Bump! – New Life For An Old Wi-Fi Smartphone

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Apr 28, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Last week, I finally upgraded my old smartphone.  Since the upgrade, I discovered that everything still works on my old phone, including all of the video and audio apps like DAR.FM, Spotify, TuneIn and Live365, they still work because of the phones Wi-Fi capabilities, minus the phone service.  If you have outside speakers wired to a standard amplifier, just...

Bump! – Bob Saget Interview

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jul 9, 2011 in Airchecks, Blog | 0 comments

Bumper Morgan interviews multi-talented Bob Saget who performed at the Cape Cod Melody Tent on July 8, 2011. Listen to the...

Bump! – Complimentary Sound Effects

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 13, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

Bump! – Shop Therapy Radio Commercial 2011

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 6, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

Here’s the latest from Shop Therapy...

Bump! – The Best Headphones on the Planet

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 6, 2011 in Blog, Gear | 0 comments

I’ve been wearing the American made Koss Pro-4AA headphones since 1977.  I carry them in my equipment bag, they’re built strong to take the abuse we toss around in the studio.  They sound great and come with a lifetime warranty.  The wires can get stripped, ear pads deflated and worn out over time.  To redeem your warranty, simply box up your...

Bump! – Soul, Funk, R&B and Gospel Classics

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Feb 19, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

This era in soul, funk, r&b and gospel will always be my favorite. James Brown – It’s A Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World Chi-Lites – Have You Seen Her Earth, Wind & Fire – That’s The Way Of The World Floaters – Float On Friends of Distinction – Going in Circles Marvin Gaye – Inner City Blues Al...

Bump! – AM/FM DialScan – China 2010

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Feb 2, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

AM/FM aircheck of various Asian radio stations I recorded while traveling through China in January 2010.  I don’t know what they’re saying, but it’s an interesting...

Bump! – ZONA – Spirit of the West

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Feb 1, 2011 in Blog | 1 comment

ZONA is a concept channel by Bumper Morgan that is featured on LIVE365.  ZONA mixes contemporary favorites with western classics.  ZONA celebrates the mountains, canyons, deserts and character of the sunny Western U.S.A.  Special thanks to Tim Roberts Photography http://trphotoonline.com/ ZONA – Spirit of the...

Bump! – Hot 102 Milwaukee Lives On!

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Feb 1, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

If you were a fan of Milwaukee’s cold-filtered genuine jams on HOT 102, you’ll appreciate this re-radio’d live stream, http://hot102radio.com This site includes station imaging from yours truly, Bumper Morgan mixed with the classic jams that made HOT 102 famous.  Many thanks to Gregg Cassidy and Kelly Michaels for inviting me to the party....

Bump! – KRIZ Carts

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Nov 14, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

Saved from the dumpster.  KRIZ, Phoenix carts from 1978.

Bump! – Atlantic Subaru

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Sep 15, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

Fun, upbeat, conversational spot for Atlantic Subaru.  Production/VO  by Bumper Morgan.  Atlantic...

Bump! – Melissa Etheridge Radio Commercial

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Aug 20, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

Concert spot for Melissa’s appearance at the Cape Cod Melody Tent – Summer ’09.  Production/VO  by Bumper Morgan – Melissa...

Bump! – Wright Auto Glass Radio Commercial

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Aug 18, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

Well written radio commercial voiced and written by my friend Bob DelGiorno Jr., station owner of KPYN in Atlanta, TX.  Wright Auto...

Bump! – 123AudioAds.com

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Aug 17, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

An innovative, interactive online audio production studio that makes it easy to create a professional radio commercial....

Bump! – Eunice Kennedy-Shriver Eulogy

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Aug 16, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

Beautiful euology.mp3 given by Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger at her mother’s funeral on Friday, August 14th in Hyannis, MA. My family and I had the privilege of meeting the Shriver family at the public wake at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Centerville. In the tradition of an Irish wake, there were many humorous stories told by Bobby Kennedy Jr....

Bump! – Freight Train Eddie – Train Songs

Posted by Bumper Morgan on May 23, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

Pretty cool site for original songs about trains by Freight Train Eddie. http://www.bumpermorgan.com/FTE/ Posted are 3o-second samples of each song.  To buy the CD for $10.00, contact us.  MP3 downloads are available after payment has been received from PayPal, check or money order. ...

Bump! – WLNG Paul Sidney Tribute

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Apr 6, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

  Sample: http://tinyurl.com/dm8k4e Full Download: http://tinyurl.com/c9a8fr New York State Broadcasters...

Bump! – Gil Santos Tribute on WBZ, Boston

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jan 31, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

Here’s the last sportscast from Gil Santos. This was recorded at 9:45am on January 30, 2009 from West Yarmouth, MA.  Mr. Santos will continue to be the ‘voice’ of The New England Patriots.  This feed runs 9:39.mp3 -Bump

Bump! – Westerns and Rock and Roll

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jan 21, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

Uncle Chuck is a  major movie enthusiast.  He recently stepped in front of the mic at a family get together on Long Island to share his memories of the Westerns that influenced him.  Click HERE to listen to the mp3 audio.  Also, in the 1960′s he was a member of the band The Eggheads, which was kind of an anti-hair band.  Here’s a link to...

Bump! – AM Radio Reception in Cars

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Dec 8, 2007 in Blog | 0 comments

Is AM radio getting squeezed out by after market installs? I recently had two cars upgraded with new after-market AM/FM/MP3/CD radios. On both installs, a year apart, separate installation companies, the AM band had too much buzz and raunchy reception. I was concerned since one of my hobbies is dx’ing on the road, especially at night. AM reception sounds...

Bump! – Collucci Bros. Diner ‘Throwdown’

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jan 18, 2007 in Blog | 0 comments

Wow! Glad to see that Jack & Rocco are getting national press. Check out these articles from The Cape Cod Times: Special Thanks to Bobby Flay Listen to a collection of their radio commercials produced by Bumper Morgan

Bump! – Gary LaPierre Retirement

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Dec 29, 2006 in Blog | 0 comments

The big news in New England today is the retirement of Gary LaPierre from the airwaves of AM 1030, WBZ, Boston. Mr. LaPierre was with WBZ for 40 plus years. Feed runs 6:26

Bump! – Beatles “Love”

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Nov 22, 2006 in Blog | 0 comments

One of my favorite talk show hosts is John Hancock from 1110 AM, WBT, Charlotte. Last night, I caught his review of the new Beatles CD “Love.” Recorded from Cape Cod, MA. MP3 runs 23...

Bump! – The Jay Stone Collection

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Nov 19, 2006 in Blog | 0 comments

The works of Jeff Colson, also known as Jay Stone from Las Vegas and Phoenix is now available for download. Thanks to Jeff’s friend Dave Wilmont for taking the time to convert the files to mp3 from various sources. El Stonero passed in June, 2002. ...

Bump! – Radio Hall of Fame ’06

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Nov 17, 2006 in Blog | 0 comments

I recorded this on WABC a few weeks ago, archived from the Chicago based Radio Hall of Fame.  Christopher Glenn and Scott Shannon. Runs 23 minutes.

Bump! – Political Ads

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Nov 11, 2006 in Blog | 0 comments

Political spots are always fun to work on, many of the candidates bring in coffee and donuts, posters, pins and personalized pens, whatever it takes to get name recognition and keep us pumped up for the session. If they are unprepared, choosing the right background music can take a while to negotiate. Way too often, they want their spots to run dry. All...

Bump! – Tim Baldy Interview

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Sep 22, 2006 in Blog | 0 comments

Here’s an audio interview from WGN Radio with my friend and author Tim Baldy.  He was promoting his new book about his father.  WGN Interview.mp3.  “Chicago’s Finest; The Story of Flying Officer Leonard...

Bump! – Cape Cod By Air

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Sep 7, 2006 in Blog | 0 comments

We took these beautiful pictures from the sky on August 7, 2006.We departed from Cape Cod Airfield. Great flight, memorable experience.

Bump! – Pirate Radio U.S.A.

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Aug 14, 2006 in Blog | 0 comments

A few weeks ago, saw the movie Pirate Radio U.S.A. at the Woods Hole Film Festival. Should be released on DVD later this year. Well done! -Bump!

Bump! – KRIZ, Final Night

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Sep 28, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

Here are the final moments of KRIZ, Phoenix. Chuck Dean gives his final sentiments as he intros “Tonight’s The Final Night” by local favorite Douglas Alan Davis, then fades to static on 1230 kHz.  Final Night.mp3

Bump! – WKLO/WAKY, Louisville Tribute Pages

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Aug 13, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

In the 1960s and 1970s, Louisville, Kentucky was the scene of the hottest radio battles in the country: Top 40 station WAKY vs. Top 40 station WKLO. This Website is dedicated to the fans and former employees of 1080...

Bump! – Donnie Iris Interview

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jul 26, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

When I worked in Pittsburgh at B-94, Donnie Iris was the best, everyone loved him and his music. His songs “The Rapper”, “Ah Leah” and “Love Is Like a Rock” are local staples. My favorite is “Sweet Merilee”. In the late 90′s, I had the chance to interview him. My family roots are from around Knox, PA. Feed...

Bump! – Boch Broadcasting Crew

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jul 26, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

Staff photo with the beloved Boch staff, Cape Cod.

Bump! – Retro Rewind

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jul 26, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

 Here’s the crew of Retro Rewind. Dave Harris, Hollywood Hendrix and Bumper...

Bump! – Y107, Nashville Staff Photo

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jul 26, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

The staff of Y-107, Nashville. Looks like a party at Coyote’s.

Bump! – Rush Limbaugh Hearing Announcement

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jul 14, 2005 in Blog | 1 comment

On December 8, 2001 Rush Limbaugh publically announced that he was losing his hearing. From my archives. This feed runs 17...

Bump! – 650 WSM Tribute

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 28, 2005 in Blog | 1 comment

On Janaury 8th 2001, the fans of 650 WSM in Nashville, TN showed their support of the legendary country music station by picketing outside their Opryland studio’s. This effort helped save the station from a format change. Feed runs...

Bump! – KayaKasting Cape Cod

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 25, 2005 in Blog | 3 comments

Bumper Morgan takes you on a 5 minute podcasting.mp3 tour of Prince Cove, one of the many inlets on beautiful Cape Cod, MA. For pictures, view Cape Cod...

Bump! – KRIZ/KRUX Phoenix Archives

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 24, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

Thanks to Captain Curt for bringing his archives to the ‘net. From rare airchecks, jingle sessions with The Johnny Mann Singers to a nice collection of logos and weekly surveys. Check it out at Above My...

Bump! – WGCL – Post Production

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 8, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

A 3 minute sample.mp3 of what happens behind the scenes when producing station imaging. This, I recorded in 1985 when I was employed at 98.5 WGCL, Cleveland. With analog, I’m twisting the knobs and giving the reel to reel a real workout. Listen closely and you’ll hear my legal ID tagged with the late Lee Gillette, a truly great voice talent that died...

Bump! – We Are The Worms – Ken Johnson

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 8, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

Ken Johnson was the Production Director at WVIC, Lansing, Michigan in the mid-80′s, when he came up with this parody to “We Are The World.” This is a dub from the original reel-reel tape he sent me.  We Are The Worms.mp3

Bump! – KUPD, Phoenix Aircheck – Don Cristi

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 8, 2005 in Blog | 1 comment

Velvet-voiced Don Cristi and Al Carson are featured on this aircheck I recorded from KUPD, Phoenix. This feed runs 6:00 More Phoenix airchecks at: http://www.bumpermorgan.com/airchecks.html

Bump! – Wolfman Jack – Earth News Radio

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 8, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

A 11 minute interview with legendary disc-jockey Wolfman Jack from the 1970′s as aired on Earth News Radio.  Wolfman...

Bump! – Thompson’s Clam Bar Jingle

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 3, 2005 in Blog | 1 comment

Some jingles are very effective, Cape Codders just can’t get this 60 second ditty out of their heads, even though Thompson’s Clam Bar has been closed for years.  Thompson’s Clam Bar.mp3 Hey, where you goin’? I’m going to Thompson’s Clam Bar ‘cuz that’s where the tastiest clams are. Is the seafood good? The best...

Bump! – John Lennon – 12.08.80 – Part 3

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 3, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

Radio coverage after John Lennon’s tragic shooting in 1980.  Part 3 features radio journalist Bill Vidka with NBC’s The Source.  On this sad day in rock & roll history, this audio also includes various FM radio stations in Louisville paying tribute to the Beatles’ John Lennon.  This feed runs 25...

Bump! – John Lennon – 12.08.80 – Part 2

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 3, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

Radio coverage after John Lennon’s tragic shooting in 1980.  Part 2 features overnight talk show host Larry King, WNBC’s Imus in the Morning and various midwest newscasts.   This feed runs 37...

Bump! – John Lennon – 12.08.80 – Part 1

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 3, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

For public record, here is part one of a three part series I recorded directly from AM/FM radio after tragic news hit the airwaves on December 8, 1980.  I recorded these while I was a disc jockey at The New KJ-100 in Louisville, KY.  Part 1 of 3 features News Radio 880 WCBS, NYC.  This feed runs 5 minutes Peace and love, Bumper...

Bump! – David Lee Roth – WZLX, Boston

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Jun 3, 2005 in Blog | 2 comments

If you missed Diamond Dave on ‘ZLX a few months ago, here’s a 30 minute sample .mp3 when he filled in for the vacationing Sweeney. -Hollywood...

Bump! – Mike-FM, Boston Aircheck #2

Posted by Bumper Morgan on May 15, 2005 in Blog | 5 comments

Thanks for the comments, by popular demand here’s another installment for your archives. I am not an employee of Mike-FM, just a radio enthusiast. This feed runs 7:53

Bump! – Mike-FM, Boston Aircheck #1

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Apr 26, 2005 in Blog | 69 comments

Here’s a telescoped sweeper feed of 93.7 Mike-FM, Boston, recorded off my Grundig S350 into the Creative Nomad Jukebox at 44.1/16 bit/stereo, converted to 64Kbps .mp3. Feed runs 10 minutes in stereo.

Bump! – NPR – KDKA, Pittsburgh – 113001

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 27, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

NPR’s “Sights and Sounds” features historic KDKA. Feed runs 12 minutes

Bump! – Post 9/11 Comments – Nashville Podcast

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 27, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

The attached feed I recorded the afternoon of September 11, 2001. Equipped with my portable Sony mini-disc and shotgun microphone, I set out to capture the “man on the street” reaction to what became of our fallen bretheren in NYC. Recorded in Nashville, TN. This feed runs 9 minutes

Bump! – DJ Dream – Dance in Peace

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 26, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

Sad to hear of the passing of DJ Dream, who died last week from an illness of the heart. He was a club Dj at one of the happenist hot spots on the east coast, Upscale Night Club. He was always high on the hip hop and could whip an audience into a frenzy with the downbeats and upsweeps from a land of a thousand dances, Virginia Beach, VA. You ‘da man DJ...

Bump! – Cape Cod Kayaking Pictures

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 23, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

[Gallery 5 not found] Now that the ice is finally melting around here, we’re getting geared up for another season of tourism and kayaking. Here’s a glimpse into my collection of kayak pictures taken from coastal Cape Cod,...

Bump! – AM Radio DialScan #1 – 3-21-05

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 22, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

One of my favorite hobbies is DX’ing, listening to AM/FM/Shortwave radio on my Grundig S350. Cape Cod sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean, has Boston to the north and NYC to the south. Here’s a sample of some of the AM stations we can hear at night from New England. This feed runs 3:42.

Bump! – Spectrum – Elettra Marconi

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 20, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

Veteran news journalist Denis Dever dicusses the history of radio with Elettra Marconi. This interview commemorates the 100th anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi’s 1st wireless transmission across the Atlantic Ocean from Wellfleet, MA to Cornwall, England in 1903. This feed runs 24...

Bump! – Scott Shannon – Greaseman – Part 3

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 20, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

Part 3 of the Scott Shannon-Greaseman interview with overnite radio host Larry King. This feed runs 32 minutes

Bump! – Scott Shannon – Greaseman – Part 2

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 20, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

Part 2 of the Scott Shannon-Greaseman interview with overnite radio host Larry King. This feed runs 23 minutes

Bump! – Scott Shannon – Greaseman – Part 1

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 20, 2005 in Blog | 0 comments

Here’s part 1 of a 3 part series. The legendary Greaseman from DC-101 and Z100′s Scott Shannon discuss the radio industry with The Larry King Show which aired overnites on the Mutual Broadcasting Network. I Recorded this to cassette in 1984, transferred to mp3 in 2004. This feed runs 23:00

Bump! – History of MP3 – Dieter Seitzer

Posted by Bumper Morgan on Mar 20, 2005 in Blog | 1 comment

Inventor Professor Dr. Dieter Seitzer from the Fraunhofer Institute. Also, comments from Syntrillium Corporation and Telos Systems. This feed runs 9...