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Chapter VII - Tom Bender & Fred Jacobs

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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.
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