Just like arriving in the "Big Time." At least that’s the way it sounded when we put a top shelf staff together in Syracuse, New York. My podcast, Talking About Radio" continues now.

Talking About Radio with John Leslie
13/10/2025 37 min
Just like arriving in the "Big Time." At least that’s the way it sounded when we put a top shelf staff together in Syracuse, New York. My podcast, Talking About Radio" continues now.

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Send us a textI had never worked with such a talented staff. The station was filled with magic when our new team of talent arrived in 1974.  This is a continuation of my audio book memoirs on how I was able to muster double digit ratings year after year for nearly 5 decade.My year at WFBL in Syracuse introduced me to a stable of the nations top talent.   What I learned from them has stayed with me til this day 51 years later.

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