Hey, Hi There!
My Life in
YOUR RADIO
Making People Happy Seemed Like a Pretty Good Thing to Do.
I started spinning records on the radio before the Beatles first performed on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. I was still on the air in 2023, the year their final single (AI-assisted) was released. That pretty much makes me a DJ dinosaur who played all the pop, rock, Top 40, adult contemporary, Hot AC, and timeless music superstars and one-hit wonders. Turning on a microphone and connecting and communicating with listeners one-to-one is something that only happens on the radio.
It never gets old and it’s rewarding beyond words. My philosophy has always been: Have fun, play great music, and give people something to smile about whenever they tune in. After fifty-plus years of making magic at some of the greatest stations in America, I can finally tell you the story of my dream come true life.
Radio was my first love. It will be my last. Thanks for listening!
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"What I've been waiting for my whole life"
"I thought his name was Doctor Boogie."
"Ten DJ secrets divulged."
"He gave up bowling for broadcasting?"
Radio Stunts
Wedding in a sock store, near naked skydiving, teen idol grabathon, MLB wakeup call, pump station serenade…and more.
Celebrities
Did I ever tell you about having Meat Loaf on my show? And introducing Dick Clark, the Beach Boys, Elton John…and others.
Finally Revealed
HOW and WHY I was fired 7 or 8 times. Maybe 9.
And the dum-dum pants who pulled the trigger.
Keeping U-Haul in Business for more than 4 DECADES
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KULE, Ephrata WA
KEWC, Cheney WA
KDNC, Spokane WA
KSPO, Spokane WA
KXLY, Spokane WA
KREM, Spokane WA
KMGI, Seattle WA
KFLY, Corvallis OR
KHJ, Los Angeles CA
K-HITS, Los Angeles CA
KFMB-AM, San Diego CA
B-100 FM, San Diego CA
KFI, Los Angeles CA
KRMX, San Diego CA
WJIM, Lansing MI
WOHO, Toledo OH
Yup, I Was Here!
KTZN, Tucson AZ
MIXfm, Tucson AZ
KDRI The Drive, Tucson AZ
KSTT, Davenport IA
WMYQ, Miami FL
WAVZ, New Haven CT
99X, New York NY
WWSH, Philadelphia PA
And man do I have some STORIES to tell!
Backstage
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Doctor Boogie Recommends
Bobby’s hot tips, worldly observations and random thoughts.
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Bobby Rich: My Life in Your Radio
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Any other book written by Pat Gaffey
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How to Get Cannibals to Eat Their Vegetables
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Yoo-Hoo
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The Genius of Carrot Top (volumes I, IV, and VII)
Mic Check With Bobby!
Audio Bank of Bobby
Kicking off the new name and format
Try to guess what OLDERS want. Before B100
The DRAKE Format - Structure that worked
Subtle salute to first-born son
Trying to self-learn. First PD gig
(scoped) WXLO Under control, NOT!
EVERYBODY here is named JIM!
Working with Top Talent raised my game
Coming Soon...More Audio!
Bobby's Book Club
Only one book will ever be recommended. I guarantee.
Yes, it’s got plenty of silliness and friends who shared my passion for having fun and making great radio. But there’s a deeper message in this story of a kid who challenged other people’s expectations and made a life doing what I love. If you have a dream like I did, then just believe in yourself and go for it. It’s never too late.
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