Hofstra Radio Alumni Audio Yearbook

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.

HRAAY Mike Corbett Vol1

In this conversation Mike Corbett talks to me about his early days at Hofstra Radio in the early 2000s and getting involved with the sports department.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Stevie Mines Vol 2

Stevie Mines joins us for another interview and he has so many wonderful stories to share about Hofstra Radio in the 1970s.  Stevie has been very generous in supporting this Audio Yearbook project and I'm so pleased to share his stories and memories here.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Jeff Kraus interviewed by Joe Romano 1990

In 1990, Joe Romano, as a sophomore Hofstra student, interviewed WRHU General Manager Jeff Kraus for an assignment and Joe's been kind enough to share that interview with us now.  Those who knew Jeff will instantly recognize the intelligence and humor of the man, as well as the organized chaos of the radio station office.  Many thanks to Joe for sharing this interview and for all the context he shared in this recording. Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Eric Dehm Vol 1

Eric Dehm spoke with me about his unusual route to joining Hofstra Radio in the 2010s.  It's a fascinating journey and I hope you can make some time to listen.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Vanessa Setteducato Vol 1

Vanessa Setteducato spoke with me about her early days at Hofstra Radio in the mid 2000s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Rob Usdin Vol 2

In this conversation Rob Usdin talks to me about his upper classman years at Hofstra Radio in the late 1980s as Music Director and Program Operations Director.  He's got some great stories to share. Thank you for listening.  And here is his first interview. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ysc6p-12c7111

HRAAY Marcello Carnevali Mighty M Vol 1

The Mighty M, as he was known, was the producer of The Aggressive Edge for several years, but before he was the Mighty M, Marcello Carnevali joined Hofstra Radio in the mid 1990s.  It's a great conversation. Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Tracy Scott Presta Vol2

I had so much fun talking with Tracy Scott Presta about her early days at Hofstra Radio that we decided to talk about the rest of her days at WRHU until 2001.  Thank you for listening. Here is the link to our first conversation.  https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-n9wq7-1306f01

HRAAY Heather Cohen Vol 1

Hofstra Radio Hall of Famer Heather Cohen spoke with me about her early days at Hofstra Radio in the mid 1990s. Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Dave Koenig Vol 2

Dave Koenig was the first person to sit down for the second round of questions for the Hofstra Radio Alumni Audio Yearbook. Dave and I had a lot of laughs during this conversation and, hopefully, you will enjoy it, too!  Dave's first interview was Episode #5. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qvg5e-11aa420
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HRAAY Episode 199 Presidents of the Hofstra Radio Alumni Association

I spoke with outgoing HRAA President Jim Helfgott and new President Liane Sousa about the new group of administrators for the Alumni Association and all the wonderful things that the organization does for alumni and students.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Scott Miller Vol 1

Scott Miller spoke with me about joining Hofstra Radio in the mid 2000s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Jesse Ullmann Vol 1

In this conversation Jesse Ullmann spoke to me about joining Hofstra Radio in the late 1990s.  Thank you for listening. 

HRAAY WRHU Morning Show October 1994 New Studio

A rare glimpse into the magic of the Hofstra Morning Wake Up Call in 1994; hosted by Dave Koenig and Butch D'Ambrosio, with Paul Cordella, Lon Samuelson, Rob "Tiny" Mikula, and Dave Mock, as well as guest appearances from Rich Berger and Danielle Mossa and Ken Rohrs and Jim Mundy and Dom Marino and Kristi Jasberg and Will Shelley and Ray Calderon.  Monday, October 3, 1994.

HRAAY Butch D’Ambrosio Vol 1

Butch D'Ambrosio talks to me about joining Hofstra Radio in the early 1990s.  If you know Butch, and you probably do, you know this is going to be quite a ride and a lot of fun.  Thank you for listening.