Portland TV news veteran Carl Click interviews colleagues and friends from radio, TV, and print, reliving the stories, struggles and issues of Portland media over the last four decades.
It started when a co-worker said some “radio guy” didn’t believe Carl Click was my real name— he believed it was made up for effect. That lead to a call-in from me, and a fun relationship with The Rick Emerson Show on the Portland airwaves. The guy’s mind went a mile-a-minute with knowledge of pop culture, the nerd world, and “snark.” (his word) I became a frequent in-studio guest and had the honor of hosting The Rick Emerson Roast at the Crystal Ball Room— quite out of my comfort zone but a blast. (If there had been any recordings on the internet, I might have been called into a few offices at KATU. ) Rick started in radio in eastern Washington helping people find lost pets and livestock, he ended up with an immensely loyal audience in Portland for more than a decade. Lately his voice has been the written word. I wonder if he types as fast as he talks.
28 Oct 2021
Rhonda Shelby
Rhonda Shelby has been at KATU for more than 25 years. She started on the management track-- as community relations director, but her bosses quickly realized her natural ability as a communicator. They taught her weather. She studied. She learned. Jim Bosely took her under his wing, and one of the most trusted and respected meteorologist in Portland was on her way (She earned her AMS seal from Mississippi State). She’s been on that morning shift for more than a decade—and teamed with me and Natali Marmion and Michael Convery for a good part of it. Rhonda is a class act, for sure. And her work with the Oregon Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is a made a huge difference in so many lives. When Rhonda speaks, I will always listen.
14 Oct 2021
Mark Mason
Portland (and anywhere else) ARE YOU READY?!!!! ...for Mark Mason. He's been on the air at KEX and KPAM combined for more than 28 years. twelve of those with our dear friend, Dave Anderson. Mark has also been the voice of the Moda Center for Trailblazers fans for 25 season. Hear how he tried to get to Portland radio for years-- was rejected, but then got here anyway, and how a famous song from the 60s taught him the power of radio and launched his career. For cult members, his interview is 99.44% hate free.
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