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flag Doug Podell, Detroit’s “Doc of Rock,” is retiring after 50 years in radio, ending his final show on December 5, 2025.

flag Doug Podell, known as Detroit’s “Doc of Rock,” is retiring after a 50-year radio career, concluding his final show on 106.7 WLLZ on December 5, 2025. flag He began in 1975 at WABX and worked at major stations across the Midwest, shaping rock radio in Detroit, Minneapolis, and Cleveland. flag A respected program director and on-air host, he earned multiple awards and helped launch popular shows and events. flag His legacy includes deep community ties, a 2024 Polish Day Parade grand marshaling, and a $30,000 charity fundraiser. flag iHeartMedia’s Casey Krukowski praised him as a Detroit original whose influence spanned generations.

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