Vintage Voices From Hamilton Radio

Episode 08_Vintage Voices from Hamilton Radio_Bruce Marshall_CHAM

While he's known more for his work on CHUM/CHUM-FM in Toronto, Bruce Marshall did have two stints at CJJD/CHAM. In this podcast, you'll find out that he not only has a passion for radio; he's also worked as a firefighter and was the one time voice of TSN promos. He also worked with Jim Tatti in Halifax.
He'll also share what it was like the night Mike Cooper was "shot" in the middle of the night live on 1050 CHUM. (Not a Hamilton story, but a great radio story nonetheless)

Episode 07_VintageVoices From Hamilton Radio_Jim Tatti_CHAM_CJJD

Jim's career began at Mohawk College in Hamilton. From there, he's worked in Hamilton, Simcoe, Halifax and Toronto.
In this podcast, Jim Tatti talks about his time at CHML, CHAM, and CJJD radio in the 1970's. Jim also discusses the impact that the legendary Norm Marshall had on his life and broadcasting career.
Jim currently works at TSN 1050 in Toronto and is a member of the Burlington Sports Hall of Fame.

Episode 06_Vintage Voices From Hamilton Radio_Pauline Mitchell_CKOC

Pauline Mitchell's career at CKOC began as a intern from Cathedral Girls High School in the late 1960's. In 1985, she became the News Director for both CKOC and K-Lite, making her the first woman news director in Hamilton.
A true radio pioneer, Pauline discusses some of the challenges she faced as a women in radio in the 1970's. This includes a story involving The Hamilton Club and Prince Philip.
Today, she runs Pauline Mitchell Communications.
 
 

Episode 05_Vintage Voices From Hamilton Radio_Doug Farraway_CKOC

This podcast features a vintage news voice from Hamilton radio. Doug Farraway worked at CKOC, K-Lite and Cable 14 in Hamilton, but also at CHFI and The Fan 590 in Toronto.
In this interview, Doug talks about working in both Hamilton and Toronto radio, the challenges of being on the air during 9/11 and tells us how he became known as "The Deacon."
Enjoy.

Episode 04_Vintage Voices From Hamilton Radio_Ray Girard_CKOC

At the end of his show, this vintage voice urged us to keep ourselves together a don't hurt nobody.
Ray Girard began at CKOC in 1976; by the late 1980's/early 1990's, he worked at CKLH (K-Lite).  Ray talks about his days in Hamilton radio and about the importance of honesty and hard work.
Enjoy.
Peter

Episode 03: Vintage Voices From Hamilton Radio_Len Robinson_CKOC

Len Robinson's radio career began as a producer at CKLW in Windsor. During his career, he's also worked in Ottawa (CFRA) and Sarnia (CKJD). Len currently works the afternoon shift at 88.7 The River (www.887theriver.ca) in Mount Forest.
In this podcast, Len and I reminisce about his days in Hamilton at CKOC. As you'll find out, Len hasn't lost his passion for radio or trademark sense of humour.
Enjoy!
Peter
 
 

Episode 02: Vintage Voices From Hamilton Radio_Dave Smith_CKOC_Part Two

In this short 9 minute extra from my interview with the vintage voice of CKOC's Dave Smith, we talk about his son "C.A. The DJ" (that's him on the front panel of the All Hit 40 back in August of 1976) and Dave's band, The Federation, who still play each month to packed houses at the Norfolk Tavern in Port Dover.
Enjoy!

Episode 01: Vintage Voices From Hamilton Radio_Dave Smith_CKOC_Part One

Dave Smith began his career at CKOC in 1972 as the evening DJ. Over the years he worked both morning and afternoon drive.
In my conversation with Dave, he talks about his early days in radio and coming to CKOC in 1972.  He reminisces about the glory days when CKOC had more listeners than all the other Hamilton radio stations combined. We also discuss how much work went into researching the weekly All Hit 40 and yearly Big 500 Countdown.
Enjoy!
Peter