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That year also saw the Watergate scandal take off.144whby100false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-47-whby-faces-emergency-situations--66367298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66367298Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:00:09 +0000Woodward Community MediaIn 1971, WHBY faced not one, but two emergency situations, and the Milwaukee Bucks went all the way.136whby100false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-46-whby-assists-in-a-criminal-case--66366943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66366943Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:00:09 +0000Woodward Community MediaIn 1970, WHBY assisted in a criminal case involving an Appleton alderman, and the Milwaukee Brewers made their debut.127whby100false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-45-one-giant-leap--66330551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66330551Fri, 30 May 2025 13:00:09 +0000Woodward Community MediaWe landed on the moon, Woodstock, and another protest at the Capitol.149100,anniversary,armstrong,celebration,landed,landing,love,madison,moon,neil,northeast,of,radio,summer,whby,wisconsin,woodstock,yearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-44-the-original-social-media--66318134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66318134Thu, 29 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaThe Packers dynasty comes to an end, the Milwaukee Bucks play their first season, and WHBY gets a mention in Washington by the Mayor of Green Bay167100,anniversary,bay,bucks,celebration,green,mayor,media,milwaukee,packers,radio,social,summerfest,whby,yearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-43-the-ice-bowl-sets-the-standard-for-cold-weather-football--66298198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66298198Wed, 28 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaThe Ice Bowl paves the way to Superbowl 2 and protests break out along the bottom part of the state for a number of 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20 May 2025 15:38:38 +0000Woodward Community Media164cbsradio,edwards3232,whby100falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-36-whby-and-its-listeners-enter-the-1960-s--66151894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66151894Mon, 19 May 2025 15:32:45 +0000Woodward Community Media187daveedwards,the1960's,whby100falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-35-whby-trains-for-severe-weather-and-enemy-attacks-in-1959--66078926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66078926Fri, 16 May 2025 13:10:07 +0000Woodward Community Media154falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-34-whby-other-broadcasters-learn-hard-lesson-on-severe-weather-coverage--66078769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66078769Thu, 15 May 2025 13:10:07 +0000Woodward Community Media137falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-33-whby-covers-some-big-changes-in-politics-grows-news-coverage--66078657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66078657Wed, 14 May 2025 13:10:07 +0000Woodward Community Media130falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-32-year-starts-on-a-stormy-note-ends-with-extensive-political-coverage--66063456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66063456Tue, 13 May 2025 13:05:07 +0000Woodward Community Media157falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-31-whby-celebrates-30-years-with-exclusives--66023653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66023653Mon, 12 May 2025 12:40:07 +0000Woodward Community Media149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-30-the-first-shopping-mall-opens-in-appleton--66002690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66002690Fri, 09 May 2025 13:00:09 +0000Woodward Community MediaWe look back at the opening of the Valley Fair Shopping Center, and what ultimately led to the decline of the Red Scare. 201100,appleton,celebration,center,cities,communism,fair,fox,joe,mall,mccarthy,mccarthyism,red,scare,shopping,valley,whbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-29-go-you-packers-go--65948205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65948205Thu, 08 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaWe examine the end of the Korean War, and an odd relationship between the Packers, music, and WHBY.263100,anniversary,appleton,bay,ben,celebration,cominos,coverage,go,green,korean,live,local,news,packers,war,whby,yearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-28-the-fox-cities-play-a-pivotal-role-in-the-presidential-election--65926836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65926836Wed, 07 May 2025 13:00:08 +0000Woodward Community MediaWe look at the impact the Presidential campaign season had on our neck of the woods, and look at a QB the Packers grabbed that doesn't have quite the name recognition that the next guy did. 216100,100th,appleton,babe,bay,ben,cities,cominos,d,dwight,eisenhower,fox,green,packers,parilli,president,whbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-27-the-emergence-of-the-red-scare--65860280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65860280Tue, 06 May 2025 13:00:15 +0000Woodward Community MediaWe take a look back at the role WHBY played in keeping local families informed as their loved ones fought overseas, the region was caught up in the phenomenon known as the Red Scare, and we look back into what pop culture looked like in the era.218100,100th,anniversary,ben,celebration,cominos,joe,korean,mccarthy,mccarthyism,red,scare,senator,war,whbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-26-the-end-of-the-post-war-era--65859938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65859938Mon, 05 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaWe take a look at an effor to expand WHBY's programming, the beginning of the Korean War, and the transition Northeast Wisconsin's economic scene set it up for the future.193100,100th,agriculture,anniversary,ben,celebration,cominos,effort,korean,manufacturing,post,war,whby,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-25-whby-and-radio-overall-still-dominate-but-tv-on-the-horizon--65799053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65799053Fri, 02 May 2025 13:05:07 +0000Woodward Community Media161falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-24-whby-covers-an-eventful-year-for-the-united-states-beyond--65796431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65796431Thu, 01 May 2025 12:50:07 +0000Woodward Community Media152false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-23-whby-offer-local-quiz-show-and-adds-on-air-time--65784482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65784482Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:08 +0000Woodward Community Media161false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-22-from-war-years-to-labor-battles--65774708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65774708Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0000Woodward Community Media187false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-21-fox-valley-residents-carry-on-not-knowing-world-war-ii-is-ending--65716022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65716022Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:30:07 +0000Woodward Community Media228false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-20-whby-and-d-day--65659368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65659368Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:00:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaJune 6, 1944 D Day took place and radio stations like WHBY carried all of the breaking news. Plus, he years ends with local high school students singing Christmas Carols in three languages. 137whby100false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-19-whby-war-bonds-programs-and-whby-announcer-makes-the-news--65658949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65658949Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaIt's the year 1943 and WHBY continues to raise a lot of money for the war and WHBY Announcer Noel Franzen makes the news and is saved by Appleton Firemen. And find out who the Green Bay Packers First Round Pick was in 1943.199whby100false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-18-whby-war-effort-and-packers-legends-support-america--65658870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65658870Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:00:15 +0000Woodward Community MediaThe year is 1942 and America is at war and WHBY is doing it's part to raise money by hosting local programming. The War impacts the NFL season but the Green Bay Packers also did their part to raise money for the war. 176whby100false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-17-new-location-on-the-am-dial-and-fdr-s-famous-speech--65630477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65630477Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:41:00 +0000Woodward Community MediaIn 1941, WHBY moved on the AM radio dial from 1200 to 1230, that change would last 50 years and on December 7, 1941 WHBY aired one of the most important Presidential speeches in American history. Gary Brilowski has more on 1941.165false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-16-a-new-radio-building-and-the-start-of-war--65630448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65630448Tue, 22 Apr 2025 02:37:00 +0000Woodward Community MediaIt's 1940, WHBY moves from DePere to a new buisding in Appleton plus 1940 was the start of World War II. Gary Brilowski takes alook at 1940.160false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-15-a-future-appleton-home-the-winds-of-war--65542922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65542922Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:17:00 +0000Woodward Community MediaIN 1939, WHBY BROKE GROUND ON ITS NEW TRANSMITTER BUILDING AND RADIATION TOWER ALONG THE FLATS IN APPLETON.  FDR ADDRESSED THE GERMAN INVASION OF POLAND--SPARKING WORLD WAR II.  AND THE GREEN BAY PACKERS WIN THE NFL CHAMPIONSHIP, PLAYING AT ITS...148false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-14-a-new-appleton-high-school-the-end-of-progressivism--65583827IN 1938, WHBY WAS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE WISCONSIN RADIO NETWORK.  THE NEW APPLETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL OPENED ITS DOORS.  THE 2ND PROGRESSIVE ERA IN WISCONSIN POLITICS ENDED WITH THE LOSS OF GOVERNOR PHILLIP LA FOLLETTE.  AND THE PACKERS LOST THE NFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65583827Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:45:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaIN 1938, WHBY WAS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE WISCONSIN RADIO NETWORK.  THE NEW APPLETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL OPENED ITS DOORS.  THE 2ND PROGRESSIVE ERA IN WISCONSIN POLITICS ENDED WITH THE LOSS OF GOVERNOR PHILLIP LA FOLLETTE.  AND THE PACKERS LOST THE...IN 1938, WHBY WAS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE WISCONSIN RADIO NETWORK.  THE NEW APPLETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL OPENED ITS DOORS.  THE 2ND PROGRESSIVE ERA IN WISCONSIN POLITICS ENDED WITH THE LOSS OF GOVERNOR PHILLIP LA FOLLETTE.  AND THE PACKERS LOST THE NFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.]]>148appleton,appletonseniorhighschool,appletonunionhighschool,appletonwesthighschool,greenbaypackers,newyorkgiants,nflchampionship,philliplafollette,whby,whby100,wisconsinradionetworkfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-13-nights-at-the-ballroom-basketball-champions--65542911IN 1937, WHBY PLAYED MUSIC FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL RECORDING ARTISTS, OFTEN LIVE FROM BALLROOMS ACROSS THE AREA LIKE THE CINDERELLA, THE RAINBOW, AND THE NIGHTINGALE.  ALSO, THE OSHKOSH ALL STARS LAID CLAIM TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL FOR THE FIRST TIME.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65542911Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:45:00 +0000Woodward Community MediaIN 1937, WHBY PLAYED MUSIC FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL RECORDING ARTISTS, OFTEN LIVE FROM BALLROOMS ACROSS THE AREA LIKE THE CINDERELLA, THE RAINBOW, AND THE NIGHTINGALE.  ALSO, THE OSHKOSH ALL STARS LAID CLAIM TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL...IN 1937, WHBY PLAYED MUSIC FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL RECORDING ARTISTS, OFTEN LIVE FROM BALLROOMS ACROSS THE AREA LIKE THE CINDERELLA, THE RAINBOW, AND THE NIGHTINGALE.  ALSO, THE OSHKOSH ALL STARS LAID CLAIM TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL FOR THE FIRST TIME.]]>144appleton,cinderellaballroom,frankeichenbusch,harlemrens,kaukauna,lawrenceduchow,lylewerner,nightingale,oshkoshallstars,whby,whby100false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-12-badger-hoops-a-sundown-town--65542923IN 1936, WHBY STARTED BROADCASTING WISCONSIN BADGERS BASKETBALL WITH BILL WALKER "THE TALKER" ON PLAY-BY-PLAY.  THE PACKERS WON THEIR 4TH NFL CHAMPIONSHIP.  APPLETON'S STATUS AS A "SUNDOWN TOWN" COST IT THE SERVICES OF A FAMED CHEMIST.  AND THE ALL-TIME HIGH TEMPERATURE RECORD WAS SET.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65542923Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:45:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaIN 1936, WHBY STARTED BROADCASTING WISCONSIN BADGERS BASKETBALL WITH BILL WALKER "THE TALKER" ON PLAY-BY-PLAY.  THE PACKERS WON THEIR 4TH NFL CHAMPIONSHIP.  APPLETON'S STATUS AS A "SUNDOWN TOWN" COST IT THE SERVICES OF A FAMED CHEMIST.  AND THE...IN 1936, WHBY STARTED BROADCASTING WISCONSIN BADGERS BASKETBALL WITH BILL WALKER "THE TALKER" ON PLAY-BY-PLAY.  THE PACKERS WON THEIR 4TH NFL CHAMPIONSHIP.  APPLETON'S STATUS AS A "SUNDOWN TOWN" COST IT THE SERVICES OF A FAMED CHEMIST.  AND THE ALL-TIME HIGH TEMPERATURE RECORD WAS SET.]]>1621936,appleton,badgers,billwalker,bostonredskins,donhutson,greenbaypackers,nfl,nflchampionship,percyjulian,sundowntown,thetalker,whby,whby100,wisconsinbasketball,wtaqfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-11-more-power-a-sister-station--65542921IN 1935, WHBY BOOSTED ITS POWER TO 250-WATTS. THE NORBERTINES ALSO ACQUIRED WTAQ RADIO AND STARTED THE PROCESS OF MOVING IT FROM EAU CLAIRE TO DE PERE.  AND APPLETON STARTED CONSTRUCTION ON ITS FIRST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO ADDRESS THE INCREASE IN POLLUTION IN THE FOX RIVER.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65542921Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:45:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaIN 1935, WHBY BOOSTED ITS POWER TO 250-WATTS. THE NORBERTINES ALSO ACQUIRED WTAQ RADIO AND STARTED THE PROCESS OF MOVING IT FROM EAU CLAIRE TO DE PERE.  AND APPLETON STARTED CONSTRUCTION ON ITS FIRST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO ADDRESS THE INCREASE...IN 1935, WHBY BOOSTED ITS POWER TO 250-WATTS. THE NORBERTINES ALSO ACQUIRED WTAQ RADIO AND STARTED THE PROCESS OF MOVING IT FROM EAU CLAIRE TO DE PERE.  AND APPLETON STARTED CONSTRUCTION ON ITS FIRST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO ADDRESS THE INCREASE IN POLLUTION IN THE FOX RIVER.]]>1441935,appleton,eauclaire,foxriver,gilletterubbercompany,wastewatertreatmentplant,whby,whby100,wtaqfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-10-new-network-power-boost--65444907IN FEBRUARY, WHBY JOINED EIGHT OTHER STATIONS TO FORM THE NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, A NETWORK DESIGNED TO SHARE TALENT AND PROGRAMMING ACROSS WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA. THIS COLLABORATION BROUGHT LISTENERS PRESIDENTIAL SPEECHES, INCLUDING FDR’S FIRESIDE CHATS (AUDIO) PLUS THRILLING BASKETBALL GAMES, AND A VARIETY OF NEW ENTERTAINMENT—ALL FROM MILWAUKEE HEADQUARTERS DURING THE NETWORK’S EARLY WEEKS...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65444907Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:45:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaIN FEBRUARY, WHBY JOINED EIGHT OTHER STATIONS TO FORM THE NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, A NETWORK DESIGNED TO SHARE TALENT AND PROGRAMMING ACROSS WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA. THIS COLLABORATION BROUGHT LISTENERS PRESIDENTIAL SPEECHES, INCLUDING...IN FEBRUARY, WHBY JOINED EIGHT OTHER STATIONS TO FORM THE NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, A NETWORK DESIGNED TO SHARE TALENT AND PROGRAMMING ACROSS WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA. THIS COLLABORATION BROUGHT LISTENERS PRESIDENTIAL SPEECHES, INCLUDING FDR’S FIRESIDE CHATS (AUDIO) PLUS THRILLING BASKETBALL GAMES, AND A VARIETY OF NEW ENTERTAINMENT—ALL FROM MILWAUKEE HEADQUARTERS DURING THE NETWORK’S EARLY WEEKS...]]>151100,1934,250,american,bay,boost,broadcasting,century,green,history,norbert,north,power,radio,st,system,watts,whby,whby100,yearsfalse10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-9-fdr-another-request-for-more-power--654448691933 OFFERED A BIT OF A BREAK AFTER BUSY EARLY YEARS FOR THE STATION.   1933 WAS ABOUT QUIET DETERMINATION AND RENEWED AMBITION FOR WHBY, AS THE STATION CONTINUED TO DELIVER QUALITY PROGRAMMING WHILE FIGHTING TO EXPAND ITS REACH."  NATIONALLY, IT WAS THE BEGINNING OF A HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL RUN FOR FDR...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65444869Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:45:07 +0000Woodward Community Media1933 OFFERED A BIT OF A BREAK AFTER BUSY EARLY YEARS FOR THE STATION.   1933 WAS ABOUT QUIET DETERMINATION AND RENEWED AMBITION FOR WHBY, AS THE STATION CONTINUED TO DELIVER QUALITY PROGRAMMING WHILE FIGHTING TO EXPAND ITS REACH."  NATIONALLY, IT WAS...1933 OFFERED A BIT OF A BREAK AFTER BUSY EARLY YEARS FOR THE STATION.   1933 WAS ABOUT QUIET DETERMINATION AND RENEWED AMBITION FOR WHBY, AS THE STATION CONTINUED TO DELIVER QUALITY PROGRAMMING WHILE FIGHTING TO EXPAND ITS REACH."  NATIONALLY, IT WAS THE BEGINNING OF A HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL RUN FOR FDR...]]>161100,1933,audio,celebration,century,fdr,fear,history,innauguration,itself,president,radio,talk,whby,whby100,yearsfalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-8-from-honolulu-to-new-zeland--65410486"ON AUGUST 25TH, WHBY VENTURED INTO THE WORLD OF RADIO DRAMA WITH THE DEBUT OF THE WHBY PLAYERS. THEIR FIRST PRODUCTION, THE MYSTERY THRILLER 'BLACKMAIL,' CAPTIVATED LISTENERS WITH SUSPENSEFUL STORYTELLING, SOUND EFFECTS, AND ORIGINAL SCRIPTS WRITTEN EXCLUSIVELY FOR RADIO. FROM PIRATE ADVENTURES TO HAUNTED HOUSES, THURSDAY NIGHTS BECAME AN EXCITING ESCAPE FOR AUDIENCES ACROSS NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN"...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65410486Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:45:07 +0000Woodward Community Media"ON AUGUST 25TH, WHBY VENTURED INTO THE WORLD OF RADIO DRAMA WITH THE DEBUT OF THE WHBY PLAYERS. THEIR FIRST PRODUCTION, THE MYSTERY THRILLER 'BLACKMAIL,' CAPTIVATED LISTENERS WITH SUSPENSEFUL STORYTELLING, SOUND EFFECTS, AND ORIGINAL SCRIPTS WRITTEN..."ON AUGUST 25TH, WHBY VENTURED INTO THE WORLD OF RADIO DRAMA WITH THE DEBUT OF THE WHBY PLAYERS. THEIR FIRST PRODUCTION, THE MYSTERY THRILLER 'BLACKMAIL,' CAPTIVATED LISTENERS WITH SUSPENSEFUL STORYTELLING, SOUND EFFECTS, AND ORIGINAL SCRIPTS WRITTEN EXCLUSIVELY FOR RADIO. FROM PIRATE ADVENTURES TO HAUNTED HOUSES, THURSDAY NIGHTS BECAME AN EXCITING ESCAPE FOR AUDIENCES ACROSS NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN"...]]>151100,blackmail,broadcaster,broadcasting,century,commitment,community,drama,globe,history,honolulu,newzeland,norbert,of,orginal,radio,service,st,whby,whby100false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-7-programming-expansion-despite-regulatory-battles--65409049A DEFINING YEAR FOR WHBY RADIO—A YEAR MARKED BY AMBITION, INNOVATION, AND RESILIENCE. WHILE THE STATION FACED CHALLENGES IN EXPANDING ITS POWER, IT FORGED AHEAD, SOLIDIFYING ITS REPUTATION AS 'THE BEST LITTLE STATION IN AMERICA...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65409049Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:45:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaA DEFINING YEAR FOR WHBY RADIO—A YEAR MARKED BY AMBITION, INNOVATION, AND RESILIENCE. WHILE THE STATION FACED CHALLENGES IN EXPANDING ITS POWER, IT FORGED AHEAD, SOLIDIFYING ITS REPUTATION AS 'THE BEST LITTLE STATION IN AMERICA...A DEFINING YEAR FOR WHBY RADIO—A YEAR MARKED BY AMBITION, INNOVATION, AND RESILIENCE. WHILE THE STATION FACED CHALLENGES IN EXPANDING ITS POWER, IT FORGED AHEAD, SOLIDIFYING ITS REPUTATION AS 'THE BEST LITTLE STATION IN AMERICA...]]>151100,1931,battles,celebration,century,equipment,expansion,facilities,frc,of,programming,radio,regulatory,service,upgrade,whby,whby100,yearsfalse7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-6-a-new-transmitter-bold-experiment--65386074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65386074Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:45:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaIT WAS A YEAR OF GROUNDBREAKING PROGRESS AND INNOVATION FOR WHBY. ON OCTOBER 20TH, THE STATION CELEBRATED THE LAUNCH OF ITS BRAND-NEW TRANSMITTER, LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE DE PERE ON HIGHWAY 41. THIS STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT NOT ONLY ENHANCED SOUND...151100,1930,anniversary,celebration,century,distance,experiment,giveaway,new,of,radio,service,testing,transmitter,whbyfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-5-whby-turns-5-as-the-markets-crash-in-1929--65316351As patrons watch Al Jolson in "The Singing Fool", the markets continued to improve until October 29-Black Tuesday, as prices on Wall Street crashed and the Great Depression was about to begin.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65316351Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:50:07 +0000Woodward Community Media1929.  WHBY continues to evolve in the Roaring Twenties.  But, storm clouds are forming. As patrons watch Al Jolson in "The Singing Fool", the markets continued to improve until October 29-Black Tuesday, as prices on Wall Street crashed and the Great...As patrons watch Al Jolson in "The Singing Fool", the markets continued to improve until October 29-Black Tuesday, as prices on Wall Street crashed and the Great Depression was about to begin.]]>136daveedwards,greatdepression,whby,whby100false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-4-1928-as-whby-adds-election-results--65287119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65287119Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:50:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaIn WHBY's 4th year, Herbert Hoover's win was broadcast on WHBY. Oh, by the way, eggs in 1928 cost about 47 cents a dozen.  We noted that half of American families earned $2,000 or less.  A number that would become more concerning as the Great...1311920's,whby,whby100false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-3-whby-expands-its-programming--65257557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65257557Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:55:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaWHBY in 1927.  A year of expansion...to more than just ONE microphone!  Aside from moving to a new studio, WHBY also started broadcasting boxing events.  1927 saw the advent of the Harlem Globetrotters. Plus, the journey across the ocean of aviator...1381927,whby,whby100false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-2-1926-the-early-years-continue--65256388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65256388Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:55:07 +0000Woodward Community MediaYear two of WHBY's existence rolled through the Roaring Twenties.  Budgets were tight, but new forms of information were broadcast. And, advertising on WHBY began.131roaringtwenties,whby,whby100false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whby-100-episode-1-whby-begins-in-1925--65193044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65193044Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:03:49 +0000Woodward Community MediaWHBY began broadcasting in 1925. The first location was at St Norbert College in De Pere and was mostly staffed by students.  The early days were filled with music, both local and regional. 153whby,whby100false1full