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WAPL has been synonymous with rock in northeast Wisconsin from the early days of WAPL-AM in the early 50s to WAPL-FM and the station's flip to rock in 1977 to today. You'll hear more about the stories that you know and some behind-the-mic tales you haven't. It's the history of Wisconsin's Rock Station with new episodes on Throwback Thursdays in 2018.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    #41 - Staff Stories [Part Five]

    Apr 21, 2020·12m
  2. 2

    #40 - The Future of WAPL

    Hidden gem

    WAPL says it was "dragged kicking and screaming into the digital age," then explains why WAPL.com, Facebook, and Instagram matter.

    Oct 4, 2018·17m·1 clip
  3. 3

    #39 - Artist Stories

    Sep 28, 2018·11m
  4. 4

    #38 - Staff Stories [Part Four]

    Hidden gem
    Sep 20, 2018·14m
  5. 5

    #37 - Even More Rick + Len

    Sep 13, 2018·13m
  6. 6

    #36 - More Rick + Len

    Sep 6, 2018·12m
  7. 7

    #35 - WAPL Sports!

    Aug 30, 2018·11m
  8. 8

    #34 - Contests and Events [Part One]

    Aug 23, 2018·13m
  9. 9

    #33 - Staff Stories [Part Three]

    Aug 16, 2018·13m
  10. 10

    #32 - More Wayne Shayne Memos!

    Aug 9, 2018·13m
  11. 11

    #31 - WAPL's Famous & Infamous

    Hidden gem

    Hank the Engineer escaped a drug conviction after police misspelled the chemical's name in their report.

    Aug 2, 2018·16m·1 clip
  12. 12

    #30 - Red Neckerson

    Jul 26, 2018·12m
  13. 13

    #29 - Staff Stories [Part Two]

    Jul 19, 2018·10m
  14. 14

    #28 - International Incident

    Hidden gem

    A broken bus, an armed guard, and a swingers convention derailed WAPL's first Jamaica trip.

    Jul 12, 2018·16m·1 clip
  15. 15

    #27 - Bob Bandy on the Tower [The Director's Cut]

    Hidden gem

    WAPL 40 for 40 episode #27, “Bob Bandy on the Tower [The Director's Cut],” revisits Bob Bandy’s July 4–August 16, 1958 stay on a Balliet Hotel tower to raise money for an Appleton youth center.

    Jul 5, 2018·22m·1 clip
  16. 16

    #26 - WAPL Sells Out [The Lid Spots]

    Jun 28, 2018·12m
  17. 17

    #25 - Staff Stories [Part One]

    Jun 21, 2018·12m
  18. 18

    #24 - Funeral 4 Favre

    Jun 14, 2018·16m
  19. 19

    #23 - Rick + Len Return [Part Two]

    Jun 7, 2018·14m
  20. 20

    #22 - Rick + Len Return [Part One]

    May 31, 2018·11m
  21. 21

    #21 - Rick & John & Bob & Brian

    May 24, 2018·12m
  22. 22

    #20 - Survivor Weekend

    May 17, 2018·15m
  23. 23

    #19 - Y2Khaos

    May 10, 2018·12m
  24. 24

    #18 - The Rockin' Apple Morning Crew

    May 3, 2018·16m
  25. 25

    #17 - The End of the Rick & Len Show

    Apr 26, 2018·14m
  26. 26

    #16 - Into the 90s

    Apr 19, 2018·10m
  27. 27

    #15 - Rockin' the 80s

    Apr 12, 2018·11m
  28. 28

    #14 - The Early Days of Rick & Len [Part Two]

    Apr 5, 2018·11m
  29. 29

    #13 - The Early Days of Rick & Len [Part One]

    Mar 29, 2018·10m
  30. 30

    #12 - The Two Nelsons

    Mar 22, 2018·14m
  31. 31

    #11 - Wind of Change

    Mar 15, 2018·12m
  32. 32

    #10 - The Future King, The Prince of Darkness and the Last Days of Metal

    This episode explores the history of WAPL, a rock radio station in Wisconsin, focusing on the leadership of Wayne Shane and his memos to the air staff about maintaining a balanced rock music format.

    Mar 8, 2018·15m
  33. 33

    #09 - Wayne Shayne + the Apple Corps

    This episode recounts the early years of WAPL's rock format, including the hiring of program director Wayne Shane in 1981.

    Mar 1, 2018·15m
  34. 34

    #08 - WAPL-FM Goes Rock

    Feb 22, 2018·14m
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    #07 - The Birth of WAPL-FM

    This episode recounts the birth of WAPL FM in 1965, including the permit, call letters, management, and antenna installation.

    Feb 15, 2018·15m
  36. 36

    #06 - John Dixon

    This episode explores the history of WAPL radio, focusing on John Dixon's acquisition and impact on the station's legacy.

    Feb 8, 2018·16m
  37. 37

    #05 - Miss Connie Forster

    Feb 1, 2018·10m
  38. 38

    #04 - Bob Bandy [Part 2]

    An interview with Bob Bandy about his time at WAPL AM, including his dislike for Elvis Presley.

    Jan 25, 2018·19m
  39. 39

    #03 - Bob Bandy [Part 1]

    A podcast exploring the history of WAPL, Wisconsin's rock station, through interviews with former staff and stories from its past.

    Jan 18, 2018·19m
  40. 40

    #02 - Flipping The Switch

    This episode recounts the early days of WAPL-AM, from its sign-on in 1952 to its power upgrades and daytime-only operation.

    Jan 11, 2018·12m
  41. 41

    #01 - Planting The Seed

    Jan 4, 2018·10m