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Jersey Shore Sports Radio Icon: Kevin Williams on WOBM Legacy, High School Sports, & The Magic of Local Media
Episode 364
Monday, 2 June, 2025
On Episode 364 of Airey Bros Radio, we’re joined by Jersey Shore broadcasting legend Kevin Williams, the voice of WOBM and the Shore Conference for over 45 years. From calling Ocean County College hoops to launching the WOBM Christmas Classic and anchoring morning shows that became a soundtrack to generations of wrestlers, runners, and athletes, Kevin reflects on a lifetime in local sports media. We dive deep into the evolution of radio, the golden era of high school sports, the magic of Seaside summers, and what it means to serve a community with a microphone.Whether you grew up listening to him before wrestling meets or just love Jersey Shore nostalgia, this one’s a trip down memory lane—and a tribute to the storytellers behind the scenes.🧢 Topics include:History of WOBM & Shore Sports NetworkThe rise of digital radio & the death of the local DJThe magic of multisport high school athletesIconic Shore Conference legends: Todd Frazier, Christy Pierce, Rob JohnsonRadio vs Podcasting: Then & NowBurgers, boardwalks, and Bamboo stories📢 A must-listen for wrestlers, runners, radio junkies, and Jersey Shore locals.🧾 Show Notes:0:00 – Welcome & show intro0:53 – Why we highlight coaches outside the Power Four1:26 – Honoring Kevin Williams’ 46-year career in Jersey Shore sports media2:45 – Kevin's broadcasting origins at Ocean County College4:56 – WOBM, the Shore Conference, and calling games pre-digital era7:02 – Pork Roll vs Taylor Ham (it's not even close)10:07 – His broadcasting school days in Philly during the “Rocky” era14:15 – Breaking into the Ocean County Mall news booth19:00 – The golden era of radio and how local media shaped communities25:00 – Blind Faith, the Maria Marshall trial, and WOBM’s role30:00 – 1998 Tom’s River Little League World Series run33:00 – Watching future pros like Todd Frazier, Mike Gesicki, and Keith Elias grow up37:00 – Life as a big fish in a small pond41:00 – Bob Levy stories, mentorship, and legacy47:00 – Why multisport athletes still matter51:00 – Remembering legends: Christy Pierce & Rob Johnson54:00 – Martin Truex Jr. and Southern Ocean pride1:00:00 – Covering the Lakewood BlueClaws & minor league baseball memories1:05:00 – Advice to young media professionals1:10:00 – Kevin’s summer rituals, guilty pleasures, and favorite Shore spots1:18:00 – Burgers, boardwalk slices, and Seaside nightlife in the '70s1:24:00 – Final thoughts & tribute to Jersey Shore radio culture 👊 Follow @aireybros
