Today's Interview: Michael Johnathon of WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour

WEKU | By wendy barnett

Published November 12, 2019 at 6:42 AM EST

WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour is celebrating their 1000th broadcast on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Folksinger/songwriter Michael Johnathon visited WEKU to talk about the monumental episode and share a little history about the program.

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