Part 2

Part 3

Part One:     Running Time:     11:25
Dick’s journey to working at WXYZ and becoming the 1st Program Director at WRIF. 

 Part Two:     Running Time:     25:27
Making the decision to hire Cicero Grimes (Arthur Penhallow) from a station in Ann Arbor and the loyalty he and other personalities like Dan Carlyle, JJ & The Morning Crew and Dave and Chuck the Freak were able to build with the listeners.

Part Three:     Running Time:     38:11
The longevity of WRIF, radio’s future and the amazing legacy Dick has built as the Vice President of the Specs Howard School of Media Arts.  

Part One: &nbsp; &nbsp; Running Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11:25
<ul>
<li>Dick&rsquo;s journey to working at WXYZ and becoming the 1st Program Director at WRIF.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
 Part Two: &nbsp; &nbsp; Running Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25:27
<ul>
<li>Making the decision to hire Cicero Grimes (Arthur Penhallow) from a station in Ann Arbor and the loyalty he and other personalities like Dan Carlyle, JJ &amp; The Morning Crew and Dave and Chuck the Freak were able to build with the listeners.</li>
</ul>
Part Three: &nbsp; &nbsp; Running Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 38:11
<ul>
<li>The longevity of WRIF, radio&rsquo;s future and the amazing legacy Dick has built as the Vice President of the Specs Howard School of Media Arts. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Since 1971, Detroit, rock & roll and WRIF have been inseparable. As we lead up to the half century celebration, we dive into the history of the iconic radio station and people who made it the true home of rock & roll.

Since 1971, Detroit, rock &amp; roll and WRIF have been inseparable. As we lead up to the half century celebration, we dive into the history of the iconic radio station and people who made it the true home of rock &amp; roll.

History of WRIF Podcast

WRIF's first Program Director talks about the early days of the radio station and his legacy at the Specs Howard School of Media Arts

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