36 years ago legendary New York City radio station WNBC gave up its call leetters and dial position to WFAN.On the very last day of WNBC a 90 minute broadcast special aired, "66 yeas of WNBC."  After its airing, the program was put into the audio vault of show co-writer  and producer Dale Parsons.    This iconic look at the complete audio history of WNBC has not been head or aired since that time  Now in a very special presentaion, Talking About Radio" has been given permission to air ""66 years of WNBC" in its entirety without commercial interuption. Now, let's hear from "Talking Aboput Radio" show host John Leslie and former WNBC Director of Programming and operations Dale Parsons and "66 years of WNBC"background music rising dawn provided by Erthreal 88 https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.ethereal88.html

Over 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/2152974

Ron 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 Leslie." http://www.ronseggi.com

Cornell 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 retired, enjoying leisure time, particularly golf .Please listen and enjoy the behind the scenes stories of big network news coverage.Pam Coulter is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.  What a great interview.

Since  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 Leslie

There is no living human being who has better inside knowledge of radio mega stars like Howard Stern, Don Imus, Soupy Sales, Joey Reynolds and Wolfman Jack.  From his home of the Hawaiian Island of Maui, Dale regales us with never before heard stories of his personal interactions with Imus and Sterns and others.Dale Parsons was their program directors and confidant.  He tells us about his beginnings in Virginia radio and the move to the Big Apple, then to Maui.Go bening the WNBC scenes with me as we are regaled by fantastic stories from legendary program director,voice artist  and air talent Dale Parsons.http://www.heavenlyhanaparadise.com 

In 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/1977208142

What 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 Maine, as well as their day to day voice talent.Listen in to the truly captivating conversationn with George Thomas on Talking About Radio with John Leslie. 

Ohio 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.bryanbroadcasting.com

Vern Catron has done it all.  Director of Network Operations for the ABC radio networks in Dallas, General manager of Brunson Communications in Atlanta, Radio air personality in Savannah and a lot more.  Now his company, Catron Media Group is developing talent, guiding media strategies and more.Listen now to this broadcast veteran talk about radio.http://www.catronmediagroup.com