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Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2004 - 11:21 pm: | |
--Elliot seems a little more held back since the whole indencency thing blew up. He is still far & away the best "piped-in" morning show in Richmond, seeing that we are his only affiliate. I HATE the Q Morning Zoo with a passion, it is the antichrist of CHR morning shows. Some old guy as your stunt guy? Please, that's just CC being cheap using their Promotions Director as the stunt guy. Go out and get some real young crazy stunt guy, and while you're at it, go find new morning & night hosts for Q too.
--"The Drive" had a great first week on 'XGI, it seems more relaxed than Mike's "gotta have a topic out the gate, it's gotta be national by the way too" type of show.
And 'Chaser is so right about Mike and his traffic reports. He will stop in mid-sentence when Ludacris' "Move B***h" begins to play in the background like the traffic reports were the moments he's been waiting for his whole life.
"The Drive" has a few rough edges, but it's the first week and sports talk fans will soon realize that RICHMOND's sports station is ESPN Radio 950, and some station from Baltimore with a real good signal into Richmond is on 910. I mean, you gave up the Braves to hear some meaningless O's games every night like anyone cares? With the Sox & Yanks going at it, it'll be another 5 years before they make the postseason again!
GO SOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and the SKINS TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
War O&A coming back and taking over talk radio!!!!!!! |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2004 - 8:10 am: | |
Hey Mark, long time no see, first up Elliot runs circles around the Q fake morning zoo. As I have stated earlier, they need to bring back Betty, Jay and Corey if they want the REAL Q zoo. These guys are absolute morons. I have to agree with you on the fact that Elliot has toned his show down after the FCC came calling.
XGI is going to beat out RNL, will the stations flip format, I have my doubts.
GO CUBS!!!!!!!!!!! AND GO SKINS!!!!!!!!!!! |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2004 - 8:23 am: | |
Real quick, Opie and Anthony can NOT go to any other network but Infinity Broadcasting for their show to get back on broadcast radio, they had a no competitor signing clause in their contract meaning, they can't join another network for regular radio. They were fired in 2002 for their sex in the church bit.
GO SKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 6:01 am: | |
Just wanted to chime in, I don't use a different screen name, this is really Mike. If you ever have a problem with the show you can always e-mail. By the way Playaradio is not Greg, for those of you who think it is, I know Greg, he is a great guy and I hope his show is exactly what you have been looking for. And like Bopst, I am looking for your thoughts, I have a good idea of most of yours, and that's cool. If any of you take the time feel free to e-mail, respond, but I can tell you radio is not what you think, being in it for 10 years now, however, I wouldn't trade my job for anythig else. |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 6:02 am: | |
I just realized my e-mail doesn't come up, so here it is mike@sportsradio910.com Bopst, one request more Public Enemy. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 10:52 am: | |
It's official guys. Bob @ VARTV has announced 1480 will debut in a few weeks as "Talk 1480" with Imus In The Morning. Hopefully they'll pick up Phil Hendrie. They are also boasting that 1480 has way more power than 990.
Is there still a nostalgia station in the RR camp? If there isn't, will 990 flip to that? |
Radioguy1963 (Radioguy1963)
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 9:15 pm: | |
WTOX 1480 could be on very soon. Their Licence to Cover was accepted for filing today by the FCC. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2004 - 4:23 pm: | |
Well, that's pretty cool that you would come on an anonymous site with such transparency, Mike, and even cooler that you would wish a competitor good luck. (I was just playing on the appearance that Playaradio seemed very interested in promoting Burton's show.) Very gracious of you.
I like to listen to the radio (when I can), I prefer it to TV outside of sports and Simpsons reruns, and I take some interest in what radio programming Richmond has to offer, but I readily admit I am an outsider in every respect (at least in regard to radio programming in general---I'm related to an MLB play-by-play guy and know some straight dope about that industry as a result) and some of my perceptions are probably based on a certain bit of naivete. I figure we're probably roughly the same age, Mike, and considering I just spent two days in Roanoke trying to prove myself in my selected profession during a certain "exam," I only wish you the best as you make your way in yours.
I preferred the "old" 910 and think 950 better embodies that spirit, but outside of that context, I've certainly listened to and appreciated your show on many occasions, and I hope you achieve the highest status and fulfillment in your industry that you can. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2004 - 4:31 pm: | |
Mark wrote:
I mean, you gave up the Braves to hear some meaningless O's games every night like anyone cares?
Well, I can't agree there, being a loyal O's fan since Cal had hair and Palmer liked to get photographed in his undies.
Speaking of the R-Braves, though, I must say that Robert Fish has improved 10-fold in the past couple of years as a game announcer. |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2004 - 7:08 pm: | |
I am not sure of your age, but I turn the ripe old age of 29 on Saturday, it seems the older I get the more respect comes with that...I haven't figured out why people feel you have to be old to know things? I have learned that all I can do is my best, and you can't win over everyone. Talk radio is a funny business, there are many things that CC has done that has upset people, and they will continue to do so, but I have worked for companies like Sinclair and Entercom, and they really are all the same. I wish that were not true, but every company is looking for the bottom line now. A quick side story, I had a boss at Entercom, tell me what I had to talk about, I have not had that with CC.
I don't know how the old 910 was, but all I can do is try to talk about the topics that interest everyone, put my opinion to it and hope that it entertains people. Hopefully people get a good feeling about the show, and what my producers and I have done here.
Greg is a great guy and I hope this works for him, he is pretty talented, and I wonder why he hasn't jumped to a higher TV market.
I really love what I do, I hope that shows. I am serious about any criticism of the show. However due to time contraints it seems like I run to traffic mid-sentence, but I have to hit certain marks, believe me, I'd rather take 20 minutes with a guest. I do realize it seems like that, so I am working on it. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2004 - 11:43 pm: | |
They could do the following with 990, one being is go all news with AP radio news, which for those who remember was what 990 was in the mid 90s when it came back on the air at first.
Welcome to the board mike, you already have mail to read on your show and my opinions there of. Note to any other DJ's or talk show hosts, come and talk to us sometime, most of us are actually nice people! |
Bopst (Bopst)
| | Posted on Friday, July 30, 2004 - 10:51 am: | |
....and they root (for the most part) for the Resdkins, which is a sign of moral worthiness.
I'd like to take this time to say...
GO SKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And Mike, I'll play some more Public Enemy for you. They are the Redskins of Rap Music.
Me? I'm tired of talk, talk, talk. All I hear is blah, blah, blah. Also, why is there nothing but inflamatory right wing talk in Richmond? I guess people never tire of hearing slander. Personally, I wish someone would pick up Air America or a couple of shows (Al Franken, Chuck D., etc.) from them.
Feel good story of the year in Richmond Radio: Selecta WVNZ 1320 AM
Prove positive that you can do something different on the airwaves and still make money.
Sports radio? I only listen in passing. Though I love the original reality television commonly referred to as, "sports", there is only so much that can be said about it that will interest me. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Friday, July 30, 2004 - 11:04 am: | |
I am not sure of your age, but I turn the ripe old age of 29 on Saturday, it seems the older I get the more respect comes with that...I haven't figured out why people feel you have to be old to know things?
That's not what I was trying to say.
Obviously, you don't know my age; hell, since this is an anonymous board, you don't even know who I am, and trust me, you probably wouldn't care if you did. We don't know each other. Since you're something of a public figure, and since your show gives more than enough generational clues, I figured we were both late 20s.
What I was trying to say is that we're both relatively young guys trying to make our way in our chosen professions. Based on that alone, I wouldn't wish you any personal ill will. That's all I was saying.
[Back to our regularly scheduled programming . . . ] |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Friday, July 30, 2004 - 11:33 pm: | |
Chaser, I can only conclude that you are in the law profession. If you are good at what you do; it shouldn't matter if you are late 20's or early 40's. I know guys have taken shots at me, but you could have always said, hey Mike you are wrong, and this is why...
I was just commenting on why do you have to be an age for people to respect you. My entire career people have made an issue of my age instead of whether I can do the job. I have found in radio, you are too young or too old, ask Frank Herzog which was a shame they let Frank go, he was a true pro, and he gave me sage advice last year at "Skins' camp.
So no worries. Chaser let me ask you a serious question, would you be upset if someone said, "I don't want Chaser to work for me he is only in his late 20's."? I have been fortunate enough to catch the break someone was willing to hire a twentysomething, and I hope I have flashed enough potential for you guys to stick with the show or come back to it, even when you disagree. I just wanted everyone to know if you like or don't like an aspect of the show or me, you can come to me. Chaser, it would be cool to know you, but if not, I am not trying to win a popularity contest, I am trying to be my best on the air. Like you have to be your best in court...just making the guess there. Would you care if the jury likes you as long as they believe you are good at what you do? If I said I don't want you to represent me, you are only 28, that should upset you.
I am not some arrogant jerk who thinks he is always right. I know I come off like that at times, but I value everyone's input, and I would like to thank Dan who wrote a great e-mail to me. But the great part of what I do, you can tell me, hey Mike you are wrong and here is why...
I know that I have to fight the uphill battle of not being from Richmond. I get a lot of hope from guys like Bopst, his show is really good. (too bad radio is tight*&^ and it won't sell air time for him, cause my god he played Wilco). Just know that I am here to take your opinions, and we might disagree, but I value your input. By the way Chaser we are getting old, but let's not give into that just yet.
"we are the music makers and the dreamers of dreams."
I know it is from something corney but damn it is a good line. Sorry for the long summation on my birthday eve, but without you guys, there is not point in doing a show.
Thanks for listening. |
Buddy (Buddy)
| | Posted on Sunday, August 01, 2004 - 3:15 am: | |
Mike,
I remember when you first got to town. I heard you let down you hair when Jeff McKee had you as a guest several times. I paid attention because I was working at 3245 Basie and had just begun to sell your show.
You were very funny, trading barbs with McKee and his listeners. I remember thinking that you sounded more uptight during your own show than you did as Jeff's guest.
Fast forward to today, you're as loose as a goose and I'm a regular listener. I'm selling now for the pople across the street and some things never change, they still have trouble accepting AM radio and it's a tough sell.
I won't give up if you don't. I'm proud of your growth and for finding your voice. Keep on keepin on. And if you happen to run into McKee or see him, let him know that some of his old co-workers will never forget him and thought he was a brilliant broadcaster. |
Frank_Dreben (Frank_Dreben)
| | Posted on Sunday, August 01, 2004 - 9:44 pm: | |
I have heard a dead carrier on 1480 that last two or three evenings, it won't be long now..... |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Monday, August 02, 2004 - 9:22 am: | |
Well folks, another monday is here and I am still getting the 1480 dead signal, my prediction is that next monday is when WTOX will be on the air.
One quick thing not realted to radio, The villiage was disappointing at times, but still worth the 8 bucks, IMHO.
98.9 will be on the air I am thinking by October. They were looking for Airstaff a few months ago, so I am thinking it will be a LOCAL station with maybe syndicated shows on the weekends, but local stuff mostly which means no voice tracking. Country, AAA, Classic hits-Hot AC (yes the BOB FM format) or 80's will be the format choices.
Mike, thanks for replying to the email, you at least reply back, whereas, most of the talk show hosts send back automated repsonses and that includes the fox news bunch (and this coming from a republican LOL).
GO SKINS!!!! |
Bopst (Bopst)
| | Posted on Monday, August 02, 2004 - 11:20 am: | |
GO SKINS (as always)...
Mike: Stick to your guns or, as Public Enemy would say, fight the power....
Wow, 1480 will be all talk. Ouch. What a bummer...
Oh where, oh were is McKee?
Floyd Henderson knocks out yet another classic show today. What a pro...
The "Y" & The "X". The cola battle continues...
Why do I feel like I'm losing a quart of plasma when I listen to Lite 98? I think it's because I like life too much...
The Planet? Aren't there more than 30 classic rock tunes in this world? You wouldn't think so if you listened to 96.5...
What is that K95 plays? God knows it ain't country music...
Power 92? they give repetition a whole new meaning.
WCVE? Is there really that much of a demand for classical music in Richmond? It's the sound you'll hear before you can taste the sweet, sweet solent green...
Solid Gold Soul & Great Rock & Roll? It was great until you realized they played the same songs every day. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 9:15 am: | |
Chris, thanks for playing the dramatics on your show yesterday, and great show and happy to have listened to it. How else can I describe it, you name it, odds are, Bopst can try to find it. His show is one of the most unique I have EVER heard.
I know that for the remark about power 92, you can say the same thing about most of the commerical FM dial repeats every 4 hours, heavy rotation, it is a b*tch! |
Bopst (Bopst)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 10:04 am: | |
Thanks, Dan. I'm glad you finally had a chance to tune the show in. Hopefully, it won't be the last time.
Someone, one day hopefully not to far in the future, will make a mint having a radio station that doesn't subscribe to mind-numbing repetition.
Call me a dreamer, but hey, I'm not the only one... |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 11:53 am: | |
Chris, I am reminded of a station in Dallas as well as a station in Hampton Jeff FM and Bob FM, both of which play a very good playlist, with little repetition. As far as WCVE goes, they just not only boosted their wattage, but they are getting a signal for the northern neck, not also including the low power stations for TV in the west parts of the state where they have NO tv signals unless you get a satilite dish.
GO SKINS!!!!! |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 3:09 am: | |
Hey Dan, POWER 92 is horrible. That is not how Urban radio should be done. Go down I-64 and check out how 103 JAMZ does Urban radio. They aren't as good as they used to be, but 103 on a bad day is still good. Actually, 103 is becoming bland like a certain sister station of theirs (106.5 The BEAT).
A "Bob FM" would be cool for 98.9. I'd love to see a Mainstream/Active Rock station in the market with a GOOD local talk-driven morning show, but that doesn't look like a possibility. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 10:55 am: | |
Hey Mark, long time no see. 103 Jamz is the reason why Power 92 and 106.5 stinks. The major problem with FM as a whole is too much reptition. That is why I love BobFM, very little of it and lots of variety.
Look at the ratings, the Alt wars are going strong, while Mix103.7 goes down like the titanic! |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 2:22 pm: | |
Buddy, let me say Jeff McKee is the main reason why I am more comfortable on the radio. Jeff is a pure pro, that is the highest praise I can give someone in this business, because it is hard to stay that way. There are a lot of bitter people out there who think they are entitled to things. Jeff said have fun be yourself and people will like you and people will hate you, but just be yourself. Jeff taught me this can be over in a minute so have fun. I owe him a lot for that.
Dan no worries, like I said send me an e-mail, and I'll respond.
And a Redskins training camp note for all, the Skins have a much more different attitude this year as opposed to last season. It is not cockiness, it is confindence, and that all comes from the coaching staff. It is a very diffrent air up in Ashburn, that is a good thing. And Rain shorts out equipment, that's the other thing I noticed. |
Buddy (Buddy)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 3:40 pm: | |
Mike,
Thanks for your candid response. Last time I saw Jeff, he was with his wife and kids enjoying the Easter festivites on Monument.
I watched him for a few minutes, people apparently Liked him, a lot. He couldn't go ten feet without someone walking up to him and shaking his hand or smiling. Usually an animated chat would follow with a big laugh at the end and then they'd move on.
I could kick myself for not going over to him and saying hi, but I didn't know what to say.
I'm still in radio and that guy, who so obviously should be king of the hill in this town, isn't. I read about him in Richmond magazine and it only made me miss his kind of radio more. Funny, sly, smart and when it needed to be, hit the brakes and do serious better than anybody in town.
It's a daunting task for kids entering the biz to realize that you can have all the talent, take yourself as high as he and Beck got and then be brought down by the suits.
The thought that if it can happen to McKee, then it can happen to anyone.
Okay, enough of that, Mike, your growth as a broadcaster does show that not only are you
comfortable, but you must do a hell of a lot of prep. Enjoy yourself, don't let the negative calls get to you, and remember that by coming to a page like this and responding to real people is truly being yourself, I bet McKee would be proud. |
Buddy (Buddy)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 4:41 pm: | |
In the spirit of this board, let me add my rah rah, Go Iggils.
Hey, it's not my fault, I was born in Cherry Hill.
At least I'm not a Cowboys fan. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 7:41 pm: | |
About MIX 103.7, wouldn't it be fun if they went back to B103, but as a Rhythmic CHR? I think if Richmond had a very good Rhythmic, it would be Power's death knell and it would be The BEAT vs. B103. And I think due to the popularity of Hip-Hop, B103 has a legitimate shot. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 7:34 am: | |
This just in friends, 990 will simulcast 1340 with the pop standards format when WTOX hits the airwaves in the coming days. The 990 line up, Henderson aside, will be moving to WTOX and the morning show will be Imus. Stronger frequency will not do much for WTOX though, WRVA owns the news talk bunch with Limbaugh, Savage, Beck and Dr Larua. WTOX would have been better off revising the line up and dumping that sporting news radio network crap at night, and giving out Larry Elder, Phil Hendrie, Tom Leykis and other great talk shows a shot.
About Mix doing a format switch, well rythmic is a idea, but it might not work, these kids around here flip flop between 2 stations, don't worry about beat's loss in this book, it went to power. In 2 books it will go back to the beat.
GO SKINS!!!!!! |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 5:21 pm: | |
Hey everyone, just wanted to get a question in about radio and the upcoming NFL season. Also a chance for those who have bashed in the past to do so again. What are you looking for in a radio program, it seems everyone looks for the way things were, but what new things have you heard do you like or not like? What do you want to hear more of, basically what works...
Also, this might be me, but it seems that people aren't as interested in sports anymore and just care about football, college and NFL, and can't get enough of that. Let me know if I am wrong on that, seeing I am a big baseball fan, I would like to think that sport is making a minor comeback.
Also Chaser, what do you mean by "spirit"? |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 9:52 pm: | |
To be truthful Mike, I really don't hate your show. I've listened to it and like what I've heard many times listening to the show. I would just like a "loose" sports radio show, similar to Tony Bruno.
I would like a show that doesn't start off the bat with a topic, but something like recapping what happened the day before and would comment on that for a minute. But a topic off the bat sounds like your forcing the listener to respond. It's a good idea, but an old idea, times have changed.
Incorporate Salt more into the show, make it more of throwing it to the listeners, but also making your "takes" the focal point of the show. Just when you make your takes, don't force the about [whatever], call right now 345-0910). Just make the show more loose and think outside the lines. Only reason Richmond loved the "Sports Huddle" because it was like sitting in Tom's Diner in Mechanicsville talking about NASCAR, Hokies, Cavs, and the Skins. Sure, those are all topics that definitely need to be discussed, but there is a world outside of Richmond and there is a place for it on your show. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 9:55 pm: | |
Oh, and on baseball, huge Sox fan right here. I heard one day you said we'd never get over the hump...I BELIEVE! (And yes, I believed in '86 and in '03).
Baseball DEFINITELY needs a spot on sports talk radio. It has gotten so bad that we are talking up training camps, giving scores to scrimmages, and preseason football (in a sad way) has become important. It's the summertime, the season of BASEBALL, not FOOTBALL. That needs to be the lead on SC every night (especially as we get deep into the pennant races), not Cowboys training camp (especially when the Quincy Carter story has been presented in 45 angles in 10 days). |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 4:16 pm: | |
Also Chaser, what do you mean by "spirit"?
That's a good question, Mike. My choice of words wasn't really all that precise. I'm afraid I'm not going to target in on something more precise in this response, either (as my comment is ultimately a matter of taste), other than a feeling that IMHO 910 today is more a product of market efficiency than local inspiration or innovation. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 4:44 pm: | |
Hey everyone, just wanted to get a question in about radio and the upcoming NFL season. [snip. . . ] What do you want to hear more of, basically what works...
I assume this refers to your program specifically, so "Go Rasputin on J.T. the Brick" obviously won't work . . .
I think you do a damn fine job with the NFL. I perceive your show, correctly or incorrectly, to be sort of a "nationally-oriented local show"---and you do the stuff that you need to do to get the "daily football fix" (if you'll pardon the reference to another program) in. You've got the match-ups, your version of the locks of the week and whatnot, you interview some influential writers or broadcasters or people of that ilk. It's all good.
In a more general sense, I like the NFL and I look forward to the upcoming season, but it boggles my mind just how popular it really is and how much of a sports talk staple it is. It's the perfect sport for the format, I'd have to think; you can spend all week talking up the match-ups (unlike baseball), its strategy---while specialized nowadays, like all sports are---is rather straight-forward (unlike baseball, which is rather subtle), and perhaps most importantly it's conducive to gambling (very unlike baseball).
Also, this might be me, but it seems that people aren't as interested in sports anymore and just care about football, college and NFL, and can't get enough of that. Let me know if I am wrong on that, seeing I am a big baseball fan, I would like to think that sport is making a minor comeback.
I think it is. Check the attendance circa 1993 and the attendance today. I doubt baseball will every recapture the No. 1 spot, but the sport has room to innovate and is as we speak. I know sportswriters and talk show hosts rag on the "pencil neck geeks" and "stats nerds," but you guys risk being one step behind the times. There's an entire generation of baseball fans growing up today who incorporate both the mythic and the intellectual elements of the game, and you'd be smart to capitalize on that audience. Look at the sales that Baseball Prospectus gets every spring, the page hits Rob Neyer gets every day on espn.com, the sales Michael Lewis' (not Billy Beane's) book Moneyball got last year. Hell, four years ago I was trading emails with a guy on the internet named Voros McCracken, and now he works for the Red Sox front office. "Baseball analysis" is still something of a niche market, but as it (like all things) moderates and becomes (even more) a part of the mainstream discourse of the sport, it will be a given within a generation.
So that's my biggest criticism with the way baseball is handled in the media, including sports radio. The next generation of baseball fans will be more informed about the game---or at least informed in a different way. My suggestion (in general, not just to you) would be to start to ride that crest now. Don't neglect the beat writers and the "insiders," of course, but start incorporating a slightly different perspective into the discussion. A whole bunch of baseball writers already have: Allen Bara of the Wall Street Journal, Allen Schwarz of the New York Times, Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe, Joe Posnanski of the KC Star, Jim Caple and Eric Neel of espn.com, even the big national writers such as Gammons to an extent. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 4:50 pm: | |
Just when you make your takes, don't force the about [whatever], call right now 345-0910).
Somehow I doubt that's within Mike's control. One poster on dcrtv recently counted something like 47 references to "WMAL, 630-AM" in Washington within an hour, and obviously that's You-Know-Who's domain now.
I guess the monotonous crap is just the nature of the beast now. America's collective attention span is practically Leonard Shelby-esque these days---lots of channel flipping going on.
In any industry, "efficiency" is demonstrated by safety and mediocrity, not elegance or innovation. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 5:17 pm: | |
Ah well . . . might as well post one more time, because I have a question for Mike:
I like the Salt and Joe McCord(??) show. I think it's called "Necessary Roughness," though I could be confusing it with the Kathy Ireland movie. Anyway, it's a little rough, but it's fun in sort of a Sport Junkies sense. But the one thing I've observed is that it is just about the most NBA-intensive show I've ever run across. They even spent a couple minutes one show discussing the Atlanta Hawks!
Now the popular perception seems to be that the NBA peaked sometime during Jordan II (1995-98) and has been losing steam ever since. With that in mind, why do they focus so much on the NBA? I would guess it's because that's just what they like to talk about, but is there any other reason? Is there some research you guys did that indicates that Richmond is particularly interested in the NBA? Was it an attempt to "fatten up" Richmond on the NBA in an attempt to attract support to a Norfolk franchise? (I noticed that you guys used to update Norfolk Tides scores, which I never understood for any reason other than to try to bridge the two markets.)
Anyway, I'm not criticizing the guys or their shows, but it seems not even FoxSportsRadio can hold an NBA-only show (as I recall Stephen A. "HowEVER" Smith had one for about three weeks on Sunday afternoons a while back). |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 10:40 am: | |
Guys,
Thanks for the responses and input. First things first, the repitition of the numbers and and call letters is not just a You Know Who's take, every PD and consultant I have talked to say that the call letters or station ID should be given out at least 45 times an hour, the phone number a little less about 20, I think I hit the number twenty times before I am out of the first segment...so I will work on that. As far as coming out with a topic, I think it is a matter of style, I like the diner concept, and that really is what the 6-7 o'clock hour of my show is, it's just jump everywhere, on whatever is big and it doesn't have to be sports, it can be music and movies or whatever.
On to Baseball, it is making a come back and the attendance numbers show that, I get frustrated by trying to talk baseball and it seems people want the 46th angle of the Quincy Carter release, but then there are the complaints of the overkill. I try to incorporate all sports into the show, the perception is I just talk football, I really try to bring in basketball, baseball, NASCAR and golf and make it a broader show. If I were on this week, I would talk about the wild card races, and I might get one or two calls, now I hope my insights would excite people, but the calls really help. Mark, sorry you are a Sox fan, I think there are support groups that can get you through it though...
Chaser, you are right to an extent "national slant, produced locally" When there is a big local issue I am going to talk about it, but I try to bring up the biggest stories of the day, when I can put the local side to it. I do.
I get where you are coming from with spirit, your answer on the spirit question was fine, I just wanted to get a feel for what you were looking for or what made it entertaining for you.
And Joey and Salt's show is "Unsportsmanlike Conduct" heard on the weekends and the occasional Friday night on Sports Radio 910...cheap plug and a station ID, making the bosses happy. They talk NBA because they both like it, and they are trying to put their spin on things, and I think they have really improved in a short time. No other reason than that.
Any other questions you guys have: just post em, more than happy to talk shop. |
Bopst (Bopst)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 10:54 am: | |
This-how else to say it-SUCKS. (From vartv.com)
The FCC recently handed down a total fine of $14,600 to RadioRichmond (WLEE, WTOX, WVNZ, WREJ, WHAP). In the FCC findings, 4M (RadioRichmond) failed to enclose its tower with an effective locked fence around WLEE's tower, exceeding the nighttime power limit of WLEE, and failed to comply with the "prescribed" antenna structure marking. The original amount of the total fine was to be $21,000.
A FCC agent found that the fencing around the base of WLEE's tower had no lock. He also observed that "the antenna structure's paint was so chipped and faded that the contrasting color bands were difficult to distinguish from less than one-quarter of a mile away, resulting in poor visibility of the antenna structure." That same evening, the agent calculated that WLEE's power exceeded the station's authorized nighttime power of 13 watts. Looking through the station's logs, the agent noted that the use of power between sunset and sunrise on August 17, 18 and 19, 2002, were exceeded each evening with readings of 37 watts, 945 watts and 37 watts, respectively. The station group has thirty days to cough up the dough to the government. (8/13/04)
Concerning sports radio, my biggest beef with it is the smarmy tones so favored by most of the on air talent. Also, being inundated with the myriad of scores and statistics gets a little tiresome as well. Most people I know who listen to sports radio (painters, retail employees, restaurant workers, etc.) can only stomach it for but so long before they turn the dial. I really have no idea how I personally would do it any better than it is currently being done, I'm just relaying what I hear.
How about a show on team's fight songs? Maybe have a player of some renown play some of his favorite tunes? I don't know... |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 3:39 pm: | |
I can actually handle some of the sports talk, but most of the fun of sports I have always found is being at the event LIVE. TV and Radio no offense can never replace the excitement of being in person watching the game, wether it be baseball, hockey, football, basketball etc. There is a market for sports talk, but I think that the FCC will need to allow for it to be under stronger frequency's.
The FCC with those fines on Radio Richmond is probably the reason why WTOX is not on the air at this time. I am still thinking that it will be on the air before WCUL however.
GO SKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Radioguy1963 (Radioguy1963)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 7:13 am: | |
Although WTOX has had their "License to cover" "Accepted for filing", they must still wait for their "Program Test Authority" to be granted. When that happens, they will be transmitting at a reduced power until the "License to cover" is "Granted". So they are close, but no cigar just yet. |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Saturday, August 28, 2004 - 10:45 pm: | |
According to the T-D football preview section, WTOXIC will the affiliate of somebody's college football network . . . W&M, I think.
So it's gotta come on sometime soon, I would think. |
Radioguy1963 (Radioguy1963)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 2:46 pm: | |
WTOX was GRANTED their Program Test Authority today according to the FCC CDBS.If I read it right, it looks like they will be authorized to run at pretty close to their full power also. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2004 - 2:03 pm: | |
WTOX is almost ready to go as everyone already knows...things are getting interesting...
Skip is leaving the Q-Zoo, and they're looking for a YOUNGER stunt guy. About time...
It's almost October (OK, so it's a month from now), but my RED SOX are looking to turn the corner and FINALLY beat the Yanks. It's going to happen, because look at the Nomar trade. That's the biggest player we've traded since the guy that built Yankee Stadium. WE'RE GONNA REVERSE THE CURSE! OK, lemme stop boring you with my baseball talk...GO SOX!!! |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Thursday, September 02, 2004 - 3:41 pm: | |
Well, WTOX is more than ready to go now; in fact, it's on the air and looks to be styling itself even more as a poor man's WRVA than WLEE before. Good for RR, though. They cleared up a signal for those who want more righty talked, and they cleared a signal for the music-of-you-lifers. Bopst should be happy.
Oh, and Mark: Regarding the Nomar trade, have you ever heard of the Ewing Theory? http://espn.go.com/page2/s/simmons/010509.html |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Friday, September 03, 2004 - 11:27 am: | |
WTOX: More righty talk. Just what we need in Richmond. I think Ukrop's would protest if Air America ever got a clearance here.
Skip Q-94 exit: Come to find out that Skip is leaving for NC, where Jeff Wicker has a new morning show. I know that show will sound 10x better than the crap that's on Q right now.
Chaser: Yes, Simmons is MY MAN on Page 2! He even refers to the theory in his new Sports Guy column. He's an optimistic Sox fan just like me, but it truly kills your optimism every time they break your heart. |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Friday, September 03, 2004 - 3:53 pm: | |
To clear up any questions, Skip was not let go by Q94 and Skip is a pretty good guy, he'll be missed around the building and he did a lot of behind the scenes work.
I feel that the NY Yankees need to get their representation here, yes I am worried about the Sox they are playing great ball but we know how the story goes.
Bopst, I'll look into the fight song idea, feel free to tell me which is the best. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 6:35 pm: | |
Well in the yankess-sox war, I am a cubs fan, but would love to see George's ego slapped down to size after getting all that talent.
1480 was going to take over most of 990's programing, but it will NOT beat out WRVA. Higher night wattage belongs to 1140 and so does the talent pool. I would have gotten Tom Leykis or Phil Hendrie into 1480's line up to try to contend with WRVA
October might be the sign on date for WCUL, I am thinking either the bob format or a hot ac format to hit the waves there. Won't be country, K95 has a dead lock on that format. Nothing alternative, because X and Y are busy duking it out. Album Rock is out because The Planet along with X and Y would nail the format out of existence.
Mike, I prefer Hail to the Redskins for best Fight song LOL. Personal bias because I am a redskins fan, and guys we will break 500 this year! |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 7:28 pm: | |
1480 was going to take over most of 990's programing, but it will NOT beat out WRVA.
No, of course not. RR is just looking to beat the point spread, so to speak, right?
October might be the sign on date for WCUL,
I get confused. Is WCUL the soon-to-be 98.9 FM Midlothian station? |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 7:36 pm: | |
Mike,
I've got a baseball-related question for you, although I guess it's probably way-too-early to know the answer at this point, even if you were at liberty to say it:
Just assuming the Expos move to DC for the 2005 season (I know, we're talking about Budzilla here, but let's just assume), does 910 intend to remain with the O's radio network (assuming the O's wouldn't be boxed out of the Richmond market by a DC team, although I suppose they might be) or would your station jump on the new Senators/Nationals/Supremes/Beltway Bombers/Fury/Whathaveyous?
Although I'm an O's fan, I'd be fine either way, since I suspect I'd be a DC fan, too, just of like I view the Redskins/Ravens arrangement.
Oh, and after his work this afternoon (wiggling out of a 1st/3rd jam with none out w/o giving up a run against the O's), would it be too much to ask Mariano Rivera to just go ahead and jump into missionary work right now, as he intends to do after he retires? ;-)
Anyway, thanks to you and your station for bringing MLB to Richmond radio (no, not Radio Richmond . . . ;-) |
Radioguy1963 (Radioguy1963)
| | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 7:59 am: | |
Rather than listen to (or read) hearsay, check the FCC CDBS http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_sear.htm
You will find that before WCUL can be granted it's move to Midlothian, WKSK-FM South Hill must first be granted a Liscense on 101.9 from 98.9. So far WKSK-FM has only it's "License to Cover" it's CP for the move "Accepted for Filing". |
Bopst (Bopst)
| | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 12:03 pm: | |
You never know who may be listening....
Police detain man in attack on radio personality Leykis
Associated Press
Sept. 2, 2004 07:12 AM
SEATTLE - Police identified two people they believe were involved in an assault on radio personality Tom Leykis and detained one of them but released him without filing charges. Authorities were seeking a second person.
A 28-year-old Seattle man was taken into custody Friday and released Tuesday without being charged, police said Wednesday, adding that the case remained under investigation.
Leykis, 48, based in Los Angeles and known for belittling callers, urging women to bare their breasts and other on-the-air flamboyance, was in town for a broadcast when he was knocked to the ground Aug. 23 outside a night spot, according to police reports.
Leykis said he was kicked in the head by someone with another man who said he had been insulted and had his virility questioned on the air when he called the show.
He was treated at a hospital for a black eye and a cut above the eye that required 17 stitches.
His show has been syndicated since 1994. He was a talk show host and program director for Phoenix's KFYI (910 AM) from 1985 to 1988. |
Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond)
| | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 3:47 pm: | |
In case you want to know...WKSK-FM has been broadcasting since May on 101.9...So I'm unsure if WKSK has jumped the gun on it's on air date or if the FCC's site is off |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 4:17 pm: | |
Chaser,
That really is a programmng decision, and seeing Used Car Salesman Bud is right on time with his announcement, wasn't it supposed to be right after the all-star game I can't speculate if DC will get the team or not I'm just a host and really don't have too much input into programmin decisions.
There haven't been any formal discussions, but I think that we would be in the running to carry their games if/when DC gets a team. I liek the O's broadcasts being an American League fan, but I think that the chance to carry the DC club would be an option we would have to look into, but baseball needs to make a decision soon. |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 8:22 pm: | |
And now that you all see my typing skills(it should be like, not liek), you know why I am in radio and not print. Thank God for Microsoft word and the spellcheck! |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 5:05 pm: | |
Actually Mike, from a Yankees fan I'd expect something more or less like "JEETER R00LZ!!11!!!"
You've got far more game than that, which makes me wonder if in fact you are a Yankees fan. 
Thanks for your reply, btw. A shot in the dark, but I was just curious. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 11:23 am: | |
Yeah, that's the things I hate about SOME Yankees fans, especially the ones in the Tri-State area. They are so bandwagon, in-your-face, loud, rude, & obnoxious that it is past the point of being annoying. Take a listen to WFAN at night and you'll get my point.
And yes, my Sox are steaming hot right now (we've won 13 of 14). I wish there was an affiliate of the Sox down here (or if WEEI/Boston came in clear enough at night). |
Bopst (Bopst)
| | Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 11:26 am: | |
Go Boston!!!!!!
All decent, trustworthy people hate the Yankees and what they represent. I hope that goes without saying.... |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Friday, September 10, 2004 - 5:12 pm: | |
Go Cubs!!!!!
OK, now that I have that out of my system . There is news out of Norfolk that 106.1 BOB FM will switch frequency's with 93.7 Kick FM (which replaced the coast). This will give Bob 100,000 watts compared to 1600 watts. Kick was not turning over any heads from 97.3 WGH, so they are getting smaller wattage.
Back to Richmond, With the addition of WTOX which is nothing more than WRVA with different hosts, does ANYONE think that this station will last more than 24 months? I am thinking 2 years and out for this one, all of the big right wingers are on WRVA. I have to agree with Chaser, if Air America came here, the Ukrops family would be up in arms. This is the same family that refuses to have Sgt Santa in the Christmas parade, because he did a function for the community via a different supermarket. |
Bopst (Bopst)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 11, 2004 - 1:18 pm: | |
If Air America were broadcasted here, at least there would be a semblence of choice on the local airwaves in regards to talk radio. It's too bad WTOX & WRVA are basically selling the same product. Yet more coke & pepsi wars for the Richmond radio listener.... |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 11, 2004 - 1:29 pm: | |
Dan, the Cubbies gotta get their act together, seeing I pull for the North Siders in the NL, I would like to see them get back to the post season. But Wood and Prior have got to find a groove and quick to make that happen.
Mark, just like a Red Sox fan, instead of paying the money for the MLB package on cable, you'll go the cheap route not see how wonderful that team has been playing and blame the Yankees for raising the cable bills. I might have to explain that as sarcasm for some out there, too many prople take things too literally these days.
That being said next weekend should be great, there is not better rivalry in sports right now. Trying to be objective, which I know that most of you feel anyone north of Maryland can't be, the Red Sox are the best team in baseball right now.
To defend Yankee fans, there is a large segement that cannot stand the loud, chest thumpers that couldn't tell you Andy Hawkins threw a no hitter and lost. But it is like anything, the vocal minority ruins it for the good people of the world.
And Bopst is right on there with the Coke/Pepsi analysis, but is Richmond a town that really could give the (gulp) financial support to liberal talk radio or anything less than Rush? |
Bopst (Bopst)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 11, 2004 - 3:04 pm: | |
Only one way to find out.... |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 11, 2004 - 8:07 pm: | |
Andy Hawkins. Heh, good call, Mike. I'm sure he and Dave LaPoint and Oscar Azocar and Bob Geren are running a car wash or a convenience store or something, somewhere. They were the kind of Yankees I like: really bad Yankees. ;-)
Bopst, aren't the Richmond Independent Radio people the ones who want to bring AA to Richmond? (Or maybe it was just more NPR talk, which I'd certainly endorse.) I think I remember reading that in _Style Mag_, and I think I remember that their contributions received were minimal and more in-kind than anything else. That's a pity . . . |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Sunday, September 12, 2004 - 2:54 pm: | |
Yes, that is typical Sox fan talk Mike. You were so dead-on it's not even funny Because we could be 10 1/2 games back (like we were) and blame Grady Little. Helloooo, new year, new problems?!? Thank god I don't live in Boston because I would go crazy with some of the RSN's weird conspiracy theories. |
Rooster658 (Rooster658)
| | Posted on Sunday, September 12, 2004 - 7:44 pm: | |
Howdy,
I'm a Richmond radio listener since 1968 and loved the old WLEE AM 1480 with "THE ORIGINAL SHANE".I have digitally remastered a 1974 recording of Richmond Revisited....the annual Halloween nite feature played on WLEE for at least 12 years in a row.(I made my last on air recording in 1981)I've been trying to persuade 96.5 the planet to play this recording but I keep getting turned down.Now I know they played it twice around 1994 and 1995 when they were WLEE.But I guess there just is no interest in this production masterpiece from days gone by.Guy Spiller has a copy of it as well as Dick Hundgate.Guy emailed me and said he was amazed at the remastering quality of an AM radio broadcast from over 30 years ago.Believe it or not....as I was making the original recording on a monophonic panasonic cassette AM\FM radio back on Halloween 1974 , someone else was recording the same broadcast because when 96.5 WLEE aired Richmond Revisited back in 1994 and 1995 the recording played back a transmission blackout that happened that very nite in 1974.My original Radio Shack T-120 (WOW) cassette has the same blackout.However...to improve the remastered recording I removed the blackout.
Anyway,it would be so great to hear this again on the radio....just for old time sake.Perhaps AM WLEE could be convinced to air it but they wont return my phone calls.If anyone is interested please contact me at rooster658@comcast.net. Also check with Guy Spiller and Dick Hundgate.
Cheers,
Wayne |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 4:09 pm: | |
Nice article about Mike910 in the T-D: http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FMGArticle%2FRTD_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031777977404&path=%21sports&s=1045855934844
I thought Jerry Lindquist hated everybody, but apparently Mike is one of the exceptions.
Anyway, congratulations on the accomplishments detailed in that article, Mike. |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Friday, September 17, 2004 - 4:07 pm: | |
Thanks for posting the link, I appreciated what Jerry wrote and I have had a lot of feedback about the article which surprised me. And I have to thank everyone for letting the ice melt, even though it took a while. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Friday, September 17, 2004 - 10:27 pm: | |
Mike, this fourm is a easy going one once the ice melts. There was one who was bitter, but she does not post here, i am guessing because either she got bored with us, or finally decided that her insults were not needed in a nice discussion. Great write up by Jerry in the paper which did show a nice change for him, he seems to knock about 80% of the media in town.
I did check out that FCC link and now think as much as the FCC has on their plate, it will take longer than OCT for WCUL to hit the air, even though I heard from a source thrid quarter.
Elliot on the last poll, before the one that is due out soon finished 7th in AM drive overall. Correct me if I am mistaken, but stern made in roads like that before he was axed! Lets hope history does not repeat itself! |
Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 3:28 pm: | |
Let's not bad mouth the X....thus far, they're doing better than any of us though....With CC announcing their aggressive flipping to spanish formats, we could be looking at "Nueva Musica 102.1 la X"
Haha...I like Elliot, but I could see CC putting something like Bob and Tom, Lex and Terry, or (big or) Premiere (CC owned) could flip Cox the bird on their next contract renewal and we could have....
"All redneck, all the time....John Boy and Billy and NASCAR, New Rock 102.1 the X"
I still think someone's gotta blink in this alterna-war... |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 11:00 pm: | |
Radio, not bad mouthing the X, although the lack of 80's alternative on either station is very disappointing IMHO (yes I am on my soapbox). CC would have to get the rights from Cox to get L&T as they are syndicated through Cox(hey 101 are you looking at this!!). Elliot is making good ground in the ratings, and the fact the he and the class come down here alot shows they really like us here. That is something stern would never do, unless he got to number 1 in the ratings books here. Not sure who will blink, if the X survives it though, the ratings could go through the roof maybe near a 7 share as opposed to spliting the ratings with Y at about 3.5. |
Bopst (Bopst)
| | Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 10:36 am: | |
Maybe one of the two (the "Y" (coke) & the "X" (Pepsi)) should open up their play lists beyond the other? |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 4:25 pm: | |
Bopst, great to hear from you, sadly the chances of either station opening up the playlists are the chances of the BCS actually being a accurate system in college football. Just like the only way that 106.5 will see that the 70's and 80's are old school, not Biggie Small's Life After Death. Unless you get lucky to hear talking heads on the planet, listen to your show for rarity's, have cd's or Mp'3, or listen to 105.7, the classics are IGNORED!
Looks like my cubbies might be getting together finally to win! I will talk more during vacation, if i am in town! |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 8:08 pm: | |
According to dcrtv, FoxSportsRadio has let Tony Bruno's contract expire (which, although I'm of course not in the business, appears to be a euphemism for "Self-Important Guy Misjudged His Worth, So Employer Dumps Him"). I'd imagine that his Richmond affiliate, 910, would stick with whatever FSR plops up there in Bruno's place, but I'm guessing that if WRNL were ever to resume a local drive guy, now would be the time.
If I may be so bold as to suggest it, I'd recommend WRNL open things up a little bit and employ a sort of edgier kind of thing---maybe not O&A/Stern edgy (that's what Elliot is there on XL-102 for), but something along the lines of the Sports Junkies.
I'd imagine, though, that's easier said than done, especially in a mid-market like Richmond.
Any thoughts? (I'm assuming Mike can't/won't say much of what'll happen post-Bruno . . . ) |
Radiodxrichmond (Radiodxrichmond)
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 8:14 am: | |
Nobody's talking about 93.1 stunting? Wow! |
Playa Radio (Playaradio)
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 11:21 am: | |
Van Earl "Heloooooo Everybody!" Wright Is New Host Of Fox Sports Radio's Morning Extravaganza
LOS ANGELES-October 4: Starting today, 20-year broadcast vet Van Earl Wright joins the Fox Sports Radio Network as host of RADIO'S The Morning Extravaganza, the LA-based national morning show that airs live from 5 to 9 a.m. PT/8 a.m. to noon ET, weekdays. |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 4:10 pm: | |
Wow...93.1 is now country...we've seen NO ONE try to take down the mighty K95...what was MainQuad thinking...another Smooth Jazzer bites the big one...sad, sad, sad...another sad thing is the only way to hear Tony Bruno is on EA SPORTS' MADDEN 2005... |
Mike910 (Mike910)
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 4:27 pm: | |
It was unfortunate that FOX and Bruno could not come to an agreement. I don't really know much more other than Tony wanted a huge amount of money (I think he is worth it) and FOX wanted more from Tony. There are things in the works at 910, but those decisions are managements I have been told that we have options open.
On a side note why is it Richmond has a format change every six months at some station? |
Bopst (Bopst)
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 5:46 pm: | |
Because there is always some other tired old format to copy poorly! |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 7:53 pm: | |
According to VARTV, 98.9 will be Hot AC, and well all I can say about 93.1 is nice knowing you while it lasted, country will fall faster then Jazz. |
Bopst (Bopst)
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 10:21 am: | |
Beck is calling the shots at 93.1 instilling what he did in Fredricksberg, isn't he? More power to 'em... |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 4:56 pm: | |
Wow...I hope we would get a GOOD morning show over @ 910. No disrespect to Big Al, but I like a fast-paced sports/guy talk morning show. It's only right to have two guys that know about the city, talk about current events and fuse it with sports talk. It could DEFINITELY work. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 10:51 pm: | |
Beck is actually doing a great job at the Wolf so far. I have heard a lot more variety and for those who are not exactly die hard country fans but love a classic rock type sound, it's a good station and I have to say this, I will NEVER listen to K95 again (variety issues and I don't mean the Dixie Chicks). It fills a void, and it's possible that The Planet and K95 might get some listeners gone away if the word gets out about this new station.
About yes or no to a local AM drive show for 910, why not. Given that Mike M aside, most of the programing talk wise is out of LA. Mike can discuss stuff first thing in the morning, I have heard him do the sports brief on WRVA in the mornings, the usual guy on there sounds like he had a rough night before.
Mike, about Richmond having a format switch every 6 months or so, my friend such is life in Richmond. Mainquad has had it's share of changes here. Star 107.3 and ESPN 100.3 merged to be Oldies 100.3-107.3. Clear Channel and Cox radio both have had SEVERAL changes in lineups and formats in their stations here. Radio One is also a part of it as is Radio Richmond.
According to VARTV, 98.9 will be going Hot AC, oh well so much for AAA or Classic Hits-HotAC mix.
Stern is going to Siruis just as Opie and Anthony start up on XM. If I had 500 million dollars waved in my face, I wish it could be something local and not be so paranoid about Collin Powell's son! Stern was right though, the future of shock talk is NOT broadcast, but uncencored satilite radio. I wish him all the best in this venture.
Baseball Note: I will take the Braves over the Cards in 7 games. Sox over the Yahkees in 7 games and the BRAVES to win it in 7 Games. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 9:44 pm: | |
OK, the braves got knocked out, I am thinking the Sox will win it all. Game one of this series aside! |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2004 - 12:57 pm: | |
98.9 Hot AC? That sucks...
I've gotten XM when O&A began earlier this month, and it's just not the same show. Don't get me wrong, Op & Ant are still funny, but like someone on another board said, it's always fun when someone that hates the show calls in and O&A crap on them. Now that it's a subscription-only show, people are listening for O&A only.
--Even though we're down 0-2, this will be a change of fortunes for us back @ Fenway. The quest for the mountain top is far from over. The stars are all lined up for a 2004 World Series championship. Sox with four straight wins...SOX in SIX!!! GO SOX!!! |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2004 - 9:59 pm: | |
Well, while we're talking baseball . . . Mercy, this is some of the worst baseball I've seen. 6-6 after 3 innings. The Red Sox balked in a run, have lost two runners on base, and have a third base coach who is apparently blind.
PS: Van Earl Wright is boring. I thought Tony Bruno was kinda overrated, but . . . |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 11:03 am: | |
Van Earl Wright is HORRIBLE. I heard the Extravaganza the other morning and they were talking about each other's favorite ice cream, and Van Earl mentioned Rocky Road. Krystal Fernandez jumped in and said "that's sounds like the kinda street this show is going down" with no obligatory Bruno rimshot. Oh, is it getting messy in the Premiere L.A. compound or what?
OK, I admit it, I posted just because of this:
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WE DID IT! WE BEAT THE EVIL EMPIRE! MIKE I WILL BE LISTENING AT 3:00 SHARP TODAY! I'VE GOTTA HEAR WHAT YOU THINK!!! THIS IS PRICELESS!!!! |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 12:51 pm: | |
Poor Mike . . . uh, what am I saying? THUUUUUUUUU YANKEES LOSE!!!!!!!!!!
That was worth watching just to see how Tim McCarver would try to rationalize the sorry play of Derek Jeter, from all indications the son McCarver never had---from pathetic .200 hitting, setting up nothing at the top of the order, with occasionally sloppy defense and absolutely NO range to his left . . . to "trying to put his mark on the series" and "attempting to will his team to win"---when his team is down by 7 runs. Oh well, Jeter's actually an excellent player, but FOX and ESPN do everything in their ability to try to make me hate him. Say, could you show that slo-mo fist pump again, just one more time? And ARod's a jerk, too. Sincerely, a guy who's not even a Red Sox fan.
Okay . . . so this post is on Richmond radio. Looks like 950 has the NBA on radio now, huh? That's a pretty nice pull, but NBA-on-ESPN-Radio is probably its least interesting radio pbp production. So now 910 will run May-June O's games uninterrupted, right? |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 10:12 pm: | |
Warning: This is another Mark Mega-Post:
RADIO: 950 needs to handle grabbing network baseball from 910. I know 'XGI gets steamed when "hear every pitch of the World Series...only on ESPN Radio" at the end of all the SportsCenter broadcasts. I know the guys on Basie Road love it though...
ON TO BASEBALL: Let's not talk about "the slap". Go to BostonDirtDogs.com and you'll see a much needed accessory on A-Rod's arm when he made that slap.
McObvious & Buck are Yankee apologists to the heart. Al Leiter was like a much-needed breath of fresh air, sucks that they dropped him for the WS. And if you thought it was bad then, how sweet it is that Buck had family ties to the Cards, and McCarver won a couple World Series with the Cards. I'm looking for to unbiased World Series commentary!
Some of my favorite MLB on FOX commercials (local & national):
5. The Paper Moon (nothing like a commercial promoting "Richmond's Premier Gentleman's Club")
4. My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss (Trading Spouses, Renovate My Family, and now this? Can't FOX find something original for once?)
3. Stolen Honor ad (I hate Sinclair more and more every time I see the ad)
2. House, M.D. (YOU'RE RISKING A PATIENT'S LIFE ...gimme a break)
1. Nike, Just Do It (Almost brought a tear to my eye after the ALCS...I had to watch it repeatedly at Nike.com) |
Ambulancechaser (Ambulancechaser)
| | Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 12:31 am: | |
Nothing like second commercial promoting "Richmond's Premier Gentleman's Club" cutting in on the first pitch of an inning. That's only happened 8-12 times so far this postseason. (I know that's not the FOX network's fault.)
And Mark: I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU DIDN'T MENTION THE OVERSTOCK.COM LADY!!!!! She is the bright, shining star of the baseball playoffs. Classy, cute, the whole package. But you've made a great call on "You're risking a patient's life!" That's this year's "Her father is the district attorney!
One more thing: How exactly would 'XGI get baseball back from 'RNL? Just outbid them whenever 'RNL's specific contract expires? Anyway, I kind of prefer the pbp on 910, since it's nighttime signal appears stronger in Midlothian. |
Dan_Evans (Dan_Evans)
| | Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 6:28 pm: | |
Hey gang, first and foremost, the only time I would even consider the paper moon is for my bachelor party in 2006.
NBA on ESPN radio, well then again you have to get a good start somewhere. If i were WXGI I would make a bid for MLB as well, mainly because it does stink after a while for the local people that 910 is carrying it only until 11.
Overstock is a good site, it even sells DVD's at better prices, including FarenHYPE911 which all of us, republicans and democrats should watch.
If WCUL acts on vartv's prediction of going Hot AC, I give it a slight chance of making it a fight with Q94, note the words SLIGHT CHANCE. Although i will bet that WCUL will be twice the station Q is.
Vote next tuesday guys, wether it's kerry or bush, get out there and speak your mind with the vote! I am endorsing Wilder for mayor this year, he will do this city a lot of good! |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 8:06 pm: | |
How is Elliot sounding these days? I've been in all-O&A mode lately. I know he has to still be up ratings-wise against Y101. (cheap radio post)
How could I forget Overstock.com...or even "trust the Midas touch"
Also good to see FOX promoting Arrested Development heavy. If it pulls a 6.2 Household rating for its season premiere, off to FX it goes, that would definitely let FOX down. I'm sorry, it may be "too good" for network TV.
Speaking of letdowns, god, if my Sox fail to win this year...they...never...will. I will be sold on it, this postseason ride has been too good to be screwed by a late appearance by a jinx (notice I didn't say the C-word or 19*8) |
Mark (Mark)
| | Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 8:07 pm: | |
A HUGE OVERLOOK ON COMMERCIALS:
Enraged New Yorkers love Emerald Nuts!!!!!
CLASSIC! |
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