Hank Hayes & Jim Nazium relive the insane weeks after the FCC raided and shut down their Brooklyn Pirate Radio station WCPR 1620 AM in 1975 Brooklyn. What did two kids do when they couldn’t broadcast anymore? They turned Long John Nebel and Candy Jones into their personal prank-call playground — and the results are legendary.Hear never-before-heard vintage audio of:• Classic “I’m coming down, you y&llow b@stard!” threats• “You jerk / get off the air ya punk” meltdowns• Shaggy-dog calls (“Can a man be reincarnated from a paper bag?”)Bonus Prank Calls:• Operator cross-connect pranks• Larry King Mutual Network commercial-trigger hacks• Random crank calls (“Can I speak to Sy?”, “Can I speak to Milton?”, “Can I speak to Mr. Hall on Hancock Street?”)• The launch of follow-up pirate station WFATIf you love 1970s New York talk radio, Long John Nebel, Candy Jones, classic prank calls, pirate radio history, FCC pirate bust stories, Brooklyn underground radio, old-school AM radio nostalgia or late-night radio legends — this episode is pure gold.👍 Like if you remember Long John • Comment your favorite prank line • Subscribe + bell 🔔 for more pirate tales!#LongJohnNebel #CandyJones #PrankCalls #PirateRadio #BrooklynPirateRadio #1970sRadio #FCCBust #WCPR #WFAT #OldSchoolRadio #TalkRadioHistory #CrankCalls #NewYorkRadio #PirateBroadcasters #AMRadio #LateNightRadio #RadioNostalgia #UndergroundRadio #HankHayes #JimNazium #TomLeykis

🎙️ Episode 9: "The First FCC Bust" – 50th Anniversary Special

Exactly 50 years ago today (February 7, 1976), the FCC raided Hank & Jim’s bedroom pirate station WCPR in Brooklyn. In this raw, real-time episode we replay the actual FCC warning tape from legendary agent Judah Mansbach, relive the moment agents Jack Shadetski and Alexander Zimney burst in during “These Eyes” by The Guess Who, and tell the full story of how two undocumented broadcasters got shut down after just 7 weeks on the air.

Plus: • The hilarious “Maxell t-shirt” drama from our 1980 CBS “No Holds Barred” TV reenactment • Why we chose to turn the transmitter off instead of broadcasting the bust live • Phone calls from OG listeners Pete Sake, TR Buckley & Robert • Reflections on why we did pirate radio on the commercial band (and why radio was never the same after)

If you love pirate radio history, FCC raids, underground broadcasting stories, or just two old friends cracking up over their wild teenage adventures, this is the episode for you.

Timestamps:0:00 – Cold open with original FCC answering machine threat3:40 – The exact moment the FCC walked in14:00 – “We don’t ever want to come back here again” 😂46:00 – Full CBS “No Holds Barred” pirate radio segment (with animation & Maxell logo fail)1:15:00 – Live listener calls

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🎙️ Episode 8: The Pirate Radio Guy Podcast – Hank Hayes & Jim Nazium relive 50 years of underground radio history LIVE from Freehold, NJ!From a 15-year-old turning his mother’s clock radio into a pirate transmitter in Brooklyn’s Marlboro Projects, to blasting Beatles records across 17 states on WCPR 1620 AM, this nostalgic episode is packed with laughs, shocks (literally), and radio legends.Exactly 50 years to the day since their first FCC bust, the guys countdown the raid, reveal hilarious air names (John Doe → Hank Hayes, Perry Harris → Jim Nazium), share Bic-pen transmitter hacks, candy-store tube testers, rooftop antenna dangers, and wild phone-call stories.Plus live viewer calls, the “panel of experts” (Orson Welles, Long John Nebel & more), and the unbreakable pirate spirit that became their lives.If you love 1970s radio pirates, FCC drama, DIY broadcasting, or pure Brooklyn nostalgia — this is your episode.👉 Drop a comment: What’s YOUR favorite pirate radio memory?📺 Watch the full 1-hour+ live broadcast now!🔥 New episodes every week — subscribe & hit the bell!#PirateRadio #HankHayes #Gymnasium #FCCBust #RadioHistory #1970sRadio #PirateRadioPodcast #UndergroundRadio #BrooklynRadio #LivePodcastThe teenage spark that launched a lifetime of pirate radioA curious 15-year-old rips open his mother’s clock radio, turns a receiver into a transmitter, and suddenly the whole Marlboro Projects is hearing Beatles records.

What happens when you mix pirate radio, New York winters, homemade transmitters, FCC raids, frozen blue jeans, and a blizzard so bad the government stayed home?You get Snow Shows.In this episode, Hank, Jim, and Pete look back 50 years to the golden age of underground radio—broadcasting without licenses, without permission, and without fear… especially when it was snowing.From WCPR and WFAT to WHOT AM/FM, this is a deep dive into:The invention of the legendary Snow ShowBroadcasting during the Blizzard of 1978Dodging the FCC while the city was buried in snowFrozen jeans standing upright in the studioAll-night marathon broadcastsListener call-ins, drop-ins, carts, compressors, and pirate ingenuityThe moment Hank and Jim made a pact—just the two of usHow Pete became the only person ever let inAudio processing experiments that predated commercial gearDiners, late nights, early mornings, and real radio freedomThis isn’t nostalgia—it’s radio adventure history.❄️ Episode Highlights“The FCC doesn’t go out when it’s snowing”The Blizzard of ’78 shuts down NYC—and opens the airwavesThe original Snow Show marathon broadcastsWalking miles through waist-high snow to get on the airFrozen jeans that literally stood up by themselvesPirate radio studios in bedrooms and basementsEarly audio processing, side-chain tricks, and stolen engineering ideasCart machines, jingles, drop-ins, and DIY radio magicWhy talk on the radio mattered—and still does📡 About the ShowThe Full Spectrum Show is hosted by Hank, Jim, and Pete, veterans of New York underground radio. From pirate AM and FM stations to audio innovation and unforgettable stories, this show keeps the spirit of real radio alive.🔔 Like, Subscribe & Join the AdventureIf you love: Pirate radio, Old-school broadcasting, New York history, Audio engineering stories, FCC run-ins, And radio done the right way👉 Like the video👉 Subscribe to the channel👉 Share with fellow radio nerdsWe’re chasing the first milestone—1,000 subscribers—and every click helps keep the signal alive.🗓️ Live Every Sunday📍 Sundays at 6 PM 📺 YouTube and 📡 Vaughn.Live/hank_and_jim (Flagship Station)

Hank & Jim spill the secrets of Brooklyn’s legendary underground radio empire (WCPR, WFAT, WGUT, WHOT). Hear the never-before-shared 1979 FCC surveillance tape of agent Judah Mansbach, the wild “ABC Joe” guest who destroyed the envelope, and Jim’s insane childhood phone-line hack that turned his bedroom into a full pirate studio. From walkie-talkie sparks to a the PBC network, 5 FCC busts, a World Trade Center task force, and a helicopter on standby — this is classic pirate radio history at its absolute best.50 years ago two Brooklyn kids ran a pirate radio station so powerful the FCC launched a full East Coast task force — helicopter on standby at Kennedy, agents on the World Trade Center roof.

One agent, Judah Mansbach, knew exactly who was behind it. His bosses didn’t believe him. So Judah staked out the projects on his own time… and Gymnasium caught the entire frustrated conversation on a 7-inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape. That tape still exists. It’s proof that sometimes the “impossible” signal is coming from a kid’s bedroom. Rebel radio, analog hacks, and zero redaction in the FOIA files.

Classic underground broadcasting at its finest. Who else grew up chasing signals that weren’t supposed to exist?

Drop your story below.Live every Sunday 6PM ET on vaugh.live & YouTube The Pirate Radio Guy#pirateradio #HackingThePhones #FCCBust #BrooklynRadio #1970sNostalgia #RadioHistory #WCPR #UndergroundRadio #VintageDJSubscribe & hit the bell — new episodes drop weekly!

Celebrate 50 years of legendary Brooklyn pirate radio with Hank Hayes & Jim Nazium in Episode 5 of The Pirate Radio Guy!Relive the wild 1975 launch of WCPR 1620 AM — the bedroom station that reached half the country on a clear channel — plus stories from WFAT ("Fat is where it's at"), WHOT "The Brooklyn Station", stage fright, massive East Coast audiences sleeping with radios tuned to static, surprise daytime housewife calls, and epic FCC evasion tales.Special highlights:Live calls from longtime listeners (including a fellow ABC/Disney pirate!)Vintage 1982 Betamax video tour of Randall Ripley / Ed Armstrong's Stereo 9 FM pirate setup in QueensHilarious memories, jingles, reverb, and rock & roll nostalgiaPerfect for fans of pirate radio history, 1970s underground broadcasting, Brooklyn radio lore, free radio rebels, and classic Top 40 vibes.If you love stories of teenage DJs going wild against the FCC, hit play and join the celebration!📻 Subscribe for more pirate radio adventures🔔 Turn on notifications🌐 Watch live Sundays at vaugh.live/hankandjim#PirateRadio #BrooklynPirateRadio #WCPR #WFAT #HankAndJim #UndergroundRadio #1970sRadio #FreeRadio #PirateRadioHistory

Dive into the thrilling, wild underground world of 1970s pirate radio with Hank & Jim in Episode 4!

Celebrating 50 years since their legendary Brooklyn station WCPR 1620 AM hit the airwaves in 1975, these two hilarious radio rebels spill epic stories: building a secret station on a $0 budget, getting flooded with calls from Maine to North Carolina, inventing sidechain processing, crafting homemade compressors that made them sound pro, ignoring glowing "On Air" signs, and the insane 7-week run that ended with an FCC raid!

If you love radio history, underground broadcasting, DIY tech hacks, nostalgic laughs, and classic DJ banter—this episode is pure gold. Join the adventure—hit play now and subscribe for more pirate tales!

Join Hank Hayes and Jim Nazium in Episode 3 of The Pirate Radio Guys, diving into legendary New Year's Eve pirate radio broadcasts from 1977-1986!

Epic tales of defying the FCC with WFAT, WGUT, and WHOT Brooklyn on AM & FM, including wild all-night shows, jingle creation, bank alarm mishaps, and chases by fans.

From Brooklyn rooftops to secret locations, hear rare audio clips, Times Square countdowns, and behind-the-scenes chaos with Mrs. Hayes, Pete Sayek, Ed Armstrong, and more.

Perfect for pirate radio history buffs, 1970s-80s nostalgia, and underground broadcasting fans.

#pirateradiohistory #NewYearsEve #FCCBusts #WFAT #RadioHistory Subscribe for weekly pirate memories!

(Timestamps: 2:19 Intro, 20:50 WFAT 1977 Debut, 34:38 WGUT 1983, 53:23

WHOT 1985.Insight 1: New Year's Eve - Prime Time for Pirate RadioPirate broadcasters timed big shows for holidays like New Year's when FCC enforcement dropped due to fireworks, snowstorms, and federal holidays, allowing all-night marathons undetected.

Insight 2: The "Three Enemies" of Pirate RadioHosts named parents, girlfriends, and FCC as top obstacles—personal drama trumped legal risks, with parents blocking setups and relationships killing airtime.

Insight 3: WFAT's One-and-Done NYE Plan Turns LegendaryIntended as a single epic 1977 NYE show on 1620AM, WFAT exploded with calls from Maine, forcing repeats despite bust risks—addiction to the thrill.

Insight 4: Technical Mishaps & Bank Alarm FiascoTransmitter tests triggered a bank's silent alarm across the street—security leaped out, cops rolled up—forcing antenna tweaks and near-misses.

Insight 5: Defying FCC Busts for NYE TraditionBusted 3x (WCPR 7wks, WFAT 16mos, WHOT '85 and '89), they relocated to JL's, simulcast AM/FM with lasagna feasts—FCC couldn't kill NYE spirit.