| Author | Message | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
Wow, major changes afoot at WLEE. No more Jacobs, no more Kornheiser (obviously), and no more Liddy. From yesterday's T-D: [i] "With Kornheiser leaving Talk 990, that gave us an opportunity to get back to being consistent," said Radio Richmond co-owner Mike Mazursky. "And that consistency was that we were talk radio with some of the most popular shows. With Tony, we were straying too far into sports. This was an opportunity to restructure the station." [/i] Can't say I understand what he's saying here. They strayed too far into sports? Fine. Then why turn back around and devote a drive-time hour every weekday to the Criswell show? And what happened to "Richmond's local station for talk"? Where's the show where we can listen to (and discuss) Richmond issues? And why no more Liddy? He was, with the possible exception of Imus (who has incredibly well-placed guests) the most entertaining of the right-wing gasbag shows. And why, in the world, go back to MIKE FREAKIN' GALLAGHER? _That's_ progress? Moving Hannity live made sense, but all WLEE is doing is solidfying itself as a poor man's WRVA. And why listen to one hour of Dennis Prager (LIVE!) when you can listen to the final hour of Rush? ...Any news on Jacobs' next stop? He really seems like a quality person, and I hope he succeeds wherever he goes. And are these changes indicative that 98.9 is going to go talk, and pick up Liddy middays? Liddy's been on in this market for probably a decade now.... | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
Wow. Lots of changes. BIG AL sounded OK today, and it looks like Megan O' Donnell (FOX 35/NBC 12 sportscaster) will be on today @ 7. Very, VERY backward moves going on at 4M, er, RadioRichmond. This would've been the right way to do it if they knew how: 6-10AM: IMUS IN THE MORNING 10am-12noon: JEFF BECK 12noon-2pm: THE RADIO FACTOR with BILL O' REILLY 2-3pm: DENNIS PRAGER (couldn't find anything else live) 3-6pm: SEAN HANNITY 6-7pm: DRIVE-TIME SPORTS with GARY CRISWELL (if they have to, jeez does he really have to be right here. Oh yeah, this is my lineup!) 6-7pm: SPORTS HOUR WITH BOB BLACK 7-10pm: LAURA INGRAHAM 10pm-1am: LIONEL (This one's for you, 'Chaser!) 1-6am: CBS NEWS, or something Oh yeah, and if they want to be "Talk 990" so bad and not "stray too far into sports", why are they running Sporting News Radio at night? Huh? I JUST DON'T GET IT!! And yes, 'Chaser, it could be a sign that 98.9 will be flipping to Hot Talk. And if it was: 6-11am: HOWARD STERN (trust me, they would get big-time #'s) 11am-3pm: G. GORDON LIDDY (2-3pm rebroadcast of 1st hour) 3-7pm: DON & MIKE SHOW 7-10pm: TOM LEYKIS (his show's more listener-influenced than Hendrie, that's why I picked him right here) 10pm-1am: PHIL HENDRIE 1-6am: JOHN & JEFF | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
B 103 has a 20k stick @ 840', near Chesterfield Town Centre 102.1 has a 790' 20k stick that I think was installed a few years ago...they share it with 4500 watt 92.1 | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Hey guys.. OK i have not been able to listen to 100.3 at all today because I am babysitting my wonderful nephew. Here in north east henrico, 100.3 is more towards bible 100.1. Mark love the line ups especially since on the 98.9 you have howard in the morning. My question for you guys is what to do with 1480 am? Maybe oldies or spanish radio or something along those lines... Welcome back Jeff Beck....just a random thought but if you want to bring a good show on after imus and before o reily...call up McKee and see if you guys can do 2 hours a day togther...better yet 10-1 Jeff and Jeff, 1-3 O Riley then at 3 hannity...anyway gang talk to you guys either later tonight or tomorrow. God Bless | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
I would turn 1480 into Richmond's version of WTOP: all news, flexibility to cut to news briefings, all-day traffic & weather. Challenge WRVA's CC-filtered news coverage by playing it close to the vest. Just the facts, ma'am. I realize that didn't work for them before (iirc "The Source 1320") and Radio Richmond certainly is angling toward picking up 'RVA's right-wing leftovers--maybe out of necessity, I suppose. Failing all-news, I'd go foreign language, I guess Spanish. BTW, hatchet man Bloomquist looked very overconfident in the T-D yesterday, but I think 100.3 will give WRNL a significant challenge if well-promoted. Contrary to Bloomquist's claims, 100.3 _can_ penetrate buildings downtown (I tried to today, and it came in fine on a small radio and a walkman). | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Chaser, in the late afternoon i picked up 100.3 at my sister's house after moving the antenna around and liked what i heard. I think I can get used to flipping to 100.3. My next question is what to do with the open space on 910 now that 100.3 is espn, what is 910 going to do to fill the gap of espn playoff coverage of the nba and also sunday night baseball. Here is a thought for us to dwell on, if 98.9 somehow went oldies....should it be local or VT through another market...god bless | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
'chaser...just the ticket...1480 goes news, (1320 died before our news-concentrated world after 9-11) Another station goes Spanish...(Hampton Roads has 2, Fredericksburg has 1) and JEFF + JEFF. Oh, and 100.3 comes in ok 40 miles away in W. Nottoway Co., I can pick it up in Farmville too. (Vibe 100.1 and EZ 100.5 often bleed through) | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
You lucky S.O.B.! You probably can hear K92 and 101.7 WJJS can't you? | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Yeah, man...Farmville's great...Let's See...ROCK: WWHS 92.1 (Hampden-Sidney) Similar to 'VGO. 3WV out of c'ville. 101.3 here in F'ville. 89.9 (WNRN) 1021 the X Top 40: 'JJS, K92, HOT 1019 Q HOT AC: B, Magic in Lynchburg, WFLO-FM | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
X you lucky SOB....I am jealous. I get lucky to pick up streaming stations here on the net. Love the idea of 1480 going flat out news. Maybe be with AP and with local breaks at the top and bottom of the hour. Like what WLEE was when they were news back in the late 90's, before the talk moved in. 100.3 is showing promise and maybe bloomquist may have bitten off more than he can chew with this thing about 910 being the only station in town for sports. I have to admit that Big Al and Tony Kornheiser are good reasons to stay away from bruno, who is nothing more than a clean version of dennis miller in the morning. If 100.3 does pick up the rest of ESPN radio programing except for the morning and afternoon drive....they might just beat 910 in the long run I am still saying by the end of the year the following will happen: 98.9...goes Hot Talk...Howard Stern will cause a buzz and be poised to knock off John Boy and Billy 107.3...Goes alt 80's and early 90's....thus leaving the top 40 to Q94 and B103. 102.1...The bigger they are the harder they fall, I have the feeling that Y101 will take over and merge...that or a switch to country or oldies Chaser Mark and I along with radio X are going to be programming 107.3 and 98.9 and with a combination of all four of our brains, clear channel will have a force to be reckoned with.  Of course...all of this is prediction and comment is always invited. God Bless us all | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
Dan, how do you know us 4 all have last names starting with the same letter? Isn't that what makes "4M" special? :-) From the "Ugh" department, as posted on vartv.com: *************************** Allan Price to be heard again? A VARTV reader tells us that might be quite possible. It was heard on RadioRichmond's "Talk 990" WLEE/WHAP this morning, and during Imus, promos for Allan Price to have a Saturday show from 1-4 in the afternoon. They were promoting the show as "Live, Loud and Local." Wasn't that the same tag line he used at WRVA? (4/2/03) ****************************** No thanks. With Gallagher coming back, 990's got its share of ignorant, pompous gasbags.... | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
990's turning into a dump quick, fast, and in a hurry. #'s are out. Lite's on top, what's new. K95 becoming a solid #2. Power's losing ground at #3. WRVA will go even higher because of war, but now at #4. WBTJ slowly becoming market's premier Urban at #5. Q's back up to the respectable land of mid-4s. Y101 is in the 3's, X is right behind Y in the high 2s. Any comments? | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Chaser I was saying that the four of us are very bright minded. Yes I think we could bring up the ratings. Mark..990 is doomed pure and simple, although Jeff Beck is going to be running the show, the dammage was done I think by having all of unwanted talk and sports barrage on the weekends, esepcially with 910 with better coverage with FOX. look for x and y to have a competition in this town. The X is gaining but again it seems like the same voices are being on the X with the Dj's. The next 2 books will be the crucial point, if the X fails to gain listeners...that will bring it to a scheeching halt. Look for WRVA to go up due to war but to stay always in the top 5. | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
I would agree about the X...sad...all that potential wasted. IF the X would want to survive as a true NEW ROCK station, they should start sounding like WZZI in Roanoke (aka: "Z101") While they do play ALL modern rock, they do a great job of it, by playing up and comming bands and other songs from the bands you normally hear. I think if the X stopped playing the same song every two hours, they could have a fighting chance...NOTE TO MAINQUAD: FLIP 'BBT TO 80'S-90'S ALT. I don't think I have heard an REM song on the radio for a while...NOTE TO CC: If you are going to flip 1021, keep the WRXL calls for history sake. RIP XL 102 and 1021 the X...Methinks PS: I wasn't listening to 'VGO on that fateful last day, It realy did go off the air in the middle of the day? How did the "end" of a station like 'VGO and the BUZZ (Both at 104.7 and 106.5) sound like? Why did the BUZZ move? | ||
| Anonymous |
Yeah WZZI is awesome with it's 1.1 !! I'm sure The X wants to be just like them. | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
OK Anonymous...you're right...but Let's compare the non-format differences. 1.)Richmond is a different market than Roanoke. (Ex: WNOR is often on the top with their "Active Rock" format. Lite 98 is often on the top with their "Lite" format...big difference for being just 100 miles apart.) 2.) WZZI has a small transmitter. I believe it's somewhere in the 900' .7kw range. This gives a much larger advantage to rival rocker 'ROV. 3.)Last time I checked ROA ratings, 'ROV had a 7.6, darn good range, John Boy and Billy, and a very loyal audience...not bad for a rock station. 4.)WZZI stopped simulcasting WZZU. The two combined were bringing in a 3.5-4 share. BETTER THAN 1021!! 5.) To emphasize #1, Roanoke/Lynchburg folks are different compared to RIC folks. Within the last year, rock station 'ROV has made it into the top 3. Last rock station in RIC's top three was WVGO in early '94...'ROV and 'VGO had big differences in formats, emphasizing the difference in demographics. Get my point now, Mr. A? | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
PS: 'ZZI does have a Lynchburg translator...translators are not rated in "the books". So add at least another 1.1 to that. Do the math...a 2.2!!! That could be 1021's ratings on a rainy day. | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
OOPS...I'm sooo sorry, Meester A. 'ROV has a 9.3...and 'ZZI had a 5.5 combined back when they simulcasted on 97.9... | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Oh...one final post for the day. Check out the internet stream on Z101 (www.z101.net) Listen for an hour or so, then tune your radios to 102.1. Which has fewer commercials? better variety? | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
Which one's not owned by Clear Channel Communications.....????? ;) | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Hey gang....Radio X, I agree with you with WBBT and what they need to do. It has been a while since I have heard good U2 or REM unless it is at my house. Really is sad how we have two alternative rockers in Richmond....One plays 80's if you beg and plead for them to play it, the other plays three songs by the beastie boys. Both act like the 80's never existed. Meanwhile we have a 80's station that focuses on the pop when they can shift that stuff to B103 and go alt 80's 90's and maybe clean out the alternative market. Maybe Y101 can move to the X and keep elliot in the morning....but after that bring in fresh DJ's that know more than just the alternative of today. Mike Hsu comes to mind | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
That would be awesome...but c'mon...Cox ain't giving up Y w/o a fight...CC may sell 1021, but I doubt it. Unless something different happens, I think 1021 is goin' down, sadly. This will probably mean that 1021 will go chasing after K95 or go oldies. (I'm sobbing now.) Wouldn't it be cool if J+J were back on the air?? My guess... By the end of the year, one of the "new rockers" will flip, and LORD WILLING 'BBT will go 80's alternative. By the way, where is Mike Hsu? I know he work at WVGO until ABS bought them out, then he worked at the Morning BUZZ w/ Jennifer Deel. I believe after the BUZZ croaked, he got the heck outta Dodge. PS: WZZI is owned by Travis Media | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Last I heard and this is rumor....Hsu was teaching in boston. That or DJing on FNX. Again those are rumors I heard. Not sure if they are in fact the truth. Jeff and Jeff, if they were to return to a morning drive show, all I can say is watch out JB&B. JB&B really here did not take off as huge until Jeff and Jeff were gone. If they are still streaming though folks I recommend that you all listen to WFNX the Boston alternative rocker that is actually a network that covers new england. That's it for now....adios and god bless | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
Based on 2 or 3 turns listening to Big Al this week just out of curiosity...he sounds good. That's what FM will do for you, I suppose, but he's reduced the hoss-per-minute ratio down to at most 4:1. A very welcome occurrence. The one problem with 100.3 so far is that it runs the Dan Patrick show. He was interviewing ESPN baseball guy Tim Kurkjian today, when the smarmy s.o.b. and his moron sidekick Rob Dibble take the next five minutes talking about World Series rings. The actual rings, you know, some of them are worth $5k and some are worth $15k and which owners would be likely to spring for the the expensive ones, and why should anyone care. Anyway, I read an interesting article from a couple years ago that Tony Bruno left ESPNRadio in a huff b/c they were giving Patrick's show all the good guests and then Patrick would turn around and softball them. Well, Bruno's not exactly an exacting interviewer himself, but Patrick is nothing but a well-oiled voice. Where's the Sports Huddle when we need it???? RadioX: Yes, that was my point. | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Thanx for the suggestion Dan, FNX DIDNOT have streams going, and it seems as if there are two FNX's. One plays more of an "active rock", while the other plays "alternative rock". Am I right? While I think Y and X won't merge, DC 101 and the X might merge...maybe...possibly...OK, I doubt it too. I believe that Y and FM 99 are both owned by Cox. (Cox has an LMA...I think) What if Y and FM 99 merged?? Tommy and Rumble in 'da morning, maybe keep a few of the DECENT Y jocks, fire a couple of FM 99 jocks, and tada!! Y would switch to active rock, probably boooosting up ratings, and there would be room for the X to play "new rock, all static" (laugh now) For all those who think an active rocker would fail in RIC, remember the BUZZ. In '95, all of the "suits" in Richmond radio didn't think a "new rock" station would survive...Dec. '95, the BUZZ has a 4.1 'Chaser: Sorry, my head is on too tight or too loose, or however the joke goes. | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Is WZEZ gonna keep the same format? It's doing poorly in RIC ratings, and there are plenty of other formats than Big Band/Oldies/Light AC...Blah...Blah...Blah...Flip it to Top 40...maybe...Q's got a stranglehold on the pop format...Talk...Oldies...If they go talk, they could go for the "hot talk" format, and go by "Z-Talk"...How 'bout 96.9 in Bowling Green? F'burg needs a Top 40 or Urban station...If F'burg wants classic rock, they can go to Arrow 94.7, DC 101, or 96.5. Will Kiss keep the same format? they've been slipping in the RIC ratings, but they're a HUGE hit in Farmville. (Mostly 'cuz there ain't nothin' Urban that can be picked up downtown...106.5 can't make it for some reason, once you're out of town, it's the best RIC signal you can pick up...hmmm...) | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Well one of the issues of WZEZ is that it is a low power station of sorts. I can't pick it up here in east henrico to save my life. Kiss will keep the same format going, the beat is the reason why all the area r&b stations have slipped in the ratings. As for 96.9 I think it will stay the way it is. Yes there is a variety of stations to listen to in FBurg, but i do like 96.9 better than the planet actually. The only format i want Switched is 107.3 to become alt 80's. If they do that,either 102.1 the X or Y101 is going to sink. God Bless | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
FM99 is owned by Saga unfortunately. | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Sad, but true...tisk...tisk...Oh well | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
"How the mighty have fallen" We know Live, Loud and Local! (tm) Allen Price is occupying the 1-4 pm Saturday slot on the mighty 990 . . . well, guess what he does during the daytime? Apparently, he sells real estate! As I was listening to "Imus" this morning, on comes a Price spot--but this time, it's him begging with all 14 WLEE listeners (yes, myself included, but only on a limited basis from 6-10 am) to trust him as our realtor, because he knows and cares for our community--by which, he no doubt means lilly-white western Chesterfield County. Anyway, I don't wish ill upon him, but I'd like to know if he or any of his clients receive government funding, because according to what he used to shout in WRVA's Heartless Chair, he shouldn't even be allowed to vote. On a related note, I find it sad and off-putting that WLEE still runs with Jim Jacobs voice-overs. I have the highest respect for Jacobs and hope that the choice to depart from WLEE was his and that he's on in Richmond again soon. | ||
| Anonymous |
any other staff at Basie tired of working for the gestapo, right-wing dynamic duo of Steven Tyler and Dawna E? What crap! Dawna, do us all a favor, get off your high horse, pluck your chest hairs and just get over your power trip. That is all. | ||
| Talkradio (Talkradio) |
I am conducting research on talk radio in Richmond in an attempt to encourage a radio talk show that is currently in other markets, but not in Richmond, to find a slot here. Would any of you please take a moment to tell me every station which currently has an "all" or "partial" talk show format. By this I mean they can be either all talk or news with talk or even a primary music format with talk sprinkled in. I would also appreciate comments about the power, and hours of broadcast of the stations mentioned and who/what their audience is (Christian, Urban, etc.) Thanks for any help you can give, I very much appreicate it. Carmen | ||
| Talkradio (Talkradio) |
I am conducting research on talk radio in Richmond in an attempt to encourage a radio talk show that is currently in other markets, but not in Richmond, to find a slot here. Would any of you please take a moment to tell me every station which currently has an "all" or "partial" talk show format. By this I mean they can be either all talk or news with talk or even a primary music format with talk sprinkled in. I would also appreciate comments about the power, and hours of broadcast of the stations mentioned and who/what their audience is (Christian, Urban, etc.) Thanks for any help you can give, I very much appreicate it. Carmen | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Carmen, Bob+ Tom is not here...morning time, Lex+Terry is not here...Morning time, and Howard Stern...well, he's Howard Stern | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Carmen: Ok here is a partial listing for you and to the room, if i am missing something, please add to this list: FM Stations 96.5- WKLR: John Boy and Billy are mostly talk with some music spriknled in the show. After that it's a classic rock format. Usually ranks in the top 5 or 6 100.3- WARV: ESPN radio. Low signal heard mainly south of richmond. Carries all ESPN radio programs and sporting events. 102.1- WRXL: Carries the Elliot in the morning show from Washington DC's DC101. Show has 95% talk with some music in between segments. After that it's a alternative rocker. Ranks in 12th after a format change from hertiage rock (classic and new rock) to alternative rock AM Stations 910- WRNL: FOX Sports. Carries Jim Rome, Tony Bruno, Local call in shows All sports and when fox or westwood one is covering a sporting event, they have the coverage. 990- WLEE: talk 990. Carries Imus, Bill O Reily, Sean Hannity. Low signal that covers a back up WHAP out of hopewell. 1140- WRVA: News Talk: Has three of the biggest talk shows live. Those being Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, and Michael Savage. Has a 50,000 watt signal and at night as most people know, can be heard all over the east coast. Is the only am station in the top 5 of the ratings, much less the top 10 1320- WHAP: tri cites signal for WLEE 990 OK I know I have a few missing but I think I have most of it covered for carmen. The stations I have listed are all 24-7 operated stations. God bless us all | ||
| Talkradio (Talkradio) |
Guys thanks for the info. If anyone has more information, thoughts PLEASE let me know. Question: Setting aside your own political leanings (please try), which station in Richmond would like OR benefit (because they need a shot in the arm) from a left-leaning, exciitng talk format geared to the "not Rush" listener. The demographics for this audience are significant but the Richmond media market sorely lacks it. Please give me your thoughts. Carmen | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Carmen...with all due respect....Virginia is a state that is somewhat conservative. The liberals that I know and talk to on a regular basis listen to music not talk. If i wanted a hot talker (not leaning towards left or right) I would suggest that you look at mark's posting on april 1 on what 98.9 should do if it goes on the air. | ||
| Talkradio (Talkradio) |
Dan: Thanks for the information. Can you -- or anyone -- please tell me about 98.9? By the way, I used to think there was no market in Richmond either. But the Annenburg School Study from last year showed the Richmond Market to not be significantly different than the Atlanta market, where "non-Rush" shows have a steady, reliable audience. In any event, I do appreciate anyone's guidance about 98.9. Who they are, who the contact is? Telephone numbers, etc. Thanks! | ||
| Bopst (Bopst) |
Anything "non-Rush" gets my vote. | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
Of course, I'm gonna say something hot-talk-ish Carmen. Hopefully 98.9 swings that way. | ||
| Talkradio (Talkradio) |
Bopst can you or Mark or someone else tell me anything about 88.9? What is happening with it? Are they operating now with a talk format? Where are they located and where is their signal? Who owns it and who manages it? Can you give me a telephone number and most importantly an email address? Thanks! | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
Carmen, to be honest, I think NPR talk programming, while it doesn't fill an overt "left" role in our market, at least fills the "intelligent" talk desire that I have. I'm not in the radio biz, and I have respect for Annenberg projects, but my take is right along with Dan Evans': for better or worse, this is a conservative market. It prefers Michael Savage over hosts who can actually string coherent sentences together. So be it. | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Carmen, so far 98.9 is a station to be here soon. Yes, I do respect the Annenberg projects, but in this market, it would not make it on here, even if you had a 50,000 watt station on AM radio covering the east coast at night like am 1140. That is why we are suggesting Hot talk for 98.9 in here. Hot Talk is basically independent for political and can be entertaining. Just a thought gang on 98.9. The stick the further east you go, the more jamming by 98.7 WNOR. Chaser I agree with you about NPR talk being intelligent. With this market being conservative, I find myself listening to NPR for talk to get a different view. In case you guys were wondering I am a politcal moderate so NPR is kind of the ground I need to take care of the CC assualt on the ears given that most the hosts do there is yell. If I wanted someone to yell at me I would still be in military school, never wanting to leave. LOL. Bopst, you and I do agree on the non rush idea, heaven knows he has the abc talk radio gang in this area with beck, himself, hannity and savage all live in this market. To everyone in here, God bless us all and Happy easter to one and all from my family to yours. | ||
| Talkradio (Talkradio) |
Guys, thanks for your advice. I will follow it. Does anyone know how to get in toucj with 98.9? I need a name, telephone number and most importantly an email address. Carmen | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Like Dan said, Carmen, 98.9 has not gone on the air yet. IF it would go on the air, here's what would happen... 98.9 in Orange VA has been bought out by Joyner Radio...they have put in the paperwork to change their city of license to Midlothian, a suburb about 10 miles west of Richmond. IF this approval goes through for a change of license, they could be elegible for a "Class B" license...or in other words, no more than a 60 mile range...as Dan said, NOR would probably tie things up once you got to Williamsburg, and 200k flamethrower WSLQ in Roanoke would tie things up as you went west...If you are interested in contacting Joyner Radio...Contact President/Treasurer A. Thomas Joyner...919-693-7900 | ||
| Talkradio (Talkradio) |
Thakns for your help Radioxrichmond! | ||
| Bopst (Bopst) |
Having an intelligent talk radio station instead of the current right wing blasphemy would do our listening community a great deal of good. I feel those who call themselves "conservatives" aren't being represented as well as they should. Even though I would classify myself as a "liberal" if push came to shove, the right has many valid points to make that aren't being made by these sensationalist, slogan spewing, borderline fascists currently on the air (Rush, Michael Graham, Liddy, etc.) That's my main problem with these supposed right wing talk show hosts. Instead of being able to articulate valid points in a literate, informed debate, they seem intent on handling the many important issues facing our country with all the finesse of a bull in a glass shop. The, "either your with us or you are against us" mentality ensures that any semblance of a reasonable discussion is not what they are after. The pompous proclamations they seem so gleefully intent on making tarnish and diminish the righteous arguments conservatives should and could be making and those of you who consider themselves right of center should be outraged by this gross misrepresentation of your political and social beliefs. Truth be told, both sides, conservatives and liberals, get a solid f minus in my book in terms of being able to articulate their arguments and being able to accept different viewpoints. By resorting to name calling and slander, they make us all sound juvenile and dim witted. If a talk station could offer legitimate, informed debates on and from all sides of the American political spectrum instead of the current climate of infantile school yard bullying, it would be a much needed breath of fresh air on our local airwaves. | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
I would agree, Bopst. Richmond should get something like, well, NPR Talk!! Lets see, Norfolk has one, D.C. has one, even Roanoke has one!!! WCVE should either go classical/jazz OR NPR Talk. No "in the middle". Oh, while I'm on the subject, why do so many markets, (Norfolk, Raleigh, and HARRISONBURG) have 24 hour PBS stations while we have two mediocre 16-hour a day stations? Why is it that all WCVW does is rerun old WCVE programming? Is it too much to ask for one (or two) decent 20-hr. plus PBS station(s)? About political talkers "bullying", I could't agree more, Bopst. Maybe 'VNZ will allow you to have a couple hours on the weekends to have a local call in show! Waht an idea!!! | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
Bopst, I think the constraints of the format have something to do with what you're talking about. It's the same thing in sports talk or political talk or whatever; you've got to thrash your point out in 15 seconds, and you have to do so in an entertaining fashion. That's why I respect hosts that can present their viewpoints patiently, cogently, and with a little wit. That's why I bring Lionel up on this board from time to time; he's rational, intelligent, and entertaining---and his show was booted for Michael Savage. That right-wingers do have effective hosts, but none of them are in Richmond. I would like to see more NPR talk here. Unfortunately, we don't get the Diane Rehm Show, which is a very thoughtful, respectful talk show. | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Chaser we need to build the support from the government and the area for a second NPR station. As for the idea of 23 and 57, I suggest 23 go full 24-7 and 57 leave for a different format either PAX or a full time WB. I see that the X and Y are still on a 2 hour delay. Nothing new there. If I am CC though, a nice effort but the new rock format is not working. Elliot is a great show, but after elliot your alternative station looses all sense. Radio One you are not alone in hiring dumb music directors who basically shun the 80's alternative. My attitude still is that if 107.3 got a wattage boost, and went alternative 80's either The X or Y 101 would sink faster than the titanic. God Bless | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
BOOK IS OUT!! The X still under Y, 2.7-3.4 Q still middle-of-road at 4.3 K95 & Lite seem to be longtime kings... But the real battle is The Beat & Power 92! With Power's horrible sound (I think it sounds real small-market) and The Beat's ever-growing popularity (because it's actually organized), WBTJ/CC has a 6.4 and WCDX/R1 has a 6.2 or something like that. Will it last? Find out in the Arbitrends... | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
I'm not usually especially cynical when it comes to statistical sampling, but how accurate are these ratings, anyway? Just take a look at how wild WJMO (iirc) goes from book to book. It's crazy. In other news, WLEE has officially gone way into the tank. So I guess a change was required, but I'm not sure how their second rate lineup of talkers (Gallagher, Prager, et al) is going to change much. But when in doubt, in Richmond, go conservative talk. The dumber, the better apparently. (Not saying conservatives are necessarily dumb...I'm saying Mike Gallagher is without a doubt an imbecile.) Takin' notes, Carmen? | ||
| Thor is Thor (Thor)
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Thor says hello to all the little geeks out there in Richmond Radio Land. To check out the winter numbers, geeks like you can check out www.rronline.com. Then look for ratings, you live in Richmond, try looking for that, it begins with an "R". Thor has spoken, Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor is clipping her toenails right now. | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
BTW, I've gotta say I really love the new ESPN Radio 100.3. I don't usually tune in for Big Al, but he's at least been palatable when I have. Kornheiser's show has really grown on me (I didn't particularly like his show, or him, when I lived in DC...), GameNight (Chuck Wilson & Chris Moore iirc) is more substantive as Steve Czaban's FOXSportsRadio show (if not as neanderthalish), and Bob Valvano's "V Show" is intelligent and entertaining, as opposed to J.T. the Brick, who is boring and boorish. Only Dan Patrick's show sucks. I'm a big O's fan (even still, when they've stuck the last five years), but if 100.3 somehow picked up baseball, I might never turn to 910 again. Take that, Bloomquist. And, oh yeah, BRING BACK LIONEL!!! Even if I'm the only person who cares, that'll still be my battle cry. | ||
| Bopst (Bopst) |
What would any of you, if given the chance, do with a radio station if you could program it? It's easy to dismiss what the other guy is doing, but what is a viable alternative in all of your esteemed opinions? Me, I'd go free form. Free form being distinctly different music programs put together by live DJ's unified by a true local flavor and a abiding sense of purpose to be different. Say, start off the day with Floyd Henderson, 6-10 AM, then Joe Buzzard's 78 review(music from the teens to the 50's) from 10-12AM, then kick off the afternoon with local DJ's Marty & Troy (R&B, Soul, Jazz, Funk, etc) from 12-3PM and then, you guessed it, me, Chris Bopst & The Bopst Show(everything under the sun) from 3-7PM. The night shifts would be filled by part-time DJ's, syndicated programming (Dr. Demento, Negativland's radio show, etc.) & on the hour news reports. There, my hat is tossed into the radio programming ring. | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Gimmie a day to chew on the question, Bopst...I'll let y'all know tomorrow | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Ok two formats that I would do chris, one of which is Hot Talk the other being a late 70;s through early 90's alternative. Hot Talk 6a-11a: Howard Stern (bring in the king and let the ratings go through the roof) 11a-3p: Something local would be nice for the area. 3p-7p: Opie and Anthony (bring in someone who will pack up the overcrowed am talk and send them out) 7p-10p: Local 10p-1a : Lionel (chaser that one is for you big guy!) 1a-6a: jeff and john (delay from KSLX) ok the Classic Alternative 107.3 6a-10a: Mike,Don,and Meg (bring back two crazy guys and Meg who was also a great am Talent) 10a-3p: Will Robinson (bring in the guy who progamed WVGO in the howard days) 3p-7p: Local 7p-12a: Probably Jaiver 12a-6a: Commerical Free overnight.....nothing but music Ok folks here they are 2 great stations. Thor please stop the toenails ok no one is impressed by it. God Bless | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
Basically same as Dan Stern Mark & Max middays O&A AFTERNOONS!! Phil Hendrie evenings Leykis tape-delay (10pm-1am) J&J overnights | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
Continuing on the hot talk theme (and thank you, Dan, for joining Mark in indulging my Lionel fixation): 6-10 AM: Stern (we really don't need the last hour, imho). 10-12 AM: Liddy (only politico who works in a shocky hot talk format; see 90s glory days 'JFK lineup). 12-3 PM: Jim Jacobs (best local talk show host we have, in part because he's the only local talk show host who doesn't think he's Rush Limbaugh). 3-7 PM: Don and Mike, radio gods (as for O & A, all I can say is " four heads in a duffel bag" ... ) 7-10 PM: Phil Hendrie (great show) 10 PM - 1 AM: Lionel (need I say more) 1-6 AM: Richmond Overnight with Chris Bopst (think of the ratings). It just occurred to me, by the way, that the reason Mark here might be stumping for a Mark & Max midday show (they are very good, by the way, at least one reason to turn to 910 beyond my Zeroes) is that our Mark might be THE Mark???? If so, I apologize for being so slow to recognize this brush with greatness. If not, well, you still have pretty good taste in talk radio. | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Well, I'm more of a rocker than a talker, so here's my lineup. If I could run any station, I would run 1021, but more realistic, 107.3 Station Name: STAR 107.3, the best rock of the 80's, 90's and today Format: Progressive/Alternative Rock with emphasis on the 80's and 90's MON.-FRI. Howard Stern 6-10 Progressive Rock 10-2 Local Talk/music/call-in show 2-6 Progressive Rock 6-1am LoveLine (live) 1-3am Modern Rock 3-6 SAT. Progressive Rock 'til 2pm Trading Post show 2-4pm Public Affairs show 4-6pm Local Music 6-10 Techno-Industrial Music 10-2 Metal Music 2-6 SUN. Acoustic Rock 'til 12 Progressive Rock 12-6 News and Commentary 6-7 Mixed Bag 7-1 LoveLine 1-3 CBS News 3-6 Also, Local and National News on the hour every weekday, weather every 15 minutes...Any questions? | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Here is the kicker about the overnights besides it's commerical free, I am doing it. It won't be VT from some other city, it will be local. Sorry about the fixation on local stuff, but we are up to our necks with FM Voice Tracking. Not including ESPN 100.3 About WRAV, I have had time to listen to it and yes I do enjoy it Dan Patrick aside. The reason why they do not air the ESPN games here is because of 910 airing them with westwood one. Love the Sportscenter every 20 minutes so I can follow up on games in progress and just be happy with what I watch. Note to ESPN, keep patrick just on TV, his know it all attitude really sucks. BRING BACK HOWARD AND LIONEL!! God Bless | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
LIONEL! I forgot! And I put Leykis on tape-delay, stupid of me. Definitely Lionel 10pm-1am. Unfortunately, I'm not THE Mark. Only I wish I was. | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
I know this is kinda off, but since it's NBA Playoff time, how many of you all approve of ABC's coverage of the NBA so far? I think it's a carbon copy of ESPN's coverage, just a tad bit sharper. It's just like the NHL. It's ESPN coverage taken to a slightly higher level because it's over-the-air TV. NBA on ABC doesn't have that genuine feeling that the NBA on NBC brought to the table. Also, they're not on half the time NBA on NBC was on. They had up to 30 playoff games, Eastern & Western Conference Finals, and the NBA Finals. This has to be the only ***MAJOR*** sport with their conference finals on cable (NHL doesn't draw enough ratings to be call a major ratings-getting sport like NFL, MLB, and NBA do) | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
I'd say I pretty much, I agree. NBA-on-ABC/ESPN is plain boring. It just hasn't clicked. Maybe they need another year, but as I remember it, NBC jumped into the NBA in 1990-91 and did a very good job. None of the announcing teams do it for me. Brad Nessler is a very good announcer, but he and Walton don't click. I used to think Walton's problem was that he's obnoxious, but actually, he's just plain boring. Tolbert adds a little life, but still. And the "B Team" is Brent Musburger (and whoever else)? Are you KIDDING me? Ugh. And, yes, ABC's coverage is just a carbon copy as ESPN's...same parent company and all. As far as ratings go, I'd be interested to see if there's any marginal benefit for Disney in airing a game on ABC, as opposed to ESPN. I'm sure the NBA built the difference into the rights fee. That said, ESPN/ABC's playoff hockey coverage is great. I mean, hockey on a major network seems sort of pointless, probably because I'm not a big hockey fan, but I love playoff hockey, and all of ESPN's announcing teams are very good. | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
Yeah, ESPN does do a good job on hockey, being that they're the only game in town (ESPN/ABC has exclusive rights to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and ABC picks up the Finals at Game 3-CHEAP, and stupid) ABC Sports seems like the only franchise they actually put time into is MNF. That's the crown jewel. The graphics are different from ESPN, the announcers are better (they went out and got Madden), it's just a high-level "Game of the Week" product. That's what ABC wants to do with the NBA. They want "NBA Sundays" on ESPN. They want Bill Walton to be the NBA's John Madden. They want a game of the week, just like MNF. They want it branded to a specific day ("NBA Sundays", "Monday Night Football" "Whenever we feel like showing NHL games on ABC") They only show 15 regular season games a year! PITIFUL! NBC showed 32 to 35 regular-season games a year, and 20 more playoff games on top of that! ABC only shows like 7 playoff games, and then the Finals! I swear, ABC are the kings of synergy. They might as well call ABC Sports "ESPN on ABC". I bet three years from now, you'll be seeing that. Already at the end of their NHL & NBA broadcasts, they have, "The Following Broadcast was Paid For By ESPN, Inc." I guess that shows you what production truck is outside of the studios. The only thing that's good about ABC's NBA coverage is that they bring the pregame show (Shootaround) to the arenas. I admit, pretty original. BUT BRING BACK AHMAD RASHAD! But TNT is the better station for NBA coverage hands down...they actually put time into their product (Barkley's another annoying loudmouth-thank god he's in the studio and not in the announcing booth like Walton is). And how could you go wrong with Marv Albert? | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
BLOOPER ALERT: I mean "NBA Sundays" on ABC. | ||
| Robwitham (Robwitham) |
As for NBA coverage, I personally miss the NBA on CBS. Dick Stockton (circa 1984) and Hubie Brown were excellent, and the theme song rocked! Give ABC time; we'll see how they do. I watch very little NBA (as opposed to the Bird/Magic days); give me the Stanley Cup anyday!!! | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
Yeah, CBS played a HUGE part in basketball becoming huge. People think Jordan was the savior of the NBA, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson really were the ones that got the ball rolling. Michael Jordan developed into a megastar as we all know. As for the NHL: ABC kinda slacks on NHL too. They only air like 7 or 8 regular season games, 5 or 6 playoff games, and only airs Game 3 through 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. I don't know why ABC doesn't commit to major sports outside of the NFL. I propose this: --Air 15 to 20 NHL regular-season games a year, starting on Christmas Day with a single headlining game before the big NBA Doubleheader on Christmas. From then on out air NHL games every Saturday, even a doubleheader or two. | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
You're right, Robwitham. That was a great theme song! It's one of the theme songs from my childhood/teen years that pops up in my head accidentally from time to time (the "A Team" theme song being another). I actually thought it a nice touch that NBC used the same basic tune, just jazzed it up a little. | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Well with the NHL i would have to say that ABC is going to use the excuse of well, we are showing it on ESPN and ESPN 2. We are both owned by the same company so it's the same thing. I think FOX was better at covering hockey and with baseball and football, it made a heck of a combination. Maybe it's just me, but i think that ABC is great at football and needs serious help with the NHL and NBA. Note to ESPN 100.3 Keep up the good work. Yes it's true that you can listen to the actual games on am 910, but the cool thing is that after sports huddle and the 2 hour racing show, it's all ESPN. Dan Patrick aside, it's a good station. God Bless | ||
| Anonymous |
pitiful,pitiful. the real anon | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Real anon, you are pitiful. You make Thor look actually consdierate. About the A Team, yes I loved that show. If you have cable, TNN is airing reruns of it in the afternoons. Since i work at night mostly, I usually tape it so I can watch it later. Y101 played paradise city by GNR tonight, did it snow in the hot place or am I dumb not to think of GNR as alternative. I always found them to be metal but not alternative. Could it be a possible slight change up or just a tease....we shall see. | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
OH WON'T YOU PLEASE TAKE ME HOME...err...sorry it was an outburst... Y101 will in all likely stay alternative. Now if we could only do something about that darn X... | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
WHERE DO WE GO NOW??? Sorry. Yes, it's the wrong song. But....Couldn't resist. | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
nice one 'Chaser, even though GNR tried to look "hip" at the VMAs last year...matter of fact isn't Axl pushing 40? | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
IT'S GOING TO BRING YOU DOWN---HUH....Sorry guys had to throw that one in. Mark, hey much ado about the X. I would love to see them go 80's alt since star 107 is stuck in the top 40 music of the mall 80's. I personally think after elliot, no offense casey, but all the jocks have to be replaced with people who know the 80's and not just people who think the beastie boys were all of the 80's we had. OK enough of my 80's alternative soapbox. Was wondering if 80's alt is not a good idea, maybe oldies or hot talk. But one thing is true, the X is a fluke. God Bless | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Alt 80's...well, for 107.3 anything will give it a better rating than a 1.5!!! The X...If a 3 share dosen't come soon, I think the X will go bye bye...and probably go chasing after 96.5 or k95...oh well, life goes on, and I still keep my radio tuned to 102.1 | ||
| Mark (Mark) |
Wow. I know this is a radio board, but if you watched NBA on ABC tonight, you'll get this: Purple Reign is over...for now. The Lakers Dynasty has coem to an end...for now. To me, this is all a masterplan. I see the Lakers just like the Bulls. Two three-peats, the second will begin next season. Trust me. Kobe, while crying, is more focused than ever. After the second three-peat, Shaq will retire and the Lakers will fall off like the Bulls. End of story, return to Richmond Radio. Whew. | ||
| Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser) |
I just came back from Matrix: Reloaded. I can't take much more discussion about masterplans and fate and the like. Note: I intentionally didn't put any spoilers in there.... BTW, was Kobe really _crying_? I've got to see that! Okay, back to radio.... | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Mark and Chaser, I have to agree that yes the dynasty is over, but i don't see a second three peat. Somehow I think if Shaq retires when phil's contract is up after next year, kobe will want out...Saw matrix reloaded (great movie can't wait for revolutions in November), with that said, back to richmond radio, such as it is with 102.1 the X and Y101 doing the what you can do I can do better thing when it comes to being ignorant fools. God bless | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Yeah...look at it this way...Y still appeals to the teen group, for some reason. X appeals to the 20-somethings, for some reason. Since the Alternative Rock format is mostly teens, who will win? How about Hot 99.3, does anyone DJ there? is it really any different than 92.1? Why in the heck does Radio One have two identical stations in one market? | ||
| Anonymous |
With market anylists like you two clowns, no wonder these big radio groups don't listen to you at all. You are both morons. The real anon | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
Radio X for the question of radio one, it is because they feel like rock or any other format can't sit well with a area wide station i bet. Anything country falls way behind k95. Top 40 is Q94 for the teens and B103 for adults. Although the r&b product is overused, the world would end if they had a hot talk fm style on there. Real anon, if you ever find out what a MBA is, let us know, until then if you can't say anything nice keep it to yourself | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
Anon, with stupid talk from you, no wonder nobody listens to you | ||
| Anonymous |
Look, I know I'm a real butthead, but stop saying all those bad things about me, pleeease? the real anon | ||
| Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans) |
real anon, if you start saying repsectable things then maybe we would listen to you. Note to the rest of the room, the X will be off the air in a year, maybe less. That prediction comes in as after elliot you hear the same people calling in to win contests. Feels good to say that CC made a major mistake getting rid of XL. they should have kept elliot and the dj's plain and simple, and kept the hertiage rock format. Meaning noone getting fired. Oh Well, they gambled and lost. | ||
| Anonymous |
"Note to the Rest of the Room" What all three of us, wow there Dan, reaching a large audience aren't you. I'm very impressed. You still have more readers than Bopst. The Real Anon | ||
| Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond) |
So sad...and for myself, I'll have no 24-7 alternative stations to listen to. I've thought about it, and XL wouldn't make any better ratings than the X. Why??? Jeff+Jeff. If you notice the Spring '01 books, the last book with J+J, XL got a 4.5, not bad...and usually the norm for XL. Afterwards, the station just began sliding. So now that the X's days are numbered, the question is...what will 'RXL become? We can all hope that it will return to it's album rock format, but that's all but dead...sadly. Active rock??? Nobody believes me, but I reeealy think if CC wants to attract the 20-somethings, this is the route to go. Very few firings, and the name could remain. Classic Rock? Well, CC has done dumber things than go chasing after the planet, and if their music is halfway decent, they might have something. Adios |