Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part One:     (Running Time: 15:51)
Former WRIF Program Directors Tom Bender and Fred Jacobs recount their journeys to the Riff and explain the roles of a Program Director, General Manager and Consultant. 

 Part Two:     (Running Time: 29:21)
The evolution of WRIF under the watch of Tom and Fred including the hiring of Ken Calvert and JJ and The Morning Crew. Arthur P organically helps to rebrand the station as The Home of Rock & Roll.

Part Three:     (Running Time: 42:47)
The iconic WRIF bumper stickers are born, the D.R.E.A.D Car and Maui Time all help the Riff stay at the top.

Part Four:     (Running Time: 77:25)
Tom and Fred talk about Drew & Mike, Doug Podell, Anne Carlini, Meltdown and Arthur Penhallow.

Part One:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Running Time: 15:51)
<ul>
<li>Former WRIF Program Directors Tom Bender and Fred Jacobs recount their journeys to the Riff and explain the roles of a Program Director, General Manager and Consultant.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Part Two:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Running Time: 29:21)
<ul>
<li>The evolution of WRIF under the watch of Tom and Fred including the hiring of Ken Calvert and JJ and The Morning Crew. Arthur P organically helps to rebrand the station as The Home of Rock &amp; Roll.</li>
</ul>
Part Three:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Running Time: 42:47)
<ul>
<li>The iconic WRIF bumper stickers are born, the D.R.E.A.D Car and Maui Time all help the Riff stay at the top.</li>
</ul>
Part Four:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Running Time: 77:25)
<ul>
<li>Tom and Fred talk about Drew &amp; Mike, Doug Podell, Anne Carlini, Meltdown and Arthur Penhallow.</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

Former WRIF Program Directors Tom Bender and Fred Jacobs recount their journeys to the Riff including the birth of WRIF bumper stickers, the D.R.E.A.D Car and Maui Time

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