Jim Campagna on The John Krol Podcast
The man, the myth, the legend. Jim Campagna is one of my (perhaps unsung) heroes who made it possible for the long-running Good Morning Pittsfield radio show on WTBR to continue through long stretches during election cycles. However, some may not know that broadcasting is Jim’s professional background and he DJ’ed at various stations, including WNAW/WMNB in North Adams when I met him. Somehow we managed quite successfully with a station (WTBR) that was essentially a hotbox in the summer months, regularly hitting 90 degrees, no wireless, and equipment that seemed to be hanging by a string. But it was fun, and we helped save the station that is today situated in more comfortable (perhaps air-conditioned) confines. Jim was a big part of that. Today, JIm and his wife, Kim, are regular cow bell ringing loyalists at Pittsfield Suns games, and you may find them crushing it in Karaoke at venues in the Berkshires. Afterall, that’s where Jim took Kim on their first date, impressing her with his Jim Morrison-like vocals. We also cover the present and future of Wahconah Park, a trade for a Ken Griffey rookie card, the Berkshire Black Bears, Kevin Costner baseball movies, Val Kilmer, attributes of a television anchor, the art of a decent interview, his wedding in the Crane Room at the Berkshire Museum and more. I hope you’ll enjoy my conversation with Jim Campagna. — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support
