenches of RSO Records working projects (like Saturda…

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Gregg Steele Heppner: Shaping Rock Radio from KNAC Los Angeles, Zeta Radio Miami to SiriusXM 1:13:56

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Gregg Steele Heppner is a Rock Radio guy who began his career at KLYQ/Hamilton, Montana. He was born and raised in the Midwest and spent most of his childhood in Montana. Gregg’s Radio career path includes time spent in some of the country’s greatest cities in some of their greatest radio stations; KGB-FM/San Diego, KNAC/Los Angeles, 93X (KRXX AM &…

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Brent Lane: The Voice Behind Cat Country 98.7's Award-Winning Morning Show 1:29:47

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Brent Lane is the morning host and Program Director for WYCT/Pensacola, Florida’s Cat Country 98.7. Each of these job titles is challenging enough…let alone to hold them both at the same time, Brent seems to handle it completely with comfort and ease. Brent’s work ethic and pride in success has earned WYCT numerous awards, including national recogn…

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Binky Philips: Shaping the Sound of Rock as a Promoter and Musician 1:20:49

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Binky Philips is that guy who wanted to be a rock star. Born and raised in Brooklyn Heights, and when 1972 rolled around, Binky was the guitarist/songwriter for the Planets. Stages saw the Planets opening for bands like The New York Dolls, KISS, The Ramones, Blondie, and television. Binky was threaded into the fabric of the heart of a pure organic …

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Paul Rothfuss: 'Emperor Rodgers' – Baltimore's Top 40 Radio Icon of the 1960s 1:18:05

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Paul Rothfuss is a 1960s Baltimore, Maryland Top 40 Radio Legend. After a brief studio recording of a news story while still in college, Paul and his golden set of pipes were hired at WMPT-AM/Williamsport, PA. From the early days of record hops to various market hops in Pennsylvania, Paul's radio journey includes York, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and th…

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Denny Somach: Shaping Rock History Through Radio and Literature 57:20

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On this episode Rich and Paul speak with syndicated and network radio programming producer, Denny Somach. Denny has worked with many of the Rock world’s greats, including: Johnny Winter, Yes, Alan Parsons, Dave Mason, Asia, Dickey Betts, and others. Denny began his broadcasting career while attending Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. WSA…

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WCMF's Dave Kane: The Man Behind 'Kane-O' and His 40-Year Radio Legacy 1:09:54

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Aircheck Season 3 Premiere... Rock Radio veteran Dave Kane/Kane-O retired from a 40+ year storied career on April 2, 2021. Dave rocked 40 of those years from one radio station, WCMF/Rochester, New York. Kane-O is a 1979 graduate of SUNY Brockport, and has been recognized by the college as a “Communicator of the Year” as well as a Communications Dep…

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Inside Jacobs Media: Fred Jacobs Discusses Radio's Evolution and Future 1:12:24

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(Season Finale) Our very special guest is Fred Jacobs, President and Founder of Jacobs Media. Fred was the first radio consultant ever to be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. As one of radio's premiere consultants, Fred has helped radio stations and air talent in markets large and small get to the top of their game. We learn many thing…

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From Radio to Digital: Lori Lewis's Journey in Media Innovation 1:10:36

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Lori Lewis is President and Founder of Lori Lewis Media. Lori is known throughout the Radio industry as a leader and innovator in the Social Media space. But her former radio days come with tales she shares throughout this episode. Lori is originally from Green Bay, but her radio career began in Las Vegas. Developing many persona's along the way, L…

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Building Forever Media: Kerby Confer's Path to 30+ Radio Stations" 1:22:50

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Our guest is Kerby Confer, the Founding Partner/Owner of Forever Media. Kerby who is a member of both the Pennsylvania Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Country Radio Hall of Fame, talks to Rich & Paul about being a highly rated personality in the 1960's as a Baltimore radio DJ and host of the TV dance telecast, The Kerby Scott Show. Both roles are…

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Kidd Chris Unfiltered (Pt 2): From Syracuse to WYSP Philly, Cincinnati's WEBN & Howard Stern 49:02

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(Pt 2 of 2) On this episode Kidd Chris Part 2 , hear Chris talk about the day Howard Stern made his satellite radio announcement; The KiddChris Show debut in Philadelphia at 94.1 WYSP; the day Chris turned down replacing Stern; and how the return of Opie and Anthony helped The KiddChris Show in afternoon drive on YSP. Chris also talks about the int…

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Kidd Chris Unfiltered (Pt 1): From Syracuse to WYSP Philly, Cincinnati's WEBN & Howard Stern 45:21

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(Pt 1 of 2) Kidd Chris has been making radio waves since his start in Syracuse in 1998. A host of radio cities across the country have been entertained by his brand of RADIO. Those markets include KICT in Wichita, Kansas; KSFM & KXOA in Sacramento, California; KSRX in San Antonio, Texas; WYSP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; KUFO in Portland, Oregon;…

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After the Mic: Debbi Calton Reflects on 43 Years in Radio, WMGK Tenure & Rock Legends 1:12:31

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Radio veteran Debbi Calton retired from a 43 year illustrious career on December 6, 2019. To commemorate the 1 year Anniversary of her hanging up her headphones, Rich and Paul talk with Debbi about her radio gypsy journey. Debbi shares a few of her rock star interviews along the way including John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), David Crosby (CSN), Pete…

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Inside Aircheck Season 2: New Faces, Untold Stories & Major Unveilings 18:57

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On Monday November 23, 2020 AIRCHECK hosts Rich DeSisto and Paul Kelly announced the lineup for SEASON 2 in a Facebook Live event. This episode will rewind the BEST of SEASON 1 and REVEAL the AIRCHECK session guestlist of those Radio pro's who sat down with us for SEASON 2. You can download or stream every episode of AIRCHECK from Apple Podcasts, a…

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Inside Danny Bonaduce’s World: Partridge Family Legacy & Radio Reinvention (Pt. 2) 29:20

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(Pt 2 of 2) We left SEASON 1 with Pt1 of our session with Partridge Family TV child star turned radio personality, Danny Bonaduce. Danny shared so many stories with Rich DeSisto and Paul Kelly it needed a Pt 2. On this episode, Danny continues to rewind some of his most and least enjoyable radio and TV moments including his celebrity boxing match w…

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Inside Danny Bonaduce’s World: Partridge Family Legacy & Radio Reinvention (Pt. 1) 40:54

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(Season Finale - Pt 1 of 2) Partridge Family TV child star turned radio personality, Danny Bonaduce rewinds some of his most and least enjoyable radio and TV moments including "Car-ee-okeee" at The Loop/Chicago. "Live in It and Win It" and an unusually painful "Ear Piercing" at 94.1 WYSP/Philadelphia. Plus his role in the movie "H-O-T-S", his on sc…

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Rock Radio Icon Eddie Trunk Talks VH1, SiriusXM, and His Journey in Metal Broadcasting 1:08:51

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Eddie Trunk was a co-host of VH1's That Metal Show. He is currently the host of Trunk Nation on SiriusXM VOLUME in addition to his syndicated terrestrial radio show Eddie Trunk Rocks and The Eddie Trunk Podcast. On this Episode, Eddie shares stories about his 37 year career, which includes when he was the first to play Metallica on the radio, his r…

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Neal Mirsky: From Florida Rock Radio to MTV Fame & Producing Howard Stern 1:21:23

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On this episode we sit down and talk to former Rock Radio Programmer, Air Talent, MTV Coordinating Producer Neal Mirsky, who was voted "Rock Program Director of the Year" by his peers in 1998, 2000 and 2002. After spending many years on Rock Radio stations in Florida, hear how Neal became a radio star on the video channel "MTV". Neal has also produ…

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How Keith Roth Merged Music & Radio from SiriusXM’s Hair Nation & Ozzy’s Boneyard 55:24

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For over 25 years, Keith Roth has seen it all. As a musician he's recorded on over 50 records and produced, performed and toured with many national artists, including with his current band Frankenstein 3000. As a radio personality, he's rocked the FM radio airwaves for 22 years on The Electric Ballroom and can also be heard daily on Sirius/XM radio…

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The Wild Ride of Couzin Ed: From Intern to WYSP, Metallica, Billboard Awards & Beyond 42:16

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Couzin Ed started as an intern for Tommy & The Bull at WNOR (Norfolk, VA) and worked his way up to New York where he did a nationally syndicated show to 11 cities. Eventually, he found a place to call home in Philadelphia where he worked for 94.1 WYSP during the Stern days and won Billboard's Local Air Personality award. But now, as he just conside…

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Inside the MTV Revolution with Nina Blackwood — Stories from the First VJ Generation 28:13

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Nina was one of the original V.J.s on MTV when it debuted August 1, 1981. In this episode Nina takes us to the room when the rocket first launched and it wasn't in New York City. She talks about her admiration for John Mellencamp, Live Aid and her not so fond but memorable moment during MTV's first live broadcast on Halloween night back in 1981. Ni…

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Reliving Classic Rock Interviews: Van Halen, Aerosmith, Guns N Roses, and More 32:45

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In The Pilot episode of Aircheck, you'll hear radio stories that include Classic Rock Interviews from Van Halen, Aerosmith, Guns N Roses, Gregg Allman, Peter Frampton, Sammy Hagar, Ted Nugent, Slash, Little Richard, Clarence Clemons, Brett Michaels, and Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton. Hosts Rich DeSisto and Paul Kelly also describe the concept of the pod…