Hofstra Radio Alumni Audio Yearbook

HRAAY Sue Zizza Vol 1

Sue Zizza is one of only three people to ever have the job of General Manager of the Hofstra Radio.  Sue has been a major part of Hofstra Radio's development and in this interview she talks about how she first got involved at the station.

HRAAY Episode 49

A preview of the 50th episode, an interview with Sue Zizza, and my sincere gratitude for the support of the Hofstra Radio community.

HRAAY Mike Kluger Vol 1

In this episode I talk to Mike Kluger about his early days at WVHC in 1979 and one of the most epic "first time on the air" stories.

HRAAY Margot Diekmann Edlin Vol 1

This week I talk to Margot Diekmann Edlin about her early days at Hofstra Radio in the 1980s (while it was still WVHC).

HRAAY Episode 46

A quick update on upcoming episodes including interviews with Margot Diekmann Edlin and Mike Kluger and a teaser for the upcoming 50th episode.  Thanks for listening.

HRAAY Mike Vercelletto Vol 1

Mike Vercelletto (Mike V) shares his stories about joining the Hofstra Radio station in the mid 1990s

HRAAY Mike D’Antonio Vol 1

Mike D'Antonio talks about his early days at Hofstra Radio in the 1980s and his return to WRHU in the early 2000s.

HRAAY John Kay Vol 1

John Kay, aka Beaker, joined the Hofstra Radio station in the early 1990s and talks about joining the station.

HRAAY Steven Klapow Vol 1

Steven Klapow talks about his early days at WRHU Hofstra Radio in the late 1980s.

HRAAY Episode 40

We broke 1000 downloads last week! Amazing.  This week's episodes will feature Steven Klapow and John (Beaker) Kay.  And an award honoring the legacy of Jeff Kraus.

HRAAY Marc Ernay Vol 1

Marc Ernay talks about his early days at Hofstra Radio in the 1980s and how his early experience caused him to switch majors to Communications.

HRAAY Jeff Raspe Vol 1

Jeff Raspe talks about his early days at WRHU in the 1980s and how we changed majors from business to radio.

HRAAY Episode 37

A double update this week (due to a local power and internet outage last week) including last week's episodes with Keith Hannan and Sharon (Joffe) Sperber and this week's episodes with Jeff Raspe and Marc Ernay.  We are thisclose to 1000 downloads.  Thank you for your support.

HRAAY Sharon Sperber Vol 1

Sharon (Joffe) Sperber talks about joining the station while in high school as a Music Department intern and her early days on the air at WRHU

HRAAY Keith Hannan Vol 1

Keith Hannan talks about his early days at Hofstra Radio in the early 1990s

HRAAY Andrew Schmertz Vol 1

Andrew Schmertz talks about his time at Hofstra Radio in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

HRAAY Judy Vianest Vol 1

Judy Vianest talks about her time at Hofstra Radio in the 1990s.

HRAAY Episode 32

This week I talk with Judy Vianest and Andrew Schmertz about their early days at WRHU.

HRAAY Paul Cordella Vol 1

Paul Cordella talks about joining WRHU in 1993 and being part of the News Department with Dave Mock.  Paul later became Station Manager and is now a Vice President of the Hofstra Radio Alumni Association.

HRAAY Joe Romano Vol 1

Joe Romano joined Hofstra Radio in 1989 and was a producer of Rock Solid 88.7, host of Ten at Ten, morning show host and Election Night Co-Anchor with Dave Mock.  In this episode Joe talks about joining WRHU and finding his way at the station.

HRAAY Episode 29

My preview of my interviews with Joe Romano and Paul Cordella, and one of my first WRHU memories of Jeff Kraus.  Thanks for listening

HRAAY Al Montag Vol 1

Al Montag and I arrived at Hofstra at the same time in 1990 and I was in awe of his professional sound and knowledge of radio.  He sounded great then and he still sounds great as he talks about his early days at WRHU and how he got interested in radio.

HRAAY Mark Giordano Vol 1

If you've ever wondered how Mark Giordano, the Stallion, became part of the Hofstra Radio family here is your opportunity to find out.  Mark was not a student at Hofstra but he was a fixture at the station in the 1990s.

HRAAY Episode 26

Two interviews this week with my friends and colleagues from the 1990s.  Al Montag came to Hofstra specifically for the radio station and he blew us all away with his talent.  Mark Giordano never went to Hofstra but he joined the station and charmed us all with his laugh and his voice.