Hofstra Radio Alumni Audio Yearbook

HRAAY Jim Helfgott Vol 2

Hofstra Radio Hall of Famer Jim Helfgott is back and he is talking with me about his upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio in the late 1970s. Jim was the Remote Operations Chief, Executive Engineer and Station Manager. Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Stu Rushfield Vol 1 (with Tony Sibilla)

Tony Sibilla is your host for this conversation with Stu Rushfield as they talk about Stu's early days at Hofstra Radio in the mid 1980s.  There are a lot of great stories here and a real sense of friendship between these two.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Barry Layne Vol 2

It was a great deal of fun talking with Barry Layne about his upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio in the early 1980s.  We went off script pretty quickly but it was a great conversation for it.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Deborah Lom Vol 1

Deborah Lom was never on the air at Hofstra Radio but she was an important member of the staff in the mid 1990s, working in Promotions, Public Relations and on the Local Band Show.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Jessica Weisensell Vol 1

In this interview I talk with Jessica Weisensell about her early days at Hofstra Radio in the mid 2000s.  It's a fun conversation.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Karen Hambel Montalbano Vol 2

Karen Hambel Montalbano was a member of Hofstra Radio in the late 1970s and she spoke with me about her upperclassman years as Executive Engineer, radio theater producer, host and remote engineer. Karen has so many great stories to share.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Brett Dion Vol 2

Brett Dion was Airwave Producer and Co-Music Director during his upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio in the mid 1990s.  Brett and I discuss our time together at the station and his love of college radio and music.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Sue Zizza Vol 2

There are few names in the history of Hofstra Radio as important as Sue Zizza.  Sue has served the Hofstra Radio community in many ways but in this conversation we focus on her upperclassman years in the late 1970s as Program Director, Public Relations Director, and Assistant News Director. Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Dawn Droessler McCarthy Vol 2

I had so much fun talking with Dawn Droessler McCarthy about her upperclassman years at Hofstra Radio in the mid 1990s when she was Traffic Director, Program Operations Director, Station Manager and co-host of the Morning Wakeup Call.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Kathleen Shortis Vol 2

In this conversation Kathleen Shortis talks to me about her upperclassman years in the mid 2000s.  Kathleen was the Assistant News Director and Station Manager in her undergrad days and is currently the Operations Manager of WRHU.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Scott Mason Vol 1

I had a great time speaking with Scott Mason about his early days at Hofstra Radio in the early 2000s and his time on the Rock n Roll Oasis.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Todd Ant Vol 2

Hofstra Radio Hall of Famer Todd Ant talks to me about his upperclassman years and how Hofstra Radio shaped his career and life.  Todd is always great to talk to and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Matt Shortis

In this conversation I talk with Matt Shortis about his circuitous route to Hofstra Radio in the mid 2000s and then getting deeply involved with all things WRHU thereafter.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Todd Packer Vol 2

In this volume 2 interview I talk with Todd Packer about his upperclassman years as Program Operations Director (Todd the POD), Airwave Producer, Music Director and co-host of The Local Band Show. Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Brian Bohl Vol 1

In this conversation I speak with Brian Bohl about his early days at Hofstra Radio in the mid 2000s.  Brian and I were both print journalism majors from Long Island who found a home at the radio station (albeit a few years apart).  Thank you for listening. 

HRAAY Al Montag Vol 2

Al Montag was one of my first friends at Hofstra Radio, and is one of the best radio voices I've ever known.  Al and I discuss our days in the 1990s running the station and doing the morning show and, generally, having way too much fun.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Penelope Owens Vol 1

It was a lot of fun speaking with Penelope Owens about her early days at Hofstra Radio in the late 1980s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Joe Romano Vol 2

It was so much fun to talk with Joe Romano and his upperclassman years (and beyond) in the 1990s.  Joe has a great mind for telling stories and remembering details and this was a real honor to talk with one of my most important mentors from the station.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Veronica de Souza Vol 1

In this interview Veronica de Souza spoke with me about her early days at Hofstra Radio in the late 2000s.  It's a fun conversation.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Jen Murphy Packer Vol 2

Jen Murphy Packer was kind enough to join me for another conversation about her years as Rock Show Producer, Co-Music Director and Program Director in the mid 1990s.  I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy it, as well.  Jen's first interview was published as Episode 3 in this series -- https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-q9ws7-11a39a9 Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Sherry Goldman Vol 1

It was my great pleasure to talk to Sherry Goldman about her early days at Hofstra Radio in the late 1970s and her current role as host of her own program, “Let’s Talk PR & More.” Sherry is also a member of the Dean's Advisory Board for the Herbert School of Communications.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Tony Sibilla Vol 2

Tony Sibilla is back to talk about his time as an upperclassman at Hofstra Radio. In this Volume 2 interview Tony talks about being Program Director and Production Director, as well as his work with the Sports Department.  Thank you for listening.  Here is Tony's first interview -- https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-yf9fc-12456b0

HRAAY Pete McCarthy Vol 1

Pete McCarthy talks with me about his early days at Hofstra Radio in the early 2000s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Kate Kulig Vol 2

Kate Kulig was kind enough to speak with me again about her experience at Hofstra Radio as Program Operations Director and Program Director in the late 1980s.  Thank you for listening.