Ep. 123 - Z100's Radio History

Published: Feb. 19, 2022, 9:17 p.m.

Coming up on its 39th year, Z100 has a new documentary about its historic debut: "Worst to First: The True Story of Z100 New York". Exploring the different eras of this innovative radio station, I discuss the early days, outrageous DJ- Scott Shannon, current programming of Elvis Duran, and Ryan Seacrest.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Z100: https://z100.iheart.com/?pname=z100.com&sc=dnsredirect

"Worst to First: The True Story of Z100 New York"
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21w1dp0wzaE
Documentary backstory and streaming info:
https://radioinsight.com/blogs/219735/review-worst-to-first-the-true-story-of-z100/

Scott Shannon:
http://mediaconfidential.blogspot.com/2014/02/scott-shannon-radio-goliath.html
Scott Shannon in the Morning (WCBS-FM 101.1):
https://www.audacy.com/wcbsfm/hosts/scott-shannon-in-the-morning-with-patty-steele

Elvis Duran and the Morning Show: https://elvisduran.iheart.com/

Ryan Seacrest: https://z100.iheart.com/featured/ryan-seacrest/
American Top 40: https://www.iheart.com/live/american-top-40-4802/

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/

Music Notes with Jess - Radio Themed Episodes:
Episode 26 - iHeartRadio's Bobby Bones' Bio:
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24886529

Episode 45 - "Radio" Songs Countdown:
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/40445849

Episode 68 - Radio Disney History (1996-2021)
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/43177240

Episode 108 - 'New York's Country 94-7' / '94.7 The Block' Station Flip:
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/47348211