Radio Split Ranch
A monthly conversation with your favorite Capital Region broadcast personalities of the past and sometimes present. In 2024, the Schenectady Museum of Innovation and Science (MiSci) announced they would archive this podcast as a recorded history of regional broadcasting for future researchers. Many historians consider Schenectady, NY as an important center in the early development of modern radio and television broadcasting.
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Why "Radio Split Ranch?"
A monthly visit with your favorite radio disk jockeys of the past and sometimes present. The podcast title is a tip of the cowboy hat to early radio pioneer Gene Autry who once broadcast from the Radio Ranch. I was in radio as Chris Warren for more than 50 years and now live the retired life in a split ranch home, so...
Episodes
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
With apologies to Roger Miller, "Saratoga County Star...that's what he are." This month on the Radio Split Ranch, I sit down down with veteran broadcaster John Meaney, because neither of us can stand up for a whole hour anymore. Enjoy!
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
This month we sit down with Jim Gagliardi, an award-winning beloved figure in New York State radio. With a broadcasting history spanning over 55 years, Jim shares the trials, triumphs, and unforgettable moments from his dynamic career.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Join us for a rare and insightful journey into the vibrant world of entertainment with the great Bob Carroll on this episode of Radio Split Ranch.
Discover Bob's multifaceted experiences, his humble beginnings in broadcasting, his encounter with notorious characters, and stories from his early days in the industry, including a fire incident that left an indelible mark on his radio career.
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
One of the brightest music minds I know visits the Radio Split Ranch this month. Enjoy an hour in conversation with Jim Nichols.
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
We have a winner! Best name-dropper in our continuing conversations with professional communicators. Enjoy a few minutes with veteran broadcast journalist John Craig.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
When a friend creates a theme song for your podcast, the least you can do is interview him. I have fun talking with the very creative Drew Jacobs this month.
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Enjoy the memories shared by the original air staff as we celebrate WGNA's 50th Anniversary this month.
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
He woke us up with his edgy humor for many years...and he's still not sleeping in! This month we're catching up with Ric Mitchell.
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Before Don Weeks ruled mornings on WGY, there was John Leslie, who shares great stories of 50 years in broadcasting this month. Enjoy!
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
We've known each other for more than 50 years...but have we really? Enjoy the Don Bowers story!