Jonathon Brandmeier

About this episode

The episode features Jonathan Brandmeier discussing his impact on radio and his latest projects.

Today's podcast features a man who didn't just work in radio, he rewired it. Back when morning radio was safe, polite, and sponsored by decaf, Jonathan Brandmeier showed up with a wicked grin and absolutely no intention of behaving. He turned drive time into prime time, mixed satire with rock 'n' roll and proved you could be smart, outrageous, and fearless, all before most of us finished our first cup of coffee. He's a Radio Hall of Famer, a musical satirist, a TV personality, and the only man who could turn a headline into a hit song before the traffic report. I worked with Johnny B at WOKY before the general manager refused to give him a $25 raise, forcing him to move to the Arizona airwaves and eventually to Chicago. Here we discussed his latest radio mischief.

People in this episode

Host: Bob Barry

Guest: Jonathan Brandmeier

Topics covered

• radio history
• satire
• music
• interviews
• media influence

Keywords

• radio
• satire
• interview
• music
• media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WOKY, Radio Hall of Fame

Places: Arizona, Chicago

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