Eric Hummel talks about 3 generations of America’s greatest hot dogs made right in New Haven. Also-his favorite dog toppings, the magic spring that runs under New Haven and the secret to making the best hot dog.
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Kevin McKeown
Chaz talks with Kevin McKeown about his PLR days. From the first days of WPLR to being Mayor of Santa Monica, it all started with getting busted for weed and an acid trip. Powered by Hummel Bros.
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Bruce Barber
Chaz talks to Bruce Barber, half of the legendary Smith and Barber Morning Show which was heard on WPLR from 1985 until January of 2003 (minus one year for a job at a station in Tampa). Bruce takes us through everything from his start in radio, what caused the show to come apart and what…
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Kristin Okesson
Chaz talks with PLR’s SVP/General Manager Kristin Okesson. They talk about the inner-workings of the station, meeting Trump, how she got into radio and more. Powered by Hummel Bros.
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Bruce Manke
Bruce Manke, WPLR’s utility player from 1973-1981 shares stories of his worst celebrity interviews, the magical moment after the murder of John Lennon, on stage pre concert announcements, his earliest New Haven FM radio memory and more. Powered by Hummel Bros.
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Stormin Norman
He was at WPLR for two short but incredible years in music history. Connecticut radio legend Stormin Norman was on the air the night John Lennon was murdered, was on the air the day the Eagles played the Yale Bowl and more. He shared his stories of loading Billy Joel into Toad’s Place, seeing the…
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Mike Lapitino
Mike Lapitino, the longest running air talent in WPLR’s 50 year history, takes Chaz through his 35 years on air at the station and behind the scenes. From hanging out with Rock Stars (and annoying some), to what struck him about standing next to the Rolling Stones and tons of studio stories in between, Your…
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Keith Dakin
Chaz talks to Keith Dakin (Boss Keith), Vice President of Programming for Connoisseur Media and covers everything from COVIDs affect on radio, how they pick the music, radio’s future, his favorite year in music and his bizarre Armageddon supplies.
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Drew Carrano
In WPLR’s 50 year history there has only been three marketing directors. Drew Carrano is our third and current Super Hero. He talks about going backstage, meeting KISS, his start at PLR in 1998 and the man who was one of the most important people in his life, PLR legend, Sam T.
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Eddie Sab
From intern to Program Director and everything in-between Eddie oversaw the changing of morning shows, a very uncomfortable firing and then his own firing over a Chaz and AJ situation. Eddie grew up on PLR and it was great catching up with him.