Episode 1: A Close Call

Bob Perkins, long-time radio broadcaster and media journalist is launching the first episode of his podcast called ‘Stay Tuned.’ Bob will share events that led to his radio career that started some 50 plus years ago. Wait until you hear the compelling story of his journey, a close call, and of his personal connection with a world-renowned trio of jazz artists. So, to hear future personal profiles and stories, stay tuned.

Bobby

A young Bob Perkins long before BP with the GM.

"Come on out!"

Bob and his older brother Joe.

Livin' the Dream

BP in the 1960’s, fresh into radio.

All Smiles Backstage

Dave Brubeck, Bob Perkins, and Percy Heath

The Heath Brothers Plus One

Jimmy Heath, Percy Heath, Bob Perkins, and Albert “Tootie” Heath

Philadelphia Jazz Legends

Terell Stafford, Larry McKenna, Bootsie Barnes, Bob Perkins, and Jimmy Heath

The Big LaSalle

A 1940 LaSalle sedan.

Credit: sv1ambo, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Credits:

A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins.

Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008).

Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010).

Additional music (in order of appearance) -

“Theme for Bob Perkins (demo)” composed by Pete Smyser. “Old Bugs and New” (Posterity, 2010) composed by Dave Posmontier. “Free Peaceful Night Epiano (F 006)” by Lobo Loco. Licenses: www.musikbrause.de / contact@musikbrause.de