Part 2 - The Ted Nugent Years

Part 3 - The Riff Years

Part 4 - The Chop Shop and Sabrina Years

Part One:   (Running Time: 15:28)

Weekend Personality and syndicated radio host Steve Black talks about growing up in Flint and listening to WWCK along with the Detroit stations WRIF and WLLZ.  Steve’s journey from dreaming of being a Foley Artist to becoming a musician and finally a DJ.

 Part Two:   (Running Time: 25:00)
The Ted Nugent years. Steve and Mike explore the rivalry between Z-Rock and WRIF. Becoming the co-host for the Ted Nugent Morning show and the mammoth task of competing with Drew & Mike. 

Part Three:   (Running Time: 38:18)
Steve joins a Riff staff in 2003 that includes Drew & Mike, Doug Podell, Arthur P., Meltdown and Screamin’ Scott. Creating the Chop Shop syndicated guitar show in 2004 and some of the 1500 plus career interviews with artists like Rob Zombie and Slash.   

Part Four:   (Running Time:   58:13)
Steve’s syndication business expands, his first wife Sabrina’s illness and working with Detroit-based charities like Gilda’s Club. Plus his stories of working with Dave & Chuck The Freak, Meltdown, Arthur P and what has made WRIF so strong for 49 years and counting.

Part One:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Running Time: 15:28)
Weekend Personality and syndicated radio host Steve Black talks about growing up in Flint and listening to WWCK along with the Detroit stations WRIF and WLLZ.&nbsp; Steve&rsquo;s journey from dreaming of being a Foley Artist to becoming a musician and finally a DJ.
&nbsp;Part Two:&nbsp; &nbsp;(Running Time: 25:00)
<ul>
<li>The Ted Nugent years. Steve and Mike explore the rivalry between Z-Rock and WRIF. Becoming the co-host for the Ted Nugent Morning show and the mammoth task of competing with Drew &amp; Mike.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Part Three:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Running Time: 38:18)
<ul>
<li>Steve joins a Riff staff in 2003 that includes Drew &amp; Mike, Doug Podell, Arthur P., Meltdown and Screamin&rsquo; Scott. Creating the Chop Shop syndicated guitar show in 2004 and some of the 1500 plus career interviews with artists like Rob Zombie and Slash. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Part Four:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Running Time:&nbsp; &nbsp;58:13)
<ul>
<li>Steve&rsquo;s syndication business expands, his first wife Sabrina&rsquo;s illness and working with Detroit-based charities like Gilda&rsquo;s Club. Plus his stories of working with Dave &amp; Chuck The Freak, Meltdown, Arthur P and what has made WRIF so strong for 49 years and counting.</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

Weekend Personality and syndicated radio host Steve Black talks about his radio journey and his 17 years on the air at WRIF.

Chapter VIII - Steve Black

Jade Springart Part 2

Jade Springart Part 3

 Part One: Running Time:   (15:33)

Jade Springart talks to Mike Staff about starting as an intern at WRIF and working her way into the programing and on air staffs. Including working at the front desk, promotions, production and board operator duties along the way.  

 Part Two: Running Time:   (29:45)
In 2015 Jade became the Music Director and learned under award winning programmer Mark Pennington. And she talks about the current state of the rock & roll radio business.

Part Three: Running Time:   (44:24)
Jade addresses the biter sweet reality of taking over the mid-day slot on the Riff and being the stations Digital Program Director. Plus her thoughts on some of the legends who came before her including Ken Calvert, Steve Kostan and Karen Savelly.

&nbsp;Part One: Running Time:&nbsp; &nbsp;(15:33)
Jade Springart talks to Mike Staff about starting as an intern at WRIF and working her way into the programing and on air staffs. Including working at the front desk, promotions, production and board operator duties along the way. &nbsp;
&nbsp;Part Two: Running Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(29:45)
<ul>
<li>In 2015 Jade became the Music Director and learned under award winning programmer Mark Pennington. And she talks about the current state of the rock &amp; roll radio business.</li>
</ul>
Part Three: Running Time:&nbsp; &nbsp;(44:24)
<ul>
<li>Jade addresses the biter sweet reality of taking over the mid-day slot on the Riff and being the stations Digital Program Director. Plus her thoughts on some of the legends who came before her including Ken Calvert, Steve Kostan and Karen Savelly.</li>
</ul>

Jade Springart talks to Mike Staff about starting as an intern at WRIF and working her way into the programing and becoming the mid day host

Chapert XV - Jade Springart

Part 2: Dave and Chuck the Freak

Part 3: Dave and Chuck the Freak

Part 4: Dave and Chuck the Freak

Part One:   (Running Time: (19:27)

Dave and Chuck The Freak talk about their early years in radio, Dave as a news reporter and Chuck working behind the scenes. From interviewing Grandparents at the age of 8 to forming their morning show on 89X to the listeners picking “The Freak” as Chuck’s nickname.

 Part Two:   Running Time: (45:06)

Their radio journey continues with Lisa, James “It’s Friday Bitches”, Operation “Dark Stall” and the derivation of “Penis”.

 Part Three:   Running Time: (65:33)

Dave and Chuck move the show to WRIF and discuss the challenges of not being able to tell anyone, their first show of the Riff and what it was like to replace the legendary Drew and Mike show.

Part Four:   Running Time: (94:00)

Dave and Chuck the Freak hit incredible new heights, expand into syndication and keep their internal mantra of “the funny always wins” and never talk about politics. Mike Staff also asks the guys about the lasting legacy of WRIF as the station officially turns 50.

Part One:&nbsp; &nbsp;(Running Time: (19:27)
Dave and Chuck The Freak talk about their early years in radio, Dave as a news reporter and Chuck working behind the scenes. From interviewing Grandparents at the age of 8 to forming their morning show on 89X to the listeners picking &ldquo;The Freak&rdquo; as Chuck&rsquo;s nickname.
&nbsp;Part Two:&nbsp; &nbsp;Running Time: (45:06)
Their radio journey continues with Lisa, James &ldquo;It&rsquo;s Friday Bitches&rdquo;, Operation &ldquo;Dark Stall&rdquo; and the derivation of &ldquo;Penis&rdquo;.
&nbsp;Part Three:&nbsp; &nbsp;Running Time: (65:33)
Dave and Chuck move the show to WRIF and discuss the challenges of not being able to tell anyone, their first show of the Riff and what it was like to replace the legendary Drew and Mike show.
Part Four:&nbsp; &nbsp;Running Time: (94:00)
Dave and Chuck the Freak hit incredible new heights, expand into syndication and keep their internal mantra of &ldquo;the funny always wins&rdquo; and never talk about politics. Mike Staff also asks the guys about the lasting legacy of WRIF as the station officially turns 50.

Dave and Chuck The Freak give an in depth recap of their 20 years as a morning show team from "Penis" to Syndication and their journey to and beyond WRIF

Chapter XIV - Dave and Chuck The Freak

Screamin' Scott Part 2

Screamin' Scott Part 3

Screamin' Scott Part 4

Screamin' Scott Part 5

Part One:   (Running Time: 18:05)

Screamin’ Scott Randall talks about his early years in radio. Imitating Arthur P and Alan Allman to the point of starting to smoke to get a deeper sounding voice. Working in Ohio and Indiana doing hog reports and them coming back to Detroit to work at The Ritz.

 Part Two:   (Running Time: 31:22)
Scott makes the giant leap form the Ritz to doing mornings at 102.7 Z-Rock. He talks about how he got the Screamin’ nickname, doing radio with Alice Cooper and dating Ted Nugent’s daughter.

 Part Three:   (Running Time: 49:25)
Doug Podell hires Scott to do overnights at WRIF and Scott talks about working with him, Anne Carlini, Arthur P., Meltdown and Drew and Mike.

Part Four:   (Running Time: 73:36)
Of course Screamin’ has a beer with Dave Grohl in Ireland, plays a round of Golf with Alice Cooper, hangs out with Bobby Knight and BJ Thomas. Then there was the time he nearly died while on the air.

Part Four:   (Running Time: 91:50)
This time Scott really does die, thankfully in the hospital but lives on to create Rock For Tots and his Screamin’ Angles. Scotty also discusses how he was let go after 24 years at WRIF and looks ahead to a bright future.

Part One:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Running Time: 18:05)
Screamin&rsquo; Scott Randall talks about his early years in radio. Imitating Arthur P and Alan Allman to the point of starting to smoke to get a deeper sounding voice. Working in Ohio and Indiana doing hog reports and them coming back to Detroit to work at The Ritz.
&nbsp;Part Two:&nbsp; &nbsp;(Running Time: 31:22)
<ul>
<li>Scott makes the giant leap form the Ritz to doing mornings at 102.7 Z-Rock. He talks about how he got the Screamin&rsquo; nickname, doing radio with Alice Cooper and dating Ted Nugent&rsquo;s daughter.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Part Three:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Running Time: 49:25)
<ul>
<li>Doug Podell hires Scott to do overnights at WRIF and Scott talks about working with him, Anne Carlini, Arthur P., Meltdown and Drew and Mike.</li>
</ul>
Part Four:&nbsp; &nbsp;(Running Time: 73:36)
<ul>
<li>Of course Screamin&rsquo; has a beer with Dave Grohl in Ireland, plays a round of Golf with Alice Cooper, hangs out with Bobby Knight and BJ Thomas. Then there was the time he nearly died while on the air.</li>
</ul>
Part Four:&nbsp; &nbsp;(Running Time: 91:50)
<ul>
<li>This time Scott really does die, thankfully in the hospital but lives on to create Rock For Tots and his Screamin&rsquo; Angles. Scotty also discusses how he was let go after 24 years at WRIF and looks ahead to a bright future.</li>
</ul>

Screamin Scott recounts his journey to WRIF and the 24 wonderful years on the air for his beloved hometown radio station.

Chapter VIII - Steve Black

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