Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Send us Fan Mail Cornell graduate Pam Coulter was heard on Washington, D.C.'s "all news" radio station WTOP for many years.  Then she went on to CNN, CBS Radio News, ABC Radio News, NPR news and back to CBS. If it was going on anywhere in Washington or around the world, Pam was there, many times flying alongside the president  in Air Force One.  Pam covered all the big stories for t...

Send us Fan Mail Since  the early 80s you could not turn on a radio station in the Rochester Buffalo, New York Corridore without hearing the voice of Christoper Kalen.  If it not a jazz station, it was Urban or Country or Classic Rock.  If you turn on Sirius you heard Christopeer Kalen wearing many hats.  He has even been out on the street selling televison ads. This guy has done it all and he is...

Send us Fan Mail There is no living human being who has better inside knowledge of radio mega stars like Howard Stern, Don Imus, Soupy Sales, Joey Reynolds and Wolfman Jack.  From his home of the Hawaiian Island of Maui, Dale regales us with never before heard stories of his personal interactions with Imus and Sterns and others. Dale Parsons was their program directors and confidant.  He tells us...

Send us Fan Mail In a short 74 days the fabled Z100 morning Zoo in New York City screamed from worst to first in 74 days.  Headed up by legendary Jock Scott Shannon the morning Zoo took the Big Apple by storm. The team consisted of Shannon, Ross Brittain, Professor Jonathan Bell and Claire Stevens. Claire served as Morning Zoo News director and foil for Shannon and his crew.  Claire is an absolute...

Send us Fan Mail What a superb conversation I had with the Radio and Television Producer for the State of Maine NPR/PBS radio and elevision Networks. When George Thomas joined Explorer Post 12 in Binghamton, New York, back in the mid 60s, he could not have known that 60 years later he would still be at the top of his broadcast game.   George's exceptional career took him from the explore post...

Send us Fan Mail Ohio native Rob Mack is not only operations manager for Bryan Broadcasting in Bryan/College Station, Texas he is also the program director and afternoon host on Candy 95. Rob oversees the operations of 14 radio stations.  He is one busy guy but is climbing the ladder of broadcasting success. I was please to have Rob Mack as a guest on Talking About Radio with John Leslie.  He is p...

Send us Fan Mail Vern Catron has done it all.  Director of Network Operations for the ABC radio networks in Dallas, General manager of Brunson Communications in Atlanta, Radio air personality in Savannah and a lot more.  Now his company, Catron Media Group is developing talent, guiding media strategies and more. Listen now to this broadcast veteran talk about radio. http://www.catronmediagroup.com...

Send us Fan Mail Although Rick Everett  programmed country 98.1 in Providence for 12 years, he is best known for his skill at directing classic rock radio.  In his early years, Rick was a talent on the air several New England radio stations. In the mid 80s, he began directing his attention to program management.  That was the beginning of a magical three decades of sculpting great sounding radio s...

Send us Fan Mail At the age of 23 Henry Lenz found himself running audio for CBS radio news.  His talent quickly became obvious to CBS officials and for the next four decades he was in the same room,, news booth  or press box with the top correspondents, making sure their audio got onto the network. Walter Cronkite, Douglas Edward, Charles Kuralt, Charles Osgood, Dan Rather and many more.  He was...

Send us Fan Mail For 40  years Arturo Valentino has been doing what he loves.,,,,,broadcasting on the radio and providing entertainment, news and information to the islands of the Caribbean.  With a colorful radio history, "Valentino all over your radio" is currently the morning host on Liberty 92.3 on his native island of St. Luccia, but broadcasts remotly from Barbados. He is an accomp...

Send us Fan Mail Jack Kratoville is the kind of guy that you wish was your best friend.  Jack can be heard all across america as an Iheart radio personality. He is upbeat, funny, friendly and a great conversationalist...and a great jock.  Please take the time to listen to this superb conversation with a true broadcast treasure, Jack Kratoville on  the podcast Talking About Radio with John Leslie. ...

Send us Fan Mail Gary Berkowitz was a high energy jock in Providence an Boston years ago.  He became a well known programmer in Detroit and elsewhere. Gary took the major step of becoming a radio consultant and has zoomed to the top of his trade specializing in AC radio. He is a living radio history book,  listen to this episode of Talking About Radio. http://www.garyberk.com A product of John Les...

Send us Fan Mail As i looked back at the long list of radio giant who have been guests on Talking About Radio, it occured to me that some of the early episodes have not been heard by today's listeners.   One of those giants was legendary broadcaster Alan Walden.  He is so interesting that i have repackaged that conversation and present it now your your listening pleasure. A product of John Le...

Send us Fan Mail Talk about a guy who has worked at some of the nations best known call letters.  Mike McCann has a liteny of giants: WFAN, WINS, WYNY, WCBS FM and KMOX. He is a really good radio persoality and a really good guest on Talking About Radio With John Leslie. A product of John Leslie's World Radio Inc.

Send us Fan Mail Big Jay Severensen.  WABC, WNBC, WCBS FM, New York, Philadelphia, Dallas.  There is only one and he is tremendous even today.  Check out this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie It's fun and entertaining.  Learn from the best. A product of John Leslie's World Radio Inc.

Send us Fan Mail Roger Neel was the voice of s;ports, news, weather and entertainment on Binghamton, New York's franchise radio station WNBF long before many of its residents were born.  Before his retirement, Roger was the "go to" staff announcer for everything. Laugh along with his long time friend John Leslie as they reminisce about Roger's storied career with WNBF Radio 129...

Send us Fan Mail Bob Zak is one of America's broadcast greats. For decades, he has been  entertaining audiences in Chicago, Florida, and New England, you cannot find a more interesting guest for Talking  About Radio With John Leslie.  Bob can now be heard worldwide on  Funland raio in Nashville and Yacht Rockiin' radio in Detroit. http://www.yachtrockinradio.com http://funlandradio.com A...

Send us Fan Mail Rusty Aldridge is a genius when it comes to entertaining people and  making them laugh.  He has been  on radio stations in Alabama, Texas and Washington State, doing mostly morning shows.  This is a uniquely entertaining episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie.   It is not one that you want to miss. A product of John Leslie's World Radio Inc.

Send us Fan Mail From Chicago to New York to Baltimore and national syndication, Bob Worthington has demonstrated his  extraordinary broadcast skills. He and his wife Allie are now full time voice artists and doing that with just as much skill as ever  You can quickly hear, in this episode, what makes Bob so good at what he does.   He is upbeat and communicates with the best of them. Listen to thi...

Send us Fan Mail Prior to his current job as senior Correspondent with Wrold Christian Broadcasting, award winning Paul Ladd has had a rich history in radio and television broadcasting.  He has had gigs with Westwood One, WLAC and others.  He is also a freelance writer, a member of the International Business Communicators and The Atlanta Press Club. Listen now as Paul Ladd is Talking About Radio w...

Send us Fan Mail Matt Seinberg, also known professionally as Matt Craig is the curator of Big apple airchecks, a website that hosts airchecks of broadcast professionals on radio stations all over the country.   if you need an aircheck of yourself or your friends, this is the place to get it. He also produces tributes to deceased air talent.  Matt is also the host of a hour hour top 40 radio show &...

Send us Fan Mail Anita Bonita is second to none in the Big Apple radio community.  Anita has been at it for a long time and is one of the best damned radio professionals in New York City.   Radio news, voice over, morning show host, voice actor, music director, Program Director.   You name it and she shines. It was an honor to have Anita Bonita as a guest on Talking About Radio With John Leslie. h...

Send us Fan Mail If you say the name Bill Gamble anywhere near a radio professional, they know immediately who you are talking about.  He's done it all from disc jockey to ownership, consulting, director of  programming and management.   Bill now heads up a group of Mid West Family stations in South Bend, Indiana.  He is John Leslie's guest and is ever soglad to be Talking About Radio. A...

Send us Fan Mail Here is just a small sample of the many professional broadcasters around the world who have lent their names to one of the most listened to podcasts on the internet today.   Talking about Radio, paying tribute to the thousands of professional broadcasters is downloaded in 68 countries/ Here are a few of our many friends. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2152974 A product of John Leslie&...

Send us Fan Mail Who is behind the radio scenes keeping your favorite programs pumping out of the speakers.   One of them is Bob Scherago who worked as an engineer at some of the most famous radio stations in America.  After years at Hartford's famous WTIC,  Bob worked for Connecticut Public Radio, then the Big Time......The Voice of America in Washington D.C    For nearly 3 decades, Bob work...