About this episode

John Ulett shares his experiences and stories from his iconic 50-year career in St. Louis radio.

Fifty years. Five. Zero. Most of us can't commit to a gym membership for six months, but John Ulett somehow managed to spend half a century building one of the most iconic careers in St. Louis radio. So naturally, we invited him into the studio to relive some of the stories, memories, and absolutely unbelievable moments that happened along the way. In this episode, John takes us back to the early days of KSHE when the station operated out of a dark little building where listeners could literally walk up to the studio window, yell at the DJs, buy concert tickets, and occasionally make everyone question their personal safety. It was radio in its purest form: chaotic, unpredictable, and probably a nightmare for insurance companies. We hear stories about legendary artists before they became household names, including musicians who walked through the station doors with nothing but ambition and a record company hoping they might become stars. Some did. Some didn't. But the memories are priceless. The conversation also dives into what it means to survive decades in an industry that constantly changes. Different owners. Different consultants. Different trends. Endless people telling you…

People in this episode

Host: The Rizzuto Show

Guest: John Ulett

Topics covered

• radio history
• St. Louis
• music industry
• career longevity
• storytelling

Keywords

• John Ulett
• radio
• KSHE
• St. Louis
• music
• career advice
• imposter syndrome

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KSHE

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