Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins

Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins

Bob Perkins has been a fixture in media for nearly 60 years. He is excited to share with you stories and interviews all about significant events and figures throughout his life, in the entertainment industry, and beyond! Visit staytunedbp.com for more information including photo galleries that accompany each episode. The debut season - comprised of 11 episodes - will run from March 29 - June 7, 2023! Episodes to be released weekly, each Wednesday. Stay Tuned!

Episodes

June 7, 2023 25 mins

Bob Perkins has much admiration for this exuberant, fashionable, and versatile singer. Bob says that “you get much more than song when at a Paula Johns concert.” Listen to hear what he means by this! You’ll be enthralled with this fun interview.

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This is the final episode of Season 1. Connect with Bob again in Season 2--to be announced--to hear more stirring editions of Stay ...

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This gentleman was very active in sports, and held respectable roles in this arena, figuratively. Wait until you hear about the life and times and stories ‘from days of ole’ that Bob Perkins shares about this featured professional. On another note, Bob will end this episode by sharing the story of a phone call he received, while in his studio late one night…wait until you hear what this surprising call was about! Stay tuned to hear...

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May 24, 2023 13 mins

With a smooth and sultry voice, this native Philadelphia singer had quite a dramatic life; often tragic. Don’t miss what Bob Perkins reveals about her life in the 1930s and 40s; facts that are gripping, sad, and filled with intrigue. Stay tuned for future narrations.

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This prolific artist and his father share the same passion for playing the bass! Bob Perkins nails this upbeat interview with native Philadelphian Christian McBride, who offers poignant details about his family, life, and career that will surely entertain you! Loved this episode? Well, listen out for the next presentation of Stay Tuned.

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May 10, 2023 12 mins

This episode starts out on a low note; about a young woman who felt hopeless about her dreams and desire to become a singer. Suddenly, Bob Perkins shares, her career exploded with the help of unlikely, and surprising friends, and partnerships. Stay tuned, to hear the details of this young woman’s success! Join Bob again to hear his next gripping episode.

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May 3, 2023 12 mins

He started from the bottom and rose to the top! Tune in to this episode to hear of the tireless efforts of this community advocate, turned minister and composer. Bob Perkins will share the events that propelled this ‘Prince of Preachers’ to high esteem and success! For more stories like these join Bob again, soon.

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April 26, 2023 11 mins

A young man with big dreams, who took some risks to succeed is what Bob Perkins talks about in this episode. He’ll share some facts and history about this organist, who grew up in ‘The City by The Sea,’ a city known for its rich, musical history. And you’ll be surprised to find out who his second cousin and aunt were! So, stay tuned to learn about the artist, his birth city, and about his ‘kin.’ And don’t miss out on future compell...

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Get ready to hear Bob Perkins’ upbeat, special edition interview with a seasoned jazz drummer, professor, and soon to be author, Roy McCurdy, who has played with the likes of Cannonball Adderley, Nancy Wilson, and many more. This is an explosive interview you won’t want to miss. Listen out for Bob’s next episode of ‘Stay Tuned.’

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April 12, 2023 15 mins

Dreams don’t always become realities. But sometimes they do, according to Bob Perkins, who in this episode talks about his time spent in Detroit, Michigan, and how events and experiences significantly transitioned his life and career. Learn too, about an encounter with a captivating artist that Bob said, “knocked my socks off!” Tune in again, soon, to hear more stories.

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April 5, 2023 12 mins

Do you believe in happenstance, chance happenings? Well, in life you sometimes never know who you’ll come into the presence of or what that meeting might eventually mean. Listen closely as Bob Perkins tells the riveting story of a chance meeting--early in his life--with a future superstar! Stay tuned to hear more of Bob’s narrations.

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March 29, 2023 13 mins

Bob Perkins, long-time radio broadcaster and media journalist is launching the first episode of his podcast called ‘Stay Tuned.’ Bob will share events that led to his radio career that started some 50 plus years ago. Wait until you hear the compelling story of his journey, a close call, and of his personal connection with a world-renowned trio of jazz artists. So, to hear future personal profiles and stories, stay tuned.

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July 29, 2022 2 mins

Listen to the trailer for a brand new podcast from broadcast legend Bob Perkins, BP with the GM! Full episodes COMING SOON!

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