Podcasts of Live Radio Interviews

Click on date of broadcast (below) to listen to or download recording (podcast) for later listening.  The following are recordings of live radio broadcast interviews with AHH Staff and volunteers.  The newest interview Podcasts are on top of list.



2020

  • April 6, 2020

    • Emma Deane was introduced to the KGAL Valley Talk Audience by host Jeff McMahan. Discussed shelter emergency operations and the urgent fundraising appeal to the community. Jeff covered a lot of topics, getting to know Emma, her background, education, previous job experience, and her calling to Albany Helping Hands.

2019

  • Representing Albany Helping Hands on the radio Pastor John Leon, John Donovan and, Jim Willhight. Topics include Christmas Tree and Wreath Sales, Christmas Tree Giveaway Contest, Grand Opening Radio Broadcast, Guest success stories and year end fundraisers.

  • September 9, 2019

    • Entire AHH Valley Talk show podcast available by clicking here. Representing Albany Helping Hands on the radio John Donovan, Wayne Oakes, Jim Willhight and Pat Loy discussing the Anniversary Fundraiser to replace old technology.

    • KGAL’s Jeff McMahan reads a Guest Story “On a New Path- Allen’s Story”. To read this story click here.

    • Interview with Pat Loy, longtime volunteer, heading the Continuing Education Department. Interview as one part of the live Valley Talk Radio Show on KGAL (link above). To listen to just the Loy interview click here. To read transcript of the interview click here.

  • June 17, 2019

    • Live Radio Interview with Pastor John Leon, Executive Director and Jim Willhight, Development Consultant. KGAL Valley Talk Host Jeff McMahan joined in to discuss The Bailey Home Project Update, Wrap up of Bridge of Hope Dinner Auction, Lehigh Yard Sale, and more.

  • April 1, 2019

    • Joining KGAL Valley Talk host Jeff McMahan was Pastor John Leon (Executive Director), Jason Cadwell (Board Member) and Jim Willhight (Willhight.Com Media & Development Consultant) discussing the Grand Opening Celebration at the Bailey Home later this month (4/12/2019). We also introduced a new Albany Helping Hands Board Member, Jason Cadwell.

      Jason is owner or the Cadwell Group, a real estate brokerage with two locations in Albany. Jason discusses his family connection with the founder of Albany Helping Hands, Pastor Les Bailey (apx. 22 minutes)

  • Subject: The new Bailey Home for single mothers with children and the upcoming Bridge of Hope Dinner Auction.

    Joining KGAL host Jeff McMahan was Pastor John Leon (Executive Director), John Donovan (Development Director) and Jim Willhight (Media & Development Consultant). (24:48)


2018

Pastor John Leon, Executive Director, Albany Helping Hands

Pastor John Leon, Executive Director, Albany Helping Hands

  • November 20, 2018

    • Click here for our Home for the Holidays on the Radio web page with podcasts of both the KGAL and KSHO live radio broadcasts.

  • November 12, 2018

    • We discussed founder Pastor Les Bailey’s passing, the Anniversary Fundraiser success, expansion progress, Christmas Tree and wreath sales and the upcoming Home for the Holiday radio broadcast from 7 to 10 the morning of Tuesday 11/20/2018. (20:57)

  • September 10, 2018

  • Twentieth Anniversary. The history of AHH, Services, 20th Anniversary Fundraiser, Woodlot Campfire Wood Success, Need for Mattresses.

    Representing AHH was Wayne Oakes, Assistant Executive Director, Development Director John Donovan and Jim Willhight Media/ Development Consultant who was joined by KGAL Newshost Jeff McMahan.


2017

  • November 15, 2017

    • Topics Include the opening of five Albany Helping Hands Christmas Tree Lots, plans for additional housing, Anniversary Fundraiser update, latest housing census and meal service count and the upcoming Home for the Holidays on the Radio. Representing AHH was Development Director John Donovan and Jim Willhight Media/ Development Consultant who was joined by KGAL Newshost Jeff McMahan. (43:14)

    September 13, 2017.

    • Albany Helping Hands' John Donovan, Wayne Oak and Jim Willhight Joined KGAL's Jeff McMahan on Valley Talk a live, local radio talk show. The subject: Albany Helping Hands 19th Anniversary Celebration, update on Shelter Census, Meal Count, Jason's Tractor Fundraiser, Woodlot, Thrift Store and U-Haul Operations. (54:01)

  • April 13, 2017

    • Joining KGAL's Jeff McMahan on Valley Talk, Albany Helping Hands Wayne Oakes, John Donovan and Jim Willhight (20:35 edited, no commercials) (20:35)

  • February 20, 2017

    • Albany Helping Hands has a new Executive Director and Valley Talk host Jeff McMahan introduced KGAL's audience to Pastor John Leon. (21:37)


2016

March 16, 2016, Valley Talk ON 1580 KGAL.Dan Kress- Executive Director (left), John Donovan- Development Director (center), Jim Willhight Development Consultant (right). Listen click here.

March 16, 2016, Valley Talk ON 1580 KGAL.

Dan Kress- Executive Director (left), John Donovan- Development Director (center), Jim Willhight Development Consultant (right). Listen click here.

  • November 22, 2016

    • "Home for the Holidays" Podcast: a digital archive of live radio interview on KGAL's Valley Talk. This interview wrapped up three hours of Home for the Holidays day on KGAL. (41:23 edited no commercials, news breaks).

  • November 15, 2016

    • Discussion of upcoming Home for the Holiday's radio broadcast on KGAL and KSHO. Mp3 podcast of the interview on KGAL's Valley Talk. (42:31 edited).

  • September 7, 2016

    • Podcast: a digital archive of live radio interview on KGAL's Valley Talk. (42:38 edited no commercials, news breaks)

  • March 16, 2016

    • Podcast: Digital archive of live radio interview broadcast by KGAL's Valley Talk. Interviewed by Jim Willhight was Dan Kress- Executive Director and John Donovan- Development Director. (42:38 edited no commercials, news breaks)(43:01 edited no commercials, news breaks)


2015

Thanks to Charlie Eads (President and General Manager, Eads Broadcasting), Mary Eads (News Host/ Valley Talk Producer) and Jeff McMahan (News / Valley Talk Host) for our airtime on Valley Talk.