Join Hank Hayes and Jim Nazium in Episode 3 of The Pirate Radio Guys, diving into legendary New Year's Eve pirate radio broadcasts from 1977-1986!

Epic tales of defying the FCC with WFAT, WGUT, and WHOT Brooklyn on AM & FM, including wild all-night shows, jingle creation, bank alarm mishaps, and chases by fans.

From Brooklyn rooftops to secret locations, hear rare audio clips, Times Square countdowns, and behind-the-scenes chaos with Mrs. Hayes, Pete Sayek, Ed Armstrong, and more.

Perfect for pirate radio history buffs, 1970s-80s nostalgia, and underground broadcasting fans.

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(Timestamps: 2:19 Intro, 20:50 WFAT 1977 Debut, 34:38 WGUT 1983, 53:23

WHOT 1985.Insight 1: New Year's Eve - Prime Time for Pirate RadioPirate broadcasters timed big shows for holidays like New Year's when FCC enforcement dropped due to fireworks, snowstorms, and federal holidays, allowing all-night marathons undetected.

Insight 2: The "Three Enemies" of Pirate RadioHosts named parents, girlfriends, and FCC as top obstacles—personal drama trumped legal risks, with parents blocking setups and relationships killing airtime.

Insight 3: WFAT's One-and-Done NYE Plan Turns LegendaryIntended as a single epic 1977 NYE show on 1620AM, WFAT exploded with calls from Maine, forcing repeats despite bust risks—addiction to the thrill.

Insight 4: Technical Mishaps & Bank Alarm FiascoTransmitter tests triggered a bank's silent alarm across the street—security leaped out, cops rolled up—forcing antenna tweaks and near-misses.

Insight 5: Defying FCC Busts for NYE TraditionBusted 3x (WCPR 7wks, WFAT 16mos, WHOT '85 and '89), they relocated to JL's, simulcast AM/FM with lasagna feasts—FCC couldn't kill NYE spirit.