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Aug. 21, 2022

S1 E23 KRIS TUMILOWICZ - WROK Advertiser and Specialty Program Host

Kris founded Dental Dimensions in 1980 and has been a pillar of community involvement. He hosted Tooth Talk on WROK for many years. Tim Larson also knows him through Loves park Rotary and the Boy Scouts of America's Blackhawk...

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Aug. 20, 2022

S1 E20 THE KNOLL FAMILY - GARY, STEVE & CAROL - 8-17-22

The Knoll family worked at WROK and WZOK in various positions over the years. You may know Steve and Carol by several air names and Gary represented the WROK sales department. Steve is still in the radio industry at the news ...

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Aug. 20, 2022

S1 E21 TIM LARSON and ROCK RADIO REVISITED EVENT

Tim attended the Rock Radio Revisited event on August 14, 2022 in the Chicago area for the Museum of Broadcast Communication. This is his account of the day which turned out to be so much more than listening to a panel of rad...

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Aug. 18, 2022

S1 E19 Kelly Ryan - Former WROK and WZOK announcer & Continuity.

Kelly climbed her way to the top of Adult Contemporary radio and finished out her career at Lite 102 in Minneapolis. She's a great cook and we treated ourselves to Prince's Paisley Park tour the next day. Our sit down took pl...

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Aug. 4, 2022

S1 E18 WROK & WZOK JINGLE PACKAGES (1970-1984)

From TM Productions Phase II package in 1970 to PAMS Energy Quick in 1975 and JAM Productions Meltdown in 1980. These are sure to bring back memories of your days listening to WROK and WZOK in Rockford, Illinois.

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Aug. 2, 2022

S1 E16 Fred Speer with Tim Larson – Former WROK and WZOK News Report…

Fred and Tim decided to sit down again to talk more about more personal aspects of his career and the advice he would give to a rookie in today’s news environment. They did, of course, drift into the news stories which stil...

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Aug. 2, 2022

S1 E2 Chuck Doyle (Sit down #1) – Former WROK radio announcer

Chuck worked for both WROK and WZOK for a very long time. He has mentally catalogued hundreds of memories. Former WROK colleague Tim Larson and former WZOK colleague Liz Wylder shared the microphones with Chuck on several o...

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Aug. 2, 2022

S1 E9 Dean Ervin - Former WROK Sales Executive and Sports announcer.

Dean has always been a bucket of unpredictability. And April 7, 2022 was no exception. Dean was a great conduit between programming departments and clients to weave promotions together. Former WROK colleague Tim Larson and ...

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Aug. 2, 2022

S1 E10 John Strandin - Former WROK and WZOK News Reporter and Anchor.

John’s quick wit made the transition from a newscast back into programming a joy. A true professional. Just as many stories from both the AM side and down the hall in FM. Former WROK colleague Tim Larson and former WZOK col...

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Aug. 2, 2022

S1 E11 Fred Speer with Doug McDuff - Former WROK and WZOK News Repor…

Fred’s ability to scoop all other media was uncanny. His stories are fresh in his mind and still link to his emotions. One of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. The definition of radio professional. Broadcasting veteran an...

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Aug. 2, 2022

S1 E12 Don K. (Kronberg) - Former WZOK radio announcer.

Don’s short radio career was jam packed with great experiences and he tells them in such an entertaining way. His love for music led him into a wonderful career as a concert promoter. Former WZOK colleague Liz Wylder, along...

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Aug. 2, 2022

S1 E13 Lisa Fielding, Joe Soto & Jim Mulvaney – WROK/WZOK alumni.

Lisa was in the WROK news department. Joe was an announcer on both the WROK and WZOK sides. Jim was the Continuity and Commercial Production Director. We gathered in Chicago, Illinois at WBBM Newsradio. Five live mics wit...

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Aug. 2, 2022

S1 E14 Tim Larson – Former WROK and WZOK radio announcer.

Tim did two tours at WROK/WZOK in the early to mid-1980’s. He is an avid collector of radio memorabilia and audio recordings. Being the middays host and Promotions Director for WROK were the highlights of his career. Form...

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Aug. 2, 2022

S1 E17 Bill Shannon (Sit Down #2) - Former WROK radio announcer.

Bill told Liz and Tim during his first visit he had enough stories to keep us behind the microphones for three plus hours. They certainly held him to his word. Former WROK colleague Tim Larson and former WZOK colleague Liz...

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Aug. 2, 2022

S1 E15 Bob Presman with Ken DeCoster – Former WROK and WZOK News Di…

Bob has covered every story topic imaginable…from United States Presidents to the world’s top athletes. His love for sports evolved into the amazingly knowledgeable Mr. Baseball on multiple WROK morning shows over the years. ...

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Aug. 1, 2022

S1 E3 Sandy Engstrom Dingus & Ami Cox Yagle – Former WROK Continuity…

Sandy and Ami joined their former WROK radio colleague Tim Larson for a sit down in Rockford, Illinois on March 11, 2022.

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Aug. 1, 2022

S1 E4 Steve Summers – Former WZOK radio announcer, Promotions Direct…

Steve traveled through an impressive career at WROK and WZOK radio. Everyone poured Moscato wine in order to join their former WZOK radio colleague Liz Wylder for a sit down in Rockford, Illinois on March 15, 2022.

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Aug. 1, 2022

S1 E5 Roger Peters with Steve Summers – Current WROK and WZOK radio …

Rogers worked at nearly every aspect of WROK and WZOK radio stations. Former WZOK radio colleague Steve Summers joined him for a sit down in Rockford, Illinois on March 18, 2022.

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Aug. 1, 2022

S1 E6 Ken DeCoster – Former WROK News Director.

Ken came amazingly well prepared for every aspect of his days at WROK and WZOK radio stations. Former WROK radio colleague Tim Larson and former WZOK colleague Liz Wylder joined him for a sit down in Rockford, Illinois on...

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Aug. 1, 2022

S1 E7 Bill Shannon (Sit Down #1) - Former WROK radio announcer.

Bill Shannon is the walking encyclopedia of radio details. He came with a mental scroll reaching far behind his days at WROK and WZOK. Former WROK radio colleague Tim Larson and former WZOK colleague Liz Wylder joined him ...

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Aug. 1, 2022

S1 E8 Lisa Dent - Former WZOK radio announcer.

Lisa had been all around this country with country music in her headphones. We were fortunate enough to be able to join here in the downtown Chicago studios of WGN radio. Tim and Liz were thrilled to meet Bob Sirott, John...

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July 30, 2022

S1 E1 Doug McDuff - former WROK radio announcer & Sales Executive

Doug McDuff, former WROK radio announcer & Sales Executive, sat down for a conversation with former colleagues Tim Larson and Liz Wylder in Rockford, Illinois on March 4, 2022.

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