Since 1968 there have only been three guards of morning radio on KDKA.  Current host Larry Richert, the late John Cigna and Jack Bogut.  What brought, Jack Bogut, a mountain west boy to Pittsburgh and kept he and his wife Joni here for more than 50 years? What did he think when he first drove through the Fort Pitt Tunnels. What about the men he worked with and the stories they shared. No one can tell the story better than Story Teller Jack.

Since 1968 there have only been&nbsp;three guards of morning radio on KDKA. &nbsp;Current host&nbsp;Larry Richert, the late John Cigna and Jack Bogut. &nbsp;What brought, Jack Bogut,&nbsp;a mountain west boy to Pittsburgh and kept he and his wife Joni here for more than 50 years? What did he think when he first drove through the Fort Pitt Tunnels. What about the men he worked with and the stories they shared. No one can tell the story better than Story Teller Jack.

KDKA Radio Centennial Show: Jack Bogut

It was the summer of 1964, 44 years after KDKA Radio first made history as the pioneer broadcast station to the world, that KDKA hired George Barbour, it's first ever African American reporter.  And Mr Barbour was no ordinary reporter either. He had already  been honored as a Golden Quill award recipient while working for the Pittsburgh Courier and went on to be honored again with the same award while working for KDKA.  His crowning achievement was his heroic efforts in covering the March from Selma in 1965 for KDKA which he retold to Lynne Hayes Freeland in a TV interview in 1990 and you'll here a portion of in this episode.  You'll also here from our own Chris Moore explain why Mr Barbour was a mentor to him and how he sees himself standing on his shoulders to this day as a professional in radio and TV.  Speaking of TV, former News Anchor and KDKA's first ever staff announcer Lauren Mann remembers Barbour as a man of great professionalism and integrity. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this broadcast as we celebrate KDKA Radio at 100.

It was the summer of 1964, 44 years after KDKA Radio first made history as the pioneer broadcast station to the world, that KDKA hired George Barbour, it's first ever African American reporter.&nbsp; And Mr Barbour was no ordinary reporter either. He had already&nbsp; been honored as a Golden Quill award recipient while working for the Pittsburgh Courier and went on to be honored again with the same award while working for KDKA.&nbsp; His crowning achievement was his heroic efforts in covering the March from Selma in 1965 for KDKA which he retold to Lynne Hayes Freeland in a TV interview in 1990 and you'll here a portion of in this episode.&nbsp;&nbsp;You'll also here from our own Chris Moore explain why Mr Barbour was a mentor to him and how he sees himself standing on his shoulders to this day as a professional in radio and TV.&nbsp; Speaking of TV, former News Anchor and KDKA's first ever staff announcer Lauren Mann remembers Barbour as a man of great professionalism and integrity. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this broadcast as we celebrate KDKA Radio at 100.

KDKA Radio Centennial Show: George Barbour

You may have never heard of Reginald Fessenden.  I hadn't until this past winter.  But without his great scientific work in radio we not only would not have radio as we know it. We wouldn't have wireless communications as we have it today.  Dr Steven Jacobs tells of the legacy of Reginald Fessenden, the "Father of Radio" and first Department Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Pitt. In the second half of the program, we are joined by by the CEO of the Heinz History Center Andy Masich.  No one tells a story like Andy. And what a wonderful one he tells of the life and times of Pittsburgh from the late 1800's as this new radio technology is being developed through the 1960's And how KDKA came into peoples living rooms and touched Pittsburghers lives.

You may have never heard of Reginald Fessenden. &nbsp;I hadn't until this past winter. &nbsp;But without his great scientific work in radio we not only would not have radio as we know it. We wouldn't have wireless communications as we have it today. &nbsp;Dr Steven Jacobs&nbsp;tells of&nbsp;the legacy of Reginald Fessenden, the "Father of Radio" and first Department Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Pitt. In the second half of the program, we are joined by by the CEO of the Heinz History Center Andy Masich. &nbsp;No one tells a story like Andy. And what a wonderful one he tells of the life and times of Pittsburgh from the late 1800's as this new radio technology is being developed through the 1960's And how KDKA came into peoples living rooms and&nbsp;touched Pittsburghers&nbsp;lives.

KDKA Radio Centennial Show: Andy Masich and Dr. Steven Jacobs

Mike Pintek narrates this one hour special that takes us back to 1920 and KDKA's first broadcast through all the twists and turns of programming through the depression and WWII, the post-war era with baseball and live music and shows. Uncle Ed, Rege Cordic and Ed and Wendy King.  The development, introduction of and transition to all news and talk and so much more.  Mike PIntek was masterful at telling the story and the audio clips are captivating.  Another must listen to hour! 

Mike Pintek narrates this one hour special that takes us back to 1920 and KDKA's first broadcast through all the twists and turns of programming through the depression and WWII, the post-war era with baseball and live music and shows. Uncle Ed, Rege Cordic and Ed and Wendy King. &nbsp;The development, introduction of and transition to all news and talk and so much more. &nbsp;Mike PIntek was masterful at telling the story and the audio clips are captivating. &nbsp;Another must listen to hour!&nbsp;

KDKA Radio Centennial Show: 65th Anniversary Show

It doesn't get any better than this 80th Anniversary Show hosted by Fred Honsberger and Mike Pintek.  Fred and Mike hosted a "red carpet" show for an hour at Heinz Hall leading up to a special production called "Newsica"l with KDKA personalities as the cast.  Jack Bogut, Wendy King, Dr. Knowledge, Mike Romigh and so many more. You are going to love listening to this show.

It doesn't get any better than this 80th Anniversary Show hosted by Fred Honsberger and Mike Pintek. &nbsp;Fred and Mike hosted a "red carpet" show for an hour at Heinz Hall leading up to a special production called "Newsica"l with KDKA personalities as the cast. &nbsp;Jack Bogut, Wendy King, Dr. Knowledge, Mike Romigh and so many more. You are going to love listening to this show.

KDKA Radio Centennial Show: 80th Anniversary Show

KDKA Radio over the years has been know for it's right leaning talk show hosts like John Cigna, Fred Honsberger and Mike Pintek, but Mike Romigh was the counter point from the left.  Join us as Mike talks about growing up in Beaver County where he first worked in radio and how he landed a part-time fill-in opportunity and turned it into a full-time show on KDKA.  I had a great time with Mike as we shared stories of growing up listening to the greats on KDKA and dreaming about someday being on the radio and how KDKA was like reaching the pinnacle of a career.

KDKA Radio over the years has been know for it's right leaning talk show hosts like John Cigna, Fred Honsberger and Mike Pintek, but Mike Romigh was the counter point from the left. &nbsp;Join us as Mike talks about growing up in Beaver County where he first worked in radio and how he landed a part-time fill-in opportunity and turned it into a full-time show on KDKA. &nbsp;I had a great time with Mike as we shared stories of growing up listening to the greats on KDKA and dreaming about someday being on the radio and how KDKA was like reaching the pinnacle of a career.

KDKA Radio Centennial Show: Mike Romigh

In the first half of this show we focus in on the newsroom and feature Barbara Boylan. Barbara covered news for 36 years from 1981 to 2017. During that time she covered the biggest stories like the crash of Flight 427 as well as the ambush murders of three Pittsburgh police officers, and the deaths of two of it's sitting mayors.

In the Second half I talk with Greg Jena, who started off as an intern and worked his way up through just about every position you could behind the scenes and off mic to help build on the legacy of KDKA Radio. Greg also worked passionately putting together the 80th anniversary special that we feature in another show.

In the first half of this show we focus in on the newsroom and feature Barbara Boylan. Barbara covered news for 36 years from 1981 to 2017. During that time she covered the biggest stories like the crash of Flight 427 as well as the ambush murders of three Pittsburgh police officers, and the deaths of two of it's sitting mayors. In the Second half I talk with Greg Jena, who started off as an intern and worked his way up through just about every position you could behind the scenes and off mic to help build on the legacy of KDKA Radio. Greg also worked passionately putting together the 80th anniversary special that we feature in another show.

KDKA Radio Centennial Show: Barbara Boylan and Greg Jena

I've enjoyed hosting all of these shows but, this one stands out because I remember listening to Roy Fox and the Fox's Den as a teenage.  I caught myself listening to him in this interview like I did back then, in wrapped attention.  Listen for yourself and tell me if at 80 he couldn't get behind a microphone and host a show again.

I've enjoyed hosting all of these shows but, this one stands out because I remember listening to Roy Fox and the Fox's Den as a teenage. &nbsp;I caught myself listening to him in this interview like I did back then, in wrapped attention. &nbsp;Listen for yourself and tell me if at 80 he couldn't get behind a microphone and host a show again.

KDKA Radio Centennial Show: Roy Fox

You probably remember Trish Beatty as the delightful voice between songs as she hosted mid-days on KDKA from 1977 until the music stopped playing, when we went all talk in 1992.  She has such great stories to tell, of the people she worked with and where in the world she calls home.

I have never heard a more versatile talk show host in my life. You pick the time slot and the format and Rob can host it.  He has an ability to dive into any subject from hard news to lifestyle to sport--throw in cooking, travel, and projects around the house on his weekend magazine show. He does all that and more every weekend.

You probably remember Trish Beatty as the delightful voice between songs as she hosted mid-days on KDKA from 1977 until the music stopped playing, when we went all talk in 1992. &nbsp;She has such great stories to tell, of the people she worked with and where in the world she calls home. I have never heard a more versatile talk show host in my life. You pick the time slot and the format and Rob can host it. &nbsp;He has an ability to dive into any subject from hard news to lifestyle to sport--throw in cooking, travel, and projects around the house on his weekend magazine show. He does all that and more every weekend.

KDKA Radio Centennial Show: Trish Beatty and Rob Pratte

The Honz! No one was more respected as a newsman and a talk show host.

For 40 years he personified KDKA's commitment to journalism and compelling talk radio.

He was a true Icon of Pittsburgh and talk radio, having been named Best Talk Show Host by the Achievement in Radio awards in 1997, 2003 and 2005; and received Best Radio Talk Show in PA in 2004, 2006 and 2007.

The Honz! No one was more respected as a newsman and a talk show host. For 40 years he personified KDKA's commitment to journalism and compelling talk radio. He was a true Icon of Pittsburgh and talk radio, having been named Best Talk Show Host by the Achievement in Radio awards in 1997, 2003 and 2005; and received Best Radio Talk Show in PA in 2004, 2006 and 2007.

KDKA 100 Years Podcast

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