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Bob Barry's Unearthed InterviewsAuthor: Bob Barry
The music of the 60s and 70s was groundbreaking and it set the stage for the decades of amazing music that followed it. Milwaukee radio legend and Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Barry spoke with countless musicians and celebrities over the years and collected remarkable recordings of his encounters with these talented people, which he's now sharing with the public in this podcast. He spoke with Sonny and Cher, James Brown, Dolly Parton, and and many others, and they shared their amazing stories about their lives and careers. All the episodes will be available as they're released at WisconsinBroadcastingMuseum.org. This podcast was made possible by a generous contribution from Terry Baun. Language: en Genres: Music, Music History, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Jonathon Brandmeier
Episode 343
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
Today's podcast features a man who didn't just work in radio, he rewired it. Back when morning radio was safe, polite, and sponsored by decaf, Jonathan Brandmeier showed up with a wicked grin and absolutely no intention of behaving. He turned drive time into prime time, mixed satire with rock 'n' roll and proved you could be smart, outrageous, and fearless, all before most of us finished our first cup of coffee. He's a Radio Hall of Famer, a musical satirist, a TV personality, and the only man who could turn a headline into a hit song before the traffic report. I worked with Johnny B at WOKY before the general manager refused to give him a $25 raise, forcing him to move to the Arizona airwaves and eventually to Chicago. Here we discussed his latest radio mischief.
