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Radio connection liveJun 18, 2021

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Radio Connection Live for the week of March 25, 2024

Radio Connection Live for the week of March 25, 2024

All right everybody, we’re spilling the cat out of the bag, we have found a new producer and editor for our radio show and podcast Kevin Roberts, from our new affiliate 95 alive.net. We get to know him a little bit better, +22 great larges in both Long Island and Chattanooga.
We take a look at a country station in Preston market, and even check out some adult contemporary in Topeka, Kansas.
Finally, we figure out why is country the hottest out there on Radio today? Sorry we cover 2 great radio lounges!
Mar 27, 202402:08:02
Radio Connection Live for the week of March 18, 2024

Radio Connection Live for the week of March 18, 2024

We welcome a brand new addition to the radio connection family, called 95 alive. They just launched last fall.
We take a look at a Radio market. We haven’t looked into before call Jackson,Mississippi, and listen to one of there country outlets around that area. We also take another trip to the Pacific Northwest and check out star 101.5, in Seattle featuring a new local morning show. Finally, we give you some Radio vocabulary, thatyou can use the next time you scan across your dial or your radio apps.
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Mar 19, 202402:02:27
Radio Connection Live for the week of March 11, 2024

Radio Connection Live for the week of March 11, 2024

Another Radio Connection Live full busy Contant. We paid tribute to long time radio legend Don Imo from Sunny FM Orlando, we take a look at a syndicate. Christian network called family live radio, we even listen to Ann Kelly from 105.5 the dove in Tampa and finally, we talk about even though the world is streaming is growing, why having regular AM/FM radio is always important.
Mar 12, 202402:00:34
Radio Connection Live for the week of march 5, 2024

Radio Connection Live for the week of march 5, 2024

Another fun filled show this week, featuring updated radio news, two stories from Chris’s corner, and even the final air checks from backstage country with Sean Parr as host, and new host kelly ford.
We also take a look, add in the world is streaming, do we think Radio may be obsolete down the line?
Mar 06, 202402:12:02
Radio Connection Live black history special

Radio Connection Live black history special

We could not end this month of Radio Connection Live, without giving you a dose of thank you to the African-American audience, who makes radio great.
Today we play a selection of our checks from past, to the present featuring historic radio, DJs, and a little history behind them. Thanks to Tim. Also, we keep you up-to-date with the latest radio news for the week.
Feb 26, 202401:59:17
Radio Connection Live for the week of February 20, 2024

Radio Connection Live for the week of February 20, 2024

We keep you up-to-date on the latest radio news, we play Wqmx country radio from Akron, Ohio, take a look at Kansas shooting coverage aftermath, and we talk about an ad just one more thing segment, our two beyond says new country songs going to be picked up by Radio?
Feb 21, 202401:57:42
Radio Connection Live for February 12, 2024

Radio Connection Live for February 12, 2024

We are back to give you more fun and excitement on Radio Connection Live.
We pay tribute to a country music icon and also celebrate one music icon who just got done performing the halftime show at this year Super Bowl.
We check out a Radio family reunion morning show in south central Pennsylvania and one country station. Our content director recommended us doing a while back.
Finally, we tell you why we do a lot of morning shows on this program as well!
Feb 13, 202402:02:43
Radio Connection Live for February 5, 2023

Radio Connection Live for February 5, 2023

We take a look at raining and flooding coverage in Southern California. We also take a listen to some hot adult contemporary thanks to iHeartRadio hot AC network known as today’s mix, and one of the stations that is featured in Darnell‘s market.
We take a look at one of Darnell‘s hometown stations from his previous move, and lastly, we even discussed, if there is a format you listen to you need to experience more of?
Feb 05, 202402:05:09
Radio Connection Live for the week of January 29, 2024

Radio Connection Live for the week of January 29, 2024

This week, we welcome back an old friend to our program.
We even start a brand new series called iHeart Radio Connection Live, this is where we compare two different stations from the iHeartRadio platform featuring a local brand and nationally syndicated counterpart.
For just one more thing, segment, we discussed is paying for sports sports really a good or bad idea?
Jan 29, 202402:08:50
Radio Connection Live week of January 22, 2024

Radio Connection Live week of January 22, 2024

Another fund and exciting Radio Connection Live is here!
Featuring the latest radio news, going to compare two different country stations in Tennessee and another surprise place, we also do a vacation market scan. Preston took last year, and lastly, do you think the educational media foundation is killing off radio stations?
Jan 22, 202401:59:59
Radio connection live for the week ending January 16, 2024

Radio connection live for the week ending January 16, 2024

We welcome in a brand, new radio affiliate to our radio connection family, we take a look at an awesome rhythm and blue station out in Los Angeles, owned and operated by a legendary rhythm and blues singer named Stevie Wonder!
We also take a look at a married morning, show in Portland, Oregon, do a little late air check of a top 40 afternoon show in Cleveland from summer 2023, and we answered the question, what method do you use to get your radio content? Either over the air, or streaming?
Jan 16, 202401:46:22
Happy new year!
Radio Connection Live for the week of January 8, 2024

Happy new year! Radio Connection Live for the week of January 8, 2024

We are refreshed, relaxed and ready for another great year of Radio Connection Live, and hope you are as well!
We check out Stations in Tampa, Indianapolis, and a new FM news talker in Dallas, and we even do a radio review that Jamey got over Christmas. We did some leftover stations in Los Angeles, in Portland, but we didn’t have time to get those done today so you will find those on a future program and on our YouTube as well @radioconnectionlivepodcast7780
Jan 09, 202402:04:16
Radio Connection Live 2023 year end special

Radio Connection Live 2023 year end special

We wrap up the year on Radio Connection Live, and what a great year we had. We discuss the biggest radio new stories, do some reminiscing, and even cover a Radio retirement from Indianapolis. We also talk about how cute 105 in Tampa is celebrating their 50th anniversary, And to wrap up the show we give you our Spotify for Podcasters rap report and play a little Christmas comedy bit!
Thank you for a another great and successful year, and on behalf of all of us, we wish you a happy and blessed holiday season.
See you in 2024!
Dec 19, 202302:03:03
Radio Connection Live 12-11-2023

Radio Connection Live 12-11-2023

We first kick off this weeks show with welcoming a brand, new Internet, radio affiliate to our family, we cover all the Christmas stunts and post Christmas format changes that will be taking place after the holiday, and we even take a couple trips to Gainesville, Florida, and Gainesville, Georgia to see what type of radio they are doing out there.
We also talk about if you got rid of an old radio and what did you do about it and we also take a look at the new 101.5 the vibes afternoon show, and plus, during that air check, you will be hearing, if familiar voice kicking off the air check.
Dec 12, 202301:59:06
RCL 12-4-2023

RCL 12-4-2023

We are taking some trips to Columbus on Radio Connection Live this week. Not just Columbus, Ohio, but Columbus, Georgia. We’re also going to cover the big Ohio Michigan game that took place over Thanksgiving, we kind of called it a massacre since Ohio State lost.
For just one more thing segment, we will discuss when it’s time for Station to change format. Meeting, if not doing well in the ratings what can we do to do better or, when it is a good idea to change format altogether?
We also talk a lot about this in our news as well, but you can now leave us voicemail anytime, you have a question,,, idea, for a future show, and so much more. Remember, Anything you say, will be played on a future Radio Connection Live. Save this number in your phone, and use it as often as you would like.
813-358-6220.
Dec 06, 202301:59:14
RCl 11-27-2023

RCl 11-27-2023

Despite some technical glitches in the studio, we still brought you a great show for you to enjoy. We take a look at country stations in Billings, Montana, Toronto, Canada, and even check out an adult top 40 station in Lincoln, Nebraska and check out an interesting classic rock morning show based in Columbus, Ohio. For just one more thing segment we figure out, is it considered fishing if you post older pictures on a dating app or website? All this and more on Radio Connection Live
Nov 28, 202301:56:43
Radio Connection Live pays tribute to the John F Kennedy assassination

Radio Connection Live pays tribute to the John F Kennedy assassination

It has been 60 years ago this week, that John F Kennedy was tragically assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
Our audio professor Tim has done a special tribute to remember this sad day. We presented to you here on Radio Connection Live the podcast, and of course, if affiliates want, this copy, will be glad to send over.
Long live, JFK.
And have a happy and safe Thanksgiving and a great holiday season!
Nov 22, 202337:21
RCL 11-20

RCL 11-20

It’s a thankfulness, kind of show on Radio Connection Live. We give thanks to all of you, our supporters and listeners, and all the team members who help make the show come to life each and every week.
We do have some Thanksgiving comedy things to legendary, comedian, and radio host stand Freeberg, we play for the Thanksgiving song and we even share one of our favorite clips from WKRP in Cincinnati.
We take a look at radio stations in Bristol, Tennessee, and Providence, Rhode Island, and finally, we discussed what radio we’re going to be listening to throughout the holiday Weekend.
Make it a great and safe Thanksgiving, and as always, hold your friends and family close, because tomorrow is never promised.
Nov 21, 202301:59:45
RCL 11-13-2023

RCL 11-13-2023

Another gym packed Radio Connection Live is ready to go!
We take a look at the Navajo nation in Arizona, Vermont, Wyomi, Wyoming, and New Mexico for air checks, we even discussed what, listening to college football on SiriusXM is like, and we even featured two different songs of the week one on route 66 and also, we take a listen to the last Beatles song ever, but hopefully it won’t be Their last.
Nov 14, 202301:59:44
RCL 11-06-2023

RCL 11-06-2023

We travel to Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania for this weeks air checks.
We also discuss why paying for Radio can be a good thing left parent sometimes right parent, and we say best wishes to one of our very own as he leaves his on air position at Radio Connection Live.
Nov 07, 202302:01:10
Official Radio Connection Live, 2023 Halloween special

Official Radio Connection Live, 2023 Halloween special

We don’t have lots of tricks, but we sure do have lots of treats on this weeks Radio Connection Live. We covered the news of a tragic and deadly shooting in Maine last week, we also take a trip to Casper, Wyoming, and reflect on the war of the world radio broadcast all the way back in 1938.
Thanks to national public radios, radio lab podcast and the former WKBW in Buffalo, with bear Ament. You can find all this and more coverage on our YouTube channel as well. Also, WKBW in Buffalo did their own reenactment of world of the worlds.
Oct 31, 202302:00:09
Continuation bonus: Radio Connection Live presents coverage of war of the worlds

Continuation bonus: Radio Connection Live presents coverage of war of the worlds

We did discover recently that W KBW did a 1971 version of war of the worlds.
This time, featuring Jack Armstrong, and the current DJs of that decade. So we decided to upload this for you all to enjoy on a spooky Halloween season!
Oct 31, 202333:19
Radio Connection Live Halloween special coverage of war of the worlds

Radio Connection Live Halloween special coverage of war of the worlds

We are going back in time to October 31, 1968.
WKB W and Buffalo New York did a great job with dramatizing of what the world of the words sounded like between 1938 and 30 years later.
We hope you enjoy this special presentation and as always picture in your mind was like back then
Oct 31, 202301:14:57
RCL 10-23-2023

RCL 10-23-2023

We have a jam packed radio connection for you all to enjoy. Featuring the latest news, we are going to Indiana and Oklahoma for our W and K series, going to check out two great stations in Philadelphia, and even our topic, why are some morning shows better on certain formats than others?
Oct 24, 202301:43:29
RCL bonus:
Krazy, stacey 25s interview!

RCL bonus: Krazy, stacey 25s interview!

For the past several months, even when she took a hiatus, our very own Stacy has not received an interview, until now! Listen, as she explains how her story of getting into voiceover work, and how her very own business became a thing!
Contact info will be given at the end for inquiries.
Oct 18, 202347:55
RCL For 10-16-2023

RCL For 10-16-2023

We compared two different country stations with the same format identified as the bowl, we also take a look at a uniquely sounding mix, and Cincinnati, which is where our producer lives, we also talk about is Radio becoming the new thing on your smart speaker and other compatible device? And finally we check out some of the joy at them morning show based in Jamey‘s home market.
Oct 17, 202301:59:48
RCL 10-09-2023

RCL 10-09-2023

We keep you up-to-date with the latest radio news, debut a new morning show in Darnell‘s home market, also, we do another Radio comparison of WDGY, out of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and finally, we talk about why radio and streaming are making more ways for us to listen to stations even greater.
All this and more down below!
Oct 11, 202301:59:40
Radio connection exclusive: our intimate interview with Monte, the music man, sieberns

Radio connection exclusive: our intimate interview with Monte, the music man, sieberns

We had a chance to talk with Z103.com owner and manager Monte Seburn on a bonus Radio Connection Live. We go through his Radio history and talk about why technology and getting your content out is important in the digital age
Oct 04, 202301:25:14
RCL 10-02-23

RCL 10-02-23

Another gampacked Radio Connection Live is ready!
Featuring sports news, canceled morning shows, and even a big morning radio announcement in Canton, Ohio.
We are feeling froggy in this weeks WNK comparison, we also travel to go country in Los Angeles, and we do check out the four most important call letters, and Radio history, KDWB.
We even shine a spotlight on one of our network affiliates!
Oct 03, 202302:00:04
Radio Connection Live week of September 26, 2023

Radio Connection Live week of September 26, 2023

As our audio professor Tim jokes, this will be our “final podcast. “
But don’t worry, we’re not really ending our podcast, we’re just expanding. We break down the announcement and tell you what is going on in our syndication mode, we also go to the dogs in this weeks, dared to compare as well as our W and K series.
Finally, we talk about how a blind man built a blue box, and how Technology becomes a relative factor.
Sep 27, 202301:59:36
Radio Connection Live, 9/11 (re-upload).

Radio Connection Live, 9/11 (re-upload).

Our audio professor, Tim, cleaned up this audio a bit to make it more sounding awesome, so that’s why we re-uploaded this audio.
But the week after Labor Day, we featured great air, check in format, changes, as well as interesting, WNK, comparison, and we paid tribute to those we have lost For 9/11.
Sep 27, 202302:35:03
RCL Introductory Show
Sep 26, 202301:52:09
Radio Connection Live for late September, 2023

Radio Connection Live for late September, 2023

We talk about why sports on the FM band is much better, we also do our W and K series featuring two grade stations in Montana and Tampa, and we also talk about what radio stations do when a format changes commence stay tuned because let’s say we’ve been working on some things for Radio connection to expand even more avenues in places! Stay tuned to your podcast feeds for more details.
Sep 25, 202302:13:43
Radio Connection Live9/11

Radio Connection Live9/11

We are back from our long, Labor Day vacation, and that means a jampacked episode.
Between remembering 9/11, covering a hurricane and two big format changes in both Jacksonville and Tampa Bay including a frequency swap, we have it all for you!
Sep 13, 202302:35:03
More bonus coverage of 9-11 from WINS, New York

More bonus coverage of 9-11 from WINS, New York

Our audio professor Tim did a special 911 tribute show for Internet radio back in 2016 in the 2017 give or take.
Thankfully we do have leftover coverage of that special thanks to WINS New York.
An hour in line full of what happened that day plus how things happened before the tragic events took place
May we never forget
Sep 12, 202301:11:41
Radio Connection Live remember September 11, 2001

Radio Connection Live remember September 11, 2001

We dug this out from our archives, but this is our tribute to 9-11 on the 20th anniversary.
We figured while you wait for this weeks episode will play for you back our tribute in honor of the 22nd anniversary of 911 today.
We’ll never forget.
Sep 12, 202302:44:24
Radio Connection Live, Labor Day leftovers, 2023.

Radio Connection Live, Labor Day leftovers, 2023.

Some of us on the team forgot about Labor Day weekend, but don’t worry, Jimmy and Tim recorded a special episode for you all, as we dive into some of the recordings, we didn’t get to on previous programs. We hope you enjoy, and make it a safe long weekend!
Sep 01, 202301:29:33
RCL: week of August 28, 2023

RCL: week of August 28, 2023

Another jampacked Radio Connection Live is waiting for you. We talk about our predictions for the 101.5 FM frequency in Tampa as being prepared to change format, we also do a dare to compare of two kiss countries in the United States, we continue our W & K series featuring One AC station in Fort Myers and another AAA in Portland, Oregon, and we also air an old K 92Orlando aircheck.
Aug 30, 202302:29:49
RCL: national Radio day special

RCL: national Radio day special

We pay tribute to national Radio day, the only way we know how, we also take a look at hurricane Hillary coverage out on the West Coast, Preston even brought us back a market scan from Charleston, and we begin our W versus K call letters series
Aug 22, 202302:26:24
RCL from August 14, 2023

RCL from August 14, 2023

We give you lots of coverage of the Maui wildfires that took place last week, thoughts and prayers are still with the victims and their families.
We also keep you up-to-date with the latest news, we take a look at 101.5 light FM in Miami, they recently got a new jingle package from ReelWorld, andwe take a look at the stations morning show as well
Aug 15, 202302:08:21
Radio Connection Live for the week of August 7, 2023

Radio Connection Live for the week of August 7, 2023

Lots of happenings for Radio Connection Live this week.
Preston is broadcasting from a mobile studio, we talk about what radio freaks don’t know from back in the day, we also talk about the new 99X morning show on Lanta and the whole Twitter controversy, which will somehow affect this very program.
We also take a look at a Gainesville Florida market composite scope.
Aug 09, 202302:29:10
Radio Connection Live for July 31, 2023

Radio Connection Live for July 31, 2023

The last day of the month means more fun on Radio Connection Live! We talk about two big radio changes that are going to be taking place in both Austin and Houston this week.
We also do a another market scan of preston‘s hometown, and we talk about MRS, also known as, multiple radio syndrome.
We take good look at the city of La Grange with dude With two deer to compare air checks, and we also take a look at Steven Craig as he works at 99X in Atlanta
Office in more down below!
Aug 01, 202302:36:56
Radio Connection Live from July 24, 2023.

Radio Connection Live from July 24, 2023.

We are back to let you know that a new episode has been published between the air checks in use we do have another inversion to talk about, plus a familiar voice on Tim’s radio dial and even a big radio disaster in JACKSONVILLE Bthis weeek.
Jul 26, 202302:30:20
Radio Connection Live: July 17, 2023

Radio Connection Live: July 17, 2023

Folks, we keep you up-to-date with the latest radio news and we also go to Cleveland for a market ban scan things to Darnell, we also share if you were a couple Florida radio air checks, and also, Tim brings us another inversion he got from Georgia and South Carolina!
Jul 19, 202302:12:19
Radio Connection Live 11 year anniversary special!

Radio Connection Live 11 year anniversary special!

This week, our show Radio Connection Live has reached another great milestone, we celebrate our 11 year anniversary as a show! The voices, segments, and news stories might’ve changed, but our commitment you were still the same, bring you great content from a person‘s point of view about the radio industry. We talk about the past, present, and future of the show, our favorite Episodes in segments over the years, and since we were away from the Fourth of July holiday, we keep you up-to-date with more radio news and also she refused in Florida radio air checks. Thanks as always for your support thank you can you patronage to this program! Sorry, that last part meant to say, we keep you up-to-date, radio news, and some Florida air checks. Thank you as always, for your continued support and patronage to our shows!
Jul 16, 202302:17:00
Radio Connection Live: June 26, 2023

Radio Connection Live: June 26, 2023

We are expanding again with more radio and podcast directories, we talk about what Radio needs for more filler, and for more pizzazz, and we also go to Tallahassee and Orlando to check out a couple stations up that way, all of thisand more, as we get ready for a long Fourth of July weekend!
Jun 30, 202302:09:11
Radio Connection Live, June 19, 2023

Radio Connection Live, June 19, 2023

The sounds of summer are in for fact, and we are getting pumped up!
This week, we celebrate three years as a Podcast and we thank you all for your continued support and listenership. We do compared to different small town country stations in this weeks, there to compare, plus, Jamey shows a Markets skin from his home studio in Tampa, we also talk about more radio news. Thanks to the Sign offs of star 102.5 and FM 100 this past week, and, we cannot forget, more AI talk.
Jun 22, 202302:30:14
Radio Connection Live for the week of June 12, 2023

Radio Connection Live for the week of June 12, 2023

Another exciting and jampacked radio connection is coming your way.
We go over what went down in Buffalo and memphisas to former audacystations begin to become part of the K-LOVE/air one family.
We also have an interesting radio topic of the week, and Tim has brought back some more Orlando audio for us, and we even take a look at what low power stations they have to offer down that way.
Jun 13, 202302:35:51
Radio Connection Live bonus: remembering the pulse nightclub, shooting, seven years later

Radio Connection Live bonus: remembering the pulse nightclub, shooting, seven years later

This week (June 12-2023) marks the seventh anniversary of the pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando Florida.
If you were with us during our live shows, we covered this in full force, but we did a retrospective of this back in 2021, so thankfully we had all the audio from back then.
We still pray for all of the victims families and will never forget this tragic day in history.
Jun 13, 202301:52:57
Radio Connection Live for June 5, 2023

Radio Connection Live for June 5, 2023

We are back after taking a nice week off with friends and family for memorial day.
We’re going to talk about what happened to the traffic helicopter that you used to hear on the radio or TV, back in the day
We also check out a great low powered FM station serving Orlando called 98.5 the wire. We also take a look at what golf 104 in Tallahassee is doing, and we also do a dare to compare featuring two grade standard stations, one in new Smyrna, Beach, Florida, and another just launched recently in Bend, Oregon.
All these air checks will be posted and shared on the radio connection. YouTube channel!
Jun 08, 202302:14:54