Bret SaundersMorning show host
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February 6, 2012
10 Questions with ... Bret SaundersBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
I have been going at it since I was 14 on my high school radio station. The last 14 of them have been with the all-powerful KBCO.
1. How did you become interested in radio?
The AM radio stations of the '70s, such as WLS/Chicago and CKLW and WXYZ/Detroit made a huge impression on me as a kid. I've wanted to be a part of this since I was 12.
2. Who are/were your mentors?
There are so many. Growing up it was Dick Purtan, Doug Podell, Howard Stern and a man who went by the name of The Electrifying Mojo in Detroit. When I think about the powerful persona he created ... he was absolutely the best. I did get to meet him later in my career, but none of the others. I suppose that I've learned from just about everyone I've worked for and with. I'm still inspired by the work of Terry Gross and Ira Glass on NPR. Of course, the KBCO air staff is terrific. I'm also fond of whoever is on WFMU in New Jersey right now. The people on that station do what they do for love and I respect that.
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