Today's guests are three ladies, three years apart, who have formed an enduring frienship via WJPZ that has lasted over 20 years.
Tracey (Chilandese) Turner got to the station when Harry and Dena were running a skeleton crew, having just shepherded the station through it's second format change (back to Z89) in just a few years. Trace joined the station as a sophomore, just as Matt DelSignore was taking over for Harry as GM and PD. Harry provided guidance for promotions, and let his dynamic duo take over.
Sarah (Dumont) Fox had no desire to be on the air, but this Plattsburgh native soon found a love for Public Relations. When Dena left, Sarah volunteered to take on that role, coordinating everything from alumni relationships to Banquets.
As these two ascended to station leadership, Lisa entered as a freshman. This die-hard sports fan started doing on-air work and made fast friends off-air with Tracey and Sarah. It was a friendship that transcended the walls of the station.
Today's guests credit their WJPZ lessons as great prepration for their careers. Tracey has worked in music since graduation. Sarah's been in healthcare PR, and Lisa went from NBC page to talent booker to Derek Jeter's outlet, The Players' Tribune.
In this episode, you'll hear about "Shake Your Bon Bon For Ricky Martin," a treacherous trip with a car full of balloons, and some heated moments in the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry. (Poor Lisa had to share a wall with Jag one year).
But you'll also hear about enduring friendships, including Matt DelSignore joining Sarah for moral support on a week-long job interview trip to New York City before graduation. Where did they sleep? Tracey's couch and loveseat.
Throughout today's podcast, you'll hear about the inclusive culture of Z89 (as opposed to some more traditional classrooms). The knowledge passed down over these 3 years are right in line with the last 50.
The WJPZ at 50 Podcast Series is produced by Jon Gay, Class of 2002, and his podcast production agency, JAG in Detroit Podcasts.
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