From the RadioWest (www.radiowest.ca) aircheck archives -

In 1986, the Calgary Flames made it to their first Stanley Cup Finals and the Moffat radio stations in the city, Music 96 (95.9 CHFM) and XL Radio (1140 CKXL), produced and aired this playoff song by Marty Cochrane which was sung to the music of the Pointer Sisters' "Jump (For My Love)."

Please excuse the tape break.

Montreal won the series four games to one.

Marty retired from 2&7/Global Calgary, as a floor director, in 2014 and continues to make music as well as paint in Cochrane, Alberta.  Where he has lived since 2008.

Go Flames Go!

Marty Cochrane "Flames Go (For the Cup)" CHFM & CKXL Calgary May 1986

From the RadioWest (www.radiowest.ca) aircheck archives -

Spokane's 93 Zoo FM "Breakfast Boys," with Jim Arnold and Dave Sposito, from a Wednesday morning in late May 1988.

The Breakfast Boys (Jim Arnold & Dave Sposito) 92.9 KZZU Spokane May 25, 1988

From the RadioWest (www.radiowest.ca) aircheck archives - 

The Gerry Forbes & Friends morning show, from a Thursday in late May 1991, on Calgary's FM 96 CHFM.  Gerry was joined by newscaster Paul Baumberg and AccuWeather's Rich Heller.

Gerry Forbes 95.9 CHFM Calgary May 23, 1991

From the RadioWest (www.radiowest.ca) aircheck archives -

Long-time Nanaimo radio broadcaster, Duane Bodeker, on a Friday morning in mid-June 1988, with newscaster Ray Stout, on "the Leader" 1570 CHUB.  Former Nanaimo News Bulletin and Nanaimo city councillor Merv Unger had a commentary.

The show was simulcast on Parksville-Qualicum Beach's 1370 CHPQ.

Duane was appointed CHUB's sports director in June 1969.

Duane Bodeker 1570 CHUB Nanaimo June 17, 1988

From the RadioWest (www.radiowest.ca) aircheck archives -

Howard Hoffman on Seattle's Power 106.9 KHIT from a Tuesday morning in late June 1987. "Coach" Kevin Calabro reported on sports and Carolyn Tappan had traffic and weather.

Howard is currently a New York City based voice over artist - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Hoffman

He also worked in the New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Providence, Phoenix, and Houston radio markets.

Howard Hoffman 106.9 KHIT Seattle June 30, 1987

From the RadioWest (www.radiowest.ca) aircheck archives -

As we occasionally do, we head east for this week's aircheck.

It's the late Robert W. Knight on the "All New, All Hit" Energy 1200 Ottawa, in AM Stereo, on a Monday afternoon in June 1988.

"Bumper" Steve McQuade had the "All Day Traffic and Transport" report and Wayne Parkinson reported the news.

Robert died in July 2022 - https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/obituary-dj-robert-w-knight-was-an-ottawa-radio-legend

Robert W. Knight 1200 CFGO Ottawa June 20, 1988

From the RadioWest (www.radiowest.ca) aircheck archives -

A RadioWest.ca charter member, Tom Jeffries, with Teryl Rothery on a Monday morning in early June 1993 on Vancouver's 97 KISS FM.

They were joined by newscaster Jack Marion along with "Dr. Sport" Greg Douglas and Katie Rebak who reported on traffic conditions.

Tom Jeffries & Teryl Rothery 96.9 CKKS Vancouver June 7, 1993

From the Marianne Jaromi collection -

We have another song parody from Toronto's Q107: Taking inspiration from the Beastie Boys' 1986 hit "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)," here's "Fight For Your Right (To Hairspray)" with vocals from Q107 jock Kristy Knight, morning show team member, Marianne Jaromi, and the station's receptionist Elsie Xynos.

Thank you, Marianne!

Q107 Fight For Your Right (For Hairspray) 107.1 CILQ Toronto 1987

From the Eric Dawes collection - 

A couple of 1060 CFCN Radio Calgary weekend splitters from the early 1970s with background music from the station's TM Design '70 jingle package.

Thank you, Eric.

Weekend Splitters 1060 CFCN Calgary Early 1970s

From the Sharkey collection -

A couple of 630 CHED Edmonton Hot Wax Weekend splitters voiced by Bob McCord.

Thank you, Sharkey!

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