Talk about falling into something, what has morphed into the Bob & RodMan Home Showsm fooled around for quite a while before finding it had become a radio program that's lasted over two decades in one form or other!!!

The story goes that a producer at WGST sallied forth into the market place in search of someone to broadcast a weekend home improvement program.  She made inquires where folks in the building trades were subject to do business.

One of those places was the infamous Littrell Hardware (now torn down) located directly across the street from the old Sears Store on Ponce which Littrell Hardware put out of business and which has been reborn as City Hall East. The lady in question had the good fortune to hook up with Mr. Paul Littrell, a man of reputation and distinction among those in the hardware line, and his drive-a-hard-but-fair-bargain son-in-law, Mr. Ron Porter.

On being asked to suggest someone who might fill her requirements, Mr. Paul and Ron mentioned Bob … Bob's always believed they did so because he was never far from their thoughts at that time. They'd allowed him to get extended well beyond any reasonable credit limit in order that he might bring an ill fated job to what one could call, "an honorable conclusion."  You've never in your life seen such expressions of relief as were drawn across the faces of those two when Bob showed up one summer afternoon with a check for several thousand dollars … no small sum to be owing on an account at your basic hardware store!

In any event, Bob received a phone call that night proposing he do a radio show.  For a number of reasons Bob declined but had the presence of mind to suggest Robert Calhoun, now retired, as one who would be just the ticket.  Bob knew Robert to be ethical and knowledgeable, plus, Bob figured if things worked out and Robert went on to become a big-time radio personality, he'd owe Bob one.

Bob was immediately apprised of an inflexible law in radio.  If you're given a shot to be on the air, they won't take "No" for an answer!!!

After considerable finagling and futile protests that fell on stone deaf ears, Bob and Robert started doing a call-in radio show the first Saturday of every month on WGST. The program was MC'd by the very patient, very professional, very adept, very resourceful Denis O'Hayer who has since moved on to television news.

Denis got Bob and Robert on their feet over the next few months at which time the legendary Eric Seidel invited them to take on broadcast responsibilities every Saturday. 

Acutely aware we're all "doing time" we're just doing it in different places, neither Robert nor Bob were inclined to build a prison of sorts in which their Saturdays were spoken for, at which juncture they were again confronted by that basic law in radio, "If you're given a shot to be on the air …" and so forth.

Being marginally intuitive, the boys quickly saw how little choice they had, adapted themselves to Eric's way of seeing things and embarked on what has become an enduring adventure in Atlanta radio.

John Lauer, Eric Seidel, John Kramer, Carolyn Martin, their big Buddy, Pat McDonnell and last, but emphatically not least, John Hogan (he of that group of brothers known as the "Hogan Mafia" among those in the various media) somehow saved Bob and Robert from themselves for the next 9 or 10 years before they moved on to wander about in radio wilderness until finally making it to the WQXI Promised Land where the RodMan took over for Robert.

It required the prayers of Bob's Mother, and the intercession of Mark Kanov, to finally structure a radio home for what proved to be 13 years.  Ike Newkirk, John Stirzaker, Justine Wandel, Brandon Leak and some of the Star 94 jocks have done their best to make the boys presentable.  Bob doesn't "clean up" all that well but there's hope since RodMan projects an air of stability which keeps Bob from appearing too out of step.

In any event, RodMan and Bob completed the circle in 2007 by returning to the frequency on which this journey began which is to say, WGKA 920AM,  formerly WGST.    Here the boys are continuing their adventure in the wonderful world of talk radio populated with terrific Listeners and loyal Advertisers.

Neither RodMan nor Bob could imagine anything they'd rather do than visit with folks like you on the radio every Saturday.

The point of all this is, Bob and the RodMan know they're the luckiest somebodies walking this green orb. The boys thank their Listeners for being kind enough to guarantee that good fortune.  Please be assured Bob and RodMan appreciate you as well as the Advertisers who make The Bob & RodMan Home Show possible.

In closing, RodMan and Bob are going to "tug your coat" with respect to getting on the air in a major radio market. It's really very simple. Somehow wrangle an invitation for you to start broadcasting from a radio person who has some clout, then tell'em, "No."

Bob and the RodMan can be found in Atlanta on lk AM 920 WGKA from 8 AM til' 11 AM every Saturday .................they hope you'll tune in and visit.  Not in the broadcast area?  No need to worry!  Bob and RodMan have set it up so you can listen on your computer.  Just go to the top of this page or the middle of the Home Page and click on the Broadcast Link to tune in.

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