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Talking About Radio with John Leslie"RadioElizabeth" is Elizabeth Grattan and she is among the best voice talents in America today. Elizabeth joins John Leslie on this episode of Talking About Radio. We had lots of fun.Send us a textAll you have to do is listen to Elizabeth for five minutes to hear high quality that she puts in her voice tracking, imaging, voice overs and everything else that she says professionally. She stumbled onto the moniker RadioElizabeth by accident and it not only stuck by has served her well in her profession. She is also a talented writer, producer and speaker.Elizabeth has done voice work for some of the biggest names in the industry and is till going strong.Elizabeth will lift you up in...2025-04-301h 05Talking About Radio with John LeslieVery few broadcasters have have reached the heights that Jeff Young did in his long news career. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.Send us a textWashington DC native Jeff Young began his radio career while in college in Miami. He worked his way up and up from early "free form" radio to distinguished positions with ABC radio news, the Z100 morning Zoo in New York as well as other radio positions in the Big Apple.His news positions took his back to his native Washington, then got the job of a lifetime, rebuilding the radio systems in Kuwait. Jeff found a new and different gig in London, "Live Streaming" top music groups of the era....2025-02-221h 20Talking About Radio with John LeslieJamie Grout is a midwest radio fixture. He has been heard radio stations in many markets in Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan and others. He is talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textJamie Grout was a master at doing what makes radio work the best. He was always live and he was always local. Fund raising, amazing charity work, service club membership and ear catching promotions. Currently working at legendary WHO in Des Moines and hosting a podcast, Jamie is still a busy broadcaster after 50 years of service. He is a great guest on Talking About Radio with John Leslie.2025-02-151h 08Talking About Radio with John LeslieDave Freeman was heard on Binghamton, New York radio and television for many decades. He started his long broadcast career as part of an Explorer post while in High School. He is talking About Radio with Host John LeslieSend us a textTriangle Broadcasting in Philadelphia was one of the nations largest media conglomerates back in the 50s, 60s and 70s. One of their radio television groups was in Binghamton, New York, where they initiated an experimental program to attract young men interested in broadcasting. They formed Explorer post 12 which was an arn if the Boy Scouts of America but dedicated strictly to those interest in Broadcasting.A young high school student, Dave Freeman, was one of the first to be attracted to the explorer post. For the next four decades Dave was hea...2025-02-091h 10Talking About Radio with John LeslieFor over a quarter century Matt Ward, sometimes known as Tom Rivers was voice of traffic and transit reporting in and around New York City. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.Send us a textIt takes a lot of practice and skill to be a radio traffic reporter, specially in a bustling city like the Big Apple. Matt Ward, who sometimes went by the name Tom Rivers worked for Shadow Traffic for 25 years on some of the biggest and best known stations in New York.In this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie, Matt takes us into the Shadow Traffic operations area and explains how all those mounds of traffic jams got sorted out and transmitted on the air, one station after the o...2025-01-311h 03Talking About Radio with John LeslieJimmy Diele has been a radio broadcast fixture in and around New York City all his life. He is currently host of the wildly popular internet show "Celebrity Spotlight." Jimmy is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.Send us a textJimmy Diele started his radio career like many of us. He worked at small suburban New York City radio stations on weekends running the religious tapes. At the same time, he was working for Robin Leach, host of "The lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." Pretty soon Jimmy found himself working in the Big Apple at some of the top stations. WPLJ, WYNY Country Y-107 and more. Today, he is host of "Celebrity Spotlight", a semi monthly interview show with the biggest names in entertainment. It is beamed worldwide on YouT...2025-01-2759 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieVery few Disc Jockeys are better known than John Records Landeker of WLS fame. This episode is a remix of his rare guest appearance on Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textThis is a remastered episode featuring the legendary DJ John Records Landecker who. appeared on Talking About Radio when it was in its infancy back in early 2023. Many of you may not have heard it since it it buried in a haystack of 220 episodes of this podcast. But you don't want to miss this rare appearance of Landecker on an interview program. Even if you have heard it, it's worth listening to a second time or even a third.As I say at the beginning of the episode, it's lik...2025-01-2554 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieLogtime radio and television professional Steve Newvine has researched the unique relationship enjoyed by Jack Benny and Johnny Carson. He joins host John Leslie on this episode of Talking About RadioSend us a textEntertainment giants Johnny Carson and Jack Benny became good friends over the years. Each appeared on the others programs, and many people recognize Jack Benny's comic mannerisms in Johnny Carson.Steve Newvine, who spend many years in radio and television broadcasting broadcasting spent two years researching the relationship between the two and cronicled it in a book titled "Jack and Johnny." He tells us about it as Steve makes his second appearance on the podcast Talking about Radio with John Leslie.https://www.mercedcountyevents.com/steve-newvine-1/about-jack-johnny2025-01-191h 05Talking About Radio with John LeslieFor nearly 47 years Pat Powers has been the voice of radio news on KQWC in Webster City Iowa. He is Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textKQWC in Webster City, Iowa serves the Hamilton Country region of Northern Iowa with full service radio. News, Sports, Weather and community events. News Director Pat Powers has been there to see these services take place for over four decades. He talks about his time with KQWC in this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie.http://www.kqradio.com2025-01-1145 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieMatt Cundill is a 25 year radio broadcast veteran who has redirected his professional efforts to podcasting and assisting wannabe podcasters. He joins John Leslie on Talking About RadioSend us a textWhen 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 who don't have the experience necessary to create an enjoyable podcast. He talks about his new lifework with on this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie.2024-12-311h 00Talking About Radio with John LeslieBrian Wilson is one of America's radio morning show and talk treasures. He is a brilliant performer. Brian is Talking About Radio With John Leslie.Send us a textWether 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 entertaining as ever.2024-12-181h 18Talking About Radio with John LeslieKen Hererra has been a radio news voice across the country for over 40 years. This well known broadcast news professional is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textKen 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 About Radio With John Leslie.http://www.kenherrera.com2024-12-1157 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieRandye Kaye is simply the best. She is a highly skilled DJ, voiceover artist, actor, entertainer, author and educator. She is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textI 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 Leslie, featuring one of the best in the industry Randye Kaye.http:///www.randyekaye.com2024-12-051h 27Talking About Radio with John LeslieRay Ross is a giant and articulate piece of broadcast history. Locally, nationally and internationally. He is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textRay 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, featuring the ever popular Ray Ross.2024-12-021h 26Talking About Radio with John Leslie"Nothing But Old 45s" is a syndicated radio show heard on 65 stations in the US and more stations abroad. Larry Kratka is the mastermind and host of this great show. He is Talking About Radio With John LelsieSend us a textLong 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 conversation with an original radio DJ and newsman who has great stories to tell about the many stations he worked at. Lots of laughs and nostalgia in this episode of...2024-11-231h 08Talking About Radio with John LeslieChas Henry is an extraordinary individual. He is a talented DJ, video documetary producer and decorated Marine Corps officer. He is talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textChas 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 CBS Eye on Veterans. Chas was an anchor at WNEW 99.1 CBS radio in the nations capital and is now a free lance journalist. Chas Henry spent...2024-11-171h 33Talking About Radio with John LeslieCountry music consultant Steve Warren has the tool to keep your station in tune. He is talking about radio with host John LeslieSend us a textAre 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.com2024-10-271h 12Talking About Radio with John LeslieIt's tough when a broadcast host is unable to talk because of bronchitis. That's the case now with Talking About Radio Host John Leslie. But trooper that he is, here's an 8 minute monologue with a his very affected voice.Send us a textViral Bronchitis is a condition that causes inflammation in the windpipe and lungs. It also affects ones voice. That's a particularly tough condition for a person who makes his living with his voice.Our host John Leslie is in his fourth day of bronchitis and wanted to give you all a sample of what it sounds like. 2024-10-1408 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieMark Carey is a Nevada Broadcasting Hall of Fame radio and television pro. He has done it all and is still doing it . Mark is the guest on this edition of Talking About Radio with John Leslie.Send us a textLike 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 sparks, Nevada.He''s got tons of great stories and he is a great story teller. Listen now, to this episode of Talk...2024-09-241h 14Talking About Radio with John LeslieJim McCurdy is a man of many talents. His radio and television career was mingled in with tons of other interesting professions. He is talking about radio and many other things with John LeslieSend us a textRock 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.2024-09-1653 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieChristian based sports interview program "The Dan Scott Show" announced some exciting news. Dan Scott is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textProfessional 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 of Dan Scott shows throughout the Appalachian region of the Southeast United States.Dan took time out of his extremel busy schedule to be a...2024-08-301h 00Talking About Radio with John LeslieArt Vuolo has been called Radio's best friend and for good reason. If it has anything to do with radio Art has been there to capture it on video and audio. He is talking about radio with host John Leslie.Send us a textMany years ago, Art Vuolo began making video recordings of radio personalities all across America. His hobby turned into his passion and today he has achieved thousands and thousands of vido airchecks as well as conferences, radio parties, celebrations and sadly memorials.This episode is chocked full of fun, laughs and audio sound bites from the library of Art Vuolo.Art also has a website where you can see and purchase many of his videos. it is listed below.It was an honor to host Radio's best fr...2024-08-031h 08Talking About Radio with John LeslieGeorge Whittam is George The Tech. He can make your audio equipment sound like Hollywood and he is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textGeorge Whittam is one of the nation's leading audio technicians. He and his company "George The Tech" can squeeze out the very highest quality audio from your equipment and your software. He has a long list of high profile voice clients who rely on him to make them sound as good as possible If you have audio issues, he's the "go to" guy. It's a very interesting and informative conversation with George Whittam on Talking About Radio with John Leslie.https://www.georgethe.tech/https://www.us04web...2024-07-2755 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieRon Garrett is host of "Vegas Live Entertainment Radio" on KMZQ 670 in Las Vegas. He is Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textRon Garrett worked at radio stations all across the nation before he found his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Not only did he work at some of the best known hotel/casinos in the city he's back on radio with an celebrity interview program called Vegas Entertainment Live. Ron is a member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of fame and is highly repected for his skill at promoting would be talent in America's showcase Las Vegas.He has great stories to tell on this episode of Talking About Radio Wi...2024-07-2255 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieJaybeau Jones is an American radio broadcasting treasure. He has had gigs at many of the best stations in the East and is now on SiriusXM 70s on 7, and he is Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textJaybeau Jones has graced the airways on stations in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Providence and many more. He has been a guest host on the internationally syndicated, "Rick Dees Weekly Top Forty."In addition to being an extremely talented radio broadcaster, he has spent many years in programming management. Currently he is weeknight host on Sirius Xm 70s on 7. As if that's not enough, he is also a published author.Host John Leslie considers it a great privilege to have as his guest Jaybeau Jones, on thi...2024-05-161h 14Talking About Radio with John LeslieGreg Henry is the program Director and afternoon host at a very important radio station in a small town in New South Wales, Australia. He is Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textThe city of Moree in Northern New South Wales, is in the heart of the mammoth agricultural region of Australia. Our guest on Talking About Radio, Greg Henry, is native to the area and he services his city of 7 thousand as afternoon host on the only fm radio station for hundreds of miless around NOW FM.What's it like to live in such a rural area, who advertises on your station, what kind of music do you play"" All this and more in this episode/Listen to this interesting and a...2024-05-1156 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieRob Calhoun is a very funny guy and a great radio professional. He brings his midwest humor to this edition of Talking About Radio with John Leslie.Send us a textSince 1982 Rob Calhoun has fought the radio wars in several midwest radio stations and is as sharp today as ever. He is currently morning show host for WNOI-HD-2 in Flora, Illinois and Operations Director for Three Sisters Broadcasting which owns and operates two Low Power TV stations.Rob is the most recent guest on the Podcast Talking About Radio with award winning broadcast veteran John Leslie.If you enjoy hearing radio stories and laughing along with the guest and host, then this podcast with guest Rob Calhoun is one t...2024-05-061h 01Talking About Radio with John LesliePaul B. Walker Junior runs radio station KSKO in McGrath, Alaska, a bush community of 250 people. The station is the lifeline for the residents and Paul is Talking About Radio with John Leslie from a very remote Alaska community.Send us a textNever is radio more important to the listeners than it is in remote communities in the wilderness of central Alaska. McGrath with a population of 250 is one of those communities and veteran broadcaster Paul B. Walker Jr. makes sure that the airwaves of KSKO are filled with local information. Paul is the Program Director and Director of all operations at the one man station.Even the weather itself has special meaning when temperatures can dip to life threatening low levels. Available jobs, community bulletin boards, the arrival of the spring thaw are...2024-05-0457 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieBill Chamberlain worked up and down the dial on the West Coast for 40 years. He is talking about Radio with John LeslieSend us a textScores of California radio staions. 13 publiished books , Voice over. Television ;roduction. Voice accents. Film shorts. 35 creative awards. That's Bill Chaimberlan. Listen now to his great story on Talking ABout Radio with John Leslie.2024-04-1959 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieJohn Leslie the host of Talking About Radio with John Leslie as the guest and he is talking about radio. HUH?Send us a textOver the past year, podcast host John Leslie has interviewed over 130 broadcast professionals from around the world.It has been suggested a number if tunes that John, himself be interviewed, to talk about his 50 years in the radio industry.So, in this special episode, John's long time friend and podcast executive producer, John Morgan plays the role of interviewer and John Leslie is the guest in this episode of Talking About Radio.https://www.buzzsprout.com/21529742024-04-081h 12Talking About Radio with John LesliePam Coulter has been the voice of network news in Washington, D.C. for most of the big national and international stories. Pam is talking About Radio With John LeslieSend us a textCornell 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 the networks . Pam covered presidential inaugurations, impeachments, the Washington Sniper story and overseas assignments among many others.,She is now retir...2024-03-301h 04Talking About Radio with John LeslieRon Seggi is enjoying an incredible entertainment career. Over 50 years on the radio and on stage, Ron is talking about Radio with John LeslieSend us a textRon Seggi, born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania became interest in radio when he was 14 years old. Since that time, he has been on the air, has been involved in station ownership, and has carved out a fantastic television and stage prescenes across the country. Ron is personal friends with the biggest names in entertainment and they visit him regularly on his syndicated radio program.It was great fun having my friend of 50 years, Ron Seggi as a guest on this episode of my podcast, "Talking About Radio With John...2024-03-301h 06Talking About Radio with John LeslieChris Kalen, broadcaster, Sirius Program Director, Upstate NewYork radio voice and satellite radio expert is Talking About Radio With John LeslieSend us a textSince 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 eager to tell us about it on this episode of Talking About Radio With John Leslie2024-03-261h 02Talking About Radio with John LeslieClaire Stevens was an important part of the famous original Z100 Morning Zoo in New York City. From Worst to First in 74 days. Claire is John Leslie's guest on Talking About RadioSend us a textIn 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 absolutely fabulous guest on this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie.https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Behind-Mic-Claire-Stevens/dp/19772081422024-03-1854 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieGeorge Thomas started his wonderful broadcast career six decades ago in an explorer post in upstate New York. He is talking about his long and successful career with John LeslieSend us a textWhat 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 to local radio operations manager, then the Mutual Broadcasting System and now statewide operations producer for NPR/PPBS radio and television netwroks in M...2024-03-1355 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieOne of the brightest young radio stars today, Rob Mack Operations manager for Bryan Broadcasting in Bryan,Texas is Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textOhio 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 proof that there is still success to be had in great radio.http://www.candy95.comhttp://www.br...2024-03-1047 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieRick Everett is said, by his colleagues, to have been one of the best classic rock program directors in the county. Rick is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textAlthough 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 stations.He is recognized by the giants of the industry as one of the best ever/You will truly enjoy listening to Rick Everett on...2024-03-0657 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieHenry Lenz has worked shoulder to shoulder with every major CBS news personality for 40 years. He is talking about radio with John Leslie.Send us a textAt 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 their right hand man Henry has fascinating stories and he is talking about them with John Leslie on this episode of Talking About Rad...2024-03-0153 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieMike McCann spent many years in the "Big Apple" at the biggest stations. He is talking about radio with Host John Leslie.Send us a textTalk 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.2024-02-011h 07Talking About Radio with John LeslieThere is only one Big Jay Sorensen Major Market jock and he is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textBig 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 LeslieIt's fun and entertaining. Learn from the best.2024-02-011h 07Talking About Radio with John LeslieRoger Neel has been the radio voice of the southern tier of New York for four decades. He is talking about radio with his friend John Leslie.Send us a textRoger 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 1290. 2024-01-311h 10Talking About Radio with John LeslieBob Zak has entertained radio listeners for decades. He is an upbeat, knowledgeable radio professional on this episode of Talking About Radio With John LeslieSend us a textBob 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.comhttp://funlandradio.com2024-01-231h 03Talking About Radio with John LeslieRusty Aldridge is a real HOOT. 38 years on radio and he's still as sharp as ever. He is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textRusty 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.2024-01-1854 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieBob Worthington is not only a major market radio talent, he is one of the nations leading voice over artists. He is talking About radio with John LeslieSend us a textFrom 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 this enjoyable episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie and his guest Bob Worthington.http://www.bobworthington.com2024-01-151h 07Talking About Radio with John LesliePaul Ladd, senior correspondent with World Christian Broadcasting, is heard all over the world. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.Send us a textPrior 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 witth John Leslie.http://www.worldchristian.org2024-01-1357 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieBill Gamble has been a shing star in the radio profession for a long time. He is Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textIf 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.2024-01-0955 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieAnita Bonita is like a rock star in New York City Radio. She is talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textAnita 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.http://www.anitabonita.net2024-01-0958 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieJohn Quincy has been a fixture on Charleston, South Carolina Radio for 42 years. Listen now as he is a wonderful guest on Talking About Radio With John LeslieSend us a textIt was a pleasure to have John Quincy as a guest on Talking About Radio. A real broadcast professional with miles and miles of experience in the radio entertainment business.Not only is he an expert talk host and disc jockey, he is a treasure trove of radio jingle knowledge and timeless music. John is also a dedicated archivist and website administrator for some of the midwest's top radio stations. John Quincy is currently the morning host on Charleston's Big Talker WTMA. You,ll enjoy hearing the two oJohns, Quincy...2023-12-111h 07Talking About Radio with John LeslieRaj Rao (Manchiraju) tells us about being a radio performer on All India Radio and his life of performing here in the United States as he Talks About Radio with John Leslie.Send us a textRaj Rao (Manchiraju) emigrated from India to the United States 30 years ago as a highly educated scientist and engineer. But his passion is radio, acting and performing. As a young man in India, he was a broadcast actor on All India Radio. Listen now, as Raj talks with host John Leslie and tells a fascinating story about radio in India and now life as an American Citizen and the broadcast opportunities that are available for a scientist whose heart belongs to entertainment.Raj has a You Tube channel that yo...2023-12-0759 minTalking About Radio with John Leslieif you have ever listened to radio in the state of Maine, you have no doubt heard Jon James. He is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textYou could travel coast to coast and not find a broadcast professional more closely associated with his home state than Jon James who has entertained Mainers for nearly 45 years. He is currently heard on afternoon drive at True Country 93.5 in Augusta, Maine.Jon's professionalism and sincere nature make him a natural to be included in among broadcasts finest entertainers. Listen now as he and John Leslie reminise about about the many stories that make up the fabric of the fabulous days when radio was not only a companion but a friend an...2023-11-241h 09Talking About Radio with John LeslieCrusinBruce is a longtime radio professional and Classic Car Expert. He is talking about Radio with John LeslieSend us a textCrusinBruce has been a DJ on some of New England's finest radio stations. At the same time, Bruce emcees over 100 classic car shows each season in about five states.He tells us about his fantastic schedule juggling about three jobs at one time. He is our guest on Talking About Radio With John Leslie.http://www.crusinbruce.com2023-11-171h 05Talking About Radio with John LeslieRandy Reeves golden voice has been heard on over 100 radio stations images across America. He is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textIt's hard to imagine that you have not heard the pear shaped tones of voice veteran Randy Reeves. Like most of us, he started as a dj in a small station. Before long he was gracing the airwaves in Atlanta, Georgia. From there, he developed an appetite for production and voice work. 5 decades into the broadcasting business, Randy is semi retired but can boast that he has been hired by the best radio stations in the country to represent them in his imaging voice work.From his Woodstock, Georgia home...2023-11-1050 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieWalter Sabo, air talent, radio network executive, respectected consultant and now syndicated talk show host is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textAlmost every radio veteran knows the name Walter Sabo. He started years ago as a dj in Syracuse then New York City. His meteoric rise theorugh the ranks of New York City Radio and the biggest radio networks is what legends are made off. All this led him to be one of the most successful and sought after media consultants in America and abroad. In his retirement years, he is back at it, "on the air" with a nationally syndicated night time talk show, "Midnight Misfits" using the name Walter...2023-11-091h 00Talking About Radio with John LeslieFabled Chicago DJ John Records Landecker in an encore presentation is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textWhen the history books are written about famed Disc Jockeys, the name John Records Landecker will be among those at the top. His years in Philadelphia on WIBG are overshadowed by the fame he attained at WLS in Chicago. His evening program steam rolled through the midwest and up into Canada as he spun the hits of the day. This is an encore presentation of a conversation with one of the best DJS of all time, John Records Landecker2023-10-2053 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieBob Wood is among only a handful of radio programmers who made the successful transition to profitable voice acting. He is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textBob Wood is a very amusing guy. Join Bob and host John Leslie as they share laughs and memories of over 40 years. Bob was a DJ, Pd and consultant for many years all across the country. He then found success as a voice artists with hundreds of nationally know clients and radio stations.Sit down now and listen a a lively and light hearted conversation as Bob Wood and John Leslie are "Talking About Radio."2023-10-1259 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieBob Miller was a household name in Portland, Oregon for decades. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.Send us a textAfter many successful years on the air in Huntington, West Virginia, Bob Miller made the leap to major market Portland, Oregon in 1979, Since that time Bob has made an indelible mark on famed KEX and later KPAM. Bob tells us about his early years in broadcasting and some of the good times he has had in Portland as he is "Talking About Radio" with Host John Leslie.In addition to his success in Oregon, Bob has been inducted into the West Virginia Broadcasters Hall of Fame.2023-10-0458 minTalking About Radio with John LesliePete Salant is a true radio giant. He is the architect of the famous WYNY, New York meteoric rise to number 1 in the early 80s. He is talking about radio with host John LeslieSend us a textPete Salant has enjoyed a brilliant radio career. For over 40 years he established himself as a leader in programming and winning audio sound on the air. He also consulted radio stations all across the country for 20 years, earning himself the reputaion of being the best in the business.He joins Host John Leslie on Talking About Radio to entertain us with his wonderful stories of radio success and knowhow..He is now very happy in a second rewarding career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. (Psychotherapist)2023-09-2656 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieLes Jacoby is a broadcast professional who lit up the airwaves up and down the Ohio Valley, across the country and around Florida. He is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textYou won't find many broadcasters like Les Jacoby. He started like most of us as a kid looking from the outside into the radio station. But it was immediately recognized that he was exceptional talent and landed his first commercial gig at the top rocker in Wheeling, West Virginia. From there he traveled around the dial, worked at great stations along the East Coast and into sunny Florida. He entered management and plied his programming skills for some of the top radio groups. He's still active today and living the life i...2023-09-0658 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieJ.J. Jackson veteran radio broadcaster and accomplished podcaster is talking about radio with John Leslie.Send us a textJ.J. Jackson graced the airwaves of some of the finest radio stations in North America, now he is enjoying hosting his new podcast "Food Tips:The basics and Beyond." (anchor.fm/jj-jackson2)Listen now to this lighthearted conversation between J.J. and host John Leslie as they discuss their long broadcast careers and their love affair with their new podcast enterprises.You'll enjoy the laughter and good natured banter between two radio veterans.Food Tips: The Basics and Beyond!http.:/anchor.fm/jj-jackson22023-09-0438 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieHolland Cooke is yet another herculean broadcast professional talking About Radio With John LeslieSend us a textHOLLAND COOKE began his stellar broadcast careet as an air talent back in the early 60s. His careen has encompassed columnist, television host, radio rogram director, station executive and now media consultant.Hundreds of successful radio stations look to Holland Cooke to get them on the right track and keep them there. Listen now from New Shoreham, Rhode Island as your host John Leslie pays tibuture to another radio legend, Holland Cooke.Website: www.hollandcooke.com2023-08-2456 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieMike McVay CEO of McVay Media is a titan in the broadcasting business. He is Talking About Radio With John LeslieSend us a textMike McVay is know all across the country and around the world for his fantastic work in consulting not only radio stations, but radio groups, syndicators, talent and even podcasters. He is a guiding light for hundreds of broadcasters who are eager to improve the quality of their product. Mike is a waling encyclopedia of knowledge of how to make things better for his long roster of clients. Listen now as Mike McVay talks with John Leslie about his long and illustrious career in broadcasting.2023-08-1549 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieAngela Walker is a brilliant former BBC reporter. She is now host of a riveting new video podcast and she is talking about it with John LeslieSend us a textAngela Walker is as good as it gets in the world of radio and television journalism. She plied her trade with the BBC for many years. Now, Angela has branched out on her own, hosting a hard hitting video podcast titled "Angela Walker in Conversation." In it, she tackles under reported issue in and around the UK. In the brief few months since its launch, "Angela Walker in Conversation" has shot up in popularity and social effectiveness. People are seeking her voice in spotlighting issues that are general...2023-08-091h 03Talking About Radio with John LeslieAl Brock has been a fixture in the radio industry for as long as anybody can remember. He is Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textAt 13 years old, young teenager Al Brock burst onto the radio scene in his birth state of Colorado. Over 4 decades he has graced the biggest and best radio stations in the country with not only his air talent, but also his program leadership.Now Al has branched out in Nashville with his newest enterprise, Spin Doctors Music Group. It's a full service music promotion company, working with labels and management companies to get music played on radio stations. He also offers music consulting and scheduling services for broadcast radio.List...2023-08-0150 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieJeff Laurence is one of the best known voice artists in America following many successful years on radio. He is talking about radio with host John Leslie.Send us a textJeff Laurence was a successful radio entertainer in Tampa, Miami, Syracuse and other competitive markets. He found out that he had has been given an extraordinary gift of making a living and having fun as a voice artist. He is now the voice on hundreds of radio stations and of hundreds of high level advertisers.From his mountain top home in North Carolina, Jeff is the most recent guest on Talking about Radio With John Leslie. Take some time to enjoy and enjoyable conversation about radio.Http://jeff...2023-07-2853 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieRob Grayson began his radio career 50 years ago and he's still at it and is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textRob Grayson began his radio career in the the mississippi delta country and to this day he can been heard plying his trade on numerous stations.Listen now to his conversation with host John Leslie about the fantastic journey he has taken from a high school aged broadcaster to a seasoned professional in one of the nations most respected markets.https://us51country.com/https://www.facebook.com/wkbl1250/wilkersonsond@aol.com https://www.wknofm.org/2023-07-2749 minTalking About Radio with John LesliePart one: John Morgan, award winning radio and television veteran and renowned hypnotherapist is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textPart One: For decades John Morgan captivated radio listeners and television viewers with his unique style of entertainment in major cities all across America. John wanted to expand his ability to enrich the lives of people, so he became a certified hypnotherapist. During the years after his retirement from commercial broadcasting, John became America's best known Hypnotherapist, and conducted smoking ce ssation and weight loss seminars to 100s of thousands of people.John Morgan is also host of the popular podcast "Grasshopper Notes."listen to John and his long time...2023-07-2640 minTalking About Radio with John LesliePart Two: John Morgan, award winning radio and television veteran and renowned hypnotherapist is talking about radio with John Leslie.Send us a textPartTwo:: For decades John Morgan captivated radio listeners and television viewers with his unique style of entertainment in major cities all across America. John wanted to expand his ability to enrich the lives of people, so he became a certified hypnotherapist. During the years after his retirement from commercial broadcasting, John became America's best known Hypnotherapist, and conducted smoking ce ssation and weight loss seminars to 100s of thousands of people.John Morgan is also host of the popular podcast "Grasshopper Notes."listen to John and his long time frien...2023-07-2640 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieMike Andrews spent a decade in radio gathering great memories and stories. He is Talking About Radio With John LeslieSend us a textMike Andrews is a fantastic guest on our podcast with such wonderful memories of the golden days of great disc jockeys and world class promotions. Tune in now as Mike joins host John Leslie as they take a hilarious look back at a time when when radio reigned supreme in the homes and cars of people all across America.2023-07-2158 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieTom Carr hopscotching the country at great radio stations is talking radio with John LeslieSend us a textTom Carr is a guy who has done everything there is to do in radio. He spends the next 60 minutes telling us about a 40 year wondrous journey he has taken from Jock to news to air traffic and the drama that unfolds thousands of feet in the air. Tom is also an exceptionally gifted musician and voice over artist.You will enjoy every minute of this episode of "Talking About Radio With John Leslie)http//www.tomcarrtx.vo.com If you would like to be a g...2023-07-181h 07Talking About Radio with John LeslieBill Lowe has been a radio news broadcast professional for over 40 years. In part one of a two part podcast he talking with host John LeslieSend us a textThis is part one of a to part podcast of Talking About Radio With John Leslie.In it 49 plus year radio news veteran shares humorous and amazing stories about his years on the air. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast contact John Leslie at talkingaboutradio@yahoo.com2023-07-1053 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieOgunde Vincent is the morning host on Kenya's LWASI Radio 101.2 Fm. He is talking about radio with John Leslie.Send us a textWhat's is like being the morning show host o community FM radio station in Bondo, Kenya. Radio host John Leslie talks with Ogunde Vincent about his role in the important work of a community station in a developing country.This is a must listen Podcast for radio conversation at its best.check out the station at www.lwasi.radio12345.com/KenyaBondoLwasi radioSiaya2023-07-1037 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieSteve Sellers, one of radio's most successful air personalities is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textSteven O. Sellers graced the airwaves of San Antonio, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, San Diego, Los Angeles and more for nearly five decades. He shares his fantastic story with host John Leslie on this episode of Talking about Radio. You can contact him at stevesellers@hotmail.comLos AngelesKansas CityPittsburghKONOWPEZSan Diego2023-07-0352 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieMike Wade, New York, Dallas, Network, voice talent. A true radio giant is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textListen now as radio giant Mike Wade takes us an entertaining journey through his decades of radio. From Dallas to Houston, to New York and onto a couple hundred affiliate on Night Time America. His story includes entertaining and interesting stories. Drummer, Actor, radio talent and voice actor, Mike Wade is a true broadcast treasure. Don't miss this podcast.New YorkDallasFort WorthRKOABC radioWPIXWYNY WorthIf you are a broadcast professional and would like t o be a gu...2023-06-2946 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieJohn Pozza, radio and television broadcaster, sports reporter, freelancer and child development official is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textWhat a wonderful story. John Pozza began his professional life in radio and television then went on to be a full time sports reporter, specializing in boxing. He has been a talk show host and later entered the important world of early child development. In this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie, John Pozza tells us his fascinating story.Penn State UniversityAccuweatherWVUWest Virginia UniversityWOWKWBOYWPSU2023-06-2747 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieHow dangerous can a disc jockey's job be. Find out in this 17 minute minicast by host John LeslieSend us a textJohn Leslie, the host of Talking About Radio was a radio morning show host and tv news reporter/anchor for many years. However in the late 80s he was on loan to the Stoner Broadcasting Company International news division for several years.During his 5 year assignment, John found himself in a number of unusual and sometimes life threatening situations. Here is one story that still raises the hair on the back of his neck when he recounts it. Take 17 minutes and listen to this fascinating Talking About Radio Minicast.2023-06-2117 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieDavid Page is Talking About Martini Music with host John Leslie on Talking About RadioSend us a textDavid Page is a six decade veteran of local, national and international radio and television news and entertainment. Following a magnificent career working for local stations and giant networks, David has begun a new adventure.The syndicated radio program "Martini Music" salutes the timeless hit songs of the 30s and 40s and into the early 50. On this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie, David takes on a tour of his fabulous broadcast career and gives us a look at Martini music.You can sample the "Martini Mus...2023-06-1957 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieJoe Taylor, veteran broadcaster, author and humorist is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textJoe Taylor has been a broadcaster for six decades. He is also an author, writing about radio. He has held every position that radio has to offer, from board op to General Manager. Listen how as Joe Taylor talks about radio with John Leslie.Find Joe's book, "in the Twist of the dial. What happened to radio 1960 to 2020," where ever books are sold, including Amazon.if you would like to be a guest on Talking about Radio with John Leslie, email me at talkingaboutradio@yahoo.com2023-06-1646 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieJoe Castiglione is the fabled play by play voice of the Boston Red Sox. He is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textJoe Castiglione has been the play by play announcer for the Boston Red Sox for Since 1983. He recently carved time out of his busy schedule to talk with John Leslie on the podcast "Talking About Radio." The only time available in his schedule was while he was driving from his home to Fenway Park in Boston. He and John talked extensively about Joe's road to success. 2023-06-1445 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieWithout a doubt, one of the funniest and most talented Jocks ever on the radio. Terry O'Shea is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textMeet the fabulous Terry O'Shea (The Coyote). On the air and in person, Terry has you in stitches. From Syracuse to Hawaii and Florida, Terry has graced the airwaves for many years. He is a real treasure.Listen to Terry O'Shea and Host John Leslie relive the fun days of radio.2023-06-131h 01Talking About Radio with John LeslieIt's almost not believable. a five minute minicast by Host John Leslie talking about radioSend us a textThis is a once in a lifetime stroke of good luck as a valuable microphone was almost lost but some enterprising postal workers saved the day. Listen now as host John Leslie tells this amazing story of good fortune and good work.Send me an MP3 if you have a good radio story to sahretalkingaboutradio@yahoo.com2023-06-0405 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieThere is no better promo voice artist in America than Joe Cipriano. He is "Talking About Radio with John Leslie."Send us a textGet ready to hear an American voice talent treasure. Joe Cipriano, who has risen to the very top of his trade, talks about the road to success in the voice talent business.There is no better known or sought after artist for promos and intros than Joe Cip'.He speaks in vivid detail about how to get to the top. His workshops and online instructions are available at promomasterclass.com or joecipriano.com. His book, "living on the air, Adventures in Broadcasting" is available wherever books are sold including Amazon....2023-06-0143 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieValerie Geller dynamic radio and podcast coach is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textValorie Geller, is one of the 50 most influential women in broadcasting and is an internationally sought after broadcast and podcast expert, author, consultant, coach and trainer. If you are interested in improving the quality of your radio show or podcast, this is a must listen to conversationHer most recent book Beyond Powerful Radio is available from Focal Press and wherever you get your books.If you would like to be a guest on Talking about radio with John Leslie, please email talkingaboutradio@yahoo.comh...2023-05-2531 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieRod Tanner, Texas radio legend and best selling author, is Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textA broadcast professional cannot do any more in his life than Texas legend Rod Tanner. Radio D.J., best selling author, Radio station general manager, stand up comedian. Rod has done it all and he is a joy to listen to in this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie.Rod is a Facebook member and his best selling book Surge is available on Amazon. His other book Double Fault is also available at Amazon.If you are a broadcast professional and would like to be a guest on...2023-05-2239 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieYikes, he announced we're off the air. How'd he do that. A 9 minute John Leslie minicastSend us a textWhen the transmitter goes off the air, how on earth do you get on the air and announce that you are off the air. John Leslie tells you how in this 9 minute mini cast on Talking about Radio with John Leslie2023-05-1407 minTalking About Radio with John Leslie11 minute minicast about Kansas City’s Mystery Money Man. John Leslie is talking about radio.Send us a textIn 1978 the Mystery Money Man promotion was one of the biggest ever in Radio, but boy did it backfire. John Leslie relives the week from Hell as the notorious Mystery Money Man.2023-05-1112 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieProbably the the best known broadcast professional in America, Joel Denver is Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textJoel Denver, President and CEO of AllAccess.com shines as he talks about his many decades in broadcasting and eventually the main source of broadcast and music news and information. Allaccess.com is a diamond mine of data and knowledge about what is happening RIGHT NOW in radio and music.Joel Denver is a must listen as he talks about radio with John LeslieIf you would like to be a guest on Talking About Radio, please email talkingaboutradio@yahoo.com2023-05-0436 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieJoel Raab, one of the nation's most respected radio consultants is Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textJoel Raab is the "go to" guy for guidance on how to make your radio station sparkle. Joel specializes in Country Music formats but is an all around Google Search Engine for information and ideas on how to keep your station lively, entertaining and competitive.Listen to Joel and host John Leslie as they talk about radio in this riveting conversation and trip down radio memory lane. You can reach Joel at 215-750-6868 or email Joel@joelraab.comIf you would like to be a guest on T...2023-04-2849 minTalking About Radio with John Leslie4 years on the air at a Moscow, Russia Radio Station then to Finland. Pete Cato is Talking About Radio with John LeslieSend us a textAmerican Broadcaster Pete Cato was hired to work at an English speaking radio station. He worked there for four years starting in 2010, then went to work at a radio station in Finland for several yearsPete is back stateside and working at a country station in Pennsylvania. Listen as he is Talking About Radio with John Leslie. John Himself spent a number of years broadcasting from the former USSR. You'll enjoy the interesting conversation from both broaadcasters 2023-04-2753 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieLike interviewing royalty. Famed DJ John Records Landecker is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textGet a rare glimpse at the life of one of America's best known and most respected DJs of our time, John Records Landecker. In this wide ranging conversation, John talks about his meteoric climb to the top of the top 40 radio industry.If you would like to be a guest on Talking About Radio, email me at talkingaboutradio@yahoo.com.2023-04-2450 min