NightSide With Dan Rea

Dan discussed the New Orleans attack that occurred early New Years Day, killing 15 people. Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis joined him.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:What better way to ring in the new year than with Las Vegas-based tribute artist “Big Elvis!?” Morgan and one of Time Magazine’s Top 10 Elvis Impersonators celebrated as the ball dropped and a new year began!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Continued conversation with Kenny Meyer, a celebrated broadcaster and producer, who has met and interviewed hundreds of celebrities. This Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Famer discussed his work, life, and celebrities he’s met along the way!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Kenny Meyer, a celebrated broadcaster and producer, has met and interviewed hundreds of celebrities. Morgan talked with this Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Famer about his work, life, and celebrities he’s met along the way!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Roger Dobkowitz is a television producer best known for his work on the game show The Price Is Right. Dobkowitz also worked on other game shows, such as Family Feud, Double Dare, Now You See It, and Match Game. Morgan welcomed Dobkowitz and discussed what it’s like producing game shows!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Barbara Feldon, best known for playing the role of Agent 99 on the 1960s television series Get Smart, wrote her memoir at age 90 and is still going strong today! Morgan checked in with this legendary actress about life, family, and her continued career! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Continued conversation with Cleo Campbell about all those great ‘80s bands (Aerosmith, The Cars, New Kids on the Block, etc.) that got their start in the Boston area!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Aerosmith, The Cars, New Kids on the Block, are just a few of the bands that got their start in Boston. Morgan welcomed Cleo Campbell to talk about all those great ‘80s bands that grew their fame out of the Boston area!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:History holds a number of talented women who became known for their contributions in the early years of broadcasting. Morgan spoke with Joanne Desmond who was the first female evening news anchor in the U.S. and former CBS Boston reporter!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Tony the Tiger is just one of the many mascots that have graced the covers of cereal boxes both past and present. Morgan had some fun with Topher Ellis, a cereal marketing consultant and author, chatting about all those great cereals we used to eat, or still do!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:It’s nice to travel with confidence, whether it’s just to another state or an entirely different country. Morgan talked with former Newton Police Lieutenant Bruce Apotheker about personal safety and how to master the art of situational awareness.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:He graced Boston’s airwaves for years and continues to entertain on Facebook and beyond… He’s Bradley Jay, and he chatted with Morgan about current events, his lengthy career, recent travels, music endeavors, and more!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:As you tune into WBZ NewsRadio for the latest news, traffic, weather, and talk, do you ever think about what it takes to deliver all that content? Go behind the scenes of a talk show with longtime WBZ NewsRadio Producer Karen Buscemi.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White filled in on NightSide:Author and photographer Susan Mara Bregman has covered New England’s candlepin bowling scene to its neon signs. Now, she’s on the hunt for some of New England’s most iconic candy. Bregman joined Morgan to talk about our sweet, nostalgic favorites.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan ReaWe all have our favorites, from Home Alone to Christmas Vacation, from It's A Wonderful Life to A Christmas Carol. From Die Hard 1 and 2 to Lethal Weapon and Gremlins…but what’s new this year and on tap for 2025? Emmy Award-winning Arts and Entertainment Critic Joyce Kulhawik checked in with Morgan and they discussed movies and more!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea. ‘Tis the season of giving! So why not consider giving a homeless dog a warm place to sleep and a loving face to lick!? Morgan chatted with dog rescuer Cindy Bruce about her unique shelter that ships all over the U.S.!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea WBZ TV, now referred to as CBS News Boston has been covering New England’s biggest stories since 1948. The addition of the I-Team came later, featuring stories that uncover truths and expose fraudsters. Morgan talked with Cheryl Fiandaca, Chief Investigative Reporter for the WBZ-TV I-Team, about the work she does with the I-Team.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:Join Morgan and his special guest, Media Historian Donna Halper, as they chat about radio and TV holiday favorites…from music to movies…listeners talked about their favorite shows and songs that have become traditions in their house!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:Join Morgan and his special guest, Media Historian Donna Halper, as they chat about radio and TV holiday favorites…from music to movies…listeners talked about their favorite shows and songs that have become traditions in their house!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:Join in the holiday fun as Morgan features his own Christmas Trivia hour! What three gifts did the wise men bring to baby Jesus? What’s the last name of the featured family in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? Take a listen!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:Join in the holiday fun as Morgan features his own Christmas Trivia hour! What three gifts did the wise men bring to baby Jesus? What’s the last name of the featured family in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? Take a listen!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:Continued conversation with award-winning journalist and broadcaster Jimmy Myers about how society has changed the modern sports fan. It’s common these days to witness poor sportsmanship at sporting events, but has it always been this way?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:It’s common these days to witness poor sportsmanship at sporting events, but has it always been this way? Morgan spoke with award-winning journalist and broadcaster Jimmy Myers about how society has changed the modern sports fan.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:Continued conversation with noted local historian and author Anthony Sammarco about the iconic Christmas Tree Shops that featured unique gifts and housewares for decades. As its owners Chuck and Doreen Bilezikian once said, “Together we grew a successful company and created many memories.”Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:The iconic Christmas Tree Shops featured unique gifts and housewares for decades. As its owners Chuck and Doreen Bilezikian once said, “Together we grew a successful company and created many memories.” Noted local historian and author Anthony Sammarco joined Morgan to chat about this beloved store of the past.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:Continued fun with Mel Simons and his Audio Clip Trivia Quiz featuring “trivia without questions.” Simons shared some classic holiday stories and music!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:Morgan welcomed Mel Simons and his Audio Clip Trivia Quiz featuring “trivia without questions.” Simons shared some classic holiday stories and music!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:Continued conversation with author Steven Jay Rubin about the James Bond and The Twilight Zone franchise. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:What could James Bond and The Twilight Zone possibly have in common? Author Steven Jay Rubin! Listen in as Morgan and Rubin chat about these two iconic cinematic masterpieces!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan hosted NightSide’s Charity Combine! We featured 20 local charities and organizations that offer a wide range of services and support to their communities. If you’ve been looking for just the right charity to donate to this holiday season, here are the Second 10!Matt Brown Foundation - https://www.mattbrownfoundation.org/ MA Lions Club Eye Research - https://www.lionsclubs.org/en The MA Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired - https://www.mabvi.org/TWAV/ South Sudanese Enrichment for Families - https://www.ssefboston.org/ Food Not Bombs - https://www.instagram.com/foodnotbombswaltham/?hl=en New Brothers Incorporated - https://www.newbrothers.org/j3x/ Andrew & Ava & Friends Charity Lemon-Aid Stand https://www.facebook.com/AndrewAndAvaAndFriendsLemonAidStand/ Juniper Outreach - https://www.juniperhelps.org/ Programs For People - https://www.programsforpeople.org/ The Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network - https://bostonenet.org/Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan hosted NightSide’s Charity Combine! We featured 20 local charities and organizations that offer a wide range of services and support to their communities. If you’ve been looking for just the right charity to donate to this holiday season, here are the first 10!The Shadow Fund - https://shadowfundne.org/ The Fidrych Foundation - http://www.markfidrychfoundation.org/ Adopt A Platoon Southie Style - https://www.adoptaplatoonsouthiestyle.com/ The Fisher House - https://fisherhouseboston.org/ Handi Capable - https://www.handicapablefitness.com/ Above the Clouds - https://abovethecloudskids.org/ Minis with a Mission - https://www.miniswithamission.com/ Partakers - https://www.partakers.org/ Companion Animal Program - https://www.companionanimalprogram.com/ Mass. Down Syndrome Congress - https://mdsc.org/Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Local Business Owner Fights Crime with No Help from the City! Gary Park told his story to Dan.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the deadline looming for 130 MBTA communities, Dan discussed the controversial zoning law going into effect next year. Brendan Wild, a Marshfield resident joined Dan.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your car making a nagging sound that you just cannot figure out what the cause is? Are you wondering what type of vehicle would be a good fit for you and your lifestyle? Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein joined Dan to answer listeners’ car questions!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your car making a nagging sound that you just cannot figure out what the cause is? Are you wondering what type of vehicle would be a good fit for you and your lifestyle? Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein joined Dan to answer listeners’ car questions!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comic Joey Voices checked in with Dan Rea to discuss his upcoming show.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria and his attorney Jeff Robbins joined us to discuss the $1.1 million dollar settlement that Mayor DeMaria has received from a local newspapers for the unjustified, libelous charges made against the Mayor by the publisher and editor of the Everett Leader Herald newspaper.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:Throughout radio personality Ed Kalegi’s career he’s chatted with greats such as Carol Burnett, Norman Lear, Dean Koontz, and so many more. Morgan welcomed Kalegi as he shares excerpts from his book, It Was Great To Say Hello To...:A Curious Radio Host’s Conversations with Actors, Authors, and Newsmakers.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Filled In On NightSide with Dan ReaFrom author Bill Friedman comes the inside story about America’s most powerful gangland leaders. Learn about the roles these men played which eventually led to the creation of the Las Vegas Strip. Morgan and Friedman, author of 30 Illegal Years To The Strip: The Untold Stories of the Gangsters Who Built The Early Las Vegas Strip discussed them.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea You probably remember holiday shopping as a kid…your parents taking you to places like Mongomery Ward, Woolworths, Zayre, and even Radio Shack. Morgan reminisced with City View Trolley Tour Guide Jack Harte about all those great stores we used to shop in. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Filled In On NightSide with Dan ReaYou probably remember holiday shopping as a kid…your parents taking you to places like Mongomery Ward, Woolworths, Zayre, and even Radio Shack. Morgan reminisced with City View Trolley Tour Guide Jack Harte about all those great stores we used to shop in. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston drivers have a reputation for being some of the worst drivers in the country and get a bad rap for being aggressive on the roadways. According to a recent LendingTree study, Massachusetts has the worst drivers in the U.S. Based on data collected from Nov. 5th, 2023, through Nov. 4th, 2024, Massachusetts drivers had 61.1 incidents (accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations) per 1,000 drivers. Do you agree? Do you think Massachusetts really has the worst drivers?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Natick man and one other individual have been arrested on charges that they exported sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American troops early this year and injured dozens of other service members. The Natick native, Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Iran. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Governor had to leave, but the disussion continued!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s no secret that Dan thinks New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu is the best governor in the country…The governor will be leaving office this January when a new governor takes office. Gov. Sununu joined Dan to talk about his time as governor in NH, his somewhat difficult relationship with the Trump campaign and his future plans!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Mason Taylor – Professional bull rider competing in championship on a $1 Million Pro Bull Riders’ World Championship Race Winds Through the Manchester, NH and the Greater Boston Area on Dec. 20-21!Tom Zaller - President and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions brings us Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Boston!Tracy Clements – former school councilor & now an Education Strategist in Student Safety & Mental Health at GoGuardian described how technology is helping schools save students’ lives.Yashin Manraj, CEO of Pvotal Technologies on the recent drone sightings…Are they a threat?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to the murder case of United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, what was the real motive? What actually caused murder suspect Luigi Mangione to carry out this murder? Was it denied insurance claims for a suspected back condition? Was it a mental health condition or a combination of both? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to the murder case of United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, what was the real motive? What actually caused murder suspect Luigi Mangione to carry out this murder? Was it denied insurance claims for a suspected back condition? Was it a mental health condition or a combination of both? We discussed what the real motive could have been with Dr. Robert Bransfield and Dr. Al Miller.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last couple of weeks mysterious drones have been spotted in at least six states and now in Massachusetts. Over the weekend there were multiple reports of drone sightings in Cape Cod, the North Shore, and Central and Western Mass. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said they are not military drones and not from a foreign entity. Where are these drones coming from and are you concerned? Tatsu Ikeda joined Dan Rea in looking for answers. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Tom Lyons - National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), Director of Communications reminded us to make sure you don’t let your holiday season go up in flames! December is the leading month for U.S. Home Fires. What you should know…Susan Russell - CEO of Mold Dog Knows discussed Sick Building Syndrome: Amazing mold detection dogs are becoming home inspectors' new secret weapons. Eric Brown – former Special Forces Green Beret (24 years’ experience), Founder and CEO of Imperio Consulting checked in with Dan and discussed security details for government officials and the process of protecting leaders.Richard Battle – Author of "'AmeriCANS Who Made America: 18th Century—Birth of the Republic' – Optimism and timeless lessons from Washington for Washington.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.