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Doug Podell, Detroit’s “Doc of Rock,” is retiring after 50 years in radio, ending his final show on December 5, 2025.
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.
He began in 1975 at WABX and worked at major stations across the Midwest, shaping rock radio in Detroit, Minneapolis, and Cleveland.
A respected program director and on-air host, he earned multiple awards and helped launch popular shows and events.
His legacy includes deep community ties, a 2024 Polish Day Parade grand marshaling, and a $30,000 charity fundraiser.
iHeartMedia’s Casey Krukowski praised him as a Detroit original whose influence spanned generations.
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Doug Podell, "Doc of Rock" de Detroit, se retira después de 50 años en la radio, terminando su último show el 5 de diciembre de 2025.