Through which shows or personalities did WAAF gain recognition?

I guess you could point to the morning show "The Hill-Man and the Mayor" with Gregg "Opie" Hughes and Anthony Cumia, which later became "Opie and Anthony" and got national attention after a controversial stunt in a Boston church. Or maybe "The Toucher and Rich Show," which started on WAAF and became a huge local staple for years. I'd also mention "The WAAF Radio Wars" or "The Greaseman" in the early days, but it's hard to pick just one-each personality brought a different kind of recognition.

A huge part of WAAF's fame came from "The Night They Raided Minsky's," a wild, late-night show hosted by "The Greaseman" (Doug Tracht) that pushed boundaries with crude humor and stunts. Then you had "The Greg Hill Show" for years, which was a cornerstone of the station's rock identity, blending music with irreverent talk. Does that help clarify the station's voice for you?

Having Greg "The Greaseman" Tracht on the air really put WAAF on the map for a lot of folks, especially with his unpredictable morning show that mixed music with wild, over-the-top characters. Later on, the station built a loyal following with "The Mistress Carrie Show" in the evenings, which gave a strong female voice to the rock scene and connected with listeners in a more personal, family-friendly way during the drive home.