Arizona broadcast pioneer Ray Odom

Oct. 25, 2018
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Arizona Horizon host Ted Simons talks with local broadcast pioneer Ray Odom about his career, ownership of radio stations and encounters with celebrities like Elvis Presley before they hit the big time.

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Arizona broadcast pioneer Ray Odom

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