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Some radio stories you just can't make up. They were not funny at the time, but they are now. Here are two of my favorites from six decades of broadcasting

CBS Radio news is a thing of the past. 30 year correspondent and space reporter Peter King talks about his time with the world's most respected Radio News Network

Talking to Ronald McDonald got me into a lot of trouble.

Who was left standing when the smoke cleared? Taking Kansas City by storm, but was it enough to grab the radio morning show ratings. Here is the story about giving it my best shot and how well it worked.

I used my secret formula. This is the next installment of getting and keeping ratings. In 1976, I took the Great Country KSO morning ratings from 9 to 27 in my first book. Here's the story in a 43 minute episode

Just like arriving in the "Big Time." At least that’s the way it sounded when we put a top shelf staff together in Syracuse, New York. My podcast, Talking About Radio" continues now.

How did I get a 38 share 12+ in my very first ratings book ever? This is episode one of my six part audio narrative about how I was able to get and maintain double digit ratings for 25 years.

Part 2. Being a foreign correspondent sometimes brings with it life threatening surprises that fall outside the framework of the original assignment. Here is an example!

Being a foreign correspondent isn't exactly what I signed up for, but I got the assignment. Here is part one. A 20 minute episode of a special edition of Talking About Radio With John Leslie. It's about life on the road as a foreign correspondent.

This is an epic retrospective of a radio broadcast assignment that took me deep behind the Iron Curtain. This is the complete story of an historic chapter in the thawing of the cold war, using the power of radio.

The story of this radio promotion is said to be one of the most elaborate, complex, dangerous and successful in broadcast history. I know, because I did it. This is a special documentary episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Doug Clark, also know as Jack Scott, has done it all. He is a 4 decade radio veteran who knows the secrets to successful local radio. He is the guest on this edition of Talking About Radio With John Leslie

What a fun and exciting episode of Talking About Radio. We had a guest host, the entertaining, polished and veteran broadcaster Elizabeth Grattan, who switched scripts with me. I was her guest on this episode of Talking About Radio.

Brian Wilson is a hoot. If you missed this entertaining episode last December, with one of New York's most celebrated morning show talents, we have this summer rerun for you.

"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.

Personalities, Formats and Radio Stations. They come and they go. The tears and heartbreak: This is a special editions of Talking About Radio With John Leslie

From Zero to 200 in just two years. From the first episode in March of 2023 'til today, two years later, we have had 200 of the worlds best radio professionals as guests on Talking About Radio. This is an anniversary special episode.

Don Clark is a truly unique radio professional. His upbeat, amusing style just flows out of the radio and into the audience. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Very few broadcasters have have reached the heights that Jeff Young did in his long news career. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.

Jamie 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 Leslie

Dave 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 Leslie

For 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.

Jimmy 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.

Very 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 Leslie

Logtime 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 Radio

A 6 minute sampler of Disc Jockey jingles, shouts and liners. This is not a full episode of the podcast Talking About Radio with John Leslie

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to have this much fun on this edition of Talking About Radio with John Leslie. My former morning show producer Michelle O'Neil joins me for tons of laughs and memories

Matt 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 Radio

I had the honor of appearing as a guest on one of North America's most respected podcasts, "Sound Off" hosted by Matt Cundill

Brian 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.

Ken 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 Leslie

Randye 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 Leslie

Ray Ross is a giant and articulate piece of broadcast history. Locally, nationally and internationally. He is talking 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 Lelsie

Chas 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 Leslie

Ellis B. Feaster is as well known for his YouTube channel of radio jingles as he is for his airwork around the country. He is talking about radio with host John Leslie

Who hasn't heard of California radio superstar Shotgun Tom Kelly. In This episode, Tom is talking about his fantastic career with host John Leslie on Talking About Radio

Country music consultant Steve Warren has the tool to keep your station in tune. He is talking about radio with host John Leslie

Veteran television reporter, and former DJ, Mike Deeson and his wife, in Tampa, lost everything in the recent hurricane Helene. On this episode of Talking About Radio Mike talks about what it is like to watch four feet of water inundate his home.

This is part two of Dave Mason’s extraordinary 50 year radio broadcast odyssey. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie..

If you didn't hear your promo in the first montage, it's surly here in the second one. If you would like a promo for your show or station in my podcast record a 15 or 30 and end it with "you are listening to the world famous podcast Talking About Radio.”

Do you know any of these broadcast professionals. If you don't hear yourself, I'll get you the next time.

Dave Mason started his storied radio career 50 years ago in Western and Upstate New York. His cross country cavalcade landed him in San Diego 25 years ago. Here is part one of a two part episode with Dave Mason Talking about Radio.

Steve Savino is PD and midday host on WJMJ 88.9 a radio station owned by the Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut. But it's a regular music and information station. Steve is Talking About Radio with host John Leslie.

Dusty Rhodes is a familiar name in radio. My guest Dusty Rhodes has been a Christian Radio Station DJ and manager for many years. He talks about his dusty road to today's job of consulting not for profit groups.

Mark 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.

Jim 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 Leslie

Ken Levine is one of Hollywoods most celebrated screenwriters. He started his storied career as a disc jockey and, along the way, he has done major league baseball play by play. His fabulous story goes on and on. This in one podcast to listen to.

Christian based sports interview program "The Dan Scott Show" announced some exciting news. Dan Scott is talking about radio with John Leslie

Crys Quimby is one in a million. She has either worked at or headed up the top "all news" radio stations in the country. Crys is talking about Radio with John Leslie

This is part two of the conversation with nationally respected radio broadcast executive Tom Langmyer. He is talking about Radio with John Leslie

Tom Langmyer is one of the most respected radio executives in the industry. He is considered by some to be among the best General Managers in the country. Tom is talking about radio with host John Leslie

60 hours of WLS and WCFL radio from the 60s and 70s on rewoundradio this labor day weekend. Ted Smucker is the producer and he is my guest on this episode of Talking About Radio

Art 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.

George Whittam is George The Tech. He can make your audio equipment sound like Hollywood and he is talking about radio with John Leslie

Ron Garrett is host of "Vegas Live Entertainment Radio" on KMZQ 670 in Las Vegas. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Karen Clossin, known professionally as "Karen James," lit up the airwaves at award winning WFMS in Indianapolis for many years. She is talking about radio with John Leslie

Charlie Menut has been collecting radio airchecks for decades. Few human beings know more about air checking and restoring audio than Charlie. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.

Ken Carson in Seattle is an all around great entertainer. Radio Television, Acting, corporate emcee work and much more. He is talking about radio and other things with host John Leslie

The voice of Randy Reeves is heard on over 100 radio stations. Here is a summer rerun with the man with the golden voice.

Rob Frankel is one of the nations most respected and gifted radio producers. His work has been heard on the top radio platforms ever broadcast.

Tampa television investigative reporter Mike Deeson plied his trade for 35 years. Before that he was a great radio personality at some pretty big stations. He is talking about radio, television and other things with John Leslie

Marlene Mealy is a high energy voice artist, disc jockey, traffic manager and friend to the stars. She is Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Talented Disc Jockey, Newsman, Country music columnist and radio sales rep. That's broadcast veteran Carl J Becker. Carl is Talking About Radio with host John Leslie.

The many friends of the podcast Talking About Radio. A small sample of our broadcast friends lending their talent to our many episodes.

Jaybeau 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 Leslie

"Radio Friends Again" is a unique group discussion about radio among a group of Connecticut broadcast professionals. That program is my guest in this episode of Talking About Radio.

Greg 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 Leslie

Rob 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.

Paul 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.

Spike Nesmith is a true radio talent and his Scottish accent adds to his charm and charisma. Spike is talking about Radio with John Leslie

Bill Chamberlain worked up and down the dial on the West Coast for 40 years. He is talking about Radio with John Leslie

66 years of 660 WNBC New York. A 90 minute commercial free special broadcast on Talking About Radio.

John Leslie the host of Talking About Radio with John Leslie as the guest and he is talking about radio. HUH?

Pam 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 Leslie

Ron Seggi is enjoying an incredible entertainment career. Over 50 years on the radio and on stage, Ron is talking about Radio with John Leslie

Chris Kalen, broadcaster, Sirius Program Director, Upstate NewYork radio voice and satellite radio expert is Talking About Radio With John Leslie

Dale Parsons is an absolute joy to talk with. He was at the center of New York City's 1980's radio wars. He is talking about Radio with John Leslie

Claire 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 Radio

George 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 Leslie

One of the brightest young radio stars today, Rob Mack Operations manager for Bryan Broadcasting in Bryan,Texas is Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Vern Catron, CEO of Catron Media Group has been around the broadcasting business for a long time. He is talking about radio with John Leslie

Rick 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 Leslie

Henry Lenz has worked shoulder to shoulder with every major CBS news personality for 40 years. He is talking about radio with John Leslie.

Arturo Valentino is the radio voice of the Caribbean. He is known on all of the Islands as Mr. Caribbean and he is talking about radio with John Leslie

Jack Kratoville made it fun and easy. Talking About Radio interviews don't get any better than this one.

Gary Berkowitz was not only a major air talent, he was a sought after programmer and is now one of the nations top consultants. Gary is Talking About Radio With John Leslie.

Legendary broadcaster Alan Walden was one of my first guests on Talking About Radio. I have reprised that episode for those who had not become regular listeners

Mike McCann spent many years in the "Big Apple" at the biggest stations. He is talking about radio with Host John Leslie.

There is only one Big Jay Sorensen Major Market jock and he is talking about radio with John Leslie

Roger 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.

Bob Zak has entertained radio listeners for decades. He is an upbeat, knowledgeable radio professional on this episode of Talking About Radio With John Leslie

Rusty Aldridge is a real HOOT. 38 years on radio and he's still as sharp as ever. He is talking about radio with John Leslie

Bob 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 Leslie

Paul Ladd, senior correspondent with World Christian Broadcasting, is heard all over the world. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.

Matt Seinberg possesses thousands and thousands and thousands of airchecks. He is talkinng About Radio with John Leslie

Bill Gamble has been a shing star in the radio profession for a long time. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Anita Bonita is like a rock star in New York City Radio. She is talking About Radio with John Leslie

Just a few of our hundreds of friends from around the world Talking About Radio With John Leslie

Bob Scherago is a radio engineer who went from being an usher at CBS to helping keep Voice of America broadcasting around the world. He is talking about radio with John Leslie.

Peter King, CBS news correspondent, makes a return visit to talk about being a space correspondent at the Kennedy Space Center.

Rich Fields was one of only a handful of broadcasters who had the exciting job of saying 'Come On Down" on The Price is Right. He is talking about that and radio with John Leslie

Bernie Wagenblast's voice is heard by millions and millions and millions of people every day, seven days a week. Bernie is John Leslie's guest on Talking About Radio

John 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 Leslie

Raj 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.

Randy West reached the top of his game in Hollywood as a game show announcer and voice talent. It's an extremely entertaining and informative dialogue as Randy is talking about Radio with John Leslie

if 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 Leslie

Ken Deutsch known professionally as Ken R. has been a radio and radio jingle fan since age nine. He is talking about radio with John Leslie

CrusinBruce is a longtime radio professional and Classic Car Expert. He is talking about Radio with John Leslie

Peter King, CBS radio network news correspondent joins host John Leslie on this episode of Talking About Radio.

Randy Reeves golden voice has been heard on over 100 radio stations images across America. He is talking about radio with John Leslie

Walter Sabo, air talent, radio network executive, respectected consultant and now syndicated talk show host is talking about radio with John Leslie

Allan Sniffen is the guy who brings New York music and radio information to you. He is Talking About Radio With John Leslie

Accuweather meteorologist Dr. Joe Sobel had one of the largest radio audiences in the US during his years on the air. He is talking about radio with Host John Leslie.

Willie Bee reminisces about his fantastic radio career at some of the nations greatest stations as he Talks About Radio With John Leslie

Fabled Chicago DJ John Records Landecker in an encore presentation is talking about radio with John Leslie

Dennis Woytek is an accomplished broadcast professional from DJ to award winning world class video artist. He is talking about Radio with John Leslie .

Bob 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 Leslie

Bob Miller was a household name in Portland, Oregon for decades. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.

"Nine,” the ultimate radio format"and "ninety nine”are two genius parodies. Created by some of the brightest talent in the radio industry. Pete Salant gives the inside story to host John Leslie on Talking about Radio

The Nerdish, Nerdy, Nerd News podcast contains everything you would ever want to know. The three nerds join John Leslie talking about radio.

Pete 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 Leslie

Bill St. James enjoyed many decades "on the air" at stations all over the country. He is talking about radio with host John Leslie.

Listen to some of the fabulous podcast and radio promos that have been sent to me that I include in Talking About Radio

Father James Drucker an 81 year old Catholic priest and nationally known DJ is Talking About Radio With John Leslie

Steve Craig, radio and television broadcaster is talking about radio with host John Leslie

Ed Histed, another radio broadcasting great has graced our podcast, and he is talking about radio with host John Leslie

Les 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 Leslie

J.J. Jackson veteran radio broadcaster and accomplished podcaster is talking about radio with John Leslie.

Holland Cooke is yet another herculean broadcast professional talking About Radio With John Leslie

Connor Quinn, Child actor, radio announcer and adult voice actor is talking about Radio With John Leslie

sampler for talking about radio liners

Legendary Joe McCoy was the program director of fabled WCBS FM in New York for 23 years.. He is talking about Radio with John Leslie

Mike McVay CEO of McVay Media is a titan in the broadcasting business. He is Talking About Radio With John Leslie

Angela 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 Leslie

Al Brock has been a fixture in the radio industry for as long as anybody can remember. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Jeff 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.

Rob Grayson began his radio career 50 years ago and he's still at it and is talking about radio with John Leslie

Part Two: John Morgan, award winning radio and television veteran and renowned hypnotherapist is talking about radio with John Leslie.

Part one: John Morgan, award winning radio and television veteran and renowned hypnotherapist is talking about radio with John Leslie

Idara Udoh, “The Radio Goddess” in Lagos, Nigeria is talking about radio with Host John Leslie

Mike Andrews spent a decade in radio gathering great memories and stories. He is Talking About Radio With John Leslie

Tom Carr hopscotching the country at great radio stations is talking radio with John Leslie

A small sampler of the pro bono promos I have done done for stations in over 30 countries, including the United States

Ed Weigle, voice over giant and radio veteran is talking radio with John Leslie

Bill Lowe joins us for part two of the podcast "Talking About Radio With John Leslie.

Bill 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 Leslie

Ogunde Vincent is the morning host on Kenya's LWASI Radio 101.2 Fm. He is talking about radio with John Leslie.

Steve Sellers, one of radio's most successful air personalities is talking about radio with John Leslie

Mike Wade, New York, Dallas, Network, voice talent. A true radio giant is talking about radio with John Leslie

John Pozza, radio and television broadcaster, sports reporter, freelancer and child development official is talking about radio with John Leslie

How dangerous can a disc jockey's job be. Find out in this 17 minute minicast by host John Leslie

David Page is Talking About Martini Music with host John Leslie on Talking About Radio

Joe Taylor, veteran broadcaster, author and humorist is talking about radio with John Leslie

Joe Castiglione is the fabled play by play voice of the Boston Red Sox. He is talking about radio with John Leslie

Without a doubt, one of the funniest and most talented Jocks ever on the radio. Terry O'Shea is talking about radio with John Leslie

Four decades at WINC in Winchester, Virginia. Barry Lee is talking about radio

It's almost not believable. a five minute minicast by Host John Leslie talking about radio

There is no better promo voice artist in America than Joe Cipriano. He is "Talking About Radio with John Leslie."

Jim Pratt is one of the engineering wizards that get the programs to you.

Valerie Geller dynamic radio and podcast coach is talking about radio with John Leslie

Rod Tanner, Texas radio legend and best selling author, is Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Blind children watching the circus with their ears! A nine minute minicast as John Leslie is Talking About Radio

From sports writing, to sportcasting and sports talk and now Christian Radio. Dan Scott, longtime radio professional is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.

Yikes, he announced we're off the air. How'd he do that. A 9 minute John Leslie minicast

11 minute minicast about Kansas City’s Mystery Money Man. John Leslie is talking about radio.

Oh those pesky radio ratings. Tom Birch, one of the nations titans in radio research is Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Local and Live! Radio Veteran Robby Bridges says that's the only path to the future for terrestrial radio.

Music Dreams Radio! Russell Kaye the young man heading up an energetic Online radio station is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.

Probably the the best known broadcast professional in America, Joel Denver is Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Joel Raab, one of the nation's most respected radio consultants is Talking About Radio with John Leslie

4 years on the air at a Moscow, Russia Radio Station then to Finland. Pete Cato is Talking About Radio with John Leslie

Like interviewing royalty. Famed DJ John Records Landecker is talking about radio with John Leslie

A passion for baseball sparks a long radio career. Dave Hamberg is Talking About Radio.

You never know what sparks a broadcast career. Terry Christensen is Talking About Radio

"Forgotten Retro Radio" What can that be? It's on tons of stations. Meet Jim Tirey

A lifetime of part time radio. Meet Chris LeBlanc and his voice in Burlington from Phoenix

Radio to law enforcement and back. Bret Busby is Talking About Radio. Over 40 years

Your Host John Leslie Talking About Radio. His half century career.

A Radio Giant, Radio Six International with Tony Currie from the isle of Lismore, Scotland.

Teaching the new age of communications. Professor Kevin Ankeny is Talking about Radio

Tim Arsenault is everything and everywhere in Vermont Radio and public service.

57 years of radio accomplishments. Jeff Hunt is Talking About Radio from Roanoke, Virginia.

Talking about radio. Lynda Rose talks about her long and winding road

Mike Hambrick is a broadcast goldmine. Talking about Radio with Mike Hambrick

A lifetime of Broadcast memories and stories with Rick Foster

Syndicated on 102 radio stations! What can those weekend golf guys be talking about?

Steve Newvine has done it all

What is "Radio Split Ranch?"

Kevin Fodor a confessed radio Junkie

Alan Walden, a remarkable radio legend, is talking about radio

A radio sales genius

What’s better, radio or corporate life? Broadcast veteran Jeff Simek is Talking About Radio with host John Leslie

What was it like to broadcast live from the former Soviet union? Famed AccuWeather meteorologist Dr. Joe Sobel and John Leslie did it in 1986. Listen now as they Talk About Radio remote from the Soviet Union.

Thousands of sports broadcasts. West Virginia radio legend John Sorrenti is Talking About Radio with host John Leslie.

What ever became of Midwest radio great J.P. Andrews? Find out on this edition of Talking about Radio with Host John Leslie

Millions of radio listeners every day. Accuweather legend Dr. Joe Sobel is Talking About Radio with host John Leslie.