Hofstra Radio Alumni Audio Yearbook

An oral history of the Hofstra Radio station, told by the people who worked there.

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Episodes

HRAAY Mike Corbett Vol1

Tuesday Aug 15, 2023

Tuesday Aug 15, 2023

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

Thursday Aug 10, 2023

Thursday Aug 10, 2023

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.

Tuesday Aug 08, 2023

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

Thursday Aug 03, 2023

Thursday Aug 03, 2023

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.

Tuesday Aug 01, 2023

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

Thursday Jul 27, 2023

Thursday Jul 27, 2023

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

Tuesday Jul 25, 2023

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

Thursday Jul 20, 2023

Thursday Jul 20, 2023

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

Tuesday Jul 18, 2023

Tuesday Jul 18, 2023

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

Thursday Jul 13, 2023

Thursday Jul 13, 2023

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
Thank you for listening

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023

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

Tuesday Jul 11, 2023

Tuesday Jul 11, 2023

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

HRAAY Jesse Ullmann Vol 1

Thursday Jul 06, 2023

Thursday Jul 06, 2023

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

Tuesday Jul 04, 2023

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

Thursday Jun 29, 2023

Thursday Jun 29, 2023

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.

HRAAY Jason Goldstein Vol 1

Tuesday Jun 27, 2023

Tuesday Jun 27, 2023

In this conversation Jason Goldstein talks to me about joining Hofstra Radio in the late 2000s. Thank you for listening.

HRAAY John Hupcey Vol 1

Thursday Jun 22, 2023

Thursday Jun 22, 2023

John Hupcey spoke to me about joining Hofstra Radio in the late 1960s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Steve Epstein

Tuesday Jun 20, 2023

Tuesday Jun 20, 2023

Hofstra Radio Hall of Famer Steve Epstein talks about joining Hofstra Radio in the late 1960s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Anthony Curran Vol 1

Thursday Jun 15, 2023

Thursday Jun 15, 2023

Anthony Curran talks to me about how he got roped into joining Hofstra Radio in the mid 1990s.  It's a great story.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Bob Aiello Vol 1

Tuesday Jun 13, 2023

Tuesday Jun 13, 2023

Bob Aiello spoke to me about his early days at Hofstra Radio in the late 1970s.  Bob talks about his show Stigma and his unique path to joining the station.  Thank you for taking the time to listen. 

HRAAY Patty Kreiser Vol 1

Thursday Jun 08, 2023

Thursday Jun 08, 2023

Patty Kreiser talks with me about joining Hofstra Radio in the late 2000s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Sara Hendrix Vol 1

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023

In this interview Sara Hendrix talks to me about joining Hofstra Radio in the late 1990s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Eileen Cronin Vol 1

Thursday Jun 01, 2023

Thursday Jun 01, 2023

In this interview I speak with Eileen Cronin about how she came to Hofstra Radio in 1991 and how she became the host of The Long Ireland Show.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Justin Paley Vol 1

Tuesday May 30, 2023

Tuesday May 30, 2023

In this interview I talk with Justin Paley about his early days at Hofstra Radio in the early 2000s.  Thank you for listening.

Hofstra Radio Alumni Audio Yearbook
Welcome to the unofficial oral history project of the Hofstra Radio Station (WHCH, WVHC, WRHU).  The history of Hofstra Radio told by the people who have worked at the station over the last 60+ years.  You can contact us at wrhu60 @ gmail.com

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The People of Hofstra Radio

At the heart of the continued success of Hofstra Radio are the people who have given their time, energy and passion to the station and to each other.   Each individual story tells the history of Hofstra Radio.

 

 

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