WRPO Programs
and DJs
Jim Matthews
Host of the vintage R&B and blues-rock program "Blues On The Lake." (since 2009). Inspired by Dayton's WING radio legend Gene "By Golly" Barry, Jim 's career ran from 1973 to 1986 at several stations including WMVR Sidney,WCTM Eaton and the former WAXC at Moulton near Wapak. Jim re-entered the radio field at 1600 WULM Springfield in 2004 as a freelance voice-over talent(ala Charlie VanDyke) in addition to being a stay at home dad who raised his three (now adult) sons with his wife Kimberly and working a regular job for an area lumber buisiness. Listen to Jim's show Saturdays from 8 to 9AM. Jim also loves contemporary Christian,soul gospel,jazz,classic Motown,rockabilly,soft adult contemporary,cajun,zydeco....and of course,oldies!
If you love the blues,help underwrite the show by contacting Dale, Bev or Suzanne here at the station at (937) 843-6680.
Heather Johnston Vanvoorhis
Host of "Cruisin' With Heather" ...who takes you back to the 1950s,60s and 70s...the formative years of rock and getting you in tune with our Wayback Weekends. We are happy to have Heather's cheerful voice on the air in addition to her daughter Sarah introducing many of the Top Forty rarity songs her mom plays...sometimes even a Big Band-era song or two. Saturday mornings 11am-12 noon.
Other WRPO programs
The Classic Country Review -Two hours of classic "old school" country from the 1950s thru the 70s.Saturday mornings 9-11am.
The Ultimate Oldies Show with Mike Ficher-Two hours of classic Top Forty hits from the 1960s, plus facts and interviews with the artists that made them great. Saturdays 12 noon-2pm. Visit www.mikeficher.com/radio
The Beatles Show- Nothing but a full hour dedicated to the music of the Fab Four, hosted by former WSAI good guy Casey Piotrowski- Saturday afternoons 2-3pm
The Tubby Tunes Radio Show- Two hours of Highway Boogie Deluxe Americana music hosted by Long John- Saturday afternoons 4-6pm
The Blue Suede Connection-Hosted by Dan and T.L.-spotlighting the music of Elvis Presley.Saturday evenings 6-8pm. VIsit their Official Website.
Cool Bobby B's Doo Wop Stop - Saturday nights from 8-11p. Visit www.doowopstop.com
The Outdoor Rundown Show-Your daily update with Jim Dugan on what's happening outdoors at the lake. Weekday mornings at 5:07am and 7:07 am Saturday mornings also at 7:07am.
The Rewind Show with Jimmy Jay-Sunday evenings 7-9pm Visit www.rewindshow.com
Greatest Hits USA-Chuck Taylor plays the Greatest Hits of the 1960s and 70s- Sunday nights 9pm-12 midnight.
Local and Area News Segments - Weekdays at 7:05,8:05,9:05 am,and at 12:05pm...right after USA Headline News with hourly national/world news updates during morning and afternoon drive times...and on weekends. Visit http://usaradio.com
The Wayback Machine- Jim Matthews' one minute trip into rock history. Weekday mornings at approx. 6:30 and 8:30 am.