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Anonymous
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 12:53 pm: | |
Q is already deep in trouble, Wicker over at B will just rub more salt in it. |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 12:06 pm: | |
Here is the 1st post for March. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 11:18 pm: | |
Congrats Anonymous for the first post of March. Now it's time for the second. 
Q is in deep you-know-what. 3.8?? When is the last time this happen? And it's all because of an enemy in your own building...106-5 The Beat! It's taking all the teens, while getting some of Power's shares that used to be monster-like.
How about that X huh? "Bigger stick, lower ratings, New Rock 102.1 The X". |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 2:31 am: | |
Glad to see the GWB-Lowery Mays conspiracy to provoke war has shot those WRVA Cheap Channel political talker ratings back up... ;-) |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 2:48 pm: | |
BTW, I think we'll get our answer on 1480 very soon. Jerry Lindquist's "Tuning In" column in today's RTD contains a teaser that ESPN Radio will enter the local market 24/7 very soon...details later. I'm assuming that's referring to 1480. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2003 - 2:45 pm: | |
VARTV says on FM maybe. Don't tell me 100.3 plans to go all-sports without any hot talk. IDIOTS! |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2003 - 5:36 pm: | |
Yeah, I saw VARTV today. Didn't 100.3 just give up the Renegades to WXGI? That doesn't sound like a station going for all-sports. What about that 98.9 station that is coming to Midlothian?
Maybe I'm missing something, but why wouldn't 1480 do everything it could to land to land ESPN Radio? What else could they do for that station, except foreign language programming? Their group already has political talk, adult standards, religious, .... |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 7:27 pm: | |
Well the way I see it. If 100.3 goes towards ESPN and 98.9 goes hot talk, it evens out. I think that CC is fighting a lost cause again, take a good look at the ratings for WRVQ and WRXL, both stations are sinking lower than the titanic. If I were to own WRXL, I would make 11:45am-1:00 a retro lunch gig and to counter these so called saturday night parties with a retro saturday night that would bury anything that the other stations could beat.
If it turns out that wicker or madison hits B103, well Q94, it's been a long ride for you guys. Maybe the Q might go oldies after getting knocked down to a 3.8. Funny take the two bad seeds of CC and separatly WCVE beats them with a 5.5. God Bless Us all. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:05 am: | |
It's sad how two heritage stations have been ruined.
XL-102 is no more because of them. 102.1 The X, I want to like them because Elliot is a quality morning man, but Richmond people become fixated on one thing, and if they don't hear Jeff & Jeff in the morning, there's a good chance that they'll flip right to JB&B at The Planet. All alternative rock fans listen to Y101. Most Y listeners don't have a clue or really don't care that XL is alternative now, because they both play the same music.
Q94 is a station I feel bad for. They're local 24-7 and are still losing. I can contribute the low ratings to two things:
1. Wicker Gone
Jeff Wicker was an integral part to Q94's automatic bid to the top 5 every book. He was the poster boy of Q. Billy Surf just doesn't cut it. They need an in-your-face morning show, kinda like Mark & Kris at HOT 99-5 or MJ Morning Show at 933 FLZ/Tampa.
2. The Beat
This was supposed to hurt Power and help Lite. No one thought about Q, did they? Q's under a 4 share for the first time in a while because of its own sister station.
That's just what I think. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 2:06 pm: | |
Mark, I do agree with you that it is sad to see Q and XL like this, given that yes unlike some of the stations here around town, Q94 is local 24-7 without oustide AM shows from other markets because of syndication. I really wish that The X would figure out who they are as far as programing goes. Are they all new rock with no static, or new rock and we run our mouths with loveline and NASCAR. I agree that XL was basically screwed with Jeff and Jeff gone as a team. If i am not mistaken they were in the top 5 for morning radio here in town.
I have to admit I miss Beck and McKee. These guys were nothing short of class and basically adopted richmond as home. Not like these syndicated people who come out when they feel like they need to. Howard Stern would have come down here to see us, If we made him number one in the market. Wicker was the same way when he was here. He loved this town. CC, I think decided probably to use a optional attitude that syndication works for mancow and stern, let's do it.
Funny, little did CC know, that they have ruined 2 heritage staions. Was it worth it? Looking at the ratings, the answer is no. Elliot is a great show, but looking overall, this just basically shows that CC went to far to fast. |
Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 3:48 pm: | |
Yeah, I gotta admit, XL was dead after J+J'S splitting. While they played a broad range of rock, most Richmonders want ONE or the OTHER. You want modern rock? Pick Y. Want classic rock? Pick the Planet. J+J was the glue that held together XL. If they were fired in...well...1997, for example, the BUZZ would've taken the alterna-heads, and WLEE would've taken the classic rockers. As for 102.1 today, they still have a chance. We'll pretend Y-101 is WVGO, and the X is the BUZZ, and, well, you get the picture. BUT, that probably won't happen, and 102.1 will switch formats yet again, and take a shot at K95.
As for 100.3, forget about ESPN on 'ARV. Expect oldies. 98.9 will go "Hot Talk". 1480 will be ESPN, and 910 will pick up news.
that's all,
RIP XL-102, |
Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 3:52 pm: | |
AND GAWD ALMIGHTY, WILL 102.1 STOP PLAYING THE SAME @#$&*% SONG EVERY HOUR? I WOULD CHANGE TO Y, BUT I LIVE 50 MILES AWAY FROM THE 'DYL TOWER, AND WXJK IN FARMVILLE BLEEDS THROUGH. 3WV OUT OF C'VILLE IS GREAT...LIKE XL!!! |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 11:45 am: | |
News on 910? And bite into 'RVA's share? PLEASE!! |
Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 4:30 pm: | |
Oops, I didn't mean 910, 990 sounds a bit better...
sorry...talk about CC killing good stations, 'RVA has been turned into another right-wing POS. |
Thor is Thor (Thor)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 4:32 pm: | |
Thor's eyes are bleeding from reading the junk on this site. Thor is not amused. Thor has spoken, Thor is wise, Thor is brave, Thor is still here |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 8:19 pm: | |
Why would 990 go news? They have some decent properties (Liddy and O'Reilly are prominent conservative talkers; Jacobs is my personal fave here), plus I'm lucky (well, actually pretty unlucky, since I think he's pretty mediocre) if I can pick up a single second of Hannity's show, which imho has their best chance of getting really good ratings, since he's got significant name recognition, is really just a less-entertaining Rush and the competition on the rival talker is Dr. Laura, which is a tape-delayed call-in advice show, is on the wane and doesn't (primarily) focus on politics.
As it stands right now, 990 gives away 12-14 hours of its programming day. Get a better signal, and the ratings have to rise somewhat, imho.
BTW, totally agree about WRVA. Not only did they sell out and catch on to the Savage flavor of the day, but Michael Graham is now quoting Savage's buzz-lines ("Islamo-facist" for instance). Give me Lionel anyday; laid back, intelligent, carefree talk. |
Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond)
| | Posted on Friday, March 14, 2003 - 11:59 am: | |
OK, I've been laid straight by some folks, lemme give you a better opinion of my opinion.
100.3-Oldies
1480-No ESPN, well, I say news.
98.9 (if it comes)- Hot Talk
Anti-Thor has spoken. Anti-Thor is wise, Anti-Thor is brave, Anti-Thor prays that Thor's eyeball's rupture! |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2003 - 11:56 pm: | |
OK one to thor...can't you be resepctful of other people, yes you have the right to post but please in this time of war and uncertainity, we need to respect others. Two for lighter fare...if 98.9 comes to be and becomes hot talk, can we please get the king of all media back in town? Yes I am talking about Howard Stern. Heck Hot Talk, we already have Imus. The logical move would to get stern's show. God Bless |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2003 - 9:08 am: | |
Regarding Dan's post:
And besides, we need something else to grace the front page besides war right now. Can't we make it a little entertainment-based these days?
About 990/1480:
I never got why HOT TALK ran Sporting News overnight and has ESPN's Tony Kornheiser during the day. Wouldn't it make more sense to run ESPN at night and on the weekends. If they were really smart, Laura Ingraham would be on after Hannity, and John & Jeff (late-night talk show) would be on after that. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2003 - 12:00 pm: | |
Regarding Mark's post about 990/1320/1480. OK here would be my idea for a new lineup for 990 if they dropped sporting news
6-10 Imus
10-12 G Gordon Liddy
12-3 Jim Jacobs
3-7 Sean Hannity (this is a live feed folks)
7-11 Someone local would be nice for this one
11-2 Ferral...yes i remember the guy and he was great
2-6 ESPN
Let 1480 go sporting news. 100.3 go oldies but no disco please and for the second time 98.9 BRING BACK STERN |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2003 - 12:00 pm: | |
Regarding Mark's post about 990/1320/1480. OK here would be my idea for a new lineup for 990 if they dropped sporting news
6-10 Imus
10-12 G Gordon Liddy
12-3 Jim Jacobs
3-7 Sean Hannity (this is a live feed folks)
7-11 Someone local would be nice for this one
11-2 Ferral...yes i remember the guy and he was great
2-6 ESPN
Let 1480 go sporting news. 100.3 go oldies but no disco please and for the second time 98.9 BRING BACK STERN |
Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond)
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2003 - 4:16 pm: | |
BRING BACK STERN...Hmm...well, there is a market for it, I suppose. Question for all out there, what do you think will be the lifespan of 102.1's current format?? How 'bout Y's? Who will win the "battle", X or Y? While it sounds like something from your 9th grade algebra class, (ahh, remember the days!) it is a good question, considering the fact that RIC has three rock stations. Mind you, when the Buzz signed on in 8-1995, WVGO was gone in less than a year, and it's mighty ratings swallowed by 'BZU.
I hope thor will forgive me, I gotta go back to 'da shrink to get this medicine thing worked out |
Thor is Thor (Thor)
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2003 - 7:51 pm: | |
Dan, Thor will try to be respectful. Dan, Thor suggests you try to get some counciling, Thor suggests you learn about radio before you post here, thor suggests you not use your real name, they may cut off your cable and stop your mail. Thor has spoken, Thor is wise, thor is respectful. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2003 - 10:01 pm: | |
Thor, Comcast would never cut off your cable, at least for another 2 months. Hell, a person with a five-year-old back bill would still be recieving cable from Comcast right now. It's like one of those two-month periods, showing you "we're ready to work". After that, say hello to UPN65 in full static.
Here's my 98.9 lineup:
6-11am: Howard Stern
11am-3pm: Something interesting & local
3-7pm: Don & Mike
7-11pm: Tom Leykis
11pm-2am: Phil Hendrie
2-6am: John & Jeff
HOT TALK 990
same as Dan |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2003 - 10:40 pm: | |
Oh my, note to you thor, I was born and raised here in the city of monuments now known as the city where the council is a joke. I keep my bills current so thanks for the so called concern about me and comcast.
To radioX at this juncture i would have to say Y will beat X in the long run...noone barely gives notice to the X except for the dj's and the listeners that call there after elliot which seem to be the same ones over and over again, The X will need to play more retro 80's alternative rock to get my full attention so as I have pointed out i feel left out by both stations because of the lack of 80's alternative airplay.
Mark...maybe we should run 990 and 98.9 ourselves or even start our own station.
One more note..With our troops about to go to war, let us all remember the loyality and pride that our nation's military has for us. God Bless us all |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 8:45 am: | |
Hey Dan:
We've got more sense than the people that do run the stations, so why shouldn't we? |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 9:53 am: | |
Mark and Radio X, what would happen if CC and Radio one merged Y101 and 102.2 the X? Make it like the FNX network out of new england. Add say FM 99 out of norfolk DC 101 out of DC. Yes Elliot would still be the morning show. But the ratings I think might improve. and maybe bring the network into the top 10. Given that when you combine the two stations ratings here, it would break into the top 10 per say.
Mark about our station idea. We are not going to allow rick dees in town. This is the same Rick Dees that when his ratings were slipping away and he was going to loose a affiliate, he staged a phony death threat. Something local, how about we get someone who won't mind taking shots at local government. Who will stick to what they say no matter if it's right or wrong. Well that and we need a 7 second delay for language content.
God bless america and all of us. Talk to you people later. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 11:12 am: | |
****Something local, how about we get someone who won't mind taking shots at local government. Who will stick to what they say no matter if it's right or wrong.****
Sorry, but that pretty much describes any Clear Channel drive-time talker you'll find in any market. I find it funny after Price's obvious ratings stunt (the whole Trammell thing), Graham went straight to the Sa'id card (even before his troubles with the law).
IMHO, CC talkers won't cut it. If I'm listening to your station, I'm listening b/c it's intelligent and entertaining, not just b/c it is sorta edgy and has production value. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 11:34 pm: | |
Ambulacechaser, you have a great point in CC drive talk. I was thinking something on lines of Opie and Anthony however. I do respect your opinions of course. The great think about freedom is that we can talk about what we would like and when we want to do so. As we draw closer to war, we need to remember those who fight for our liberties and freedoms. God Bless us all. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 9:15 am: | |
Of course, you know I was thinking something along the lines of O&A. Really, a male-oriented show with 2 hosts or more. Maybe even a Junkies type show. If they could get Mark & Max from Sports Radio 910, that would be pretty good. If Sports Radio 910 was smart, they'd give M&M the 7-10pm. Czaban is rarely on (either some "local" Hokie/Spider show, or games on--especially won't be on now because of NCAA Tournament).
If 100.3's gonna go with ESPN Radio, wouldn't this be the right time? They're not wooooing anyone right now with their American stunt. |
Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 4:08 pm: | |
Thanx Dan...another WVGO?? Nah, after all, this station is owned by CC, home to the repetative format...Oh, take a look at pittsburg's 105.9 the X site. (I think it's either wxdx.com or 1059thex.com) DOESN'T THE LOGO LOOK SIMILAR??
Just A random comment... |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 5:14 pm: | |
Radio, I find that all of the CC stations for the web pages have the same format. Funny, how they claim to be a major media outlet, yet the lay out for a website is the same thing. Yes to be honest with you and I will always be that, I would love another WVGO.
Mark about 100.3, how about if they are going to change period please do. I am sick of surfing the dial and hearing the same thing over and over on 100.3. Even if it's oldies, please main quad...flip the switch ok |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 2:04 pm: | |
I know. Is Main Quad think they're getting lucky to buy more time to decide on the format because the war is now upon us? PLEASE!! FLIP ALREADY! |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 8:23 pm: | |
Did anybody catch ESPN's coverage of the NCAA tournament today? All I can say is WEEEEEEEEEIRD! I know CBS handed it to them because of war implications, but did it have to look SOOOOO CBS-ish? I mean the graphics was there, the logo was everywhere, I mean it might've well been on CBS's sister networks. Imagine if it was on ABC instead of ESPN...wow. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2003 - 3:20 pm: | |
It was still CBS's production team, so that's its graphics package went along for the ride. This happened during the baseball playoffs a year or two ago, when ABC bought FOX Family, but was still obligated to air FOX's playoff package on now-ABC Family. What made it really weird was ESPN also has rights to some playoff games, so I think there was an 8 pm game with FOX graphics, then a 10 pm West Coast game with ESPN graphics. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2003 - 11:44 pm: | |
Look for the same thing to happen Saturday and Sunday if events warrent folks with the war vs the NCAA coverage.
On the old topic of Clear Channel, I have to give WRVA credit for doing great coverage of the war. Cut out Dr Laura and do the war until 5AM with the Richmond's Morning News Show. Heck I would rather hear ABC news then Dr Laura any day and twice on Sunday. Not to give CC any help...the way the FM stations are run are still tackey as ever, but at least with this war, 1140 is actually outshining the area. God Bless us all and the troops defending this country and their familes, our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 7:59 am: | |
One more note...WRVA should dump Dr Laura for Michael Reagan. Get rid of the love advice and go straight politcal. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 1:29 am: | |
No! No! No!
If WRVA drops Dr. Laura and chooses yet another right-wing talker instead of Lionel, I will never turn to 1140 on my dial again.
BTW, Jim Jacobs had a funny riff about WRVA's patriotic gathering/Glenn Beck vehicle, the "Rally for America." Somebody called Jacob's show asking him what he thought of it (the caller forgot it was an 'RVA event), and without naming 1140 explicitly, Jacobs went off for a few minutes on how of course that station's motives aren't entirely or even largely pure. Its parent company is _always_ in it for a buck, would never do _anything_ that's not designed for a big profit, yada yada. Then, it Jacobs' wonderfully ironic style, he added, "Too bad they thought of it before I did." |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 7:38 am: | |
Chaser my point being is that Lionel or Reagan would more or less fit the bill of the weekday line up there at 1140. When you look at the format for the weekdays especially, it is all political all day except for the news updates which are all about the war. Dr Laura, although she is very much right winged, is not political.
As for the Rally, More people will show up there at the rally then listen to the X or Q94 so it will be somewhat of a sucess in that cap. God bless us all. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 9:20 am: | |
Hey, I'm not near a radio, but I'm hearing WARV has flipped to ESPN Radio. If I turn on the radio here, I probably wouldn't recieve it (I'm in western Henrico) I'll hear it when I return to the palace of Mark (aka home). |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 10:55 am: | |
Anybody that's listening right now, what's going on? Are they running Kornheiser or something different? |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 12:28 pm: | |
Mark, I get 100.3 barely and as of 12:20 PM they are playing American Pie. Sadly as of now, no changes at 100.3 (same songs every few hours). |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 1:32 pm: | |
Mark I checked on this website 100,000 watts.com and they posted a flip from stunning to ESPN radio for 100.3 so who knows... |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 1:40 pm: | |
Same place I checked Dan. It was weird cause VARTV ain't have nothing. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 3:07 pm: | |
VARTV has posted something, and it says that 100.3 will probably flip to ESPN in early April. DCRTV says the likely format is Oldies. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 9:19 pm: | |
Mark at this point....I would even allow god forbid another y101 to hit town at 100.3...Just kidding guys. What I do suggest for main quad is to go to the FCC and boost up the wattage on their stations so they can cover the area. It's sad that whatever they play won't cover the area. I love the star...when it is actually picked up and not falling off the air because of a lack of range. |
Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 8:12 am: | |
Another Y? Now THAT would take the radio version of the Darwin Awards. I doubt 100.3 can boost up wattage. 100.1 and 100.5 are in the way. I think oldies will be the format of choice...ESPN... well, it's possible. Perhaps if we all pray hard enough, Star will turn into a 80's and 90's rock station. They would just have add a few 90's alternative albums...they could even keep "the best of the 80's and more" slogan!!!Nobody else will do it, and if Star kept the format up, they could out live one of the other "Alternative" stations, Probably 102.1...And 102.1, I guess they'll chase after K 95's ratings next |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 9:12 am: | |
Big Al (I guess) is out at WXGI, after Big John Trimble takes the morning spot at WXGI 950-AM. Trimble was at WCLM 1450, and was broadcasting live from Fairfield Commons Mall.
I'm guessing Big Al may become apart of the new staff @ ESPN Radio 100.3, which is currently Radio America or something like that. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 10:19 am: | |
Radio X....I knew you were a person of brains. As Mark could tell you. I in the past here have begged for the X and Y to play alternatve 80's. Seems to me, that all the X can play is the Beastie Boys, and the Y, well you have to beg for it basically.
Mak...who knows with this market as nuts as it is...Please remember WVGO was knocked off the air in the middle of the day. As fr Big Al, well where ever ESPN ends up, he will be there. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 2:44 pm: | |
I thought Big Al was okay when he was on 910, but he just didn't have any juice the half-dozen times or so I tuned into WXGI. Part of it was perhaps the opposite-of-Clear Channel stark & choppy production, but I strongly suspect he needs a co-host if he's to get any kind of footing in morning drive again. And, for God's sake, he's not the only morning sports show around anymore; he's got to expand himself at least a little bit and make his show accessible to people outside his inner-circle cronies. I'd love to see Big Al succeed and beat the hell out of Tony Bruno here (I think Bruno's fine, it's the local v. CC aspect I'm talking about), but I'm not so sure about that, even if Big Al goes to FM (especially one with a weak signal). |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 2:48 pm: | |
BTW, are the R-Braves still going to be on 'XGI this year, or for part of the year and then maybe going to the new 100.3, or what? |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 3:36 pm: | |
Seriously, this would be my lineup for the new ESPN Radio 100.3.
6-10am: Big Al In The Morning
10am-1pm: Tony Kornheiser
1-3pm: The Dan Patrick Show
3-7pm: Bob Black & the Sports Huddle
7-10pm: ESPN SportsNight
10pm-2am: The V Show (ESPN)
2-6am: AllNight With Todd Wright (ESPN)
And my lineup for 98.9 The EDGE, Richmond's first station for guys only.
6-11am: Howard Stern
11am-3pm: Mark & Max In The Midday
3-7pm: The Don & Mike Show
7-10pm: Tom Leykis
10pm-1am: Phil Hendrie
1-6am: John & Jeff |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 5:14 pm: | |
I agree that Mark & Max are entertaining and the closest thing we have here to the Junks, but I assume they have day jobs that pay more than a midday spot at a start-up hot talker would. Anyway, I think 'JFK had it right in the 1990s with Liddy in middays. Unless you have a show that controls the market anywhere you put 'em (a la D&M in DC), imho hot talk is a commuter's show, not an office building show. Liddy (or Rush, for that matter) is topical and sort of blends in the background of an office setting. Hot talkers are too out there, imho.
Anyway, I like your ESPN 100.3 lineup, even if I find Patrick smarmy and distasteful. I'd really welcome Bob Black back. That's a good lineup for the EDGE too, given you know I have an affinity for Lionel and would like to see him back here weeknights. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 - 11:28 pm: | |
Folks, here is my 990 solution for hot talk...
6-10 Imus in the Morning
10-12 G. Gordon Liddy (live from WJFK)
12-3 Bill O Riley (Live)
3-6 Sean Hannity (Live)
6-10 Jim Jacobs (live) no offense Jim but sean hannity live is a great experience
10-2 Late night with Ferral (yes sports and Metallica do mix...and I would listen to him over watching sportscenter any day and twice on sunday)
2-6 Either a local late night early morning person or repeat Jim Jacobs
Yes i admit that this line up would probably not happen, but to have all live talk on 990 plus a stronger signal, would mean possibly mean better ratings.
As for the 107 debate...Yes on the idea of giving it a harder edge. Get rid of the pop stuff that B103 plays and get the stuff that Y101 and the X refuse to play. Bet you that if that happened, one of the alternative stations leaves town. God Bless |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2003 - 7:24 am: | |
Jerry Lindquist's column today in the Times-Disgrace talks about Big Al's move to WARV. Says they're branding themselves ESPN Radio 100.3, which isn't surprising. No details on any other local programming; Lindquist just listed ESPN's other hosts....
Dan, Ferrall hasn't been syndicated at night since about 2001 when he was on SportsFan Radio, which then became SportingNewsRadio. He went to mornings at WNEW, but I'm pretty sure he's been gone from there for a while now. He hasn't been syndicated at night to any great degree since WWI pulled his show in the night 90s. I agree he was quite good at this 1996 or so peak, sort of a less grating Jim Rome (though I guess his voice could be called grating). So, unless I'm missing something, I don't think Ferrall's an option.
Just a minor nitpick, but I don't think Liddy from WJFK will ever happen again. He was let go in the Ken Stevens/Jeremy Coleman/O&A Death March of 2001-02 and now broadcasts out of a 0.65 watt station in DC.
I agree that WLEE should try to prop up Hannity as best it can, since he's a big name, although I really don't see what's so special about him. He's essentially Rush Limbaugh, except he's not entertaining. And his "pretty face" doesn't show on radio. Hannity's sort of a cross between Limbaugh and Savage, except he has no production value and doesn't need to resort to calling someone a "puke" in lieu of making an intelligible comment. (Just getting in the obligatory Savage blast...God, he's awful.) |
Frank_Dreben (Frank_Dreben)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2003 - 9:21 am: | |
So what *has* happened to Jacobs over at 990? Hannity has been on live 3-6 all this week. I haven't listen to other times of day yet, so I don't know what else has changed. Maybe Jacobs is just on vacation, or they changed because of the war. I haven't heard why. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2003 - 12:53 pm: | |
I think this is the new HOT TALK lineup (not sure at all, PLEASE don't take my word for it)
6-10am: IMUS
10am-12noon: G. GORDON LIDDY
12noon-2pm: BILL O' REILLY
2-4pm: JIM JACOBS
4-7pm: SEAN HANNITY
7-10pm: LAURA INGRAHAM
10pm-6am: CBS NEWS (for now)
Jacobs damn sure hasn't left 4M, he has too big of a responsibility there. |
Frank_Dreben (Frank_Dreben)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2003 - 5:05 pm: | |
As it stands now, Hannity is on 3-6. I didn't think Jacobs had gone anywhere, but I just haven't heard him on the air this week. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2003 - 8:23 pm: | |
Could be a war thing, could signal a shift once Kornheiser's gone. I sure hope Jacobs is still there, and I'd love to see him do a third hour again.
I heard a promo on WLEE in which the sports guy (Gary Criswell, I think) said that the weekend sports show would be on five times a week. That could mean that he and the other guy would take 7-8 pm or something, I really don't know. What I do know is that Criswell may be a super nice guy, but he simply does not have a voice for radio. It hurts to listen to him. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 9:50 am: | |
I hope that Jim Jacobs is still at 990. A great guy and chaser and I are on the same page, he needs that third hour. Jim was always great on a 3 or 4 hour show where he had more time to shoot the breeze and be Jim. I am thinking that the movie for hannity is because of the war and Kornheiser's departure as well.
As for ferral, yes that was a dream nothing less or more. Odds are that Mark has the right idea going into the new age of 990. Well and of course we can add the Richmond Speed games as well to that well.
I still stand with the idea of 107 changing slightly and giving a death blow to one of the alternative rockers here in town, probably the X because after elliot, the station basically sucks as it becomes basically y101 on a 30 minute delay. God Bless |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 3:22 pm: | |
Looks like I read only half of Lindquist's column yesterday (the Big Al part). Gary Criswell's hot his own WLEE show, "The Richmond Sports Report," coming up five days a week from 6-7.
Perhaps this is irrational, but I'm starting to worry that maybe something _is_ up with Jacobs. WLEE has filled 6-7 pm now. Which probably means they'll run Hannity live all three hours, 3-6 pm, right? AFAIK, O'Reilly's locked in at 12-2 pm. Korhneiser's leaving, which moves Liddy's first two hours live to 10-12.
That leaves open, what, 2-3 pm? Would Jacobs' show shrink to one hour? Not likely. So that leaves a replay of one of Liddy's remaining hours to fill 2-3 pm as a lead-in for Hannity. (I think it's unrealistic to believe that Hannity would go 7-10 pm, obviously.)
Which leads me to wonder if Jacobs will be on the air at all.... And it also leaves me to think that the Criswell show might mess up the works for us Jacobs fans. All so they can have the guy on live, before a sporting event starts? Ugh. Between Maniscalco's 12 (maybe 13) disciples tuning into WRNL and the new ESPN Radio 100.3 and Criswell's show, all doing sports during the 6-7 pm hour, I'd have to think Criswell's show might actually get negative ratings. Sorry for the tangent.... |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Saturday, March 29, 2003 - 12:14 am: | |
Chaser, here is where I start wondering about Jim Jacobs's job at 990. Jim Jacobs has been a great guy to listen to ever since he was at WRVA. Someone who is local and listens to the everyday type person as much as the big shot. A real down to earth type guy. Unlike Maniscalco, who is a pain in the A**, Jacobs actually cares about people and the events surrounding the lives of Richmonders. Unlike Michael Graham at WRVA who came in from another market, Jacobs has been here for a very long time in Richmond.
I can think of very few personalites that are still here in town that have been here longer than say 10 years. Surf does not count because Surf left for a few years. God Bless and hey if Lucas gets this message, hey buddy some of us miss you. |
Robwitham (Robwitham)
| | Posted on Sunday, March 30, 2003 - 8:21 pm: | |
FYI, I'm tired of the anti-Maniscalco comments. I work with him and he's very friendly and easy to work with. You're entitled to your opinion, but someone had to stand up here and make a comment. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Sunday, March 30, 2003 - 10:13 pm: | |
Maniscalco would be pretty good if he actually infused some Richmond topics into the show. I mean, it's OK to talk about what Bruno and Rome talk about, but it would be nice if you devoted at least 2 to 3 segments on local stuff. Don't just use "Happy Hour" as a cop-out either! |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Sunday, March 30, 2003 - 10:55 pm: | |
Rob...I agree that he means well, and I am sure he is nothing short of a nice guy off the air. Just that sometimes he comes across the way that turns me away from listening to him. If I want to listen to someone bash callers, there is always any of the shows after Glenn Beck on WRVA. I do agree with Mark that if Maniscalco talked about some local stuff and not just the national stuff, it would make a great show and by the way Rob, your station I think will still beat WARV (ESPN Radio) in the ratings. Secondly we welcome the man himself to make himself known on here Rob, most of us on here, one person aside, are actually nice people.
Ok, quick about 98.9 and 107.3. For 98.9, the sooner the better when you can get on the air. It would be great to have a hot talk fm or a return to oldies. To 107.3 which is owned by main quad, your station is improving but there is a little work to be done that several of us have mentioned in the past few weeks. Please listen to us, we want you guys to excel in this market, not be at the bottom. God Bless, and rob, welcome to the room on behalf of the great people here . |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Sunday, March 30, 2003 - 11:05 pm: | |
Mark hit it. It's like Michael Graham saying, "Let me tell you why so-and-so is wrong..." If I wanted an informed opinion about an issue of national significance, I wouldn't be listening to a local Richmond talk show host. (Graham gets a pass, maybe, since he's something of an author/social critic, used to be on a crappy DC AMer, and goes on Bill Maher, etc.).
I realize Maniscalco's/Graham's job description is pretty much "tool for Clear Channel corporate synergy," but it's plain repetitive to parrot what the national guys (Rome, Rush) talk about.
Robwitham, I trust that Maniscalco's nice to work with, etc. He's just a thoroughly pedestrian sports talk show host--all the more compared to the guy he (sort of) replaced, Bob Black. YMMV, and certainly you're under no obligation to agree. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Monday, March 31, 2003 - 3:57 pm: | |
It basically because these guys aren't from here. A good News/Talk, Sports Talk, or any kind of Talk guy would study his market before entering the market.
And it's not that hard.
Hey Mike (Maniscalco), try picking up the T-D Sports Section, and skipping over the A-Braves and take a look at the R-Braves. Oh, you know, that minor league team that used to air on WRNL and has a pretty good local following. I'm pretty sure Richmond sports fans would wanna hear about it.
See, like 'Chaser said, if I wanted to hear about MLB Opening Day and NFL signings all day, I could've heard that from Bruno & Rome, and every other FOX Sports host. |
Robwitham (Robwitham)
| | Posted on Monday, March 31, 2003 - 8:50 pm: | |
By the way, thanks for the welcome!
It wasn't my intent to slam anyone, I just wanted to state my opinion regarding working with Mike.
I listened alot to Bob with the Sports Huddle, and can't honestly remember alot of R-Braves talk. When it came to local stuff, it was college dominated (UVA, Tech, UofR). I agree with good local coverage, and if there's not enough, I hope that would change.
Dan, I also agree with you regarding 100.3; the signal itself is a hinderance. 910 will be just fine; just makes you wonder what 1480 will finally be.
And, also, all the best to Jim Jacobs, in whatever he decides to do. I haven't had the chance to work with him, but I have heard good things. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Monday, March 31, 2003 - 11:13 pm: | |
Man, just got home after a long day. 100.3's signal is a hinderance to both the north...Bible 100.1 and the west...100.5. Hmmm 1480, well it could be one of many formats but i am thinking maybe oldies. Problem is with that one is low wattage though.
107.3 and 98.9 if they are going to succed need the higher wattage as well. I think B103 has a 30,000 watt stick. In a nutshell, if they can boost up the watts for those station and take the advice of mark, chaser, radio X and myself, the stations would be sucessful down the road. God bless and talk to you great people later |
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