Hofstra Radio Alumni Audio Yearbook

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.

HRAAY Brandon Costa Vol 1

In this conversation Brandon Costa spoke to me about his early days at Hofstra Radio in the early 2000s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Renee DuPuy Vol 2

I had so much fun talking with Renee DuPuy about her upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio in the early 1990s.  Renee talks about her time as Airwave Producer, Music Director, Program Director and Chief Announcer.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Michael DeLuise Vol 1

There are some members of the Hofstra Radio community who never worked at the station but still had an important impact.  Mike DeLuise was VP of University Relations in the 1980s and 1990s and he had a unique perspective on the relationship between the radio station and the university.  We spoke about Mike's career at Hofstra, as well as before and after.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY.Mike D’Antonio Vol 2

Mike D'Antonio spent his undergraduate days at Hofstra Radio in the mid 1980s as Continuity Director, Assistant Chief Announcer, Executive Engineer, Classical Music Director and PR Director, but he also came back in the early 2000s and again in the 2010s as a Community Volunteer.  There are so many great stories in this conversation.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Jason Levy Vol 2

In this Volume 2 interview, Jason Levy talks about his upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio as Program Director, first co-host of Good Morning Hofstra, Public Relations Director and, briefly, Blues Director and POD.  There were some pretty significant events during Jason's time and some great stories.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Marshall Hausfeld Vol 2

In this Volume 2 conversation I spoke with Marshall Hausfeld about his upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio in the late 1980s and early 1990s as he split time between the radio station and HTV.  It's a great look at both areas of the Communications Department at that time.  Thank you for listening. 

HRAAY Marie Koretsky Vol 1

In this interview Marie Koretsky talks about her early days at Hofstra Radio in the late 1990's/early 2000s.  It's a fun conversation.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Jason Gay Vol 2

It's my pleasure to share this Volume 2 conversation with Jason Gay who was at WRHU from 1994 to 1999 and worked as Remote Operations Chief for 2 years.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY End of 2023 Episode 221

A quick recap of our first full year.  We passed some milestones, made amazing connections and lost some members of our family.  News and updates for 2024.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY July 2012 Mike Kluger Hofstra Radio Alumni Marathon Program

Mike Kluger hosted this alumni fundraising marathon program in July 2012 in which he interviews Dick Maitland, Bruce Avery, Garry Armstrong and Sue Zizza.  There are some great stories here and it's a wondeful time capsule of WRHU and the Hofstra Radio Alumni Association from 2012.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Shannon Bennett Guarascio Vol 1

Shannon Bennett Guarascio spoke to me about her early days at Hofstra Radio in the mid 2000s.  It's a fun conversation.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Bruce Friedricks Vol 2

Bruce Friedricks is back to talk to me about his upperclassman years at Hofstra radio in the late 1970s.  Bruce was Chief Announcer and Music Director and he has a number of great stories to share about those times.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Dennis Foley Vol 2

It's very exciting to have Dennis Foley back to talk about his upperclassman years as News Director and Assistant News Director in the early 2010s.  There are some amazing stories in this conversation.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Tim McDonnell (with Tony Sibilla) Vol 1

Tim McDonnell is the guest and Tony Sibilla is the host for this interview about Tim's early days at Hofstra Radio in the mid 1980s.  This is a very trip down memory lane with these guys.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Andy Gladding Vol 2

My guest this Volume 2 interview is Andy Gladding, who tells us about his upperclassman years as Music Director, Production Director and Traffic Director in the early 2000s.  If you know Andy, you know how much he loves radio and this station.  This is a fun one.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Laurie Gail Vol 1

In this interview Laurie Gail talks about her early days at Hofstra Radio in the mid 1980s with host Tony Sibilla.  It's a great conversation between long-time friends.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Mike Larkin Vol 2

Mike Larkin is back to talk with me about his upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio in the early 1980s. Mike worked as Station Manager, Executive Engineer and Remote Operations Chief and he's got a ton of great stories.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Andrew Schmertz Vol 2

Hofstra Radio Hall of Famer Andrew Schmertz talks to me about his upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio in the late 1980s.  Andrew was the producer of New Age Images, Morning Show Co-Host and Program Director.  Thank you for listening.