Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Send us Fan Mail The topic of DJ shouts and DJ jingles came up recently and I asked my Facebook radio friends to send me their shouts and name jingles.   I put them together in a six minute sampler that is fun to listen to, I think. Give it a listen. http://talkingaboutradio.buzzsprout.com A product of John Leslie's World Radio Inc.

Send us Fan Mail 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 and learned the trade at lightening speed. When she wasn't grinding away to find show topics and guests for me, she was busy making me smile and...

Send us Fan Mail 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 experienced consultant to those who want to have a professional sounding podcast of their own. He counsels businesses, corporations and individuals...

Send us Fan Mail 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 honor to be a guest recently on his "Sound Off" podcast from Winnipeg, Manitoba.  This is a rebroadcast of his podcast featuring "you...

Send us Fan Mail 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 part of radio history.    He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.   This is one episode that you don't want to pass by.   He is as enterta...

Send us Fan Mail 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 radio AP Radio and a bunch of stations in his native Texas. It was a pleasure to talk with this accomplished radio news professional on Talking Abou...

Send us Fan Mail 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 teacher,  podcast host, blogger and alot more. You will find yourself lifted up by listening to the this episode of Talking About Radio with John Les...

Send us Fan Mail 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 stations on the air in the USSR. Lots of information, conversation, great stories and laughs in this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 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 conversa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the Marine Corps, he was a natural to be National Security Correspondent at WTOP in Washington.   He was also managing editor and anchor for CB...

Send us Fan Mail 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 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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, 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 experienced music programming experts and he is John Leslie's guest on this episode of Talking About Radio. http://www.gomusic1.com A product of John Le...

Send us Fan Mail 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 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 hurri...

Send us Fan Mail If you have not listened to part one, you are missing a very interesting conversation about Dave Mason‘s five decades and broadcasting. A product of John Leslie's World Radio Inc.

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Send us Fan Mail 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 part episode of Talking About Radio featuring guest Dave Mason who has more than a few interesting radio stories to tell.  A product of John Les...

Send us Fan Mail 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 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 f...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  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 interes...

Send us Fan Mail 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 "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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 talk about his professional experiences with show host John Leslie. A product of John Leslie's World Radio Inc.

Send us Fan Mail 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, 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, Lo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the most accomplished radio professionals of our age.  Please listen and enjoy this  conversation with Award Winning news manager Crys Quimby A product of...