16 episodes

Since 1971, Detroit, rock & roll and WRIF have been inseparable. As we lead up to the half century celebration, we dive into the history of the iconic radio station and people who made it the true home of rock & roll.

History of WRIF Podcast History of WRIF Podcast

    • Music
    • 4.7 • 17 Ratings

Since 1971, Detroit, rock & roll and WRIF have been inseparable. As we lead up to the half century celebration, we dive into the history of the iconic radio station and people who made it the true home of rock & roll.

    Chapert XV - Jade Springart

    Chapert XV - Jade Springart

    Jade Springart talks to Mike Staff about starting as an intern at WRIF and working her way into the programing and becoming the mid day host

    • 44 min
    Chapter XIV - Dave and Chuck The Freak

    Chapter XIV - Dave and Chuck The Freak

    Dave and Chuck The Freak give an in depth recap of their 20 years as a morning show team from "Penis" to Syndication and their journey to and beyond WRIF

    • 1 hr 34 min
    Chapter XIII - Screamin' Scott

    Chapter XIII - Screamin' Scott

    Screamin Scott recounts his journey to WRIF and the 24 wonderful years on the air for his beloved hometown radio station.

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Chapter XII - Drew Lane Part 2

    Chapter XII - Drew Lane Part 2

    Part 2 of Drew Lane's (Drew and Mike) radio career at and beyond WRIF and their long run as the #1 radio show in Detroit.

    • 1 hr 53 min
    Chapter XII - Drew Lane Part 1

    Chapter XII - Drew Lane Part 1

    Drew Lane (Drew and Mike) recounts his early radio career and their long run as the #1 radio show in Detroit at WRIF

    • 1 hr 33 min
    Chapter XI - Mike Staff

    Chapter XI - Mike Staff

    Mike Staff is the focus of this discussion as WRIF’s Meltdown talks to Mike about his journey from WJR, WLLZ, WKLT, CD 106 and finally WRIF.

    • 1 hr 1 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Ol Bobby G ,

History of WRIF

Thanks for this Mike. Enjoyed it and can’t wait for more.

JOBRO911 ,

Great look back at WRIF’s history

Great job by Mike Staff documenting Detroit’s legendary Rock station. DMP made me aware of the pod cast and burned through them all in a night at work. Can’t wait for more keep up the good work Mike

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