Richmond Radio Graffiti Board 2001 Archives (5/25/2001

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(5/25/01 - 6/7/01)

Jeff L. Thanks for the words. I see you did your homework on those marti freeks. Your right, but only four of them come out of the vans. Sounds like you could use about a week off after that logistical nightmare you explained. You're obviously an engineer. Well, I'm not and I don't think I want to be. Like someone said earlier, I too do not depend on radio as me source of income so the "firing" did not come as a big shock to me. I could tell that Katie and I bumped heads early on. I do wish that I could have stayed a bit longer to help strighten things out though. I never really planned to be there more than about 2-3 months. Lucas and Johnny, thanks guys I feel better knowing that there are some people out there who actually KNOW me who are writing about me. Johnny, I hope to hear you soon somewhere:) Lucas, hang in there. And would somebody PLEASE tell Skip to call me!
Tyler
Richmond, USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 23:32:41 (EDT)

Tyler, Lucas confirmed exactly what I was told about you. You are competent and dedicated, but you don't always play well with others. Hey, since I took this job a year and a half ago and left Richmond, I have made a few mistakes myself. I learned from them, adjusted, and moved on. The Katie I know will do the same. If she doesn't know it now, she will quickly learn to take the blame and share the praise. That's what a good leader does, and it builds team loyalty in the department. The two assistants I have here know that I will do anything for them, I defend them when necessary, fight their battles when necessary, and we always present a united front. I know I can count on them to do what needs to be done, the way it needs to be done, and have it finished before it needs to be done. We just finished the HFStival at RFK stadium over Memorial Day weekend, 60,000 people each day. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday were 20 hour days. Saturday, with only one extra engineer, we set up a complete production and editing suite, a main broadcast studio and multiple satellite studios, and networked them all together by turning a dry pair between the main air and production studios (4 levels apart) into a DSL line, AND we broadcast live from 6AM to 12Midnight Sunday and Monday. We used 3 Zephyrs simultaneously, one for production feeds to the studio, one for the air feed, and one as backup for the air feed; two marti's, and 4 wireless mics. At the same time, WPGC (FM and AM)continued their remote and club broadcasts. Two via Zephyr Saturday and Sunday night, and the rest by Marti. My point is, my department could never have pulled that off if we didn't all work as one, and back each other up when necessary. With their input, I called the shots and created the plan. If any part of it didn't work, it was ME, not anyone else who had to answer for it. Katie WILL learn how to build that team loyalty, if she doesn't know now. My guess is, though, that she was thrown into the middle of things, is getting the same resistance and opposition that everyone who makes changes gets; and is trying to identify and eliminate the problems. Sadly, it appears you were a problem. Certainly not because of you lack of ability, but your attitude. Just maybe you made a mistake and can learn from it too. It sounds like you could be a real asset, if you could be a team player. Oh, by the way, the Q and XL Marti frequencies are 450.05, 450.35, 450.85, 450.70, 455.70, and 455.75, at least those are what are licensed.
Jeff Loughridge
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 23:07:45 (EDT)

Johnny said it best, Tyler. You KNOW how happy I was to see you at Innsbrooke Market Cafe! I knew I wouldn't have to worry about banners, tables, signals, ad naus, and I was free to spend all the time neccesary with the client before we even started. Thank you!
Having said that; you do have a lot of attitude. I don't know Katie well, she seems very competent. I've finding out that one of the obstacles we're facing out here is knowing where our focus should lie in such a large environment; when you aren't sure what resouces are available to you, nor who's judgement you can depend upon. I just think you could have been a little more patient. There could have been really great possibilities down the road for a man of your abilities and responsiblity; if you just could a put up with a little more of the bull$#*%. See that's the thing: there are so many of us crowded in there trying to get our voices heard, we don't know where the $#*%'$ coming from. And there's a lot of it! It's a much bigger pond than it was the last time you were here. But I'm learning there are some very sharp and effective people upstairs AND downstairs. (I can hear it all ready)
My best to you, Sgt. Rock. If there's anything I can do(reference-whatever), I'm easy to find. I've got a truck, they always come in handy.
Lucas Foxx <LucasFoxx@Worldnet.ATT.net>
Richmond, USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 21:13:46 (EDT)

Party Radio coming to 107.3 huh?Well Joey,we all know how much YOU had to do with making THAT decision don't we.By the way,the TP rolls in your office need changing.
warthog
USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 20:18:30 (EDT)

I had the pleasure of working with Tyler for a few years both in the promotions department and when I moved into the air-staff. I can't say that there was ever a better person to work with. Tyler was reliable, resourceful, competent, devoted and a very hard worker. Many times I saw him at the station at all hours of the night preparing for the next remote or event or what ever. And never at the last minute. Tyler was way too organized for that. He had a handle on things at all times. I remember thinking it was great when you came back to CC after leaving for a while. I thought, now things will run smoothly once again for promotions. Look Jeff, you can defend your opinion of Katie all you want. And I admire you for that. But firing Tyler has to be the biggest mistake that Katie has made yet. And I'm sure she will make many more. I was told the CC management was looking for ways to boost employee moral. Well apparently they haven't been trying very hard. Firing Tyler is a huge mistake. Tyler, I have had a few conversations with people who are still at CC. All of us agree that you don't need to defend yourself. We all know what a great person you are. And we also know that you were one hell of an asset to the promotions staff. You will be missed dearly. Like you said, lets just sit back and watch. Keep the faith man!
Johnny Young <JYoung102@Mediaone.net>
Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 20:14:19 (EDT)

Thor enjoyed serving GaGa it's food today. Thor hopes you enjoyed what she pulled out of her nose and placed on your burger. Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor works part time at McDonald's on Midlothian.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Richmond, Va USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 19:31:53 (EDT)

Thor- Thanks for supersizing my fries for free today at McDonald's. You are my fast food hook-up!!! You suck at radio, but you make a mean Big Mac!
Radio GaGa
Bumpass, VA USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 19:24:45 (EDT)

Not trying to fuel the fire here.Just want to clear up a point of confusion.When I was at Moorefield,we had a promotions directer for B103 named Katie Morecock,who left after having a falling out with Bender(she was a leftover from Jeff Cockroach's regime)but that was not Katie P.Hey Jasper,are you a former radio guy who works at the Post Office now?Also,to that person who said that CC would mess up my life.Let me say that the radio deal is a weekend hobby.Radio is not paying my bills,it just puts beer in my refrigerator(I hope Jenna Bush doesn't read this site),and,it just so happens Jim Herring was at the recieving end of what my full time job is all about last week.
walking encyclopedia
USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 19:17:48 (EDT)

"Hey Thor... I was there (at Q & XL)for six years when the ratings were up. I quit last June. Since then the ratings have gone DOWN. Do you see a pattern here? "-Tyler
Bullwinkle
USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 18:14:25 (EDT)

Bullwinkle, If your going to quote someone, at least get it right. I never said anything like what you posted. But if anyone out there (other than Matt)can tell me what the marti frequeny of the marti in the XL van or the Q van is, I will be impressed. I never stated that I could run the dept. only that I knew more about the "outside the building" aspects of promotions more than anyone there. It's stuff like this that I had a unique knowledge of and could spot potential promblems before they happened. Things like crossing freeks (frequencies for those of you who don't know) between two stations at the same time. This is bad and it has been happening. I don't think I am a God, only that I knew my job very well and was trying to help. I was hired to do a job and was never given the tools to do it. As for me, I really think it is time to get off of this subject. Let's just sit back and watch.
Tyler
Richmond, USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 17:37:29 (EDT)

Thor is offended by Jasper & Tyler. "Good ratings for the last 6 years. Please define for Thor good ratings. Maybe Thor is old school, but Thor remembers when PD's got blown out for dropping down into single digits. That's below a 10 share morons, not a 5.8, or a 3.2. Thor now knows why radio sucks these days. It has a bunch of over egoed rookies carrying the torch. Marketing isn't driving some dumb a** diner somewhere. That's probably why the same rookies try to give Thor a hard time. Lot's of ego and nothing to back it up. Thor ignores and berates them, they are nothing but a speck of dust to Thor. Thor is glad Tyler is in the army, maybe you should join the peace corp and get the heck out of the country. Thor knows all.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 15:08:11 (EDT)

Yes, Tyler was the best at setting up the diner and equipment at events. Years of DJing sorority parties gave you the experience for that. I'm sure Dottie taught you alot also. That hardly qualifies you as a potential CC savior. Jeez what an ego! "I stopped driving the Q-Diner in June, that's why they suck now." Maybe the fact that you are constantly talking about how everyone is an idiot except you is the reason you were fired. Way to go Mr. Know-it-all.
Bullwinkle
USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 14:05:54 (EDT)

Whoa there Jeff, your getting a little hot under the collar. You need to calm down. I didn't mean anything about sexual about "how Katie operates" I literally meant the way she runs a department. And sorry, she was a Radio One. Also, Katie does not take the blame for mistakes made by people in her department, in fact promotions directors can no longer take a piss without her permission. If someone makes a mistake she fires them. Great mangement skills. Anyway, I don't think there is a very large support group at CC for Katie, if anyone at all. Not even her own staff, but maybe we're all wrong and she will come out on top. Usually the people that aren't liked at Clear Channel are the ones that end up going the farthest. I am not going to argue this point anymore. You could come to Katie's rescue again, and again, but it isn't going to change the fact that she has royally screwed herself at CC. Maybe this is a good time to give her a ring and let her know that she can still come work with you!
Jasper
Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 13:47:36 (EDT)

I'm a little confused about all the Katie P. comments. The Katie P. that I know who works for Clear Channel was with Power 92 for years. She was Juan's sidekick for a while, and then she went into promotions...she never worked for Cox.
Tracy Lynn
Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 13:32:52 (EDT)

Hate to break the "I hate Katie P." situation, but if anybody cares, Party Radio isn't dead, it's just on hiatus. It'll be back in a month or so. (source is confirmed, read today's RTD weekend)
Joey B.
USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 12:04:36 (EDT)

Hey "Jasper," do you have to work to be this stupid, or does it come naturally? Like a true anonymous loser, you have to immediately suggest something sexual motivates messages of support. What do you mean by "we all know how she operates." How does she operate? There are plenty of people supporting Katie, most just don't waste their time doing it here. As for "She was at Cox so long she forgot what a real promotion was." You've obviously had your head up your ass so long you never noticed where she worked. Do you even have a f*cking clue about anything??? When was she at Cox? You and Tyler may think he was saving her ass, but from what I hear, her problems with Tyler were the same problems AT LEAST TWO of her predecessors allegedly had. He allegedly had problems taking directions and doing things someone else's way. He was very competent, and good at what he did, but was too independent to be a team player. Hey, Jasper, come out from behind the bushes. That or snip, snip.
Jeff Loughridge
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 10:12:41 (EDT)

Tyler, dissing your former employer isn't cool. She may have been the Wicked Witch of the West, but this is doing you no favors. I promise. Now, I'm confused. Are we talking about the same Katie P. from Power? Because I recall her as a great morning show cohost. Going into promotions? Why? The only people I see in active promotions are the ones burning to be on the air, who just can't cut it. (Tyler, present company excepted. You have spark,charisma,and talent. Don't let this get you down. Dottie taught you well.) I'm just really sad at what happened to Richmond radio. Bring back the days of Bill Bevins on B103, bring back the days of Stern in Richmond, battling the Ukrops clan, bring back the days of Lisa McKay running Q94, bring back the days of Bill Glasser days at WVGO. THAT was some fun radio.
Charlie
Ashland, VA USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 04:18:26 (EDT)

Oh and by the way, Thor, they will stay in radio b/c they (Tyler & Leslie..all that were fired by Katie-my favorites) know what is going on more than Katie P. And Walking Encyclopedia, aren't you a part time jock at CC? Get a life b/c CC will ruin it!
Jasper
Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 04:15:40 (EDT)

Alright, look, obviously Jeff whatever from DC had a crush at some time on Katie P. becasue we all know how she operates. Obviously, Jeff, there is no one else here supporting her. She was at Cox so long she forgot what a real promotion was. The summer season for XL and Q is much harsher than all of Cox's stations. She has now let go one of the final people in promotions that was saving her ass. I have no hard feelings towards Katie. She is a people person, but not a Q and XL people person. She will eventually bring the downfall of the promotions department of Clear Channel and along with it the downfall of her career at Clear Channel. I have in my head the perfect promotions department for CC. It does not include her. Take it from someone there. And, Jeff from DC, you have never had her be your manager. Try It! Props to you Tyler for coming forward. You know me...go Hil-da! NOT!!!
Jasper
Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 04:09:23 (EDT)

Hey Thor... I was there (at Q & XL)for six years when the ratings were up. I quit last June. Since then the ratings have gone DOWN. Do you see a pattern here? By the way... I am in the Army! Thanks for asking though. Oh, and Thor, did you happen to hear what Mckee said about this matter? I think (if my hunch is right) you did. SKIP!!!!... you still owe me money!!! Now that I'm unemployed (HA!) I could probably use it. Hi to Hanna.
Tyler X CC again
Richmond, USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 03:15:44 (EDT)

Big John! Yep, I'm still doing weekends at K95 doing the weekend thing(Saturday 10 to 3 and Sundays Noon to 6) I'm also "cyber-jocking" WJMA-FM in Orange, VA doing weeknights 7 to Midnight and the same weekend time slots as I do live at K95. I also host a classic country show on WJMA on Saturday nights called "8-Track Flashback." There you have it! My exciting "radio career" in a nutshell.
Greg Breeden <ACountryDJ@aol.com>
- Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 00:18:12 (EDT)

Thor finds all of these comments about Katie P to be very interesting. The comments from HaHa & Tyler are pretty amusing. Thor sees that Q-94 & XL have a combined 9 share because of all of great, amazing and inspirational marketing done by everyone Katie is firing. Thor guesses that if these people were allowed to stay they may have acheived a combined 5 share between both stations. So to all of you people who have been blown out listen to Thor, get out of Marketing & promotions, you don't know anything about it. Go & join the Army, or work at Kings Dominion, but stay away from radio unless you are a janitor. Thor knows all.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 20:46:49 (EDT)

To The people who worked with Katie P. "for years"... I am the person who was just fired and I can tell you that my firing has brought on all of this "Katie bashing". I actually like Katie but her style of Mgt. has obviously changed since you knew her. I was brought back to basie road after 6 years in promotions there and I can tell you there is nothing I didn't know about the job. You say she shares the praise... I was there for 5 weeks, reorganized her dept. for her, hired and trained a staff of 12 and never ONCE did she even say "good job". Everything out of her mouth was negitive. She NEVER took the blame for anything... sh$# rolls down hill if you know what I mean. She was so swamped that she fail (on numerous occasions) to communicate things to me which inturn caused major problems. Yet I continued to try to cover for her because I wanted to help the station. I have no hard feelings, but I do think her days are numbered because she just fired the one person in her dept. who knew anything about the "outside of the building" aspects of promotions. That would be me. So to all of the folks still at Basie Rd., thank you for your support and you had better go buy yourself some frikkin' keychains and t-shirts because (after repetedly reminding her) you're almost out.
Tyler X CC once again <btylert@msn.com>
Richmond, USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 19:51:45 (EDT)

I back up what Jeff L. says about Katie.On top of that Katie is a friend of mine.I know her almost as well as Jeff does.She WORKED her way right up the ladder.I saw most of it happen from the very first day she walked into WCDX in 1987 as a part time jock right out of college.She's paid her dues on BOTH sides of the mic.She has never had anything handed to her,she's earned everything she's got.Let me ask you negative people one question:If she were as horrible as you make her out to be,wouldn't Sinclair AND Radio One seen that a LONG time ago and done something about it?I can tell you that neither group puts up with slackers.And she lasted a LONG time there,so she must've been doing SOMETHING right!!!The people who are probably throwing the brickbats at her are the probably the very people that got the foot.I believe it's called SOUR GRAPES!I stand by my friend!She deserves to be where she is.
walking encyclopedia
USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 17:20:07 (EDT)

To "other duties as assigned," YOU have obviously NEVER been a manager. Who the hell do you think you are, assigning yourself the arbiter of what is and what isn't a "need to know." Katie is the DEPARTMENT HEAD, she is the MANAGER, and it is her ass if something is done wrong. A good manager shares the credit when things go right, and takes the blame when they don't. She is responsible for the actions of ALL of her employees. How dare you even pretend to know anything about what is going on in her head. You're obviously jealous, and don't posess even the smallest hint of an iota of an idea of the attitude it takes to be part of a winning team. Loser.
Jeff Loughridge
Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 16:31:33 (EDT)

I don't know what Katie P. you are talking about. I worked with her for over 10 years, and she posesses none of the personality defects you are all alleging. I even tried to get her to come to work here. Her management style as I know it is diametrically opposed to what you are saying. She is an extraordinarily competent promotions/marketing director, and a people person. I'm just guessing here, but did you want the job and not have what it takes? If you really believe what you are saying, and can support your position with facts, post with your name. Otherwise why don't you just grab that pair of scissors on your desk and cut off your balls. You're sure not using them here.
Jeff Loughridge
Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 16:19:04 (EDT)

The people she fired were making decisions based on the good of the stations. Katie insists (a la Lassman) to be in on every last detail, regardless of whether or not it's a "need to know" thing. She requires executive approval for any decision, and when she is inadvertently left out of the loop, all hell breaks loose. She is the ultimate in micromanagement with no management skills. All those who are no longer in Promotions on Basie Rd. are going to have the last laugh when Katie has no one left to blame but herself. No one in that dept. has ever experienced the hectic pace of summer promotions. Best of luck to ya.
"other duties as assigned"
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 16:04:56 (EDT)

Sorry, I entered the same thing twice!
jasper
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 14:55:00 (EDT)

The promotions department was doing a great job before. Things were getting done very well as a matter of fact. With the summer season coming they could have hired more people, but why did they make up Katie's position. Did they ever hear the phrase, "If it ain't broke...don't fix it!" Well in an attempt to fix..It is now broke!" FIX IT!!!
jasper
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 14:53:37 (EDT)

I heard Katie P fired a lot of people because they had "Bad Attitudes". Perhaps she needs to clean up her own back yard. I am continually amazed by CC's continued determination to hire people without any management skills. Now the promotions staff knows what the programming staff has been going through. Lassman and Katie P. Where do you find these people?
Fly on the wall
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 13:08:19 (EDT)

katie P knows that everyone doesn't like her. The sales depts. of XL and Q have made it clear to her that she has made many mistakes. She is a dictator. She has no idea what she's doing. She has no concept of promotions. I could go on forever but I won't. I think she's going to get canned when someone, somewhere realizes that she doesn't have any clue what's in inventory, where the martis are, how they work, etc. At least let's hope so.
Haha
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 09:22:59 (EDT)

1340-Bring back Nostalgia, no telling how long it'll be on FM.
The Thinker
USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 08:33:24 (EDT)

Maybe WLEE (drop the Hot Talk name; you'll see why) 990- Talk with an Edge will pick up Stern in the morning, G. Gordon middays, Blanquita Cullum, Big Show (my fave), and Sports Junkies at night, WW1 all night. Then, SportsTalk 1480 with Imus in the morning (hey, he's on craploads of Sports radio stations), Tony Kornheiser, Don & Mike (get it away from 1430 so I can hear it LOL) ESPN Radio all night long.
The Thinker
Thinkville, USA Thinkvillania - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 08:32:18 (EDT)

I just wanted to welcome myself to this crazy website. I work for a Mr Neal and I'm very happy here. I wanted to comment on a few things. First, I think Thor is cool. I like Mr Encylopedia's comments too. If anyone wants anylisis on the numbers. Give our place a call and find out when we are going to present the book to the city advertisers, come to that. It's a free lunch too. I don't know when the next one is, we only do it for books not trends. I am tired of all the postings about CC, everyone knows about that place, why state the obvious? May I have permission to post here again?
FrannyFudrucker <BillIdol.co>
Fatbottomgirls, Va USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 07:31:11 (EDT)

On a different note, a friend who has worked in Ohio radio came to see me last week. He asked if Rebecca Wild was still pregnant when she came to the Buzz. Since I never worked with her, I told him I don't know. So was she? Does she have a kid?
Reality
USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 06:36:48 (EDT)

Uh, Thor. Shut up dude. We all know you're a guy. We all know you aren't in radio. This gets old. Obscenity won't help you. You aren't Stern. So shut up already.
Reality <Thorsucks.com>
USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 06:20:47 (EDT)

So the new numbers are out, and the stations all seem to have settled down. Anybody care to analyse the market? What is strong? What is weak? Who is in trouble? Any other thoughts?
prior
USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 04:56:19 (EDT)

Thank you for your comments and suggestions regarding the new 1480. We are considering everything. There are no bad ideas. We are looking for Calls (WLEE is taken) and a format. We will likely not make a final decision regarding 1480 until shortly before sign on. Regarding comments about our lack of music stations in our group, our Gospel station WREJ �Rejoice� 1540 plays an excellent selection of music for its format. Keep those cards and letters coming. WLEE �Hot Talk� 990 number 2? Then I�m good for at least another 30 days. I love this business.
Jim Jacobs, VP/OPS, RadioRichmond <jjacobs@radiorichmond.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 00:30:24 (EDT)

I was just wondering how everyone over at Clear Channel is dealing with the ammeture, self-absorbed, idiotic decisions of new Program and Marketing Director, Katie P. She knows about as much about Radio Promotions as a donkey (ass). She has wiped out the entire department (just about everyone that knew anything) and thinks she is going to keep up with the season. She has shot herself in the foot. I feel sorry for the sales and programming departments. Take cover Billy, hopefully it will all work out James. I am predicting her departure from Basie Road to be sooner than later...for the good of the stations. Do a firing dance! I would love to hear comments if there are any! See you around the building Katie!
jasper
Richmond, VA USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 23:29:58 (EDT)

AHHHHHHHH Lucas,You got the pleasure doing what I wanted to be the first one to do.Well,at least SOMEBODY told him.He probably forgot the next day & thinks Micheal is still alive again now.
walking encyclopedia
USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 21:32:33 (EDT)

I had the distinct honor of telling Kenny that Micheal died. I, also, missed out on a slot with XM, because the air-check I sent included Johnny Young and myself berating him. Though, I had other callers on the tape, I was chastised for being "mean" to my listeners. Take note.
Lucas Foxx <LucasFoxx@Worldnet.ATT.net>
Richmond, va USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 21:25:19 (EDT)

Thanks for all the responses regarding Kenny the INXS fanatic.I knew we could not have been the only ones at B who had to deal with this guy(exuse me,MORON!!!).The only things I have to add are it's too bad that Micheal Hutchance died & Kenny still lives.Hey Kenny,there's an open spot you on "Southpark" every week,you don't even have to stay for the whole show.I remember Kenny was from Dinwiddee.I seem to remember a urban legend involving another listener from Dinwiddee getting put on the air at Q without his permission,and he called San Antonio to complain about it several years ago citing it was against FCC regulations,and all hell broke loose in Richmond.Is this truth or fiction? And who was the poor jock that had to take the heat?
walking encyclopedia
USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 20:52:48 (EDT)

FM Kills...In the dumpster behind 308 West Broad, future home of 1480AM.
Willard
Richmond, Va USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 20:52:03 (EDT)

If the WLEE guys are in here tonight.I am assuming that you will be dedicated to talk on the new 1480.I would like to suggest a possible programming element for you.Blocks of rarely played Top 40 oldies.I know music is not in your plan.But I would suggest this as a way to fill up blocks of time that you might have nothing for.There are a lot of great oldies out there that Cool,Magic,& Star ignor out of the 50's,60's,70's,& 80's.I know Mr.Jacobs has been in radio long enough to know what a lot of those records might be(and I'm sure the real oldie geeks would have a lot of other suggestions).And I'm sure that there are at least one or two old retired Top 40's jocks out there with big collections that would do it for pleasure and not for money.And the original WLEE would be appropriate because it probably played those songs when they were new.I would offer an example of this talk & rare oldies combination already working at WPON,Detroit(they have a web site if you want to check it out).I would also like to suggest something else to The WLEE folks,on the first day you officially crank up the new 1480 for business,the first voice on the station should be Harvey Hudson,who was most identified with WLEE in thier glory days.You could have him record a special sign on,kind of passing the torch,kind of like when John Tansey passed the torch on the air to Bill Garcia back in 1972 when WRVA-FM signed off,and WRVQ signed on.
On the Bench
USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 20:24:39 (EDT)

Radio Guy, the #2 AM in Richmond is WLEE Hot Talk 990. The station has gone from 0 to 1.6 in a little over a year. Look out when they start operating with their new power. Those folks are doing alot of things right.
King of AM
Richmond, VA USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 20:02:05 (EDT)

For those of you who are newcomers to the board,welcome.Returnees,welcome back.People who never left,you are loyal & brave.For newcomers,we have a flamer on this board named Thor.We don't know Thor's true ID,but it's clear that Thor is not mentally straight.The key to Thor is,ignor his posts,do not acknowege his existance,and if Thor(or anybody else for that matter)puts a post on here that offends you,you can Email our host Robert(Orndorff@infi.net)note the day & time of the offensive post & he will delete for you.Defeating Thor is like dealing with a schoolyard bully.He's just looking for reaction,so don't react to him,and we can all have fun talking about radio on the board.Yours Truly,Heimdall,Guardian of The Rainbow Bridge
heimdall
USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 18:34:05 (EDT)

WCDX-FM Urban Radio One 10.5 9.9 12.8 11.2 12.4 13.7 WTVR-FM AC Clear Channel 10.7 9.2 9.4 9.6 9.6 9.0 WKHK-FM Country Cox 5.4 7.2 5.3 5.9 7.1 6.9 WRVA-AM News/Talk* Clear Channel 6.8 6.3 6.0 7.6 7.8 6.8 WKJS-FM Urban AC Radio One 6.9 6.5 6.4 5.5 4.5 6.0 WRVQ-FM CHR/Pop Clear Channel 7.7 6.3 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.8 WKLR-FM Classic Hits Cox 4.9 4.0 5.4 5.1 4.5 4.5 WMXB-FM Hot AC Cox 4.8 4.1 5.1 5.0 4.2 4.1 WPLZ-FM Urban Oldies Radio One 4.5 4.2 4.2 3.6 3.4 3.6 WJZV-FM Smooth Jazz Richmond Br. 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.5 3.3 3.3 WRXL-FM Rock Clear Channel 3.6 5.1 4.1 4.0 2.9 3.3 WRCL-FM Oldies Clear Channel 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.2 2.8 3.0 WDYL-FM Alternative Cox 2.7 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.6 WBBT-FM Oldies Main Quad Inc. 2.9 2.7 2.1 2.2 1.6 2.0 WHAP/WLEE News/Talk 4M Communications 0.5 0.9 0.6 1.2 1.5 1.6 WVBB-AM Adult Standards** Cox 1.1 2.4 2.2 1.3 1.9 1.6 WRNL-AM Sports Clear Channel 1.7 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.0 1.4 WXGI-AM Country Gee 1.5 1.1 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.2 WXEZ-FM AC Eure 0.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.1 1.1 WGCV-AM Gospel Radio One 1.0 2.3 0.8 1.6 0.9 0.8 WFTH-AM Gospel Johnson, James Jr. 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.7 0.7 0.7 WOWI-FM Urban Clear Channel 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.7 WREJ-AM Gospel 4M Communications 1.6 0.9 1.4 1.2 0.8 0.7 WPZE-FM Gospel Radio One 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 WWUZ-FM Classic Hits Rappahannock 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.5 WCLM-AM Urban Oldies World Media 0.0 0.7 0.6 0.4 0.0 0.4 WUVA-FM Urban AC WUVA, Inc. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 0.4
Franny Fudrucker <Billyidol.com>
Fatbottomgirls, Va USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 15:39:21 (EDT)

No, Radio Guy. The trends I saw didn't go far enough down the list to show the #2 AM. Who was it?
Mike Hunt
USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 15:28:52 (EDT)

I know talking about AM's on this board is like talking the XFL, but did you see who the #2 AM station was in the last trend?
Radio Guy
USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 08:58:54 (EDT)

Thor agrees with Brian T, Franny fixer is dumber than Thor. At least Thor's comments have character and taste. Thor gives a big shout out to Thor's cousin Franny Fudrucker, hey Franny, how's it hangin'. Thor knows all.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 08:34:12 (EDT)

Let me make my point, Franny Fixer whoever you may be... Those nicknames that you made up about those radio company's, (ex. "Radio 9-1-One - Rap Sh*t", "N*gro One - Old Rap Sh*t")are not funny, cute or whatever you wanted them to be... in other words, bad joke.. Smells like you are mad that a true Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B station that is black owned comes out #1 every time.... Now, seems like the "Rap Sh*t" and "old rap sh*t" got the last laugh...
Brian T. <watford2003@msn.com>
Murfreesboro, NC USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 23:07:34 (EDT)

Big John, Greg Breeden is still in town, and works at K95 on weekends...
Glen Motto <gmotto@radiorichmond.com>
USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 22:12:09 (EDT)

Here are the Richmond Numbers from Franny Fudrucker Richmond - #58 WCDX-FM 12.4 13.7 (Radio One - Urban) WTVR-FM 9.6 9.0 (Cox - AC) WKHK-FM 7.1 6.9 (Cox - Country) WRVA-AM 7.8 6.8 (Clear Channel - News/Talk) WKJS-FM 4.5 6.0 (Radio One - Urban AC) WRVQ-FM 5.8 5.8 (Clear Channel - CHR/Pop) WKLR-FM 4.5 4.5 (Cox - Classic Hits) WMXB-FM 4.2 4.1 (Cox - Hot AC) WPLZ-FM 3.4 3.6 (Radio One - Urban Oldies) WJZV-FM 3.3 3.3 (Richmond Br. - Smooth Jazz) WRXL-FM 2.9 3.3 Cheap Channel
Frannyfudrucker <Billyidol.com>
Bottoms Bridge, Va USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 17:30:10 (EDT)

Just keep in mind that Kenny may not be playing with a full deck. He once called me and when I did not play his request he called back and told me I a was a@#$ !@#%$$%. So the next day he phoned back and asked for a request again! I said to him that he was quite rude the day before and that I must have a longer memory than he does. I really don't think he even remembered it. So like I said keep in mind he may have some issues. If we are to be in the public trust as announcers and phone answerers I think we have to realize that some people who call are lonely and maybe a little challenged.
Tara
USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 09:19:32 (EDT)

Any know of the whereabouts of Greg Breeden who worked as a partime- fulltime jock in the Richmond area? Last I heard he was at K-95. Thanks. Big John
Big John <bayonet65@aol.com>
Ivy, VA USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 09:07:33 (EDT)

The INXS guy's name is Kenny. As a young greeny I tried to be nice to him at first because he sounds a bit...well mentally challenged? (Is that politically correct?) Any way, while talking to Illes about him one day he told me that he got the entire INXS catalog on cd and sent it to Kenny in hopes that he would stop bugging us. Well that didn't work. Then I heard a story that some one out there may be able to verify. Supposedly some one over at the old Buzz did the same thing. So this guy may have two complete INXS cd catalogs. My advise to anyone is if someone calls for INXS, more than likely it's this crack head. So DON"T BE NICE TO HIM! HE WILL LEACH ON TO YOU!!! Happy broadcasting.
Ex-Basie Road Slave
Washington, DC USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 08:45:31 (EDT)

In response to the e-mail regarding CC and the non-compete clause... While I worked at XL-102 for three years, I never worked under the non-compete even though they supposedly required that. I merely removed that page from my new hire pack that we had to sign and return. I had been involved with a non-compete clause before and had seen this destroy careers. Not wanting to repeat my mistake, I never signed one at XL-102. Thank goodness I didn't as I went over to the Planet from there. CC does try to entice and enforce their employees, full and part-time, to sign non-competes.
Jim Herring
Richmond, VA USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 07:29:02 (EDT)

Are you kiddig me!!!that guy is still calling stations and asking for INXS...you think this guy would have a clue..but then again maybe not!!!
Mike Meyers <teke69@aol.com>
Stockton, CA USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 07:27:56 (EDT)

Thor, even though I'm not a big fan, you may want to watch out about going after WE. He complains to Robert quickly, and gets posts deleted. Consider yourself warned.
Cynic
Richmond, VA USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 03:09:21 (EDT)

Thor thanks Walking Cliff notes for the warning about the silly caller into Star 107.3. Thor had the same problem a few years ago. Thor's detective agency was put to work. The identity of the person is a Mr Elliott. Thor found that this guy is a geek with no known purpose in life except to request INXS & The Go-Go's. So thanks Walking, you actaully did some good today. Thor knows all
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 21:19:57 (EDT)

to walking encyclopedia,J.P.and Betty-- thanks for the heads up on the INXS guy. He's called me about 5 times so far and has not quite gotten on my nerves, I did think that he sounded like he's got a little sugar in his britches... hey I miss you guys Jeff Alexander jeffshmail@cs.com
jeff alexander <jeffshmail@cs.com>
richmond, va USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 20:14:09 (EDT)

So I'm surfing through my cable channels, and the dial lands on The Game Show Network. Lo and behold, who do I see? Jeff Wicker,Skip and Nicki playing 'Strip Trivia' at McLeans. Good job guys! You translated the bit into a fun thing to watch! Much better than the other guys on the show, Rick and Bubba. They were pretty lame. Anyways, just wanted to give outprops. I have a feeling it happened under the Lisa McKay regime, because it appeared quite cold. Good job Lisa!
Reality
Visiting New Kent, USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 18:53:38 (EDT)

someone who works at Q94, please bring back the 12 noon high energy workout or do something like it. now with party radio Q94 and Dance Hits gone, there is a definite need for this in Richmond.
listener
richmond, va USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 16:03:40 (EDT)

Qwerty was right. Look, I'll set the record strait. I had no non-complete clause. I was hired to be in the promotions staff over 5 years ago. Eventually I weezeled my way into Brian Illes office with an air check tape from college. That's how I landed weekends at XL. Eventually Melissa Lamb left XL for a better job offer and since I had no other full time job, Brian let me slide into the overnight position. I was never made full time for many reasons, the main reason is that Brian figured out that I would make more money if he continued to pay me hourly. See Brian was like that he weighed all the possibilities to see what was best for his staff. That's why we loved him and CC hated him. But I digress. I did overnights on XL for 3 years and enjoyed it very much. Although my sleep scheadule is all fubared now. On thursday may 24th I was called into Lassman's office to meet with him and Bill Cahill and Randal Bloomquest. I was told that the decision had been handed down from corporate to automate overnights. So basically I was out of a job. BUT WAIT!! It's not all that bad!! Bloomquest and Cahill told me that there was an opening at am910 as a board-op/producer that they wanted me to apply for. They both gave great words of encouragement and felt that I would be an asset to the company. So now I was posed with a decision, take 910 or be out of work. They gave me a week to think about it. On thursday May 31st I got a call from Mike Murphy at y101(Cox) to come talk to him. I went on Friday and met him as well as Bill Weston. They gave me the tour and we talked about what was available. When I left, I had an appointment to come back in and fill out a new hire packet. So there it is people. Johnny Young will be working for Cox radio now. It's only part time. But I can't tell you how good I felt about the decision I have made. The whole non-compete thing, well, Like I said, I never had one. And I guess you could say that I left CC on good terms so that made things alot easier on me also. To all my friends at Basie rd. Hey I might be the enemy now, but I hope that dosent mean we can't still be friends. Call me some time.
Johnny Young <JYoung102@Mediaone.net>
Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 15:29:20 (EDT)

Hey! The Lone D.J. ! Kirby ! How's life at Q during the nighttime? Pretty quiet now huh since Johnny is gone. (who will you look for if something goes wrong?) Well I'll be around so stop by, say hello and if anyone can hold down the fort, it's definitely you! Talk to you soon.....
Eddie P <toofas4luv@yahoo.com>
Richmond, Va USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 12:18:38 (EDT)

You know I heard Eddie last night on XL 102 and I must say he really does a good job at being a jock at XL and really has a drive and the attitude to be a good air jock. Although it is a shame that he is not on more often! I hope that those of you that were listening know who I'm talking about and agrees. What are your thoughts??????
Jockin' my chain
Richmond, Va USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 12:04:41 (EDT)

Even I remember the INXS guy Jason. What a jerk! We used to tie his line in with another caller because we recognized his voice rightaway. Then we'd let THEM duke it out. Heard Phyllis on your show the other day. Was good to hear that "mmmmmmmbye" again. And glad you're talking more, always knew you were funny.
betty bodine <gettbent@home.com>
USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 09:06:48 (EDT)

Walking Encyclopedia - I know the exact caller you are talking about. He used to call me on Flashback Friday wanting to know when we were going to play INXS. He wouldn't take, "I'll get it on for you" for an answer. He wanted to know WHEN damnit! I finally told him that I was going to have to hang up before I said or did something that might alter the course of my career and HIS life. I haven't heard from him since.
Jason Paige <Q94sJP@aol.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 02:10:55 (EDT)

There's much commentary about the state of radio and how it impacts the talent. I know too well the drama of being paid off and asked to leave the building. Corporate heads are held to task for their performance by stockholders. Their immediate interest is their survival and that usually means trimming costs. Today with all the taxes and the projected expansion of taxes, insurance & profit sharing, talent must be reduced to meet the growth in profits, or else the CEO & COO will be turned out. Their talent is running the company. Our talent is on the air. When Corporate makes personnel decisions it is based on cost and advantage. The Corporate head woke up one morning and said we have voice tracking..we don't need 75% of those damn disc jockeys any more. All well and good as far as that goes..but what is left out of their formula is....the audience. Now that the audience has realized how un-exciting most radio has become, the CD has replaced our FM & AM bands for entertainment. It has become a whole new game. The Corporate head knows best! ...... Hi Ilyse. Same here.
Jon Seid <craftyx5@aol.com>
wmsbg, va USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 21:27:59 (EDT)

Just a brief comment about the all new Star 107.3. I have been listening to it for 9 hours straight today while at work and I am in love! A new kind of format like this one will definately be a success with the right element of marketing. I'm only guessing, but I would assume stations that are so far up the dial are at a disadvantage when attracting new listeners. I'm sure in many cases, people have alread filled up their "pre sets" with stations that are okay by the time they get to 107 on the dial. Also, who ever is on right now (around 9 p.m.) is doing an excellent job! He knows how to use the phones to his advantage, AND he has personality (not the corny, hokey kind either). Just because they're going into somewhat uncharted waters (I only know of a hand full of 80's stations in the country), at least give them a chance. Signed, An Ordinary Listener Dude
Michael
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 21:14:02 (EDT)

Very interesting place. Some of this stuff is over my head but I do have to agree with a lot of other stuff I've read. I can't really comment on the dance music and top 40 stuff because I'm a rock fan. I do have to agree with the person who wrote that XL 102 has some amazing local talent and that as a listener, it's more than obvious who's here and who's not. I would respectfully disagree that the " only good show " they have is Studio B which is great. The poster did say that McKee does an " awesome show," with Lukas Fox. That qualifies as a " good show " too, doesn't it. And what makes that so important to a guy like me is, for instance, something they did the other morning: they wanted to see if you could buy liquor with a fake I.D. here in Richmond. The bit was very funny, they went to a local convenience store and some kids tried to buy beer using an old black woman's driver's license. Then they had someone from a local bar on, ( I forget which one, it was a club in the bottom ) and they asked if fake I.D.s were a problem here in town. They took a national issue, made it local and funny and local and informative. Guys from another city just can't do that. I'm a computer programmer with now radio experience. If I can tell who's here and who's faking it, so can everybody else. I'll bet there are people chomping at the bit to get on the air at XL who could do killer jobs at cut rate prices, just to get the chance to work. I want to be loyal to the station I grew ip listening to, but they have to be loyal to me too. Anyway, that's my 2 cents
Can a listener say something?
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 16:42:38 (EDT)

Regarding the Zak Daniels incident.I knew about it when it happened.He told me that when he was hired he was told by Lisa that he has to sign that noncompete but she wouldn't hold him to it if he got a full time offer.He got one,and according to Zak,they said they were going to hold him to it.Zak to this day questions her honesty.I know Lisa looks at this board because she has posted on it before.This is a public forum,if Lisa is seeing this,what is your take on what happened.Are Zak's accusations questioning your integrity accurate.What's your side of the story,you have a right to respond to the accusations.
The Jewish Man
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 15:52:50 (EDT)

From what I've heard,if you are fired for cause,and an employer has documentation(signed written warning,etc) they CAN hold you to it.And cause means anything,from smoking dope in the studio,to not wearing a tie in the building(that rule does exist in some companies),to miseading a liner card.If a fired employee wanted to challenge it,it would be up to a court to decide if the cause was just or not.
technical man
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 15:29:45 (EDT)

If Virginia is a right-to-work state, and a CC employee was fired by CC, then a non-compete will not hold up. Said employee has a right to work in his chosen profession. If CC let him go, then the law considers that they did not place enough value on that employee to justify the non-compete. If he quit, the non-compete holds.
Radon
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 14:48:37 (EDT)

I have question to anybody on air at Star 107.3 who might be looking at this board.Are any of you getting calls from a very irritating listener who's musical tastes are limited to INXS,ABC,& Naked Eyes.This guy used to bug the living SH*T out of us when I was at B103(and from what I heard,The Buzz & the old rock WVGO were getting calls from him as well).This guy got to be such a pest(no,let me rephrase that,ROYAL PAIN IN THE ASS) that I started hanging up on him the second I knew it was him.Word to the unknowing,don't patronize this guy, he will drive you crazy with phone calls.I thought about him when you guys started really diving into the 80's music.You have been warned,watch out for this guy.
walking encyclopedia
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 13:47:16 (EDT)

MIA is speaking of Zak Jordan,who's now Zak Daniels at Entercom's Z104 in Norfolk.He had been offered Morning Drive at then-Radio One owned Y101,now owned by by Cox.It was all for the best that it happened that way because just months after that incident occured,Y101 was sold to Cox.If Zak had gone there,the sale to Cox would have put him face to face with the guy who ordered his ouster from B103 last year,Steve McCall.This business is getting smaller & smaller all the time
cryptic
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 13:08:27 (EDT)

Mr. Qwerty had you done your homework you would know that EVERYONE at Clear Channel signs a non-compete, part-timers, full-timers, contracts etc. Even the janitors! (OK Not them). I remember when a part-timer was offered a full-time job at a competing station, he was all ready to go until management dug up the ol' non-compete. He has since moved on to bigger and better as will Johnny.
MIA Jock
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 13:01:29 (EDT)

I was just reading Mr.Gilliam's review of his career.I don't know you sir,but I just came back from vacation in Seattle(great town,by the way),visiting some radio people I know there.I don't know how you ended up in Virginia,but from what I was able to observe,the attitude on radio out there is a lot more progressive that it is here in Va.I get the impression you intend to return out there(was that right?).Anyway,I would suggest continuing your career in radio out there on the West Coast.I was raised in Va & spent 95% of my former full time career here.Va is a weird state,overflowing with creeping conservatism(something I not only learned from radio,but working in the bar business as well.(Those you watching The Va ABC board oppress the clubs in Richmond like Cafine's,can you say "Goosestepping Nazi's?"There's something about Va's creeping conservative repressive attitude outsider's don't understand when they encounter it and need to understand,It's ALWAYS been that way around here,all the way back to the end of prohibition).Back to radio,if I decided to resume my radio career,I would leave the state of Va and relocate to the west coast,probably Seattle.Just an observation.(No,I'm not looking to resume full time radio,I get all the kicks I need doing P/T)
walking encyclopedia
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 12:04:07 (EDT)

What did Chris Rock used to say on Saturday Night Live?"The revolution will NOT be televised".If he were speaking about radio,he might say "The Revolution is NOT allowed to be broadcast"
spoiler
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 11:29:57 (EDT)

OK as for the last posting from warthog, I have worked in Seattle I spent 2 years there 5 years working in Yakima, Washington & the last 18 months here in VA, For the market size I am in where I came from, & What I did my skills are unmatched! & guess what? I have my old Job waiting for me when i get home too making more money, so aside from the fact that my grammar & sentence structure suck I KNOW i am Good at what I do, the fact that i went from market # 193 to Market #58 says something about what i can do. By the way warthog, we do have a full time position open here where I am working, morning drive producer, great pay & a nice area to live in... peace Y'all
Tim Gilliam <isv_037a@hotmail.com>
Victoria / Blackstone, VA USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 11:12:33 (EDT)

You know, the worst thing about XL 102, is the fact that they would be a great radio station if they did not have to hire out of town help to help fill the line-up! The simple fact of there is brilliant talent there and they are all LOCAL. But why must we result to a cheap way of running a particular radio staion! If something isn't done soon, then XL will die and there slogan will be "XL102...SUCKS!" At any rate, the only good show on there right now is STUDIO B. I commend Smack for doing such an awsome job at his show! Man , you should definitely get more credit than you are getting for this! And as for Flamer and Itch,the two perfect adjectives to describe the hemorhoids on my ASS, do we really have to go there? Johnny Young should be a program director,Lucas Foxx should be back on weeknights, Mckee should keep doing his awsome morning show with Lucas, all out of town help should go bye-bye, keep loveline though. Give all part time jocks a permanent airshift(you know who you are guys and gals!) This pretty much sums up how I feel about this station. You want the answer to bring back high ratings?Don't fucking worry about what other radio stations are doing, focus on what is happening to XL! Please read the above statement! A pissed off fan @#$!?!
Jockin' my chain
Richmond, Va USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 11:07:38 (EDT)

As a part timer, Johnny had no contract and therefore, no non-compete. I continue to be amazed at the total lack of knowledge displayed by the periferal players that post at this site. Anyone with a real career is doing something better than speculating about each other - they actualy are making things happen.
qwerty
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 10:12:10 (EDT)

In reference to Mr.Gillam.So,he had a shot a WRVA & it vanished when Tim vanished.Well sir,if you are THAT good,you could go someplace else.You say you spent all these years paying your dues in Podunkville.Well,considering that you DID spend all these years in Podunkville,maybe you ain't all that good.There are a lot of radio people floating around in fringe areas of the business that moan they can't make it,and really need someone in a superior position ablity wise to just say to them,"Look,you SUCK,you do not HAVE IT!Get out and learn how to something else 'cause there ain't no place for you in radio.You're just taking up space that a person with talent who needs a job could have".If you are somebody like that,wherever you are,take my words seriously,because sooner or later a PD will come in and see that you suck and blow you out!
warthog
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 10:04:43 (EDT)

I wonder if CC is going to Mr.Young to his non-compete if he decides to go over to Cox,Main Quad,or Radio One.
Cryptic
USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 09:37:59 (EDT)

Just want to say thanks tor the props. It's good to know that not everyone on this board is a bitter old hag. When it's all said and done, radio is like any other business. Anywhere you work, you will get your share of jerks, primadonnas, and real class acts. In my two decades in radio, I've never given the jerks a second's thought unless reminded of them by someone else. Do the best job you can and hope it all works out for the best, because what YOU do is the only thing you can really control. Sure, they can steal your job, but they can't steal your soul unless you let them.
Lucas Foxx <LucasFoxx@Worldnet.ATT.net>
Richmond, va USA - Friday, June 01, 2001 at 17:23:00 (EDT)

I don't know Lucas Foxx, but I do agree that his brand of positive energy should be applauded. It's so easy to be cynical and negative -hell that's what 9/10ths of all these posts are. Give the guy his props, with all the bad vibes wafting through the halls of every complex in this city, it's nice to see a guy who won't let it get him down. As for Thor and it's constant negativity - I don't know your name, but I know you.... we all know you, or someone like you - you are a cancer.
From the other side of town
USA - Friday, June 01, 2001 at 11:18:22 (EDT)

"Tim Gilliam" is the Producer / News Director for a successful Broadcast group that Covers Chesterfield & Petersburg. Due to the interference of "RB" his job opportunity was taken away when Tim Farley was Fired last year from CC Richmond. He has paid his dues for this Career & I wish Him Luck.
CC Richmond Insider <db1073@hotmail.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Friday, June 01, 2001 at 10:17:08 (EDT)

Johnny, Thanks for the kind words. XL was an awesome, fun station to work at! It was also a great place to learn. When I started there I was just about your age (okay maybe a little older). Anyway I benefitted so much by hanging around the Jeffs and Rik and Steve Forest and Dal. They were like mentors to me. They are real pros. They always knew the best way to accomplish a task. Then after Brian became the PD, he was so good to all of his full timers and part timers. He really earned a lot of respect. So I completely understand your sentiment. You got to be a part of a killer staff. I am happy for you. I hope you take and benefit from every opportunity that comes your way! Rock on!
Tara Hunter
USA - Friday, June 01, 2001 at 09:51:05 (EDT)

Who in the world is Tim Gilliam? Sorry, I mean no offense but I have never even heard of him I don't think. Retire if you will.
JT
Richmond, VA USA - Friday, June 01, 2001 at 08:56:29 (EDT)

OK y'all, i have had a blast theses last 18 months in Virginia. I have worked the markets, played the music & Laughed in Randall Bloomquist's face(Literaly!!!) however my days are numbered (45 as of this posting) & I wish to thank most of you for what little encouragement could be thrown my way. after 10 years in this "Biz" I am gonna retire & raise my son, a tough task @ 24 but I am ready. and before I leave I offer these words in closing, keep the board tight & the prophet turned OFF!! Sincerely Timothy S. Gilliam
Tim Gilliam <isv_037a@hotmail.com>
Victoria / Blackstone, VA USA - Friday, June 01, 2001 at 07:45:08 (EDT)

By the way: What's a segue? About 4 and a half pounds! I'm here all week!
Cretin from Sparta
USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 22:11:05 (EDT)

Spoiler: He's laughing because the word is "Segue". Pronounced "seg-way".. That was pretty effin funny, tho.
Cretin from Sparta <me@email.com>
USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 22:10:10 (EDT)

It means 'Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off'. Take the first letter of each word, and abbreviate. LOL means 'Laugh out loud' ROTFLMFAO means 'rolling on the floor laughing my f*&%ing ass off'
Reality
USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 21:49:42 (EDT)

OK,I'm clueless,what the hell does ROTFLMAO mean?I am without knowlege on it's significance.
spoiler
USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 20:54:34 (EDT)

Heh heh heh..."segueways". ROTFLMAO!
xxx
USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 20:35:34 (EDT)

Definition of the new 107.3:SEGUEWAYS FROM HELL!(Journey into Shaggy,I don' think so!)
spoiler
USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 18:33:00 (EDT)

Hey everyone, Just wanted to say thanks to all of the people who have sent me tons of E-mail lately showing support after being released from overnights at XL. Not like we didn't see it coming. Personally I was surprised I made it this long. Yeah it gets rough for a huge company like Clear Channel to justify paying me my enormous salary when they are so strapped for money. But I can't complain too much, I had the opportunity to work with some of the best in the business. Brian Illes was the best boss I've ever had simply because he cared about us and he always went to bat for us. Rik Maybee scared me the first time I saw him. I thought he looked like a cross between Keith Richards, Iggy Pop and that guy that chases you in your dreams when your a little kid. But he turned out to be a great friend with great advise and a mentor. Both Jeffs you guys have always tried to help me out in any and all situations. Lucas, how you doing without a wake up call? Hey don't let the ignorant people get you down. I understand where your coming from. Keep rocking. Tara Hunter is the sweetest thing you will ever meet. Thanks for the long talks about this wonderful business and of corse Sharon, the unheard talent of XL. SOMEBODY TURN THIS GIRLS MIC ON!! Her talent is being wasted as a board-op for Dip and Flip and Loveline. Eddie, keep pluggin man. He can't keep holding you back. Evan, PUT THE BONG DOWN!! No seriously you entertained me every time you walked through the door. If only they would let you be you on the air. Dutch, where the hell are you? Now there's a guy with a voice! ever consider going for JJ's old job? Well I have a feeling I'll still be in the building so this isn't goodbye. They can't get rid of "The Stormin' Mormon" that easily.
Johnny Young <JYoung102@Mediaone.net>
Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 13:36:02 (EDT)

I think you all need to lighten the hell up on Lucas Foxx. I think it's admirable that in the face of all of you disgruntled people and in light of the obviously bad situation over at XL102, Lucas can still keep a positive attitude and remain a good & vocal supporter of his station. There is no shame in supporting your station, even if you quietly disagree with management so why don't the rest of you who feel the need to whine and complain and bitch and moan about Lucas and XL102 just SHUT UP and get over yourselves.
xxx
USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 12:52:46 (EDT)

I guess they can actually cover your paycheck because their voice tracked jocks are getting paid about 2 grand a year. So lets see, they have 3 shifts covered by cyber jocking all costing a whopping total of 6 grand a year. You should be getting a raise.
celebrated summer
USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 12:20:01 (EDT)

Hey honey, grab the kids, Lucas Foxx is going to be at the local WaWa store this weekend with free hotdogs and pizza. You know Lucas is great, he's so friendly, let's go see him. It will be fun for the whole family. Maybe we can spin the prize wheel and win a free XL-102 radio station t-shirt and a balloon for the kids. Wow those radio people really know how to do events!
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 11:57:55 (EDT)

Sure I'll do all the remotes I can! I love personal appearances and meeting fans of the station one on one.

I'm just thinking that it's pretty impressive that our sales force can load us to capacity despite current economic fears and the 3 worst, back to back, books in the station's history. Whatever their mode of operation, it's covering my paycheck; your's too! You ought to be grateful.
Lucas Foxx <LucasFoxx@Worldnet.ATT.net>
Richmond, Va USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 10:40:51 (EDT)

Husker Du said it before I could.
Basier
Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 08:14:05 (EDT)

Hey Lucas, wow what a great comment, "Our spot loads have been full up until this week." Your sales geeks can sell a lot of spots for a dollar a hollar. Come on Lucas the only thing rocky about the sales geeks at XL are the rocks in their heads. Face it, most of the sales efforts in this town stink. Have you ever been a client, try sitting on the client side, Thor has, and Thor is sad, the effort is insulting. Maybe the sales managers at all of the stations can recruit at Car max. Thor knows all. (New tag line)
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 08:10:11 (EDT)

Re: XL sales staff rocks: Is someone obviously looking for a few extra remotes?
Husker Du
USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 08:08:26 (EDT)

To reality.I never said I knew EVERYTHING about this market.But I know a lot more than a lot of people(but,then again,people like Lou Dean & Kirby Carmicheal probably know a hell of lot more stuff than I do).With regard to the Q94/Kiss question,sure,anything's possible,I've seen dumber stuff(Anybody remember back in 1983 when dumb new owners walked into WGH in Norfolk and DUMPED THE 3 LETTER CALLS for WNSY?Or when a new GM walked into the old sucessful,pulling a 13 share,and owing 25-54 demo EZ104 back in 1987 and changed the logo to the then hard to remember B103.7 and knocked the ratings down to a 7 share.Ever scarier,it was the SAME GM in both cases.)But I really think IF they ever do that they will take a very long hard look at what they have and what it would cost them before they do it.Hey,it's only opinions here.
walking encyclopedia
USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 19:01:00 (EDT)

Just to set the record straight...Though I don't know about nights, the rest of the dayparts on XL have been running full stop sets up until this week.

Our sales staff ROCKS!
Lucas Foxx <LucasFoxx@Worldnet.ATT.net>
Richmond, Virginia usa - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 17:52:11 (EDT)

Check out and enjoy: salon.com/ent/feature/2001/05/30/clear_channel_employees/index.html
Watching from the sidelines...
Outside the Beltway, DC USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 16:22:35 (EDT)

Lurker, Here are my responses to your dead-on Top Ten List. 10. The basketball used to be in the Promotions office, but during all the reorganizing, Dickboy walked out with it. You mean you never saw Travis and Skip's MEAN games of horse? 9. Busy with cybersex. 8. Who buys on XL102? 7. U2 in Miami? 6. GET THAT PACKAGE AWAY FROM NANCY! 5. I won't give away Thor's identity. 4. That's the visitor's spot where listeners park to pick up their bogus prizes from XL102. 3. His FEE-on-Say? 2. That's for the Employee of the Month! You know, that person no one has ever heard of? 1. Ditto.
Basier
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 15:45:27 (EDT)

Thor is now a scared of GaGa. It's obvious to Thor that GaGa is a silly young boy who has yet to drink his first beer. That's OK child, Thor will drink one in your honor tonight as she mourns the impending format change of WRXL. Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor drinks Black Label at night.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 13:41:37 (EDT)

And now, ladies and gentlemen, from the home office in Glen Allen, Virginia...the top 10 things most often heard on Basie road!
Here we go!
#10- Why is there a children's basketball goal on the back patio and no basketball?
#9- How come the DJ never answers the phone?
#8- My clients won't buy time during "Crapper and Tweak."
#7- What do you mean we just gave away tickets to a concert that doesn't exist?
#6- What? Another suspiciously ticking package at the front desk for Randall Bloomquist?
#5- Who the hell is Thor?
#4- You can't park there.
#3- Hopefully, John (Lassman) knows as much about sex as he does radio and his new bride will never get pregnant.
#2- You can't park there either.
And, the number one thing heard on Basie road-
- I CAN'T BELIEVE (Lassman) hasn't been fired, yet!
(Top 10 presented by Randy Micheals Pants. Big fat pants for big fat asses.)
lurker <xxx>
Glen Allen, Va USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 13:13:38 (EDT)

Exbasian, I concur. Let me answer your final question. Since a job is all about you who report to I believe that if a weak link is replaced with a competent supervisor staff can and will rise to the occasion. .
Husker Du
USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 09:38:59 (EDT)

Hey Mitch!!!! You Rock!!!! I'm glad to see you post...maybe next time you'll throw your opinion in the mix. Thanks for keeping me sane through all the changes going on at clear channel. It has been challenging, but us little people over there have to stick together. Hey...I don't know anyone who even uses carts anymore....we'll have to put them with the pile of 8 tracks, and albums. I'll check around...someone may have a use for them. See ya!
Tracy Lynn
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 08:48:54 (EDT)

This might not be the right spot, but you never know who might want what I've got to offer. I have 70 carts that I'm looking to get rid of. I know that you all are probably laughing right now, because hardly anyone uses them. But if you, or anyone you know of needs some, please let me know. They range from :10 seconds to :90 seconds. They are wasting space and in this age of computers, I'll never use them again. Thanks!!
Mitchell Bradley <MJBrad11@aol.com>
Ashland, VA USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 00:15:56 (EDT)

Gaga will kick Thor's ass any time, any place. In fact, Gaga is kicking Thor's ass right now, check your latest Arbitron.
Radio Gaga
Bumpass, VA USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 23:56:06 (EDT)

To Noke Geek: What about Q99?
xxx
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 23:46:30 (EDT)

Thor agrees with reality, Walking is not the end all be all to richmond radio knowledge. Remember, Thor has named him Walking Cliff Notes, not much information packed into a little package. Thor feels bad about WRXL, Thor has never liked the station, but Thor does not like to see a compeitor go the way it has gone. Hey GaGa, you want a piece of Thor, E mail Thor and Thor will send you some of what Thor has. Lucas, Thor thinks you should change your name, ask some of your customers at the WaWa store what it should be. Hey Skip, Thor says hello... Thor is wise, Thor is brave, Thor is having her way with sales geeks.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 22:22:21 (EDT)

As a long time Basie Road resident, I do have to shake my head and wonder " how many bad management decisions does it take to screw up a station that could have lived forever? " From the time Clear Channel took over XL 102 until this day the horrific choices made by those in command have been staggering. There are no words to describe in incalcuable errors made by Linda Forem. She and now those that have replaced her have taken a near monolith and chopped into virtual uselessness. This was the station I was raised on, cut my teeth on and learned radio from. It's in my blood. Damn them. I still make a living in radio but I'll never forgive the mismanagement. Props have to go out to Jeff McKee for maintaining his dignity, his creativity and his incredible sense of humor under the most trying circumstances. Equal props to Lucas for the help he brings to the table and for being a cheerleader on this board even though I'm sure his heart is breaking too. I'm not close enough to know the answer to this question: if John Lassman is gone, can XL 102 rebound?
Exbasian
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 21:42:17 (EDT)

GaGa, you're right. I don't mean to dissuade WE's contribution to the board. I guess it just rubbed me the wrong way when he(or she?) decided to accuse people of not knowing the Richmond market. I still have no doubt that CC will change all of their Top 40's into Kiss stations. However, your analogy about Coke and Pepsi was interesting. Once again, I apologize for the harshness of my tone to WE, but I feel that everyone here has something to contribute, and shouldn't be belittled for thoughts. As far as Q not going Kiss, you think it won't happen, I think it will. Eventually. I suppose we just have to agree to disagree.
Reality
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 21:13:36 (EDT)

WE's insight in not always 100% accurate, but his views on Q94's moniker are both truthful and logical. If Coke bought Pepsi do you think they would eliminate the Pepsi brand? The answer is no. They would research the duplication in their respective market shares, and reevaluate their marketing targets in order to retain total market share. Product branding takes time and money.
Radio Gaga
Bumpass, VA USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 19:34:33 (EDT)

Walking Encyclopedia: Here's a step ladder. GET OVER YOURSELF! Let me put this in simple terms. Clear Channel owns the Kiss moniker. They have already fought to get it from existing stations, and they won. Now, the fact that Radio One is minority owned makes no difference. Business is business. And the last time I looked, business was color blind. Q94 may not go away any time soon, but the facts are clear. Clear Channel wants to streamline all of the stations they own. The Top 40's will be Kiss stations. Do I have to draw a map from point A to point B to show you how this makes voice tracking multiple stations all over the country much easier? Clear Channel is also pursuing a term they can trademark for their rock stations. Oh wait, put on your sunglasses before you pull your head out of your butt, the sun might be a little blinding. I apologize to everyone else for the harshness of my tone, but this guy thinks he is richmond radio's authority. It's obvious he isn't. Walking Encyclopedia, guess what? There's a difference between what we 'want' to see happen, and what 'does' happen.
Reality
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 19:01:40 (EDT)

A quote from the article reguarding "The Bear": The move immediately quadrupled the potential listenership of "The Bear," he said. "Now it's up to over half a million" If NRV radio thinks that they'll get even 100,000 listeners to cume a 3 way simulcast they must be drunk. Even K92 has a hard time getting close to 250,000 listeners on a full signal. And the last thing Roanoke needs is another rock station. Between ROV, "Magic", and now the Bear someone will suffer and flip. Roanoke needs a good Hot AC Station to fit right between K, JJS and Q99. Thoughts on that??
Noke geek
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 19:00:57 (EDT)

I love BBQ. You nailed it. The irony is that CC (which prides itself on being a lean, mean, consolidated machine) has an individual in their midst that simply does not represent the company philosophy in any way shape or form. He is a radio anachronism. Once a smart suit does an audit on talent and discovers this duplicity it will already be too late.
Husker Du
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 18:18:05 (EDT)

General posting: I read of the many talented broadcasters in your midst. I'd like to hire 2 of them. One part-time, on-air talent for weekends and fill-in... dependability is as important as ability... 1 year radio experience required. And one fulltime, overnight position. Strong image production skills a must. Cox Radio, Inc. is an equal oppotunity employer... as well as an excellent company to work for. Would like to hear from you. Send cassettes/cds and resumes asap to: Bill Weston 812 Moorefield Park Dr., #300 Richmond, VA 23236
Bill Weston <bill.weston@cox.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 13:38:44 (EDT)

I swear if 107.3 doesn't get their act together they WILL face a 1 share or lower. Here's some ideas: Maybe throw out JB as PD and let's get McKay in as PD (or interim, even though if that happens you'll know the "interim" will be removed.) Bob & Sheri in the morning, Billy in the afternoon, keep Javier on at night, have a weekend DJ voicetrack overnights. Alright, jocks are in place, now music. Get the rockish Top 40 artists and some (not most) of the 80's hottest artists, focus on them, and wham, Star 107.3 would sound decent enough to pull a 3.5, I mean face it, that's what they're going to get at best, and 4 share for a miracle.
Sucker
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 13:05:48 (EDT)

I heard the new Star 107.3 this morning anyone who thinks that Montell jordan is going to work next to Boy george can continue to expect a 1 share or worse. Find a focus & Stick to it!
radio freak
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 13:01:08 (EDT)

Just a couple of things. A) Betty, I remember well the grilled hot dogs and burgers firing up in the WRVQ studios on Memorial Day as I usually had to work at WRXL on Memorial Day and usually dropped in to grab a dog (or two). B) Hey Skip, it's good to hear things are going well at the beach. C) 107 is all over the place now but I am looking forward to hearing what they have planned for the future, D) Thanks Matt for helping me through AAA today when my car broke down, E) It was great to see someone remember WVGO. Doing mid days there was one of the best radio experiences I have ever had (I still speak with Kevin Matthews at WFNX in Boston, also the former home of the new PD at Y101). Still my favorite radio station of all time, F) If you come up Fredericksburg way, please be sure to check out Rockin' Oldies 95.9 AND the new Thunder 104.5. They are both a lot of fun and are being received very favorably. We've got some great folks up here. Good to see the focus of the page get back to radio where it belongs!
JimHerring <JimHerring@msn.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 12:33:40 (EDT)

NRV rocker expands coverage area to Roanoke and Lynchburg. See the link: http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story112437.html
Peter in Roanoke
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 09:49:22 (EDT)

For those of you wondering what 107.3's new name is, it's Star 107.3, The Best Variety of the 80's and More. It's smack-dab-in-the-middle of what Q and B are doing right now, somewhat like B101.5 in F'burg with a little more 80's.
Spill The Beans
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 08:29:08 (EDT)

For those of you who dislike what Clear Channel has done to Richmond radio, please DO NOT click here!
Randy Michaels
Clear Channel, USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 06:14:36 (EDT)

Public radio is supposed to be "non-profit" but do you know what that really means?
Who is William Kling and how is he making millions by owning Public Radio stations?
Public Radio has tax benefits and government subsidies that neither you nor your "for-profit" employer enjoy; public stations pay almost nothing to use the same ratings info that your company probably pays about a gazillion dollars for.

You MUST read the article from the LA Times linked from our front page!
Admin <mike@pickeringonline.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 04:59:59 (EDT)

Got an email today from a friend...the former Ilyse Jennings, one-time PD at XL-102. She wrote:
"After 26 years....I've really left radio. I started in 1974 at WBRU (Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island)...was on the air in Providence, Boston, Worcester, Rockford, Honolulu, Augusta and Richmond....switched from Programming to Sales in 1989, and it's been a great ride. But I always said that when it wasn't fun anymore, I'd have to "get a real job" -- and that's just what I've done!
Beginning June 4th, I'll be an Account Executive with Miller's Office Products, based in Springfield, Virginia. I'll work in Richmond (in my HOME office) and will sell to Richmond-based businesses...I'm also very pleased with the way Clear Channel accepted my resignation."

Thought you'd like to know...
Mike Anderson <mike@pickeringonline.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 01:27:04 (EDT)

To answer former radio geeks question....when the fat bastard dies! This will have to do in lue of when the fat lady sings. The sad thing is that coporate will wait until it's too late and XL has already lost almost all of it's talent. Corporate needs to stick the pig on the roast. If they would ask ANYONE here, they would realize that XL is being led by a man who has no idea of how to: 1.program a radio station,2.communicate with his employees,3.admit he is wrong,4.give credit when credit is due,5.give respect,6.have balls and use them,7.say "I Suck!"8.say "I'm a fraud."9.leave a good thing alone,10.jump in the pit, it's dinner time!
I love BBQ
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 00:08:03 (EDT)

Well, it looks like XL is prepping to weather some very low times, or change formats. They are getting the squeeze between two good rock stations, and there just isn't room left for them. When has a station trying to make a go of it, ever let go so much of their team? Can XL survive anyway? How long? What do you radio people think will happen?
former radio geek
USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 23:29:08 (EDT)

To quote the late great Jerry Garcia, "Fare Thee Well, my only true one." Yes, we here at XL have lost another great talent...Mr. Johnny Young. So now overnights will be voiced tracked, and one more light will be turned off down the hallway at Basie Rd. This is such a shame! Johnny actually enjoyed his job and was very good at it!! He is someone who is always there for you and you can ask him any question and it will be answered or he would find the answer for you. Johnny was a true jock, he did not sugar-coat anything. He allowed his personality to come through and his listeners knew this. Good luck Johnny on whatever you decide to do, I'm sure you will be a valueable asset wherever you may roam. Good luck and best wishes!! And by the way, Johnny, if you get that dream gig....don't forget about polly!!
Polly Prissy Pants
USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 23:19:32 (EDT)

Additional to "Radio Geek",It was the "Q Morning Zoo",not "Bob a Lou's Music Zoo".THAT was the name of his late great record store in Mechanicsville.Geek,I think you had some of that leftover bad brown acid they were passing around at Woodstock in '69.I think it affected your brain cells.
spoiler
USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 20:51:23 (EDT)

To "Average radio geek".It's clear you have very little knowlege of the Richmond market.Most of the knowlegable people know that WRVQ would NEVER start to use the Kiss logo.I know that's being done by some other CC stations in other markets,but I know it AIN'T gonna happen here.Reason,Q94 has a very, very valuable CHR franchise that survived many market changes for well over 20 years,and that station still does very very well even in 2001.That's the kind of image you just can't manufacture in one book.The only places that CC is doing the Kiss logo are places where they have no,or a very weak CHR presence.Thier CHR presense in Richmond is very strong.PLUS,WKJS/Kiss 104.7 has established a very solid image as an adult urban here AND is owned by Radio One.It would be very stupid to throw away a very valuable & profitable franchise for a logo with a very different & dinstinct image attached to it that would take years to overcome.Plus,I really don't think that CC wants to get into a legal battle with the top minority owned broadcast company in the country.That would be very bad PR.Learn about Richmond before you make snap assumptions.
walking encyclopedia
USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 20:42:40 (EDT)

Check this out..."Hey Does anyone know whatever happened to Skip the Intern? I hear he is very talented!" Did you see that post? It's signed "PIKS"...uh...that's SKIP backwards. Nice try dude. How are things going at da beach?
Jay Stevens
Richmond, VA USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 19:06:00 (EDT)

Radio Geek, I've been working for Q94 for almost 7 years now, the last 4 on mid-days. I also worked for Z-104 at the beach for 3 years, prior to moving to Richmond. I'm quite faniliar our automation capablities, and computers in general. If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me, or call 474-0235.
Jason Paige <Q94sJP@aol.com>
Glen Allen, VA USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 11:51:42 (EDT)

I agree about Q94's JP and his ego. A little too big for Richmond. Hey JP, how long have you been full time at Q94? Or should I say the future 'Kiss 94'? I hope you're good at voice tracking. Boy, this city has gone down since Bob a Loo's Music Zoo in the Morning. Makes me miss WVGO, and the old school at WRXL. Dick Hungate, where are you?
Just an average radio geek
Charles City, VA USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 03:24:17 (EDT)

How about doing this format... THE HITS OF MARCH 26th 1982? That's it. Sure it's very nichey - but I think somebody, maybe WXGI should give it a shot.
Bob the consultant
USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 01:26:57 (EDT)

Who said that Q94 was doing away with Party Radio? I heard them say it was the last Party Radio at RAZZLES.
Listener
Farmville, VA USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 23:46:30 (EDT)

Here We Go Again.. In respose to what you posted about Billy Surf, doing away with dance mix and party radio..Don't blame that on him, he is only doing what the Corporate people in San Antionio are telling him to do....Apparently you do not understand how radio works. Anyway do not blame it on Billy..He is only doing what he is told to do by Corporate, and the General Manager of Clear Channel here in Richmond.
Former Clear Channel Employee
Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 23:39:03 (EDT)

107.3FM now is using a promo saying the station is "107.3FM, The Best Music of the 80's and more." I wonder what this "and more" might be. I think 80's are certian to be part of the new format at 107.3, but what else will be part of the play list stills remains uncertain. Anyone have any possiblities and/or info into 107.3's future?
No Radio Guru
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 21:25:58 (EDT)

Who owns the 107 frequency in Richmond? Are they hiring?
Rich
Vinton, VA USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 21:00:03 (EDT)

Hey radio girl.I tried emailing you a private reply to your post but Hotmail says your Email(Rvagirl@hotmail.com)does not exist.
nobody
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 17:23:03 (EDT)

I have been quite impressed with the RadioRichmond WEB site (www.radiorichmond.com). It looks great and is simple and functional. They have created it themselves and it seems others are following their lead. Any thoughts?
Radio Guy
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 15:49:07 (EDT)

We HAD a station like that,called Dance Hits 107,but because of bad ratings,crappy signal,and a lack of people from outside of Richmond to understand the market,it ain't around anymore.
spoiler
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 15:31:48 (EDT)

Regarding dance music, why is Q94 getting rid of it? Anyone listen to z104.5 in Norfolk? That is all they play Friday and Saturday nights and it sounds a hell of a lot better than Q94's Party Radio. I guess we can only dream of a z104 type station here in Richmond huh.
Radio Girl <Rvagirl@hotmail.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 15:00:01 (EDT)

I don't know if anybody has figured this one out but I think I have.As we all know,the defection of Sen Jim Jeffords from Republican to Independent will tilt Senate Control to the Democrats.And THAT will throw a nice little monkey wrench into anymore attempts by the broadcasting industry to deregulate radio,because that was all Republican fueled from the beginning.Anybody got any observations?
technical man
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 14:39:51 (EDT)

I'm sure that was a last ditch effort.From what I've heard the new RIR owners are going to plow the Ampitheater under for more parking spaces.Hey,they haven't gotten around to it yet so why not take the rent money if somebody wants to use the Ampitheater before it's demise.These guy are just into the race track and that's about it.I don't understand why people are bitching about losing the ampitheater,Richmond doesn't GET that many decent concerts anyway.
spoiler
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 14:17:01 (EDT)

Hey, Been reading this stuff and figgered may as well put in a comment or few. This one goes out to mah dogg, JJ, the guy that bags on me every time we crossed paths in the hall and vice versa. You are a true professional. And no I'm not stoned all the time, I swear, I just don't sleep much. Keep it real in tha burgs of DC you silly hippie, and be down like syndrome(lame I know). And to Johnny the "Stormin Mormon" good luck, and keep me in mind if something bum comes along. As for me I love my airshift even though I'm not live anymore, and try to keep it as real and personable as possible, I'm fortunate to be here, making a jump from a no name market to what I'm in now, Thanks to Illes and Smack who got me in here and hired me pretty much over the phone with only 3 mins or so of aircheck, all the staff here are extremely cool and real. I know my measly 6 or so years of being in the game aren't much but I absolutely love what I do whether it be promotions (my pretty much full time gig now instead of programming) voicetracking my "live" airshift or doing simple dubs it is the best thing I could have chosen. So until then, I'm out. Shoutouts to my homecheeses: Sharon, Eddie, Matt, all the Q staff and whoever else. You rock and keep doing what you're doing, it all comes back to ya.
Evan "tha Squeak" Neal <evangelosneal@hotmail.com>
Rishmahn, Va USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 14:12:31 (EDT)

One more note...With PowerFest yesterday at RIR, will more concerts return out there or was this just a last ditch effort to use the facilities before the new Fair Grounds are built?
No Radio Guru
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 14:04:09 (EDT)

Y101's website is a typical ready-made website on the internet, like many other radio station websites out in cyberspace, including the other Cox Radio Websites(www.richmondsb103.com , www.965theplanet.com , www.y101rocks.com , www.k95country.com --> all have much of the same content). However, my statement regarding Y101 was about the station itself. Y101 appeared to be a lame-duck when Cox took control of it, but now it(the station) has been turned into a great radio station that will challenge XL for listeners.
No Radio Guru
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 13:59:14 (EDT)

Just a personal opinion here.But I think the reason that you are seeing the dance records vanish is some consultant might tell you that audience is served already by Power,Kiss,& Magic,and putting blocks of records like that on the air at a non urban stations is redundant and might project the wrong image for the particular station in question(translation:We might scare away the car dealer accounts).Not that I agree with that synopsis,but you gotta remember that all that the powers that be(that is, owners & general managers) are looking at is cashflow & ratings & demographic targeting(that is:we don't want to alienate the upper level demos that car dealers love).Just my outside opinion.Let's remember that was pretty much the same thinking Capstar was using when they killed the Buzz back in '98.
Cryptic
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 13:56:23 (EDT)

Last night was the last Party Radio Q94 ever. Any comments on that? Since Billy Surf arrived, not only did he do away with the dance mix at noon everyday, now he has cut the party radio out. So no more dance music on Q94 or probably in Richmond radio at all since 107.3 is changing thanks to another Q alum, Lisa Mckay.
here we go again <assistantpro3@aol.com>
Richmond, va USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 13:31:21 (EDT)

For those of you who must work Memorial Day.....hope you have a Foreman grill to take in, some 'dogs and burgers, make it a party in the studio, that's what we used to do!
betty bodine <gettbent@home.com>
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 10:42:22 (EDT)

www.y101rocks.com has "lame-duck' written all over it. www.wrxl.com is a far better site. We will sink your battleship!Remember the Buzz!
Lucas Foxx <LucasFoxx@Worldnet.ATT.net>
Richmond, Virginia USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 02:55:15 (EDT)

1st--> Skip the Intern, formerly of Q94 and Wicker in the Morning, is now at Z104 in Norfolk doing mornings on the Z Morning Zoo down there.....2nd --> If you look back in the archives of the posts here from late January and early February, I think you might find where I posted a thought I had about where Lisa McKay would end up after being dumped by CC at Q94. Having that been a total guess, she actually did end up at WBBT 107.3FM. If all the rumors being posted about what 107.3FM is going to change to are true, then I think 107.3FM will do well. Bob & Sheri are very entertaining. Got to hear them a lot down in the Carolina's, and they do a nice job in the morning. 107.3 FM will fill the middle between what Q94 offers and where B103 has been going recently (more 80's mixed in with the modern A/C slant)....3rd--> If you haven't checked out Y101 (www.y101rocks.com) recently you might want to do so. What seemed to be a lame duck when Cox gained control of the station has turned into a great radio station, making XL go the same way it's ratings did in the last ratings book.
No Radio Guru
USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 19:53:14 (EDT)

Hey Does anyone know whatever happened to Skip the Intern? I hear he is very talented!
PIKS
USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 16:59:29 (EDT)

Technical Man: Thanks for the discussion of the history of the old 1480. Some on this board found it necessary to bash you for it. I guess its because it actually had something to do with radio, didn't involve a personal attack against someone, and didn't mention the name Thor. Let's hope others follow the lead and keep talking radio.
RADIORICHMOND
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 16:53:40 (EDT)

I believe Lisa will have a very positive impact on WBBT. Lisa knows how to program and she is the perfect person to handle an 80's leaner. I really enjoyed working with her for the last 7 years and I'm looking forward to hearing what she does at 107. I miss our "Day of Play" Lisa, let's go back to Atlantic City! I'm ready to lose some more money.
Jason Paige <Q94sJP@aol.com>
Glen Allen, VA USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 15:02:56 (EDT)

This is for everybody who uses this board,and pass this along to anybody who might want to use this board.Don't answer Thor,don't acknowlege anything Thor says,and if Thor does a cut & paste of something you post,Email our host Robert(his Email is listed else where on the board)and he will delete it off the grafitti board(he's very good about doing that).The smart ones are doing that,now everybody can be smart.
in the shadows
USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 14:54:41 (EDT)

That's OK Jason,I think Lisa's going to be too busy butchering 107.3 to notice.
Warthog
USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 14:41:50 (EDT)

James River, Sorry you had an unpleasant club going experience. I make it a point to talk to anyone who takes the time to talk to me. Most of the people that come to our club nights I either know by name, or by face. After 7 years, I think I've hung out with just about everybody that goes to clubs in Richmond, Petersburg or Chester. If you had been at the Coppermine last night, I would have let you french kiss a cow tongue for $50! Lisa Mckay is going to kill me for that one. I promise Lisa, no more butchered animal parts will be used in the creation of club contests. :) If you'd like to see the pics go here and download them: http://members.aol.com/q94sjp I'll be awaiting the call from PETA...
Jason Paige <Q94sJP@aol.com>
Glen Allen, VA USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 14:00:09 (EDT)

Is anyone else tired of Jason Paige and his attitude? I saw him at his club night, and he wouldn't be 'bothered' with fans of the station. Maybe It's because I didn't tell him how wonderful he is. Uh, maybe it's because I'm not a fan of his work.
James River
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 10:32:13 (EDT)

Who cares who Thor is? Why all this talk about Thor? How about talking about Richmond radio instead?
Who Cares?
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 09:22:05 (EDT)

Radio GaGa, you may may have been a spelling bee champ, but your grammar is another matter. To wit: "Thor is a pain in the ass (COMMA) yes, but remember, if it WEREN'T (not "wasn't" -- "were" is past subjunctive of the verb "be") for this board, Thor would be hanging around some 200 (HYPHEN) pound test line in ITS (no apostrophe) walk (HYPHEN) in closet." Next time, make sure all your i's are dotted and t's are crossed for a least a few messages after you blast someone for their spelling.
Radio HaHa
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 08:51:52 (EDT)

Thor has no life. This board is Thor's life. Take that away, and Thor is a mere shell. Thor is a pain in the ass yes, but remember, if it wasn't for this board, Thor would be hanging by some 200 pound test line in it's walk in closet. Give Thor a reason to live, do not delete Thor's pathetic attempts at humor.
Radio GaGa
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 04:06:38 (EDT)

Technical Man, The word is "their". Please learn how to spell it. Then you can bore us to death with the details of WLEE's past.
Radio GaGa
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 03:14:33 (EDT)

Would someone please do away with thor. He/She/It has no idea how annoying it is to read put downs on a daily basis
GoAwayThor
USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 03:12:37 (EDT)

So Thor, when will you pretend to be mute? I'm sure we will all appreciate that.
Jason
Carytown, VA USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 23:44:55 (EDT)

Thor wonders if technical man could have written anything more boring than that piece down below this one. Thor fell asleep while reading it. Thor thinks maybe technical man could write about his next visit to the dentist, or discuss the rate that grass grows, or maybe even discuss the type of floor cleaner they use at Ukrops. Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor is doing Mr Clean right now.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 23:22:29 (EDT)

Observation on 107.Lisa McKay was needed to shed some reality on that place.I think the thing holding that station back was that Joey Butler has a bad case of tunnel vision.It's clear that his expertise & intrest center around the dance club music,and anything else out side of that "comfort zone" was out of the question(and his area of expertise)Lisa has found a hole in the market that needed to be filled and I'm sure had told the powers that be that the Dance Hits format was redundant with 2 urban stations hitting that audience on in boths younger & lower demos with the "authentic" stuff(Power & Magic)and a much more powerful CHR(Q94) bringing up the rear with the "non urban" dance records.The difference is that Lisa is REAL broadcaster who is not afraid to look at the whole musical & formatic spectrum,and Butler is probably a former club jock who got into radio & just refused to expand his musical tastes or formatic preferences.Sorry guys but that's my opinion.
spoiler
USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 22:52:39 (EDT)

The powercoverage that was granted to the yet to be on the air 1480/WLEE is what they had when the original station signed off in 1989.I wonder if the new owner realized they actually got "shafted" on the coverage area back in the mid 80's when 'LEE was owned by a guy named Ed Giller.At that time they were doing Big Bands & they were not a profitable operation(the station had not made a profit since 1978)and Giller needed an influx of cash.There is a station in Quantico that had been a daytimer on 1480 because 'LEE had quatters rights to the frequency,and in the mid 80's they decided they wanted some nightime coverage.Giller SELLS THE INTERFEARENCE RIGHTS to the Quantico station,and then,sells the original West End site to the Marriott for 3 Million dollars(he had only paid Nationwide Communications about 800,000 dollars for it in 1981)and that meant 2 of the 4 original towers had to be removed to make roon for the hotel.(If you look behind the hotel you will still see 2 little white buildings that were once the base of the old towers,which were torn down in 1990.)The station was then moved to an office building and operated on two towers at some really castrated coverage & signal,a far cry from the original 5KW ND day/5KW Directional night that the original station had back in their CHR glory days.There are a couple of ironic things regarding the original WLEE.The owners in thier Top heyday in the late 60's and all of the 70's were Nationwide Communications.Right before they went dark in 1989,they were almost brought by Ragan Henry,who had a small radio empire at the time,including then owned Richmond station WMXB/B103.7.But Henry backed out of the deal when Giller had trouble finding a new transmitter site that would accomodate all 4 towers.What's so ironic about that is,thru mergers and buyouts, that both Ragan Henry's radio group and Nationwide Communications eventually became part of CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS.Sometimes I sit back & wonder if 'LEE had survived into the 90's as a CHR with the same owner(I know CHR on AM is unbelievable,but there was a time--),they might have ended up as a sister station to thier longtime arch enemy--Q94!THAT would have been intresting!I have one question however,how many towers will the new 1480 have & where will the new tower site be?
Technical Man
USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 22:35:22 (EDT)

Boy, everyone is giving me alot of love! Thanks, that's very sweet. You know it's funny Tracy, you say you listen to me in between your feeds, well, who knew, I listen to you all the time on Magic and Smooth Jazz, and TV 8...you are just a natural! Thanks for all the kind words, you too JT! I'm sure you ROCK at whatever you do to.
Dee <deematthews@yahoo.com>
Richmond, USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 18:00:06 (EDT)

J. J., Congratulations on the D.C. gig! A talented guy like you will certainly be missed. Best of luck to you. Shotgun
Shotgun John <www.john.staton.bv7d@statefarm.com>
Dillwyn, VA USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 17:20:37 (EDT)

From All Access: Talk WLEE-A/RICHMOND gets approval on a facility upgrade- the station's singal at 990 AM will jump from 1,000 watts day/13 watts night to 4,400 watts day/1,500 watts night. WLEE owner 4M COMMUNICATIONS has also won a CP for a new station at 1480 AM with 5 kw days and 1.8 kw nights.
Radio GaGa
Richmond, VA USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 16:40:43 (EDT)

DEE rocks on 107...so does billy
JT
Petersburg, USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 16:31:26 (EDT)

Hey Arthur.....this is Tracy Lynn. I agree that Dee should be in the studio with Billy. They have wonderful chemistry, and I enjoy listening to them between all my traffic feeds. This is the problem....... Metro is paying Dee......not 107.3. And I think that 107.3 is getting the best 2 for 1 deal...a morning sidekick, and one that does traffic. If 107.3 would be willing to pay Dee a decent salary to be Billy's sidekick that would be wonderful, and sure I'll do traffic for them. I'm already doing traffic for their sister station Smooth Jazz 93.1 (have to give them a plug). I don't think that 107.3 wants to fork out that kind of money right now, and even if they did maybe Dee likes Metro enough to stick with them for the time being. As far as job security goes (if there is such a thing these days), Metro seems to have a little more stability than a radio station, especially one that can't figure out what type of format they want. I'm not bashing 107.3, but I hope they will find their nitch and stick to it. That's the only way they will make it in this market. As I said in earlier posts...I do enjoy the station, and I especially like the 80's music.
Tracy Lynn
Richmond , VA USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 13:46:26 (EDT)

Hey haven't posted here in a minute. Well, I wanna say hey to the 107.3 (or Dance Hits 107, i dunno) crew, and which way you guys go, I'll still listen. Billy, no matter what people say, you're a good guy and does a great job on your show. Dee, you REALLY need to be in that studio with Billy, you guys chemistry is unstoppable. Hey, we can always get Tracy or Chris to do traffic right? Lisa, I wish you well on your stay at 107.3, and I love your voice over work, it goes over the airwaves nice and easy. Joey aka HMIC (Head Man In Charge), I know you'll do right by the station and protecting its best interest. Jav, you are the MAN! Keep it flowing, and tell your brother he can borrow my car in a few years lol. Jeff and Bill, you guys are the best weekenders in Richmond, your quality of work is superb. Well, all I can say is I'll be tuning in next week for further developments, and one more thing, is the all-80's weekend now every weekend? Lemme know. Gotta run, I'm supposed to be doing a project. Ha!
Arthur
Rich, VA USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 12:46:47 (EDT)

For all of the armchair attorneys: If anything is posted on this site that can be considered libel towards a person or a company, Rob will be held responsible. There is a difference between freedom of speech, and slander. Saying 'I believe Thor is a man who works for AM Disney' is one thing. Saying '****** is a pedophile who takes payola at ****.' is another. The first is a theory that won't hurt anyone. The second is an accusation that can not only damage a persons livilihood, but station as well. Also, for all of the armchair PD's: Richmond radio is in a slump right now, but just like the pheonix rose from the ashes, so will Richmond radio. The talent is most certainly here. Let's give them a chance to get their bearings in the latest climate.
David Jones
Henrico, VA USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 02:34:19 (EDT)