Aircheck: Radio Stories
AIRCHECK is a podcast about radio's personality from radio personalities. Whether you’re in the radio industry yourself, or have just have a love for the medium, each episode will take you backstage, in the studio and on the air at some of biggest radio stations in the country. You’ll live vicariously through radio stories and celebrity interviews shared by those who were privileged to have these opportunities. Some have also shared the actual audio from those moments frozen in time.
For those who find themselves the result of “reduction in force” you’ll appreciate the words of wisdom and advice from some of the radio industries best; Program Directors, General Managers, Consultants, Owners, Trade Journalists and the Air Personalities themselves who have successfully applied their skillset elsewhere.
Season 1- Season 4
Host: Rich DeSisto
WAXQ/New York, WMGK/Philadelphia, WBEN/Philadelphia, WYSP/Philadelphia, WPST/Trenton, WJBR/Wilmington, WDHA/Dover. WCHR/Toms River, WMGM/Atlantic City, WAMX/Huntington, WZXL/Atlantic City.
Co-Host: Paul Kelly
WMGK/Philadelphia, WEZX/Scranton, WPDH/Poughkeepsie, and WZXL/Atlantic City.
Season 5
Host: Rich DeSisto
Co-Host: Steve Raymond
Starview92/Lehigh Valley, WSBG Stroudsburg, WINK 106.3/Rhode Island, and WZXL/Atlantic City.
AIRCHECK is accepting guests for future sessions/seasons. If there’s a story to be told….and hopefully audio to complement it, from College Radio to AM/FM, Satellite, AIRCHECK will give it a listen. If you are in or out of radio and want to tell your stories, email: AirCheckMe@gmail.com.
Episodes
56 episodes
The Philadelphia Concert Promoter Who Continued to Pull Off The Incredible!
Legendary Philadelphia Concert Promoter Larry Magid shares captivating stories from his early days booking bands for Temple University frat parties, his time working with the biggest talent agency of the '60s, to founding Electric Factory and m...
Rob Barnett Got the Rolling Stones to Perform for 300 People | He Can Help Find Your Next Job.
Legendary media executive and headhunter Rob Barnett takes us on his journey through the wild, unpredictable world of radio and television, that included being tasked with replacing Howard Stern on CBS Radio. A challenge that would become...
Elektra Records Art Director Bob Heimall Created Album Covers For Rock’s Greatest
We’re diving deep into the world of iconic album cover art with our special guest, Frm. Elektra Records Art Director Bob Heimall. A name behind some of the most memorable visuals in music history. From his humble beginnings at Elektra Rec...
Street Beat to Spotlight: How Cyndy Drue Moved a Generation
We’re celebrating one of Philadelphia’s most beloved radio icons and "The Queen of the Philly local music scene, Cyndy Drue. From spinning tunes during her early college days to making a name for herself on legendary Philly stations like WMMR, ...
Music Saved His Life as a Teen—Now He Uses It to Help Others on Air
Brian Orlando is not just the morning drive co-host at Long Island’s 94.3 The Shark, but a second-generation psychic who uses the energy of song to help guide others. His powerful status connects him with not only the local community but ...
From Radio to Trade Journalism: Mike Boyle and Paul Heine’s Journey Behind the Airwaves
The radio careers of Mike Boyle and Paul Heine, have taken them from legendary radio stations to the influential world of trade journalism. They both share inside stories from their days behind the mic and their pivotal roles at publicati...
Wolfman Jack's Chauffeur to Rock Royalty: Lenny Bloch's Radio Journey Revealed
New York City radio personality Lenny Bloch takes you on a wild and insightful ride through decades of radio history. From his early days as a kid in Queens, idolizing the "Good Guys" at WMCA, to his jaw-dropping start as Wolfman Jack's chauffe...
Legendary Radio: WZXL's Steve Raymond Talks Metallica & More
Welcome to a brand new season of AIRCHECK! In this episode, hosts Rich DeSisto and Steve Raymond kick things off with a deep dive into Steve’s remarkable radio journey. From his early days spinning vinyl as a kid, to leading 100.7 WZXL for over...
Welcome to Aircheck Podcast
Season 5 debuts Monday November 3, 2025!AIRCHECK is a podcast about radio's personality from radio personalities. Whether you’re in the radio industry yourself, or have just have a love for the medium, each episode will take y...
New York Radio Legend Jimmy Fink: WABC-FM, WPLJ, KROCK to 107.1 The Peak (Pt 4)
(Season Finale - Pt 4 of 4) Jimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washin...
New York Radio Legend Jimmy Fink: WABC-FM, WPLJ, KROCK to 107.1 The Peak (Pt 3)
(Pt 3 of 4) Jimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washington, DC metropo...
New York Radio Legend Jimmy Fink: WABC-FM, WPLJ, KROCK to 107.1 The Peak (Pt 2)
(Pt 2 of 4) Jimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washington, DC metropo...
New York Radio Legend Jimmy Fink: WABC-FM, WPLJ, KROCK to 107.1 The Peak (Pt 1)
(Pt 1 of 4) Jimmy Fink has been working in broadcasting for more than four decades….hosting shows on several major market radio stations, television networks, and production & advertising companies in the New York and Washington, DC metropo...
From NY's Q-104.3 & KROCK to NBC: Brian Kelsey's Impact on Radio, TV & Voice Over (Pt 4)
(Pt 4 of 4) Brian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addition, Brian voices countless radio stations ...
From NY's Q-104.3 & KROCK to NBC: Brian Kelsey's Impact on Radio, TV & Voice Over (Pt 3)
(Pt 3 of 4) Brian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addition, Brian voices countless radio stations ...
From NY's Q-104.3 & KROCK to NBC: Brian Kelsey's Impact on Radio, TV & Voice Over (Pt 2)
(Pt 2 of 4) Brian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addit...
From NY's Q-104.3 & KROCK to NBC: Brian Kelsey's Impact on Radio, TV & Voice Over (Pt 1)
(Pt 1 of 4) Brian Kelsey is a full-time voice-over artist. For the past 20 years, you've heard Brian’s voice on CNN, MSNBC, The Howard Stern Show, MTV, VH-1, NBC, CBS, HGTV and so many others. In addit...
Steve Craig: From 99X to WRXP – A Radio Veteran’s Journey Through Atlanta & NYC (Pt 4)
(Pt 4 of 4) Steve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like ...
Steve Craig: From 99X to WRXP – A Radio Veteran’s Journey Through Atlanta & NYC (Pt 3)
(Pt 3 of 4) Steve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like ...
Steve Craig: From 99X to WRXP – A Radio Veteran’s Journey Through Atlanta & NYC (Pt 2)
(Pt 2 of 4) Steve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like ...
Steve Craig: From 99X to WRXP – A Radio Veteran’s Journey Through Atlanta & NYC (Pt 1)
(Pt 1 of 4) Steve Craig is the morning host on Atlanta’s 97.1 The River/WSRV-FM. Steve has been holding down mornings since 2012. His passion for the music and his listeners shines through the speakers every day. He describes it as being “like ...
The Voice Behind 'The Lost 45s' & The Preservation Of 70s & 80s Pop Culture (Pt 4)
(Pt 4 of 4) Barry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate a...
The Voice Behind 'The Lost 45s' & The Preservation Of 70s & 80s Pop Culture (Pt 3)
(Pt 3 of 4) Barry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate a...
The Voice Behind 'The Lost 45s' & The Preservation Of 70s & 80s Pop Culture (Pt 2)
(Pt 2 of 4) Barry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate a...
The Voice Behind 'The Lost 45s' & The Preservation Of 70s & 80s Pop Culture (Pt 1)
(Pt 1 of 4) Barry Scott is the host of Radio specialty show, “The Lost 45s.” “The Lost 45s” is home to America’s Largest Classic Hits Music & Interview Library with Barry Scott as curator of charted records that no longer receive adequate a...
