Jumpin' Joe's WJCU Hall of Fame Speech

WJCU inducted Jumpin' Joe Madigan as a member of the inaugural WJCU Hall of Fame class during a ceremony at John Carroll University on October 5, 2024.

WJCU inducted Jumpin' Joe Madigan as a member of the inaugural WJCU Hall of Fame class on October 5, 2024.

Madigan was inducted along with Bill Peters (Metal On Metal), Mitch Capka (Kick Out The Jams), Dan Polletta, former WJCU General Manager Mark Krieger, and the WJCU Founders.

Madigan introduced himself on the air for the very first time on WJCU on October 05, 2003, exactly 21 years ago from the date of his hall of fame induction.

"Outside being a husband and father, it is the ultimate honor to be inducted into the WJCU Hall of Fame," said Madigan. "Especially as a member of the inaugural class."

Watch Jumpin' Joe Madigan's complete heartfelt speech, preceded with an introduction from WJCU General Manager Jasen Sokol.