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Aircheck: Radio StoriesAuthor: Rich DeSisto with Paul Kelly & Steve Raymond
AIRCHECK is a podcast about radio's personality from radio personalities. Whether youre in the radio industry yourself, or have just have a love for the medium, each episode will take you backstage, in the studio and on the air at some of biggest radio stations in the country. Youll live vicariously through radio stories and celebrity interviews shared by those who were privileged to have these opportunities. Some have also shared the actual audio from those moments frozen in time. For those who find themselves the result of reduction in force youll appreciate the words of wisdom and advice from some of the radio industries best; Program Directors, General Managers, Consultants, Owners, Trade Journalists and the Air Personalities themselves who have successfully applied their skillset elsewhere.Season 1- Season 4 Host: Rich DeSisto WAXQ/New York, WMGK/Philadelphia, WBEN/Philadelphia, WYSP/Philadelphia, WPST/Trenton, WJBR/Wilmington, WDHA/Dover. WCHR/Toms River, WMGM/Atlantic City, WAMX/Huntington, WZXL/Atlantic City.Co-Host: Paul Kelly WMGK/Philadelphia, WEZX/Scranton, WPDH/Poughkeepsie, and WZXL/Atlantic City.Season 5Host: Rich DeSistoCo-Host: Steve RaymondStarview92/Lehigh Valley, WSBG Stroudsburg, WINK 106.3/Rhode Island, and WZXL/Atlantic City. AIRCHECK is accepting guests for future sessions/seasons. If theres a story to be told.and hopefully audio to complement it, from College Radio to AM/FM, Satellite, AIRCHECK will give it a listen. If you are in or out of radio and want to tell your stories, email: AirCheckMe@gmail.com. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Music, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Philadelphia Concert Promoter Who Continued to Pull Off The Incredible!
Episode 8
Sunday, 15 February, 2026
Legendary Philadelphia Concert Promoter Larry Magid shares captivating stories from his early days booking bands for Temple University frat parties, his time working with the biggest talent agency of the '60s, to founding Electric Factory and making it a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s music scene.We revisit iconic moments like the 1969 Atlantic City Pop Festival, which took place just weeks before Woodstock. Larry’s pivotal role in booking Bruce Springsteen for four sold-out shows at the Tower Theater, and his behind-the-scenes perspective on producing Live Aid and Live 8 in Philadelphia, two historic event that raised global social consciousness and marked a turning point for the music industry.Larry also reveals the extraordinary efforts he made to bring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Philadelphia, and why it slipped away to Cleveland instead. Through anecdotes about famous artists, the city’s rich radio legacy, and his passion for mentoring the next generation, Larry's reflection on the teamwork, luck, and vision required to shape Philadelphia into a music powerhouse produced a book:Purchase the book here: The Philadelphia Music Book: Sounds of a CityProceeds benefit The Philadelphia Music Alliance You can download or stream every episode of AIRCHECK from Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also listen on YouTube. Ask your Smart Speaker to “Play Aircheck Podcast”.If you're a radio vet with a story to tell we want to hear from you.Email us at Aircheckme@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/aircheckmeTell us what you think and your favorite episode!
