Radio Split Ranch

Join us for a rare and insightful journey into the vibrant world of entertainment with the great Bob Carroll on this episode of Radio Split Ranch.  Discover Bob's multifaceted experiences, his humble beginnings in broadcasting, his encounter with notorious characters, and stories from his early days in the industry, including a fire incident that left an indelible mark on his radio career.

One of the brightest music minds I know visits the Radio Split Ranch this month. Enjoy an hour in conversation with Jim Nichols.

We have a winner! Best name-dropper in our continuing conversations with professional communicators. Enjoy a few minutes with veteran broadcast journalist John Craig.

When a friend creates a theme song for your podcast, the least you can do is interview him. I have fun talking with the very creative Drew Jacobs this month.

Enjoy the memories shared by the original air staff as we celebrate WGNA's 50th Anniversary this month.

He woke us up with his edgy humor for many years...and he's still not sleeping in! This month we're catching up with Ric Mitchell.

Before Don Weeks ruled mornings on WGY, there was John Leslie, who shares great stories of 50 years in broadcasting this month. Enjoy!

We've known each other for more than 50 years...but have we really? Enjoy the Don Bowers story!

Here's a success story for the radio ages. Hope you enjoy my conversation with the terrific Tom Brownlie.

Who said he had a face made just for radio? He proved them wrong! Enjoy reminiscing with Tom Mailey.

His close friends call him Knotthead, and he doesn't seem to mind! Another one of the nice guys interviewed on this month's edition. Enjoy!

I had to enlist Mr. Peabody and Sherman for help with this one. Step into the wayback machine for a trip back in time with Rick Snyder.

A life on the radio, and he lived to talk about it! Reminiscing with Rex Gregory.

A memorable voice, a great news career, and a real nice guy to work with. Don Fields recalls the golden days of radio news this month.

How to be a good program director without really trying. Meet one of my best bosses this month, Randy McCarten.

Get ready to laugh with veteran comedian, impressionist, voice actor and yes, radio personality, Steve Van Zandt.

This month, a conversation with a woman who didn't let anything or anyone stand in her way to a career that included time in the top media market in the country. Enjoy an hour with the delightful Tracy Egan.

I'm sorry. This wasn't supposed to happen. Let me explain.

If you miss him on the radio, don't miss my conversation with the talented Tom Robinson.

This month, a fun conversation with a recognizable voice AND face, veteran broadcaster Jack Arnecke. Enjoy!

To round out the first year of Radio Split Ranch conversations, enjoy the dean of Capital Region broadcasting, Bob Cudmore.

She's been waking you up with a smile for more than 20 years. Here's how it all started for Jaime Roberts.

One of the more unique radio personalities of our time joins me in the Radio Split Ranch. Get to know Richie Phillips.

One of the consummate radio pros of the last 45 years visits the split ranch this month. Oh, the stories...

How did a kid from Colonie become a household name? A life-long love of radio, talent and persistence, for starters. For more details, enjoy a conversation with Brother Lou Roberts.

How many jocks do you know who grew up to be a station owner, work for a governor and write a book about an unforgettable tragedy? Meet the inimitable Bryan Jackson.

Here's proof you don't always have to be behind the mic to enjoy working in radio. Enjoy Larry Mossey's take on the business that he "did everything" in.

He made you and I laugh for more years than he'll ever admit on the air. Enjoy this conversation with the man who defined personality radio in the Capital Region for decades.

This month we're visiting with a veteran of many major markets and a man who was present at the birth of the video music revolution. What's the Buzz? Ask Mr. Brindle.

His distinctive voice has entertained us for decades. John Gabriel tells all this month. Enjoy!

The doctor is in...and has been since the 60s. My interview with the incomparable Doc Perryman.

My first interview is with a man who spent his whole working career in broadcasting, Walt Fritz.