https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766There once was a time and a place in the early 1980s where in the underground (basement) studios of the radio station fondly called the WIZARD (WZRD 88.3 FM) in Chicago (Northeastern Illinois University) that a cadre of approximately 40+ college students and community members ran their weekly show shifts playing some of the most amazing music of the era.

This new podcast called ONCE WIZARDS recognizes the period and honors the participants of that unique experience -- listen as memories are recalled and stories shared that make for an enticing listen.

OnceWizards.com a new Podcast Channel project. Let the fun recollections begin.

OnceWizards.com

PodcastChannel.com

ENJOY IT! Tell Your Wizard Friends toooo

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Produced by Mike Ratner
MikeRatner.com


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766/support.]]>enPersonal Journals2024https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3ced153393effd8905032ae6ee8ad6ec.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:22:14 +0000Michael Ratner, PhDPodcast Channelinfo@oncewizards.comThere once was a time and a place in the early 1980s where in the underground (basement) studios of the radio station fondly called the WIZARD (WZRD 88.3 FM) in Chicago (Northeastern Illinois University) that a cadre of approximately 40+ college...There once was a time and a place in the early 1980s where in the underground (basement) studios of the radio station fondly called the WIZARD (WZRD 88.3 FM) in Chicago (Northeastern Illinois University) that a cadre of approximately 40+ college students and community members ran their weekly show shifts playing some of the most amazing music of the era.

This new podcast called ONCE WIZARDS recognizes the period and honors the participants of that unique experience -- listen as memories are recalled and stories shared that make for an enticing listen.

OnceWizards.com a new Podcast Channel project. Let the fun recollections begin.

OnceWizards.com

PodcastChannel.com

ENJOY IT! Tell Your Wizard Friends toooo

**************************************************
Produced by Mike Ratner
MikeRatner.com


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766/support.]]>falsec1e573b7-9f13-54dd-88c5-6e774f29fdfcepisodicSupport the podcast!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/darkside-of-80s-lifestyle--59568392
Welcome to living in the DARKWAVE, a term has been used in Europe to describe the gloomy and melancholy variant of new wave and post-punk music. At that time, the term "goth" was inseparably connected with gothic rock, whereas "dark wave" acquired a broader meaning, including music artists that were associated with gothic rock and synthesizer-based new wave music.

The term darkwave originated in the 1980s as an indicator of the dark counterpart of new wave. Bands such as Siouxsie and the Banshees, Cocteau Twins, Soft Cell, and Depeche Mode are exponents of this first generation of darkwave.

"Darkwave ... employs relatively slower tempos, lower pitches, and more minor keys in its musical settings of melancholy texts than new wave" — Isabella van Elferen, Professor of Musicology, Kingston University, London

This brief recording is my take or contemplation on the persona & lifestyle attraction I had during that time

Main background music you're hearing is "CREEPY" by Steeve Brody

Tidbit intro mix and outro end by
Luna Pan "Your Last Breath"

The 'dark' genre became a movement that spread internationally, developing such strands as ethereal wave, with bands such as Cocteau Twins, and neoclassical dark wave, initiated by the music of Dead Can Dance and In the Nursery. Simultaneously, different substyles associated with the new wave and dark wave movements started to merge and influence each other. Much of this music during the time (and before its acceptance in the US) was played on air at the WIZARD.

On this episode I'm having fun explaining a range of genres & band influences (don't get freaked out)

These are private rights recordings (studio tracks) we have a license for use and not as we know albums found anywhere....

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59568392Sat, 20 Apr 2024 20:24:47 +0000Michael Ratner, PhDThe influence of Joy Division (1979-80) on me along with goth music such as Bahaus and Fields of the Nephilim whose album I bought at Wax Traxxxxxx records in Chicago confirmed the 'power of the darkside' (Luke) and on Halloween in 1980 a decade long...
Welcome to living in the DARKWAVE, a term has been used in Europe to describe the gloomy and melancholy variant of new wave and post-punk music. At that time, the term "goth" was inseparably connected with gothic rock, whereas "dark wave" acquired a broader meaning, including music artists that were associated with gothic rock and synthesizer-based new wave music.

The term darkwave originated in the 1980s as an indicator of the dark counterpart of new wave. Bands such as Siouxsie and the Banshees, Cocteau Twins, Soft Cell, and Depeche Mode are exponents of this first generation of darkwave.

"Darkwave ... employs relatively slower tempos, lower pitches, and more minor keys in its musical settings of melancholy texts than new wave" — Isabella van Elferen, Professor of Musicology, Kingston University, London

This brief recording is my take or contemplation on the persona & lifestyle attraction I had during that time

Main background music you're hearing is "CREEPY" by Steeve Brody

Tidbit intro mix and outro end by
Luna Pan "Your Last Breath"

The 'dark' genre became a movement that spread internationally, developing such strands as ethereal wave, with bands such as Cocteau Twins, and neoclassical dark wave, initiated by the music of Dead Can Dance and In the Nursery. Simultaneously, different substyles associated with the new wave and dark wave movements started to merge and influence each other. Much of this music during the time (and before its acceptance in the US) was played on air at the WIZARD.

On this episode I'm having fun explaining a range of genres & band influences (don't get freaked out)

These are private rights recordings (studio tracks) we have a license for use and not as we know albums found anywhere....

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766/support.]]>183darkwave,joydivision,newwavefalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-marek-glinski-once-wizards-1--59566341Marek Glinski, who once was a Wizard... in fact, Marek (pronounced as Mark) was once the GM (General Manager) of WZRD-FM in Chicago (which is what this podcast recollects) and therefore deservingly is the first among a select few to be included in the show series.  Enjoy!

Marek now lives in Los Angeles (LA) with his wife and two kids.  In this kickstart episode Marek and Mike (series creator) banter and catch-up on old times, the first time visually talking to each other in 4 decades. We will add the youtube link later.

Excuse the echos - its part of the fun and part 2 will be coming soon.  IF YOU were once a wizard too - please contact us to include you in the series.   

Check out the ONCE WIZARDS website at OnceWizards.com

A Studio Podcast production.  
StudioPodcasts.com 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59566341Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:23:36 +0000Michael Ratner, PhDMeet Marek Glinski, who once was a Wizard... in fact, Marek (pronounced as Mark) was once the GM (General Manager) of WZRD-FM in Chicago (which is what this podcast recollects) and therefore deservingly is the first among a select few to be included...Marek Glinski, who once was a Wizard... in fact, Marek (pronounced as Mark) was once the GM (General Manager) of WZRD-FM in Chicago (which is what this podcast recollects) and therefore deservingly is the first among a select few to be included in the show series.  Enjoy!

Marek now lives in Los Angeles (LA) with his wife and two kids.  In this kickstart episode Marek and Mike (series creator) banter and catch-up on old times, the first time visually talking to each other in 4 decades. We will add the youtube link later.

Excuse the echos - its part of the fun and part 2 will be coming soon.  IF YOU were once a wizard too - please contact us to include you in the series.   

Check out the ONCE WIZARDS website at OnceWizards.com

A Studio Podcast production.  
StudioPodcasts.com 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766/support.]]>195880s,damned,dj,punk,wizard,wzrdfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/premise-for-making-the-oncewizards-com-podcast-your-invite--5904527350th anniversary of WZRD 88.3 FM in Chicago, a very unique community (university licensed) radio station whose history has become one of legend.  Once Wizards is a new podcast enabling you to meet some of the WIZARDS who were on the air during remarkable times. Listeners can learn more about the station's programming philosphy and past Wizards get the chance to relate and re-discover the passion that drove them to host a show on WZRD during that time.

This podcast can become a marker for various periods of those decades that document a wide variety of experiences and recollections of being "there" on the aiir.  This brief recording outlines some of the ideas and vision for OnceWizards.com - enjoy!



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59045273Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:51:39 +0000Michael Ratner, PhD2024 is the 50th anniversary of WZRD 88.3 FM in Chicago, a very unique community (university licensed) radio station whose history has become one of legend. https://OnceWizards.com is a new podcast enabling you to meet some of the WIZARDS who were on...50th anniversary of WZRD 88.3 FM in Chicago, a very unique community (university licensed) radio station whose history has become one of legend.  Once Wizards is a new podcast enabling you to meet some of the WIZARDS who were on the air during remarkable times. Listeners can learn more about the station's programming philosphy and past Wizards get the chance to relate and re-discover the passion that drove them to host a show on WZRD during that time.

This podcast can become a marker for various periods of those decades that document a wide variety of experiences and recollections of being "there" on the aiir.  This brief recording outlines some of the ideas and vision for OnceWizards.com - enjoy!



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766/support.]]>368chicago,college,music,radio,wizard,wzrdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intro-teaser-1-once-wizards--58927711ONCE WIZARDS is a new podcast in development that honors and celebrates the people who once did shows on WZRD-FM in Chicago. This unique radio station format continues its amazing course and this podcast interviews Ex-Wizards who were once on-the-air and want to talk about their experiences. I'm sure we will hear some interesting stories all planned ahead for the 50th anniv.

This first series focuses on the timeframe of the early 80s as witnessed by the podcast producer and the show hosts (wizards) that were around during that period. More to come encompassing it all!

Become a supporter to help launch this NEW podcast:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766/support

The program is an original show production of the PODCAST CHANNEL
and can be found at OnceWizards.com

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58927711Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:31:31 +0000Michael Ratner, PhDONCE WIZARDS is a new podcast in development that honors and celebrates the people who once did shows on WZRD-FM in Chicago. This unique radio station format continues its amazing course and this podcast interviews Ex-Wizards who were once on-the-air...ONCE WIZARDS is a new podcast in development that honors and celebrates the people who once did shows on WZRD-FM in Chicago. This unique radio station format continues its amazing course and this podcast interviews Ex-Wizards who were once on-the-air and want to talk about their experiences. I'm sure we will hear some interesting stories all planned ahead for the 50th anniv.

This first series focuses on the timeframe of the early 80s as witnessed by the podcast producer and the show hosts (wizards) that were around during that period. More to come encompassing it all!

Become a supporter to help launch this NEW podcast:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/once-wizards--6108766/support

The program is an original show production of the PODCAST CHANNEL
and can be found at OnceWizards.com

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