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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: AirCheckMe@gmail.com.
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The radio careers of Mike Boyle and Paul Heine, have taken them from legendary radio stations to the influential world of trade journalism. They both share inside stories from their days behind the mic and their pivotal roles at publications like FMQB and Billboard Radio Monitor, painting a vivid picture of an era when radio and records were at the cultural crossroads. Listen in as Mike and Paul recount remarkable encounters with iconic artists: Donny Osmond causing office pandemonium, ...
New York City radio personality Lenny Bloch takes you on a wild and insightful ride through decades of radio history. From his early days as a kid in Queens, idolizing the "Good Guys" at WMCA, to his jaw-dropping start as Wolfman Jack's chauffeur (yes, you read that right), Lenny shares behind-the-scenes stories from a truly one-of-a-kind career. You'll hear about Lenny's formative internship at WNBC, rubbing shoulders with Wolfman Jack, Alice Cooper, and even bumping into the not-yet-famous ...
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. You’ll hear legendary stories about live interviews with icons like Metallica, Kiss, David Lee Roth, Mick Fleetwood, and even a surprise visit ...
(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, HBO, Cinemax, and syndicators like United Stations Radio Network, DIR Broadcasting and The Global Satellite Network. In the 80s & 90s,...
(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 syndicators like United Stations Radio Network, DIR Broadcasting and The Global Satellite Network. In the 80s & 90s, he spent 10 yea...
(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 syndicators like United Stations Radio Network, DIR Broadcasting and The Global Satellite Network. In the 80s & 90s, he spent 10 yea...
(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 syndicators like United Stations Radio Network, DIR Broadcasting and The Global Satellite Network. In the 80s & 90s, he spent 10 yea...
(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 characters or 'movie trailer', know that Brian may be the voice on the microphone. Brian started as a radio host and voice actor, work...
(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 characters or 'movie trailer', know that Brian may be the voice on the microphone. Brian started as a radio host and voice actor, work...
(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 characters or 'movie trailer', know that Brian may be the voice on the microphone. Brian started as a radio host and voice actor, work...
(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 on now-defunct 99X/WNNX-FM. During those years, alternative/modern rock was just starting to take hold of the music industry, and 99X was one of t...
(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 on now-defunct 99X/WNNX-FM. During those years, alternative/modern rock was just starting to take hold of the music industry, and 99X was one of t...
(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 on now-defunct 99X/WNNX-FM. During those years, alternative/modern rock was just starting to take hold of the music industry, and 99X was one of t...
(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 on now-defunct 99X/WNNX-FM. During those years, alternative/modern rock was just starting to take hold of the music industry, and 99X was one of t...
(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. “The Lost 45s” has America’s largest library of over 1,000 EXCLUSIVE recording artist interviews. Barry is also an author. His first book...
(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. “The Lost 45s” has America’s largest library of over 1,000 EXCLUSIVE recording artist interviews. Barry is also an author. His first book...
(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. “The Lost 45s” has America’s largest library of over 1,000 EXCLUSIVE recording artist interviews. Barry is also an author. His first book...
(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. “The Lost 45s” has America’s largest library of over 1,000 EXCLUSIVE recording artist interviews. Barry is also an author. His first book...
(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, Greg O’Brien Voiceovers, www.gregobrienvo.com Originally from Ramsey, New Jersey, Greg’s Radio career began as an intern at 102.7 WNEW/New York duri...
(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, Greg O’Brien Voiceovers, www.gregobrienvo.com Originally from Ramsey, New Jersey, Greg’s Radio career began as an intern at 102.7 WNEW/New York duri...
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