Hofstra Radio Alumni Audio Yearbook

HRAAY Les Bayer Vol 1

It was great to speak with Les Bayer, who started at Hofstra Radio in the early 1960s.  Les talks with me about his early days at WVHC as well as his years of service and broadcasting in the years since.  Les is a long-time dedicated member of the Hofstra Radio community and he's got some great stories.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Steven Klapow and Sharon Sperber Vol 2

I'm thrilled to share this conversation with two of my Airwave mentors, Steven Klapow and Sharon (Joffe) Sperber.  To paraphrase LCD Soundsystem, I learned so much  from these better-looking people with better ideas and more talent.  Who are actually really, really nice.  We talk about 80s and 90s music, concerts, clubs, technology.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Brian MacDonald Vol 1

Brian MacDonald joined Hofstra Radio in the early 2010s and he talks about his days with the sports department, morning show and Irish Country.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY RIchard Friedman Vol 1

Richard Friedman joined Hofstra Radio in the late 1990s and worked as a member of the morning show and as Production Manager.  In this conversation we talk about his early days at the station and his experience in high school radio, as well.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Garry & Marilyn Armstrong Vol 2

In the 1960s Garry and Marilyn Armstrong were key members of WVHC who continued to support the station long after their student days were over.  Both went onto amazing careers and, in this conversation, we talk about their upperclassman days and how that shaped the rest of their lives. It is truly an honor to share this conversation with you.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Bristol Hendrix Vol 2

Bristol Hendrix was involved in so many aspects of Hofstra Radio in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a member of the morning show, public relations director, and music director and again as Professional in Residence for News in the 2020s.  There are a great many fun stories in this interview.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Tom Curley Vol 2

Tom Curley is a Hofstra Radio Hall of Famer and he has a ton of great stories. This interview is focused on Tom's program "Fulton's Folly" and the near "cancellation" of that popular call-in and comedy show.  Many secrets will be revealed!  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Marc Ernay Vol 2

Marc Ernay is a Hofstra Radio Hall of Famer not only because of his amazing career in broadcasting but because of his longstanding support of the station and his role as a leader of the Hofstra Radio community.  Marc has a ton of great stories about his upperclassman years as a member of Good Morning Hofstra and the sports department.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Matt Napolitano Tribute

By all accounts Matt Napolitano, Matty Naps, was an energetic, charismatic and hilarious individual who passed away - way too young - in December 2023.  Matt's friends, Victoria Rossi, Kyle Geesaman and Ryan Mayer pay tribute to their friend with stories of his generosity, enthusiasm and sense of humor.  Thank you for listening to this very special conversation.

HRAAY Andrew Coen Vol 2

Andrew Coen spoke to me about his upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio as a member of the Sports Department, the morning show and the metal show in the early 2000s.  Andrew has remained an active member of the radio station community and is a big fan of Hofstra sports.  It's a fun conversation.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Jon Lane Vol 2

Jon Lane did a lot during his upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio in the mid 1990s including Sports Director, Rock producer and studio engineer for The Dead Zone.  Jon and I shared a lot of memories of our time at the station and it was a lot of fun speaking with him.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Frank Dunne Vol 2

It was a great pleasure to talk with Frank Dunne about his experience at Hofstra Radio in the 1970s when he worked as a studio engineer and board operator.  Frank spent more than 10 years with Hofstra Radio and he worked with a lot of amazing people.  There are some great stories here.  Thank you for listening.