The Motel Bit: What Really Happened? | Wease Family Circus | Ep. 10

Clark Peshkin is the presenting sponsor of Wease Family Circus. Clark Peshkin hosts free estate planning workshops that explain what actually works for New York families, especially if you own a home and want to keep things private and simple for the people you love. Register at https://clarkpeshkin.com/wease In this episode of Wease Family Circus, legendary broadcaster Rich "The Bull" Gaenzler joins the family for a long overdue reunion packed with stories, laughs, and one of the most unforgettable radio bits in Rochester history. Bull was part of the Wease show family for years, starting as an intern in 1988 and eventually becoming a producer, on-air personality, and one of the sweetest people to ever walk through the CMF doors. Wease admits Bull was one of the nicest kids he ever knew, the kind of guy who showed up to his college graduation party when nobody else from the station did. But this episode isn't just about nostalgia. It's about the story that listeners have been asking about for decades: The Motel Bit. The family dives deep into what really happened that day: How Wease convinced a sex expert guest to take Bull to a motel on Jefferson Road during the morning show The plan to turn it into a bit where Bull would come back and tell wild stories about the experience What actually happened in that hotel room and why Bull couldn't go through with it The guilt that kicked in after the fact and how Bull felt like he'd been with a hooker at 9:30 in the morning How Tommy convinced Bull to tell the truth on the air the next day, turning the bit into radio gold Why Bull's Catholic upbringing and his father's words "be a good boy" shaped his decision Wease admits he and his scumbag friends couldn't believe Bull turned it down. If they were 22 and someone handed them a hookup and a motel room, they would have thought they died and went to heaven. But Bull was different. He was raised with values, integrity, and a conscience that wouldn't let him cross that line, even for a legendary radio bit. The episode also covers Bull's incredible broadcasting career: How he went from intern to interim production director at CMF while still in college His time producing for Wease, which he calls the hardest radio gig he ever had The legendary afternoon show with BJ Shea that dominated Buffalo radio How he became the voice of the Buffalo Bills for nearly 15 years, flying on team charters, staying in team hotels, and building friendships with players like Ryan Fitzpatrick His time as the Sabres in-arena host, doing post-game interviews on the ice during playoff runs in 1999, 2006, and 2011 Why he stopped drinking a couple years ago and how it changed his perspective on tailgating and sports fandom Bull also shares his thoughts on the current state of radio, why it's struggling, and how AI-generated music is changing the entertainment industry. He talks about his love for the Bills and Sabres, why he's not a huge tailgater despite his years covering the teams, and why he thinks the Sabres have a legitimate shot at winning the Stanley Cup this year. Bull also reveals how Wease and the CMF crew welcomed him with open arms when he was a shy, overweight kid who didn't have great self-esteem. He talks about how Charlie was one of the most talented people he ever knew, how Billy and Joe T became close friends, and how Wease fought to keep him on the show when management wanted him gone. This episode is a celebration of the golden era of Rochester radio, the people who made it legendary, and the moments that became part of broadcasting history. From motel rooms to playoff runs to career-defining decisions, Bull's story is one of integrity, talent, and the kind of genuine kindness that made him unforgettable. Whether you remember Bull from his days at CMF, his years with the Bills and Sabres, or you're hearing his story for the first time, this episode delivers laughs, nostalgia, and the truth behind one of the most talked-about bits in Wease show history. It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Sponsor Introduction: Clark Peskin 00:01:09 Introducing Rich the Bull Gunsler: Radio Reunion 00:07:20 The Motel Bit: What Really Happened? 00:14:21 College Graduation Party: The Only One Who Showed 00:15:27 Cleatorus and the Afternoon Show with BJ 00:19:42 The Guest Parade: How Wease Got the Big Names 00:23:26 Radio Then and Now: What Happened to the Industry 00:26:30 AI Music and the Future of Entertainment 00:33:28 Buffalo Bills Broadcasting: 15 Years on the Sidelines 00:40:33 Sabres In-Arena Host and Hockey Fandom 00:45:42 Philadelphia Flyers, Fandom Rules, and Origin Stories 00:57:19 Bills and Sabres Predictions: Championship Hopes 01:01:30 Closing Thoughts and Sponsor Reminder