John Dodds
Program HostJohn is the host of the Tuesday night jazz program, Doodlin'. He developed his passion for radio listening to the early Offshore Radio stations floating off the Essex Coast of England In the 1960’s and the BBC when he started to grow up a bit. His interest in Jazz stemmed from frequent visits to jazz bars, pubs and clubs in London in his teens, and cities in the U.S these days whenever he can. This has helped shape his love of all forms of jazz.
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WDIY's Neil Hever talks with John Ernesto, artistic consultant to the Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest, about what's in store for the 2026 festival, coming to Reading, PA for ten days starting March 19. -
John Dodds welcomes Mark Csencsits, Head Teaching Professional at the Bethlehem Golf Club, to talk about the game that continues to draw in millions of newcomers annually. -
John Dodds sits down with John Hauth of St. Luke's to talk about pickleball, from how the game is played to why it's become so popular in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. -
John Dodds talks with Louise Shaefer from Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery about the beauty and benefits of filling your garden with native plants. -
Host John Dodds talks with Bucks County jazz musician Eric Mintel about his quartet's upcoming Jazz Upstairs concert at Miller Symphony Hall along with his new book. -
John Dodds talks to Ken Szydlow, VP and Chief Marketing Officer at St. Luke's University Health Network, about beekeeping as a hobby and the importance of protecting our pollinators. -
Poconos-based jazz musicians Skip and Dan Wilkins talk with WDIY's John Dodds about their quartet's new album, 'In the Stars;' their experience with music during COVID lockdowns; and upcoming shows. -
Host John Dodds welcomes John Ernesto, General Manager of the Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest, for another update about next month's events, running from April 1-10 in venues throughout Reading, PA. This time, the focus is on what the festival will be offering for fans of the blues! -
Host John Dodds welcomes John Ernesto, General Manager of the Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest, for another update about next month's events, running from April 1-10 in venues throughout Reading, PA. This time, they talk about the wide variety of jazz offerings available to music lovers!
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Host John Dodds welcomes John Ernesto, General Manager of the Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest, for another update on the upcoming 2022 festival, taking place April 1-10 in venues throughout Reading, PA.
