Beth (Russell) Gorab from the Class of 1993 was a key part of the leadership team that helped Z89 make huge waves in the Syracuse market during the "flamethrower era." She joins us today to talk about her time at WJPZ and her career since.
Believe it or not, she almost didn't go to SU, she had her heart set on another school, as she explains. And it wasn't until sophomore year at Syracuse that she found the radio station,. She was working diligently at UUTV and seeing how much fun they were having across the hall! Soon she was part of a group that included Dave Roberts, Hal Rood, Dana Dieterle, Jeff Donaldson, Matt Friedman, and more. Even though she was doing news and on air, Beth soon took over a promotions department that was at the height of its power - giving away cars, cash, and kicking 93Q's....um...butt.
She was hired by Y94 and WSYR before graduation, and worked on air for a year after getting her diploma. But when her position was eliminated, she decided she no longer wanted to pursue the on-air route. She worked in the non-profit space for some wonderful organizations before landing at Caldwell College, now Caldwell University.
She did leave for a time to work in the baseball world. which has always been a true passion for Beth. We spend some time discussing baseball's rule changes, and her informed perspective on them.
Beth also takes this opportunity to set the record straight on two stories previously told in the podcast - her being placed in a trash can, and her allegedly cracking up the station van. You'll want to hear her side of things.
More: Beth's blog, Dirt on My Diamonds, Bringing Light to the Complex Side of Youth Baseball: https://www.dirtonmydiamonds.com/
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