Conversations - Zip Rzeppa - A Fantastic Journey

Ron has a wide-ranging conversation with St. Louis broadcasting legend Zip Rzeppa. They cover Zip's days at Boston University on the basketball court and in the classroom - with two notable classmates - one with whom he would work with later in life on the air in Boston.

They discuss the Zippo Awards, one of the most legendary recurring segments in St. Louis broadcast history. Where did Zip get the idea?

The two discuss Zip's stops before St. Louis in Boston and Cincinnati, where he became a recording star (really!). And Zip reflects on a prophetic statement delivered to him in New York that was spot on.

Then, it's on to St. Louis and a fantastic ride at two stations. They discuss his relationship with Whitey Herzog and how a simple misunderstanding led to ... silence only to be resolved at a key moment.

At the height of his popularity in 1995, Zip made the decision to leave broadcasting. He tells why, and what kept him very busy in the following years.

And, we find out what Zip is up to today including his amazing work with Mater Media, various charities, and the Catholic Church. In true Sportists fashion, they also discuss the current state of the Cardinals and Zip tackles The Sportists Questions.

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