‘A Stroll Down Memory Lane With Wane’ Ranks No. 1 Among Live Saturday Morning Radio Shows

K92.7’s “A Stroll Down Memory Lane With Wane” has earned the distinction of being the No. 1 live Saturday morning radio show in Columbus and the surrounding area, reflecting the program’s growing popularity among listeners who begin their weekends with classic R&B, soul and the music that defined generations.

Hosted by veteran radio personality Wane A. Hailes, the three-hour program airs Saturdays from 8 to 11 a.m. on K92.7 FM. The station describes the show as a journey through R&B classics, particularly music from the 1960s and 1970s.

More than simply an old-school music program, “A Stroll Down Memory Lane With Wane” is built around the memories connected to the music. Hailes mixes familiar hits with information about the artists, groups and stories behind the songs, creating a program designed to make listeners remember where they were, who they were with and what was happening in their lives when they first heard the music.

For Hailes, the show represents another chapter in a broadcasting career that has spanned more than three decades with Davis Broadcasting Inc. His history in radio dates to the 1970s, when he was known as the “Surgeon of Sound” on college radio station KTJO 88.1 FM. He has worked on air with Davis Broadcasting since 1991.

The success of “A Stroll Down Memory Lane With Wane” also demonstrates the continuing appeal of live, locally produced radio at a time when listeners have countless options through streaming services, satellite radio and podcasts.

What those platforms cannot always duplicate is the personal connection between a local host and the community he serves.

Each Saturday morning, Hailes speaks directly to listeners throughout Columbus and surrounding communities while providing a soundtrack filled with Motown, soul and classic R&B. The program has developed into a weekend gathering place for listeners who share not only an appreciation for the music but also the memories and history behind it.

Hailes also serves as president and publisher of The Courier Eco Latino Newspaper and hosts “Wake Up With Wane” weekdays on WOKS AM 1340 and 94.1 FM.

The No. 1 recognition is especially meaningful because “A Stroll Down Memory Lane With Wane” remains a live, locally hosted Saturday morning program — connecting listeners in real time to the music, personalities and experiences that helped shape their lives.

For Hailes, the formula remains simple: great music, great memories and a connection with the community.

And every Saturday morning, listeners continue to take that stroll together.

“A Stroll Down Memory Lane With Wane” airs live Saturdays from 8 to 11 a.m. on K92.7 FM.