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Author: Rich DeSisto & Steve Raymond

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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 through radio stories and celebrity interviews shared by those who were privileged to have these opportunities. Some have also shared the actual audio from those moments frozen in time. 


For those who find themselves the result of “reduction in force” you’ll appreciate the words of wisdom and advice from some of the radio industries best; Program Directors, General Managers, Consultants, Owners, Trade Journalists and the Air Personalities themselves who have successfully applied their skillset elsewhere.


Season 1- Season 4  


Host: Rich DeSisto 

WAXQ/New York, WMGK/Philadelphia, WBEN/Philadelphia, WYSP/Philadelphia, WPST/Trenton, WJBR/Wilmington, WDHA/Dover. WCHR/Toms River, WMGM/Atlantic City, WAMX/Huntington, WZXL/Atlantic City.


Co-Host: Paul Kelly 

WMGK/Philadelphia, WEZX/Scranton, WPDH/Poughkeepsie, and WZXL/Atlantic City.


Season 5


Host: Rich DeSisto


Co-Host: Steve Raymond

Starview92/Lehigh Valley, WSBG Stroudsburg, WINK 106.3/Rhode Island, and WZXL/Atlantic City.

 

AIRCHECK is accepting guests for future sessions/seasons. If there’s a story to be told….and hopefully audio to complement it, from College Radio to AM/FM, Satellite, AIRCHECK will give it a listen. If you are in or out of radio and want to tell your stories, email: [email protected]

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Legendary Philadelphia Concert Promoter Larry Magid shares captivating stories from his early days booking bands for Temple University frat parties, his time working with the biggest talent agency of the '60s, to founding Electric Factory and making it a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s music scene. We revisit iconic moments like the 1969 Atlantic City Pop Festival, which took place just weeks before Woodstock. Larry’s pivotal role in booking Bruce Springsteen for four sold-out shows at th...
Legendary media executive and headhunter Rob Barnett takes us on his journey through the wild, unpredictable world of radio and television, that included being tasked with replacing Howard Stern on CBS Radio. A challenge that would become one of the most talked-about moments in broadcasting. But not to be upstaged by his earliest achievement, when he convinced the Rolling Stones to play a secret show for 300 WAAF listeners in Boston back in 1981. The episode explores Rob Barnett’s evol...
We’re diving deep into the world of iconic album cover art with our special guest, Frm. Elektra Records Art Director Bob Heimall. A name behind some of the most memorable visuals in music history. From his humble beginnings at Elektra Records in the late 1960s to becoming the youngest art director in the business, Bob Heimall’s creativity has graced records by legends like Carly Simon, Jim Croce, The Doors, Bread, Iggy Pop, and even Yoko Ono. You’ll hear Bob Heimall share personal stori...
We’re celebrating one of Philadelphia’s most beloved radio icons and "The Queen of the Philly local music scene, Cyndy Drue. From spinning tunes during her early college days to making a name for herself on legendary Philly stations like WMMR, WYSP, and WMGK, Cyndy’s story is woven into the fabric of the city’s sound. She didn’t just play the hits; she helped shape them, especially with her groundbreaking local music show, Street Beat, which gave countless Philly bands their first shot at the...
Brian Orlando is not just the morning drive co-host at Long Island’s 94.3 The Shark, but a second-generation psychic who uses the energy of song to help guide others. His powerful status connects him with not only the local community but with music legends like Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Gavin Rossdale (Bush), and Kevin Martin (Candlebox). A unique journey that added another talent to his resume, as he is also the author of Rock and Soul Tarot. Hosts Rich DeSisto and Steve Raymond u...
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