Author: Jim Hampton
Bud Miller: The Newsman Who Gave WLS Its Credibility
When Chicagoans think back on the glory days of WLS-AM 890, the boomin [...]
MK’s PPM Ratings Recaps – July 2025
Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on [...]
WLS Unwound: Remembering the Music Radio Days
Before streaming and syndication, before playlists replaced personalit [...]
Ozzy Osbourne, Prince of Darkness and Heavy Metal Pioneer. 1948 – 2025
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, trailblazing s [...]
‘For Radio Geeks Only’ with John Landecker & Bob Sirott
John Landecker and Bob Sirott Reunite on WGN to Talk WLS and Chicago R [...]
MK’s PPM Ratings Recaps – June 2025
Shown here are my takeaways based on Nielsen Audio’s 6+ total week sta [...]
The Bob Hardt Interview
USA Radio Museum Presents: Legends of Broadcasting Episode 1: A Conv [...]
Real Oldies Music Radio: Broadcasting the Heartbeat of America’s Musical Past
USA RADIO MUSEUM - In a world of overproduced playlists and AI-curated [...]
John Gilliland: The Voice Behind The Pop Chronicles
USA Radio Museum Feature:
John Gilliland was more than a disc jocke [...]
Casey Kasem: The Voice That Counted Down America’s Heartbeat
In an era when radio connected millions and pop culture was carried on [...]