PROHFILES | THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD
100.7, WMMS. The Buzzard. How did this station become so iconic? How did a small group of young hippies, some from Ohio, some from Boston, against all odds and no budget, achieve such unprecedented success? And how did it all come crashing down? This is the story of the rise and fall of WMMS - one of the most influential FM rock stations of all time.
SEASON 2 | THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD
“PROHFILES” explores the backstories behind the people you always wish you knew better, the places you've visited but never learned their secrets, and the ideas and events that together make Ohio a great place to call home.
PROHFILES is a Wessler Media original podcast on the Evergreen Podcasts Network.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD | BONUS 3
On our final bonus episode, we learn about "the switch" - one of the "trademarks of WMMS." Denny's interview with Bob Seger and another one with The Ramones. John and Denny both discuss the one memor…
00:58:49 |
Fri 29 Jul 2022
THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD | BONUS 2
John and Denny join us again to reflect on the series and share stories not heard in the podcast. Their favorite "World Series of Rock" and the time John was in the "right place at the wrong time" du…
00:44:53 |
Fri 22 Jul 2022
THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD | BONUS 1
John Gorman and Denny Sanders join us to reflect on the series and tell extra stories.
We'll also get into the background Denny's interview with John Lennon, breakdown one of Murray Saul's "Get Down…
01:00:46 |
Fri 15 Jul 2022
THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD | PART 6
The radio station ignited the movement that provided the answer to the question: “Where should we put the Rock Hall?” It was (and is) an amazing feat, a crowning glory. While music fans were excitedl…
00:46:14 |
Fri 08 Jul 2022
THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD | PART 5
While 1976 could be defined with the words “get down,” the ratings and success of WMMS could be described with the words “going up.” But if the station gets to number 1, how do they stay there? And w…
01:03:07 |
Fri 01 Jul 2022
THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD | PART 4
How will the staff affectionately known as “The Buzzard Nuclear Army” keep their ratings, and what else can they do to become the number 1 station in Cleveland?
"PROHFILES - THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD…
01:01:42 |
Fri 24 Jun 2022
THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD | PART 3
With the Buzzard as their mascot and a solid group of jocks in rotation, more pieces start to fall into place as the clock winds down to make the station owner some money with this format. But how ca…
00:56:31 |
Fri 17 Jun 2022
THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD | PART 2
With only a year to make it, how exactly do Denny and the rest of the staff plan on proving to the boss that this format is worth keeping? When crucial on-air talent leaves WMMS, who will replace the…
00:45:01 |
Fri 10 Jun 2022
THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD | PART 1
100.7, WMMS. The Buzzard. How did this station become so iconic? How did a small group of young hippies, some from Ohio, some from Boston, against all odds and no budget, achieve such unprecedented s…
00:48:00 |
Fri 10 Jun 2022
SEASON 2 TRAILER | THE WRATH OF THE BUZZARD
100.7, WMMS. The Buzzard. How did this station become so iconic? How did a small group of young hippies, some from Ohio, some from Boston, against all odds and no budget, achieve such unprecedented s…
00:03:10 |
Fri 10 Jun 2022
NO RIDERS | PART 2
One close brush with death follows another for Jeff Ruby. His second restaurant has people talking for all the wrong reasons. While he's kicked out some guests in the past, it's what he did in 2007 t…
00:39:59 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
NO RIDERS | PART 1
This failing student had an absent father, alcoholic mother, brushes with Jersey mobsters and was homeless at 15. His college band opened and closed for Sly and The Family Stone.
Years later, he los…
00:58:42 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
THE HAUNTED TOWN
From a very popular 19th century spiritualist medium, to the Athens Lunatic Asylum and the well-known block party, we explore Athens’ identity as a Halloween capital.
We’ll answer questions like: “C…
01:00:19 |
Thu 28 Oct 2021
NO FUNERAL HERE
Columbus, Ohio is the birthplace of Major League Soccer. It is also home to the first MLS team in the Nation, The Columbus Crew. So, what happens when a largely absent owner threatens to move the tea…
01:15:32 |
Fri 22 Oct 2021
SEASON 1 TRAILER | THIS IS "PROHFILES"
“PROHFILES” explores the backstories behind the people you always wish you knew better, the places you've visited but never learned their secrets, and the ideas and events that together make Ohio a g…
00:04:22 |
Wed 20 Oct 2021
SNOWBALLED INTO HELL
It all started with a bear and a lion and quickly "snowballed into Hell."
This is the story of how Zanesville, Ohio reacted when Terry Thompson let his exotic animals out - all of them.
This story…
01:04:48 |
Fri 15 Oct 2021
GET TO THE POINT
How did a peninsula in northern Ohio go from a lush cedar forest with sprawling beaches to the roller coaster capital of the world?
The story of Cedar Point's 150-year transformation is fun, thrilli…
00:56:01 |
Fri 24 Sep 2021
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