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

Friday Mar 24, 2023

Mike Kluger is one of the seven new inductees to the Hofstra Radio Hall of Fame.  Tickets to the April 22nd induction can be found at https://ebill.hofstra.edu/C20848_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=752&SINGLESTORE=true

HRAAY Owen Kraus Vol 1

Thursday Mar 23, 2023

Thursday Mar 23, 2023

There are many unique voices and perspectives in the Hofstra Radio community, but Owen Kraus has a singular distinction and memories of Hofstra Radio. In this interview Owen talks about growing up around WVHC and all the amazing people he got to interact with.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Joel Meyer Vol 1

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023

In this interview Joel Meyer talks to me about joining WRHU as the Operations Manager in 2000.  It's a great conversation about Hofstra Radio and our community, as well as college and non-commercial radio.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Charlie Cusumano Vol 1

Thursday Mar 16, 2023

Thursday Mar 16, 2023

Charlie Cusumano talks to me about joining Hofstra Radio in the late 1980s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Marc Waldman Vol 1

Tuesday Mar 14, 2023

Tuesday Mar 14, 2023

In this conversation Marc Waldman talks to me about joining Hofstra Radio in the late 1980s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Bruce Friedricks Vol 1

Thursday Mar 09, 2023

Thursday Mar 09, 2023

Please take some time to listen to my interview with Bruce Friedricks as he talks about his early days at Hofstra Radio in the late 1970s.  Thank you for listening.

Tuesday Mar 07, 2023

In this conversation Barbara Lyons Ejnes talks to me about joining Hofstra Radio in the early 1980s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Shelly Griffin Vol 1

Thursday Mar 02, 2023

Thursday Mar 02, 2023

Shelly Griffin talks to me about her unexpected journey in joining Hofstra Radio in the mid 1980s.  It's a really fun interview.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Andrew Coen Vol 1

Tuesday Feb 28, 2023

Tuesday Feb 28, 2023

In this conversation I talk to Andrew Coen about his early days at WRHU in the early 2000s, joining the sports department and the Aggressive Edge.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Carl Bucking Vol 1

Thursday Feb 23, 2023

Thursday Feb 23, 2023

In this interview I talk with Carl Bucking about his unusual journey to joining WVHC in 1979 and taking over the classical music programming.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Alina Florescu Vol 1

Tuesday Feb 21, 2023

Tuesday Feb 21, 2023

In this interview I talk with Alina Florescu about her early days at WRHU in the mid 2000s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Lee Harris Vol 1

Thursday Feb 16, 2023

Thursday Feb 16, 2023

In this interview I talk to Hofstra Radio Hall of Famer Lee Harris about joining WVHC in the mid 1970s.  Lee has some great stories about getting involved at the station while he was still in high school. Thank you for listening.

Tuesday Feb 14, 2023

In this interview I talk to Kathleen Reddington Shortis about her early days at WRHU in the mid 2000s and her return to the station as a community volunteer.  Kathleen is now the new Operations Manager at WRHU.  It's a great interview.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Renee DePuy

Thursday Feb 09, 2023

Thursday Feb 09, 2023

However you pronounce her last name, Renee DePuy was a really important person in my career at WRHU, as well as the careers of many others.  This is a really fun interview - from my perspective - and I hope you enjoy it, too.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY EJ Kritz Vol 1

Tuesday Feb 07, 2023

Tuesday Feb 07, 2023

In this conversation I talk with EJ Kritz about his early days at WRHU in the late 1990s.  Thank you for listening.

Monday Feb 06, 2023

It's been one year since I published the intro to this series.  97  interviews published and 122 recorded.  And, hopefully, so many more to come.  This has been so much fun.  Let's keep it going.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Nick Rafter Vol 1

Thursday Feb 02, 2023

Thursday Feb 02, 2023

In this conversation Nick Rafter talks about his early days at WRHU in the early 2000s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Charlie Kadau Vol 1

Tuesday Jan 31, 2023

Tuesday Jan 31, 2023

In this conversation with Charlie Kadau he talks about his early days at WVHC in the mid 1970s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Thad Brown Vol 1

Thursday Jan 26, 2023

Thursday Jan 26, 2023

In this conversation Thad Brown talks to me about his early days at WRHU in the mid 1990s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Anthony Chouloute Vol 1

Tuesday Jan 24, 2023

Tuesday Jan 24, 2023

Please take some time to listen to my conversation with Anthony Chouloute about his early days at WHRU in the mid 2000s.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Episode 141

Monday Jan 23, 2023

Monday Jan 23, 2023

More memories of Bruce Avery and two new interviews this week, featuring Anthony Chouloute talking about his days at the station in the mid 2000s and Thad Brown talking about his time at WRHU in the late 1990s. Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Anthony Garcia Vol 1

Thursday Jan 19, 2023

Thursday Jan 19, 2023

In this interview I talk with Anthony Garcia about his early days at WRHU in the late 1990s.  A number of people mentioned Anthony in their own interviews and, after you listen to this, you'll understand why.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Eileen de Callies Vol 1

Tuesday Jan 17, 2023

Tuesday Jan 17, 2023

I was really thrilled to get the chance to talk to Eileen de Cailles about her early days at WRHU in the late 1980s. Eileen was running the station when I arrived and she set such a high standard for what it was to work at the station and to be a leader.  Thank you for listening.

HRAAY Episode 138

Monday Jan 16, 2023

Monday Jan 16, 2023

Recorded shortly after the passing of former WRHU General Manager Bruce Avery.  Some wise and kind words from Judy Vianest, some details about honoring Bruce's legacy, and a preview of upcoming episodes.  Those looking for Bruce's past interviews can find them at Episode 18 and Episode 75.  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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