DCRTV Washington Radio And TV Podcast
On the DCRTV Podcast, Dan Lane interviews current and former Washington and Baltimore radio and TV personalities about their successes, failures, and hard-earned lessons. You'll get a breakdown of what happens behind the scenes at local radio and TV Stations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dcrtv-washington-radio-and-tv-podcast--6152954/support.
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September 14, 2026 • 48 mins
What happened to radio, and what will it take to win listeners back? Former CBS Radio President and CEO Dan Mason joins the DCRTV podcast for a candid conversation about the business, its biggest personalities, and its future.
Dan explains what’s driving layoffs across major radio companies, why advertising dollars have shrunk, and why radio struggles to connect with younger listeners. Drawing on his experience with K-...
Dan explains what’s driving layoffs across major radio companies, why advertising dollars have shrunk, and why radio struggles to connect with younger listeners. Drawing on his experience with K-...
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On this episode of the DCRTV Podcast, Christopher Cruise, the last anchor heard on CBS News Radio before the network signed off, joins Dan Lane as co-host. Former CBS News Radio anchor Sam Litzinger and former White House correspondent Peter Maer are the guests.
They look back at the history of CBS News Radio, the people who made the network special, and the current effort to preserve its historic audio archive. The conversa...
They look back at the history of CBS News Radio, the people who made the network special, and the current effort to preserve its historic audio archive. The conversa...
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June 1, 2026 • 22 mins
WGTS is one of the most fascinating success stories in Washington radio. It’s a 23,000 watt non-commercial station, yet in the latest Nielsen ratings it pulled a 5.7 share, landing in the number three spot behind only WTOP and WAMU.
So how does a Christian music station compete with some of the biggest brands in radio?
On this episode, Rob Conway takes us behind the scenes at WGTS to break down the station&rsquo...
So how does a Christian music station compete with some of the biggest brands in radio?
On this episode, Rob Conway takes us behind the scenes at WGTS to break down the station&rsquo...
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April 23, 2026 • 61 mins
On this episode of the DCRTV Podcast, former HFS morning host Wes Johnson and Creative Director Bill Glasser take you inside what was really going on as the station evolved from its free-form roots into a modern rock powerhouse.
They describe it as a civil war inside the building, with longtime free-form DJs clashing with a new wave of talent and a very different philosophy about what the station should be.
They also ...
They describe it as a civil war inside the building, with longtime free-form DJs clashing with a new wave of talent and a very different philosophy about what the station should be.
They also ...
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March 24, 2026 • 31 mins
Few people have had a bigger influence on Washington radio than Dan Mason. Mason arrived in DC in the late 1970’s to program WPGC, helping shape the station during one of the most competitive eras in the market.
He would eventually rise to become CEO of CBS Radio, overseeing stations across the country, including several major signals in the Washington market.
On this episode, Mason takes us behind the scenes of...
He would eventually rise to become CEO of CBS Radio, overseeing stations across the country, including several major signals in the Washington market.
On this episode, Mason takes us behind the scenes of...
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February 17, 2026 • 50 mins
In 2012, CBS Radio made a bold move in Washington: launch an all-news station at 99.1 FM (WNEW) to go head-to-head with market powerhouse WTOP. The station had veteran talent, strong management, the full backing of CBS, and a solid on-air product. On paper, it looked like a real fight.
But the ratings never followed.
On this episode of the DCRTV Podcast, former midday anchor Chas Henry pulls b...
But the ratings never followed.
On this episode of the DCRTV Podcast, former midday anchor Chas Henry pulls b...
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January 13, 2026 • 57 mins
Weasel spent 33 years behind the mic at the legendary WHFS, and in this episode of the DCRTV Podcast, he takes us inside one of the most influential radio stations in DC history. We talk about how Weasel got his start in radio and landed at HFS, then dig into the station’s two very different eras: the early freeform rock days and the later alternative rock years.
Weasel explains what freeform really meant, including wh...
Weasel explains what freeform really meant, including wh...
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October 12, 2025 • 64 mins
On October 12, 1925, WMAL signed on the air for the very first time. One hundred years later, we celebrate the station’s remarkable history with three longtime fixtures: Midday host Tom Gauger, Chief Engineer David Sproul, and General Manager Tom Bresnahan.
In this special anniversary episode, they share what WMAL sounded like in its earliest days, the revolt that led to hiring Harden and Weaver, and how the foundation...
In this special anniversary episode, they share what WMAL sounded like in its earliest days, the revolt that led to hiring Harden and Weaver, and how the foundation...
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September 3, 2025 • 31 mins
For 37 years, Barry Lee was the friendly voice waking up the Shenandoah Valley on WINC-FM.
On this episode, Barry looks back at how he started in radio, the story of crossing the street from 99.3 WFFV to 92.5 WINC, and what it was like replacing a legendary morning show at WINC.
Barry shares the challenges of being a new morning host, working with multiple co-hosts over the years, and the secret to surviving two owner...
On this episode, Barry looks back at how he started in radio, the story of crossing the street from 99.3 WFFV to 92.5 WINC, and what it was like replacing a legendary morning show at WINC.
Barry shares the challenges of being a new morning host, working with multiple co-hosts over the years, and the secret to surviving two owner...
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August 4, 2025 • 52 mins
We sit down with Scott Woodside, half of the legendary Elliott and Woodside morning show that dominated Washington radio in the 1970s and '80s.
Scott takes us behind the scenes of one of the most iconic duos in DC radio history.
We talk about how he and Jim Elliott got paired up, the creative chemistry that helped them build a massive following, and the behind-the-scenes story of jumping from WPGC to Q107. ...
Scott takes us behind the scenes of one of the most iconic duos in DC radio history.
We talk about how he and Jim Elliott got paired up, the creative chemistry that helped them build a massive following, and the behind-the-scenes story of jumping from WPGC to Q107. ...
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July 8, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Fred Manning, the man behind some of the most recognizable radio brands in Frederick and Hagerstown—KEY 103, 106.9 The Eagle, MAX Country, and FRED FM.
Fred shares the secret to his long-running success: keeping radio live, local, and deeply connected to the community.
Fred talks about recruiting DC radio legend Jack Diamond for mornings on 106.9 The Eagle and hiring a young Ron...
Fred shares the secret to his long-running success: keeping radio live, local, and deeply connected to the community.
Fred talks about recruiting DC radio legend Jack Diamond for mornings on 106.9 The Eagle and hiring a young Ron...
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Jon Leiberman takes us behind the scenes of working at Baltimore's FOX 45 and 98 ROCK and how he transitioned from Baltimore to the national stage as one of the main correspondents on America’s Most Wanted. He later spent a decade working on The Howard Stern Show.
- We talk about what it was like to be a reporter on his hometown TV station, FOX 45
- His run at 98 Rock — working alongside Kirk, Mark, and Lopez while Lo...
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May 1, 2025 • 45 mins
David Edgar was at Top 40 WAVA for six of its eight-year history.
On this episode, we discuss some of the incredible personalities who worked at the station, including Don Geronimio, Shadow Smith, Sandy Weaver, Jim Elliott, Charlie and Herrigan, JJ McKay, Mark Mitchell, Greg Thunder, George McFly, and Gene Baxter.
David talks about starting at the station as a high school intern, working his way up to weekend airshif...
On this episode, we discuss some of the incredible personalities who worked at the station, including Don Geronimio, Shadow Smith, Sandy Weaver, Jim Elliott, Charlie and Herrigan, JJ McKay, Mark Mitchell, Greg Thunder, George McFly, and Gene Baxter.
David talks about starting at the station as a high school intern, working his way up to weekend airshif...
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April 2, 2025 • 18 mins
Uncle Johnny is a legend in DC radio.
In the 1980s, he hosted nights at Q107 (WRQX).
On this episode, Uncle Johnny talks about working nights at Q107 for four or five years and tells the story of getting rehired after leaving for a brief period.
We also walk through his career and figure out how he jumped from a few small market radio stations to Washington, DC.
We also talk about how he got the name Unc...
In the 1980s, he hosted nights at Q107 (WRQX).
On this episode, Uncle Johnny talks about working nights at Q107 for four or five years and tells the story of getting rehired after leaving for a brief period.
We also walk through his career and figure out how he jumped from a few small market radio stations to Washington, DC.
We also talk about how he got the name Unc...
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March 2, 2025 • 46 mins
In 1996, a new Top 40 station launched in Washington.
Z104 was upbeat and fun and did very well in the ratings for many years. Mathew Blades worked nights at the station for its first four years and later returned as its last morning host.
On this episode of the DCRTV Podcast, Mathew talks about what made Z104 such a great radio station and why it eventually failed.
Mathew also shares how he was fired twice fro...
Z104 was upbeat and fun and did very well in the ratings for many years. Mathew Blades worked nights at the station for its first four years and later returned as its last morning host.
On this episode of the DCRTV Podcast, Mathew talks about what made Z104 such a great radio station and why it eventually failed.
Mathew also shares how he was fired twice fro...
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February 5, 2025 • 31 mins
Chris Core was on Washington radio for 44 years, including over 20 years co-hosting the Trumbull and Core show on WMAL.
On this episode of the DCRTV Podcast, Chris talks about how he got hired at WMAL and ended up hosting afternoons with Bill Trumbull.
We discuss how he teamed up with Brooke Stevens after Bill retired and why that partnership ended.
Chris also talks about why he got fired from WMAL and how he e...
On this episode of the DCRTV Podcast, Chris talks about how he got hired at WMAL and ended up hosting afternoons with Bill Trumbull.
We discuss how he teamed up with Brooke Stevens after Bill retired and why that partnership ended.
Chris also talks about why he got fired from WMAL and how he e...
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January 8, 2025 • 32 mins
The world was very different in 1991; there was no internet, no smartphones, and if you wanted local news, you had to wait for a live newscast from channels 4, 5, 7, or 9 or read it the next day in The Washington Post.
Allbritton Communications, which owned Channel 7 (WJLA) at the time, saw an opportunity for a hyper-local 24/7 all-news TV Station, and NewsChannel 8 was born.
Wayne Lynch was hired as the station's fir...
Allbritton Communications, which owned Channel 7 (WJLA) at the time, saw an opportunity for a hyper-local 24/7 all-news TV Station, and NewsChannel 8 was born.
Wayne Lynch was hired as the station's fir...
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December 3, 2024 • 36 mins
There was a unique period of radio from the 1930s to the 1950s called network radio, where shows similar to TV shows aired on radio stations.
Since 1964, WAMU has aired reruns of these shows on their show called The Big Broadcast.
On this episode, show host Murray Horwitz and producer Jill Ahrold Bailey discuss the show's history, including the history of former hosts John Hickman and Ed Walker.
We discuss how ...
Since 1964, WAMU has aired reruns of these shows on their show called The Big Broadcast.
On this episode, show host Murray Horwitz and producer Jill Ahrold Bailey discuss the show's history, including the history of former hosts John Hickman and Ed Walker.
We discuss how ...
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September 25, 2024 • 29 mins
Ernie takes us back to the founding of DC101 in the 1970's. Some of the topics we cover on this episode are:
Why, in the early years of the radio station, they played Top 40 music during morning drive and AOR the rest of the day
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We talk about some of the radio stations DC101 was competing with.
Ernie tells us the secret to DC101's 50-year history of having so many legendary morning shows (Elliott, Greaseman, H...
Why, in the early years of the radio station, they played Top 40 music during morning drive and AOR the rest of the day
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We talk about some of the radio stations DC101 was competing with.
Ernie tells us the secret to DC101's 50-year history of having so many legendary morning shows (Elliott, Greaseman, H...
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August 20, 2024 • 29 mins
In the 1970's, 80's and 90's, there was a great CHR radio station in Frederick called Z104.
Kemosabi Joe was the Program Director and did mornings in the 1970s and 1980s.
On this episode, we discuss how Joe made a small radio station sound so big.
Some of the topics we cover during this episode:
The secret that made Z104 such a great radio station
Why Joe liked to recycle DJ names, somebody would ...
Kemosabi Joe was the Program Director and did mornings in the 1970s and 1980s.
On this episode, we discuss how Joe made a small radio station sound so big.
Some of the topics we cover during this episode:
The secret that made Z104 such a great radio station
Why Joe liked to recycle DJ names, somebody would ...
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