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Part One: (Running Time: 15:51)
- Former WRIF Program Directors Tom Bender and Fred Jacobs recount their journeys to the Riff and explain the roles of a Program Director, General Manager and Consultant.
Part Two: (Running Time: 29:21)
- The evolution of WRIF under the watch of Tom and Fred including the hiring of Ken Calvert and JJ and The Morning Crew. Arthur P organically helps to rebrand the station as The Home of Rock & Roll.
Part Three: (Running Time: 42:47)
- The iconic WRIF bumper stickers are born, the D.R.E.A.D Car and Maui Time all help the Riff stay at the top.
Part Four: (Running Time: 77:25)
- Tom and Fred talk about Drew & Mike, Doug Podell, Anne Carlini, Meltdown and Arthur Penhallow.
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Chapters
1. Chapter VII - Tom Bender & Fred Jacobs (00:00:00)
2. Part 2 (00:15:51)
3. Part 3 (00:29:20)
4. Part 4 (00:42:47)
16 episodes