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WRIF Rocks DetroitChamber Fallout and Revolution Predictionshttps://wrif.com/uploads/2024/02/2024-02-28-ROAR-Around-the-Ring.mp3 The Elimination Chamber has set up the Wrestlemania picture, and AEW Revolution on PPV this Sunday! Should we get Cody Rhodes vs. The Rock one-on-one? Who stood out at Elimination Chamber in Australia? Breaking down our predictions for AEW Revolution. *New Episodes of ROAR Around The Ring are available every Wednesday afternoon!* The post Chamber Fallout and Revolution Predictions appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2024-02-2837 min

WRIF Rocks DetroitRoyal Rumble Four-Way, and Undisputed Kingdomhttps://wrif.com/uploads/2024/01/2024-01-09-ROAR-Around-the-Ring.mp3 Roman Reigns is defending his title in a Fatal Four Way at the Royal Rumble, and we got our first look at the “Undisputed Kingdom.” How does the Royal Rumble Four Way change the big picture for Wrestlemania? Will Roman Reigns make it to Mania as champion? Can Undisputed Kingdom hold all the gold in AEW? *New Episodes of ROAR Around The Ring are available every Wednesday afternoon!* The post Royal Rumble Four-Way, and Undisputed Kingdom appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2024-01-1030 min

WRIF Rocks Detroit2023 Wrestling Year in Reviewhttps://wrif.com/uploads/2023/12/2023-12-27-ROAR-Around-the-Ring.mp3 Recapping the year that was in wrestling, including CM Punk returning to WWE and MJF pulling off a face turn in AEW. Who are your male and female wrestlers of the year? What storyline stands out the most in 2023 wrestling? Who or what disappointed you the most in 2023 wrestling? *New Episodes of ROAR Around The Ring are available every Wednesday afternoon!* The post 2023 Wrestling Year in Review appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2023-12-2728 min

The Squad with Anne EricksonTRAILER: Subscribe to 'The Squad' Podcast on WRIF!NFL football is back, and the buzz about the Lions is strong! Subscribe to "The Squad," hosted by WRIF's Anne Erickson, for fun Lions banter each week with different NFL reporters and WRIF personalities. Join "The Squad!"2022-09-0601 min

WRIF Rocks DetroitDoug Podell Interviews Judas Priesthttps://wrif.com/uploads/2021/02/INTV-Judas-Priest-5-7-2008-Podell.mp3 The post Doug Podell Interviews Judas Priest appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2021-02-0907 min

History of WRIF PodcastChapter XIV - Dave and Chuck The FreakPart One: (Running Time: (19:27) Dave and Chuck The Freak talk about their early years in radio, Dave as a news reporter and Chuck working behind the scenes. From interviewing Grandparents at the age of 8 to forming their morning show on 89X to the listeners picking “The Freak” as Chuck’s nickname. Part Two: Running Time: (45:06) Their radio journey continues with Lisa, James “It’s Friday Bitches”, Operation “Dark Stall” and the derivation of “Penis”. Part Three: Running Time: (65:33) Dave and Chuck move the show to WRIF and discuss the challenges of not being able...2021-02-081h 34

History of WRIF PodcastChapter XIII - Screamin' ScottPart One: (Running Time: 18:05) Screamin’ Scott Randall talks about his early years in radio. Imitating Arthur P and Alan Allman to the point of starting to smoke to get a deeper sounding voice. Working in Ohio and Indiana doing hog reports and them coming back to Detroit to work at The Ritz. Part Two: (Running Time: 31:22) Scott makes the giant leap form the Ritz to doing mornings at 102.7 Z-Rock. He talks about how he got the Screamin’ nickname, doing radio with Alice Cooper and dating Ted Nugent’s daughter. Part Three: (Running Time: 49:25) Doug Podell...2021-01-131h 31

History of WRIF PodcastChapter XII - Drew Lane Part 2Part One: (Running Time: 18:04) Drew Lane (Drew and Mike) continues his conversation with Mike Staff touching on Delbert, Davie Lee Roth, and the value of paying your dues. Part Two: (Running Time: 32:03) Recounting the 9-11 show, Woodstock 94, Cold Call celebrity hang-ups and Drew talks about the role of his producers. Part Three: (Running Time: 47:58) Drew and Marc move to 105.1 The Sports Station and have to deal with questionable programing and talk about the late 1990s as Howard Stern, Ted Nugent, Danny Bonaduce, and Bill Bonds all had talk shows. Part Four: (Running Time...2020-12-221h 53

History of WRIF PodcastChapter XII - Drew Lane Part 1Part One: (Running Time: 18:10) Drew Lane (Drew and Mike) recounts his early radio days at WVT, WROV, WAAF (Boston) and KMXX (Phoenix) on his way to WRIF. Part Two: (Running Time: 33:45) After 3 Years in Phoenix Drew and Zip take over mornings at WRIF. The stories include Arthur P welcoming Drew to town with a trip to the strip club, Trudi joins the staff and Drew meets Mike Clark for the 1st time at The Ritz in Roseville. Part Three: (Running Time: 56:53) The Drew and Zip show becomes Drew and Mike and as they evolv...2020-12-161h 33

History of WRIF PodcastChapter XI - Mike StaffPart One: (Running Time: 14:15) The usual host Mike Staff is the focus of this discussion as WRIF’s Meltdown talks to Mike about his journey from Central to Specs Howard. Through WJR, WLLZ, WKLT, CD 106 and finally WRIF. Part Two: (Running Time: 28:17) Mike Staff reveals what it was like to live his dream of working at WRIF alongside Arthur P., Steve Kostan, Anne Carlini, Doug Podell and Drew & Mike. Plus his interviewing experiences with Alex Van Halen. Armored Saint and Sammy Hagar. Part Three: (Running Time: 47:46) Some of Mike most mem...2020-10-281h 01

WRIF Rocks DetroitMonday, September 28th 2020 Dave & Chuck the Freak PodcastDave and Chuck the Freak talk about the things states Google search for the most, a Tik Toker that raised $12,000 for an elderly pizza delivery man, Joe Montana stops an intruder from kidnapping his grandchild, Vin Diesel released his very first music single, a dark sided story of infidelity, murder, and decapitation, a dude […] The post Monday, September 28th 2020 Dave & Chuck the Freak Podcast appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2020-09-2800 min

History of WRIF PodcastChapter X - MeltdownPart One: (Running Time: 12:31) Afternoon Drive host Meltdown talks about growing up outside of Buffalo and getting the call to move to Detroit to work at WRIF at age 26 and the idea of being born in Buffalo but made in Detroit. Part Two: (Running Time: 24:12) Meltdown reveals the story behind his nickname, working as a custodian calling into radio stations, his first radio gigs, his other nickname for a while The Big Unit and 3rd shifter parties. Part Three: (Running Time: 35:02) A conversation of working overnights at WRIF for two years, live broadcasts...2020-08-141h 14

History of WRIF PodcastChapter IX - Peter WerbePart One: (Running Time: 14:57) The host of Night Call and one of the original WRIF DJs Peter Werbe talks about the change over from WXYZ-FM to WRIF. The self-described anarchist, atheist and vegetarian talk show host talks about the early days with Dick Kernen, Russ Gibb, John Sinclair the 1968 riots and their connection to 2020. Part Two: (Running Time: 27:40) Peter talks about the changing culture and how Night Call survived over the years as WRIF’s ownership changed multiple times. Being terminated at what was probably the right time and the evolution of owners becoming less co...2020-06-141h 12

History of WRIF PodcastChapter VIII - Steve BlackPart One: (Running Time: 15:28) Weekend Personality and syndicated radio host Steve Black talks about growing up in Flint and listening to WWCK along with the Detroit stations WRIF and WLLZ. Steve’s journey from dreaming of being a Foley Artist to becoming a musician and finally a DJ. Part Two: (Running Time: 25:00) The Ted Nugent years. Steve and Mike explore the rivalry between Z-Rock and WRIF. Becoming the co-host for the Ted Nugent Morning show and the mammoth task of competing with Drew & Mike. Part Three: (Running Time: 38:18) Steve joins a Riff staff in 2003...2020-05-2958 min

History of WRIF PodcastChapter VII - Tom Bender & Fred JacobsPart One: (Running Time: 15:51) Former WRIF Program Directors Tom Bender and Fred Jacobs recount their journeys to the Riff and explain the roles of a Program Director, General Manager and Consultant. Part Two: (Running Time: 29:21) The evolution of WRIF under the watch of Tom and Fred including the hiring of Ken Calvert and JJ and The Morning Crew. Arthur P organically helps to rebrand the station as The Home of Rock & Roll. Part Three: (Running Time: 42:47) The iconic WRIF bumper stickers are born, the D.R.E.A.D Car and Maui Time all help the Ri...2020-04-151h 07

History of WRIF PodcastChapter VI - JJ and the Morning CrewPart One: Running Time: 15:34 The radio background and real story of how Jim Johnson and George Baier got together to become JJ and the Morning Crew. With stops at WWWW from 78-79, WRIF from 79-86, then WLLZ from 86-92 and finally at WCSX from 92-08. Part Two: Running Time: 29:19 ABC Radio assembles the first Riff All-Star lineup with JJ, George, Ken Calvert, Arthur P., Steve Kostan and Karen Savelly. The historic TV commercials start to air with the real Dick the Bruiser (the wrestler) coming to town to be part of the fun. In addition, the Dick The Bruiser Band is born. Part Three: Running Time: 45:37...2020-03-141h 16

History of WRIF PodcastChapter V - Dick KernenPart One: Running Time: 11:25 Dick’s journey to working at WXYZ and becoming the 1st Program Director at WRIF. Part Two: Running Time: 25:27 Making the decision to hire Cicero Grimes (Arthur Penhallow) from a station in Ann Arbor and the loyalty he and other personalities like Dan Carlyle, JJ & The Morning Crew and Dave and Chuck the Freak were able to build with the listeners. Part Three: Running Time: 38:11 The longevity of WRIF, radio’s future and the amazing legacy Dick has built as the Vice President of the Specs Howard School of Media Arts. 2020-02-1434 min

History of WRIF PodcastChapter IV - Steve KostanPart One: (Running Time: 15:27) Steve’s radio journey growing up in Detroit and going to Redford Detroit high school. Attending Lawrence Tech, O.C.C., and Western. Dan Carlyle taking Steve under his wing. The first gig a WABX. Part Two: (Running Time: 32:24) Turing down WPLJ in New York and getting hired by WRIF. Playing Pine Knob in 1981 with the Dick The Bruiser Band. Local bands and the power line-up of WRIF in the 80s with Arthur P., Ken Calvert and Karen Savelly. Part Three: (Total Time: 52:21) A not so great interview with Lou Reed. Being indu...2020-01-141h 11

History of WRIF PodcastChapter III - Karen SavellyPart One: (Total Time: 11:25) Karen’s journey growing up in Detroit and going to school at Wayne State. The collage years working at WAYN, WDTE and WWWW. Karen’s four years at W4 and three at WABX leading to her spot at WRIF. Part Two: (Total Time: 25:27) Working in the old broadcast trailer and the 80s all-star lineup at the Riff. Karen’s long relationship with Bob Seger, having dinner with Queen and seeing The Who at the Silverdome. Part Three: (Total Time: 38:11) Working with J., George, Ken Calvert, Arthur P. and Steve Kostan. A short run doing the...2019-12-1442 min

History of WRIF PodcastChapter I - Arthur PenhallowPart One: (Total Time: 12:23) Arthur’s journey from his birthplace in Hawaii, to San Francisco and into the U.S. Air Force. Joining a band called The Vegetables and becoming The Magic Rooster in Ann Arbor. Part Two: (Total Time: 23:01) Who is Cicero Grimes? WXYZ becomes WRIF and Ken Calvert, JJ and The Morning Crew join the team. Part Three: (Total Time: 49:30) The Home of Rock & Roll, Baby! WRIF bumper stickers and Maui Time. Part Four: (Total Time: 60:25) The Up Side of Anger movie, Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, What makes WRIF so special and a 2019-10-111h 00

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with Darren McCartyD-Mac is out making the rounds, bringing stories and comedy to the hockey loving massess….and you should go see it! The show is really good. He talks about all the places his show will take him this weeekdn and beyond. On today’s show we talk about.. *How the show got started *Why he does it […] The post Radio Chatter with Darren McCarty appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-10-1600 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with producer Michael BeinhornWhether you’re in a band or just a rock music fan, this podcast is for you. Michael Beinhorn has produced some very popular records, and now he’s offering his services to upcoming or established bands. In this wide ranging conversation, we talk about his vast history of producing albums, as well as………. *The importance of […] The post Radio Chatter with producer Michael Beinhorn appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-10-1200 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky VengeanceMy friend Zacky Vengeance is my guest today talking about a lot of things on the Radio Chatter podcast. * Their latest song “Mad Hatter” and why they re-produced it * The vocal health of M. Shadows * If there’s any new music they’re working on * Social media and his LOVE for Instagram (ha)….and […] The post Radio Chatter with Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-10-0100 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly from Type O Negative/SilvertombOver the weekend I had the chance to meet and interview two guys I’d never met before. I was always a Type O Negative fan, so when the chance came up to sit down with Johnny Kelly and Kenny Hickey, I couldn’t say no. They’re in a new band called Silvertomb, which we discuss. We […] The post Radio Chatter with Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly from Type O Negative/Silvertomb appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-09-2700 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with SlashAnother killer interview today with legendary guitarist, Slash! He’s doing press promoting his latest album, “Living the Dream”. We talk about that, plus…. *Working with Myles Kennedy for all these years *The GNR tour *New GNR *Playing for four hours on stage, and more… Slash is a great interview, and this one is no different. […] The post Radio Chatter with Slash appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-09-2500 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with Billy F. GibbonsRock legend Billy F. Gibbons joins me today on Radio Chatter. His new solo album is out and it’s called “The Big Bad Blues”. We talk about that and how it came about…plus… *The current state of ZZ Top *The 50th anniversary of the band in 2019 *New rock bands *Success….and more. Plus, I bring […] The post Radio Chatter with Billy F. Gibbons appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-09-2100 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with James Kottak from Kingdom Come/ScorpionsJames Kottak and Kingdom Come are touring the country as the celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album. James has had a pretty stellar career outside of KC. We talk about that, and lots more….. *The quick rise to an arena tour *Greta Van Fleet *The iconic Monsters Of Rock Tour from 1988 *Singer […] The post Radio Chatter with James Kottak from Kingdom Come/Scorpions appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-09-1800 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with Joel Hoekstra from TSO/WhitesnakeSummer is almost over and it’s time to switch gears to the Fall and Christmas. Of course, Christmas time brings the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. They’ll be touring again throughout American, touching down here at the LCA on December 29th. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Joel is so great to talk to and touches on a lots […] The post Radio Chatter with Joel Hoekstra from TSO/Whitesnake appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-09-1300 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with Glenn HughesToday, it’s Rock N Roll hall of fame member Glenn Hughes on the podcast. Glenn is touring with his band preforming classic Deep Purple. He’ll be playing at the Token Lounge Saturday night, after doing a Q & A and meet and greet at Rock City Music in Livonia between 12-2pm. We touch on lots […] The post Radio Chatter with Glenn Hughes appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-09-1100 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with Breaking Benjamin’s Ben Burnley and Bad Wolves’ Doc CoyleTime to share my final interviews from the show last Saturday with Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, Nothingmore, and Bad Wolves. I did an interview with Ivan Moody from FFDP in the lawn at the show! You can watch the interview here, or listen to it here. Today it’s Benjamin and Doc’s turn. Ben […] The post Radio Chatter with Breaking Benjamin’s Ben Burnley and Bad Wolves’ Doc Coyle appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-09-0600 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody and the WWE’s Rusev and LanaSome awesome guests today on Radio Chatter. Three guests from different parts of the entertainment industry. Up first it’s Ivan Moody from Five Finger Death Punch. Something took place on this interview that’s never happened to me before. You’ll have to listen to find out what it is, and it’s really cool! Click here to […] The post Radio Chatter with Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody and the WWE’s Rusev and Lana appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-09-0400 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with From Ashes To New’s Matt BrandyberryI’ll be honest, I didn’t know what to expect when I was asked if I wanted to interview Matt. What I got was more that I anticipated. This is a pretty candid interview with someone, who, by his own account, is lucky to be here. We talked about numerous topics including….. *How 2018 as been […] The post Radio Chatter with From Ashes To New’s Matt Brandyberry appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-08-3000 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with Trixter’s Steve Brown and P.J. FarleyWhile touring with Mr. Big’s Eric Martin, Steve and P.J. made their way through metro Detroit and agreed to sit down and talk with me. We talked about lots of stuff, including….. *The beginnings of Trixter *Touring with KISS and other legendary acts * Timing of their success *The 90’s music scene *The band’s hiatus […] The post Radio Chatter with Trixter’s Steve Brown and P.J. Farley appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-08-2700 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with ‘The Metal God’ Rob Halford and Comedian Jeff HorsteRob Halford makes his second appearance on the Radio Chatter podcast this year. You can listen to our first conversation here. This time around he’s out promoting the tour with Deep Purple, which comes to Freedom Hill on August 24th (the day before Rob’s birthday). We talk about Rob’s birthday day/week/month celebration, plus…. *Knotfest *Aretha […] The post Radio Chatter with ‘The Metal God’ Rob Halford and Comedian Jeff Horste appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-08-1700 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with ‘The Metal God’ Rob Halford and Comedian Jeff HorstRob Halford makes his second appearance on the Radio Chatter podcast this year. You can listen to our first conversation here. This time around he’s out promoting the tour with Deep Purple, which comes to Freedom Hill on August 24th (the day before Rob’s birthday). We talk about Rob’s birthday day/week/month celebration, plus…. *Knotfest *Aretha […] The post Radio Chatter with ‘The Metal God’ Rob Halford and Comedian Jeff Horst appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-08-1700 min

Meltdown - Radio ChatterRadio Chatter with Disturbed’s Dan DoneganDisturbed has a new album dropping this Fall, so Dan Donegan was nice enough to join me today on Radio Chatter. Dan’s always great to talk with and today is no different. We touch on many topics….. *The new album – title and release date *The writing process *Possible cover songs *The passing of Vinnie […] The post Radio Chatter with Disturbed’s Dan Donegan appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2018-08-1600 min

WRIF Rocks DetroitNerdradio on Riff2 ain’t afraid of no ghostshttps://wrif.com/uploads/2016/07/nerdradio7-20-16.mp3 This week Al Beck catches the Hollywood Vampires, Jefferson hypes up the new set of Magic the Gathering cards, Eldritch Moon, Chuck reviews the new Ghostbusters movie, Amy gives us some tips for Pokemon Go, and the Squared Circle Round Table looks over this week’s WWE Draft. The post Nerdradio on Riff2 ain’t afraid of no ghosts appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2016-07-2200 min

WRIF Rocks DetroitNightcall July, 26, 2015The post Nightcall July, 26, 2015 appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2015-07-1900 min

WRIF Rocks DetroitNightcall July 5, 2015The post Nightcall July 5, 2015 appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.2015-07-0100 min