Richmond Radio Graffiti Board 2001 Archives (6/16/2001

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(6/16/01 - 6/28/01)

Does anyone know if 100.3 is going to stay country, or if they are going to get local dj's, or just stay the way they are now? Also, is Scott Stevens still in radio? I miss listening to him in the mornings on Cool 106.5
Frankie
Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 23:56:20 (EDT)

Inside outside. Is that thunder? I'm ignoring you, so cram it with walnuts, ugly.
Danforth <dannycougar@farts.com>
BOOBIES, USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 17:50:41 (EDT)

JJ, Cox is a fun company to work for! When I was at B103 we got treated with respect, even the part-timers. As with any conglomerate, we still had to deal with the standard budget cuts. But, overall I recommend working for Cox if unhappy with your present company!
Javier
- Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 15:23:57 (EDT)

Lassman must love ruining a radio station. He probably gets great pleasure in doing it. Thor is his b*tch
Anti Lassman
A nice warm place, USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 15:23:44 (EDT)

My old PD loved working for Cox. He and my current GM have a lot of respect for them. Any Cox people out there? How do they treat you folk? Just curious. Thor, have my baby.
JJ
Gaithersburg, Md USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 13:58:35 (EDT)

You're welcome Shadow. I'm glad you had the chance to see that you were appreciated. You are missed.
Doesn't matter
Anywhere, VA USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 09:30:42 (EDT)

Clear Channel people. Go work for Cox. I'm told they treat their talent very well.
P
USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 03:32:33 (EDT)

To "Doesn't matter" on the 6/24 post: Bless you for the very kind words. Shadow
Shadow <gettbent@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 23:57:13 (EDT)

Thor feels bad for Lucas, Thor does not want Lucas to work at WaWa full time. Hey Lassman, XL-102 sucks. They sound terrible. When you put together your resume, (and you'll need one very soon) what things have you done at XL that will help you get your next gig? Thor will help you. Here is your cover letter: Dear Next Employer, Hi, I'm John Lassman,I helped move the needle on a very good radio station. I took WRXL from a top 5 radio station in market 57 to a bottom five radio station in less than a year. I helped with budgets. I got rid of all the dead weight i.e. half of a very succesful morning show, cutting half my budget and all of the money going to the bottom line. I cut promotional expenses, we don't do any anymore. I was a good corporate citizen, hiring a great pair out of Dallas from my own company. I also insured our sales people have to work harder than ever since I have not given them any ratings to sell. Based on that and a whole lot more, you should hire me, I really need the gig, thanks love John. Thor knows that will help you. Maybe soon, Thor can help Randall B with his cover letter. Thor has spoken (and written. Thor is wise, Thor is brave, Thor should open a talent agency (wouldn't get much business out of Richmond)
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 22:50:11 (EDT)

I really wish you guys would sign your posts. John (Lassman) is convinced that I'm writing all the bad posts about him. If it came down to it, I know Rob could prove that none of the negative posts are mine. But, as it is, it is making an uncomfortable situation even worse for me. I'm not defending him, but I'm not publicly bashing him either. He knows my opinions of his decisions, and that makes me an easy target.

I'll just shut up now.
Lucas Foxx <LucasFoxx@Worldnet.ATT.net>
Richmond, Virginia USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 22:12:38 (EDT)

Anyone wonder why Lassman fired all the part timers when he started last summer? Because ALL of them knew more about programming than he did. You should have seen him try and learn Selector.
Observer
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 18:22:38 (EDT)

RE: Lassman and Detroit.. You were aware he was a mere promotions director in Detroit, right? Yelling at high school kids to carry those boxes of bumper stickers faster is great training for programming..
Ummmm <me@mymail.com>
USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 14:45:29 (EDT)

Who remembers the caller number 8 routine that Jeff and Jeff started in the heyday where you had to be caller 9 and the had caller 8 on the air as well. Or spelling with Councilman Chuck. I actually agree that Lucas Foxx(no offense) needs to fill in the prime time slot and they need to drop Flammer and Bitch as well as Loveline. Fire Lassman as well, he has no clue what to do with talent that he is blessed with. All that a*shole knows what to do is follow Cheap Channel's line and get rid of great talent. Bring back Rik Maybee, a man who knows his music and can do more in the midday than play mainstream rock all friggen day. Give McKee a team that will run John Boy and Billy back to North Carolina, god knows my beloved hometown has to be sick of hearing two morons that make a 2 year old intellegent in 2 minutes. Heck I used to have XL as a preset on the computer but now it has gone in favor of a station out of San Jose which reminds me of the old WVGO before Howard Stern. Sorry about the rant but it is sad to see a great station go down like this. Heck richmond has gone through a lot the last decade. Legends who passed on to the higher life of heaven, radio stations changing formats and owners as quickly as they prduce the talent, and most of all having syndicated garbage on the air 24-7 with no regard for the talent in the area. God Bless and take care.
Internet Listener <republicaninca66@yahoo.com>
Palm Springs, USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 14:40:42 (EDT)

Thor is a Whore. (No offense)
Sales Geek
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 14:06:23 (EDT)

I left the Basie complex about a half year ago and am currently employed elsewhere, but was there during the glory days and was only too happy to depart when John Lassman came aboard. There is hope for XL 102, a station I'll always hold dear to my heart - I was raised listening to it and my formative radio years where spent working and learning there. The hope begins with Lassmans's departure. It ends with his continued cancer-like influence on the station and the decisions made on it's behalf. Earlier someone had suggested a return to the glory days of XL 102, complete with deep cuts and a more varied playlist. Easily done with the right people making those choices. As far as a morning show is concerned, they have the key player in place. I worked with Jeff McKee for 5 years and now that I'm in what I'm sure he'd called the enemy camp, I can say without reservation that there simply is no one with the combination of his skills working in Richmond today. The friendly comeraderie of Jeff and Jeff is gone and was replaced by - no offense Lucas - nothing. They subtracted Beck, a warm and familiar counter-balance and audience for McKee to play off of, and they tossed Uh...Woody back into the bay. McKee created a 3-D character for Woody and wrote wonderful bits for the boy. They also had a woman named Toni working with them and they consistantly beat John Boy and Billy. Take away everything but the electricity in the room and leave McKee to twist in the wind and no one, regardless of their talent, can produce a show that can compete with a multi-million dollar syndicated show. I say this as an admirer - give Jeff the tools he needs to win and he will win. Nobody working in the business today can do a high intensity higly creative morning show by themselves anymore. Give the boy some help in there -some more voices - some more characters for him to create for. None of this can occur until the whale known as Assman is beached. I don't know if Jeff visits this site, I have never seen him post, but I wanted him to know that lots of people who's respect he earned over the years are pulling for him. Now that his old partner is safely working in another market, perhaps you, Mr Beck could add something to what I've said. The topic was how to bring XL 102 back to the glory days. My simple solution - axe John Lassman and get McKee some bodies to play with in that studio. Mr Beck, please amplify my points - the other Jeff is brilliant, wouldn't you agree? What do you think they need to give him to make it the winner it should be? On a related note - Lucas sounds fired up at nights - he belongs there. They need to find adequate help for McKee and keep Foxx where he belongs - at night. Sorry for the ramble, it's I'm just frustrated by hearing an old friend and collegue getting the fuzzy end of the lollipop when he deserves a whole candy company. I'm on a short track into management where I am these days. If the gods smile on me and I ever get my own station to run, I know who my first hire would be. Tell Woody if you speak to him Schnitz says GABBA GABBA HEY!
Anybody want my 2 cents
USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 22:41:09 (EDT)

Yeah, another great programming move in radio from the city that brought you John Lassman.(Detroit)
Husker Du
USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 21:59:28 (EDT)

From FMQB...Kramer & Twitch Land in the Motor City........ Kramer & Twitch, ousted last week from Clear Channel Active Rocker KEGL/Dallas, have landed at Infinity FM Talker WKRK/Detroit. The pair will join the station for noon-3:00 p.m., effective July 9, replacing The Ed Tyll Show. "Kramer and Twitch know how to entertain and attract an audience," VP/GM Steve Sinicropi commented. "These guys have a proven track record of delivering ratings and results for advertisers. We think they’ll be a great live, local show for Detroit." The pair were fired by Clear Channel after numerous ill-conceived pranks, including reporting the "death" of pop star Britney Spears and the "coma" of her boyfriend *NSYNC’s Justin Timberlake. "Kramer and Twitch will have listeners at work walking into co-workers offices asking, ‘were you listening to Kramer and Twitch – much like our afternoon show (Deminski & Doyle) has done to the ride home from work each day," added 97.1 FM Talk PD Terry Lieberman
No Radio Guru
USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 21:04:42 (EDT)

I sure did miss this board. Where else can I get my recommended monthly allowance of Thor humor and anti-CC sentiment? It's amazing how everyone with 2 ears and an ISP becomes a genius when it's time to post. Thank you all. Hello to Travis and Betty and Shadow (welcome to the backhair club for men my friend). Salutations all you other anonymous posters I've worked with (you and I know who we are). If you're in radio and are unhappy with your salary, know this: Game recognizes Game. Do you really deserve the money you want? Why do you think so? If you're really serious, try the Billy Surf method: go bust your ass in another market, learn all you can, grow and mold your talent...and then if you really love Richmond you can come back and make what you're worth! By then, no one will be able to argue with you and you can hang out every night at TCC and slug down 8-dollar Jack-n-Cokes like there's no tomorrow (not covered under the Billy Surf plan). Just a thought. DC loves you.
JJ <reactr04@aol.com>
Gaithersburg, MD USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 15:44:05 (EDT)

Rob, You are correct about the WKHK transmitter tower site being at the intersection of I95 and Chippenham next to the construction. The transmitter was moved from it's former site about 5 (or so) years ago. If I recall correctly the old WKHK tower is now being used for WKLR 96.5. It was moved there when 96.5's city of license changed from Williamsburg to Fort Lee.
Some Radio Geek
Richmond, VA USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 15:16:30 (EDT)

Hey Fly on the Wall!!! This isnt necessarily directed to John Lassman, P.D. of WRXL, (although we know how he is) but I have to quote a long time jock at WRVQ: "radio in Clear Channel is not personality anymore like it used to be. Reading liners and doing things the way they are now is so generic. Lot's of fun is not there anymore!" Well I have to agree and why is it that Q-94 is the only Clear Channel station in the state of Virginia that has jocks on 24 hours a day??? Is it their format? Is it there P.D.? Why can't anyone else have jocks on 24 hours a day? It can't be money! Otherwise Q would be 50-75% "virtual" also. I know that everyone, or at least some people, can agree with me on this. It's a shame that radio has to be this way. It is just not accurate enough but it's kind of like TV, (nothing but a repeat!) If anyone knows what we can do to get this point across to upper management, post your words. Then again, it could be like I have said before, computers are going to be the downfall of this country. Does it have to be this way in radio too???? Bring back LIVE RADIO 24-7!!! That is all for now.
jockin' my chain
Richmond, Va USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 13:11:56 (EDT)

Big Beaver....I may be wrong, but I think the old WKHK (before that, WPVA-FM) tower was around there, off Jeff Davis (Rt 1), south of Chester. Probably the transmitter building there, too. Their stick is now the one you see near Chippenham on I-95 where all the construction is now, I believe.....anyone, if I'm off-base, please correct. Thanks!
Rob Witham <thewithams@juno.com>
Glen Allen, VA USA - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 19:03:06 (EDT)

I was on Rt. 1 and 301 this afternoon just around Walthall and there was a tower right on the side of the road and what looks like used to be a radio station there.. anyone know what station it is/was?
big_beaver_99
va USA - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 18:53:46 (EDT)

Well I do have to admit that I was in Richmond back in the WVGO days and that was a very unique station in itself. In my view the richmond radio market has always been at it's best when the competition between station has challenged each other for listeners. Such as the growing of Y101 as they push for a sound which is comparable to M99.5 out here. Now XL102 has a tough job in front of them to get back in the driver seat after the Flickle and Twit debacle(Krammer and Twitch). In my view they need a strong show to kick the sh*t out of John Boy and Billy who make a 2 year old child smarter by the second. And I am suggesting a return of the formula that worked so well in the early 90's with the deep cuts as well as the mainstream stuff as well, yes I am. I get a great deal of the Richmond Stations out here on the web and do listen to them. I do have to admit that yes some of these people like Jim Jacbos,Betty Bodine,Jim Herring,Jeff Beck,Tara,Jeff McKee and a whole bunch of others who post here are absolute legends in radio. In closing to the great ones who have passed on through the years and we all know who they are, to quote the closing remarks from the Q-Zoo from the late 80's and early 90's we love you. God bless and take care.
Internet Listener <republicaninca66@yahoo.com>
Palm Springs, USA - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 02:49:55 (EDT)

HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa...Thor is laughing at "well it's because" the admitted sales geek. How dare you call yourself a salesperson...You are a sales Geek. Thor knows that many radio sales people don;t have a clue about sales..Thor finds it silly that you are blaming programming. Thor bets your business card says something funny like "Marketing Consultant, or Account Executive. If you really understood those terms your stupid ratings and programming wouldn't matter. It's easy to sell a 10 share radio station...fool. Try a gig at Car Max, or join radio guy and lucas at WaWa, they sell Gas for cars you wouldn't be able to sell. Thor has spoken. Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor has had enough of radio sales geeks...
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 21:27:26 (EDT)

Regarding the old 1480 towers, they are gone, replaced by a hotel off Broad. We are currently working on a new site, its exact location is still being negotiated, as is the new 990 site. These projects have been in the works for several years, now they are finally moving with the release of the CP’s. There is much work to be done. Thank you for your interest. By the way I have enjoyed the radio history posted here.
Jim Jacobs VP/OPS RadioRichmond
USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 20:31:51 (EDT)

It seems you have some issues with your colleagues that are festering like a large pimple on your dimpled *ss.
More Truth
Richmond , VA USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 19:52:54 (EDT)

Can't we just get along?
Rodney <rod@whupass.com>
Jail, CA USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 19:44:04 (EDT)

To the Truth: Truth # 1. I'm not a dude, I'm a salesperson and if you dectect bittnerness it's because I'm busting my ass trying to sell programming produced by guys who are busting their asses while program directors and guys that fly in and out of town and make decisions based on misinformation and lack of ability and it's simply sad. Truth # 2. I don't need a dictionary to express myself. This business is about expressing one's self and I for one have no problem doing so. It's called an education and it comes in handy. Look into it. It's amazing to me that this board is filled with people frustrated with DUMB and yet when someone writes logically and clearly using post third grade grammar, some moron complains. Truth - you're a potential program director.
well it's because
USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 18:39:07 (EDT)

I agree with Jacob. Let's all have fun. Now, in that same spirit. Let's take a poll. ---What is the most stupid thing John Lassman has done while working at XL102?--- (well besides coming to work here in the first place) I would like to place my vote for: Moving Lucas Foxx out of the night time slot for syndicated crap.
Fly on the wall
Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 16:21:52 (EDT)

Question for the Engineer types. Are the old WLEE 1480 sticks still standing and if so, will they be used by the new resident of 1480? If not, where will the new sticks be located? Thanks and Praise to The Mighty Thor!
Big John <bayonet65@aol.com>
Ivy, VA USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 16:20:37 (EDT)

Come on people, Let's not bicker about who has the better discussion or who has the bigger....mind. Let's talk radio. Doesn't matter if it's about stations past (yawn) or if it's about the joke that is the radio business today. Let's hear from everyone. We are all friends here. Thor included. Use this board for what it was meant. A place to discuss and vent your feelings thoughts and emotions about radio. And I think it's wrong to call people cry babies for bitchin' about this business. I've been on the top, and at the bottom of this roller coaster. I've learned that this is a SHI*@Y business. But I love it! I live for the highs in radio. And I respect the lows because they make me appreciate the highs. Because this business is so sour right now, I feel that everyone has a right to complain and whine and moan about it. If we all just smile and take it up the butt, it will never get better. So I say complain away! Bitch all you want. I like to know how my fellow radio hounds feel. And don't kid yourself, Upper management IS reading from this board. So let 'em know what you think.
Jacob Arrington <Jacobarrington@Hotmail.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 15:42:56 (EDT)

Thor is laughing a lot after reading the post from the so called Radio Guy. Thor is considered boring and Radio Guy comes to this site for "conversation?" Thor is trying to imagine radio guy's life for him to call Thor boring and this site conversational....OK, here's a peek into radio guy's life....If he is on air: 'That's another four in a row with less talk on Lite weight 98.. four more in a row coming up after this short commercial break.." Or if Radio guys is a sales geek: "Mr advertiser, I've got this great advertising package for you just sign here on the bottom line and we promise your spot will always been spot number 7 in an eight spot stop set"....Or in management "Your services are no longer needed", or in the hiring mode "Yes Randall B, we would love to have you come to WRVA"...or a promotion person..."I'm a good promotion director, I tossed out 75 shirts at today's event"......Yes, Now Thor sees why Radio guy comes to this board for conversation. Thor is sad for radio guy and hopes he can join Lucas Foxx for an exciting gig at the local Wa Wa store..Thor has spoken. Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor is experiencing cramps right now.....
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 15:40:28 (EDT)

Dude, you sound a little bitter yourself! How many times did you have to pull out the dictionary to write that post?
The Truth
Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 15:19:45 (EDT)

Little, small minded nothings who get no respect anywhere can come to a board like this and post anything they want including " that is enough " when a discussion doesn't involve anything they might be interested which apparently is anything that doesn't involve the small world of losers that populate their universe. They are the converse of the inept management alluded to in the post that was the straw that derailed one of the losers train of thought. On both sides in this business we have people of very little mind. Inept management who do their jobs badly and the effect of their ineptitude trickles down to where it effects good people's careers - families and futures.....and on other bottom rung - bitter, no talents who stand on the sidelines watching the action, wondering why they never really get in the game and then come here to whine about it.
well it's because
USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 11:40:07 (EDT)

Just when a serious discussion gets going "That is enough?" I didn’t know the only open subjects were bashing people, FM, Thor, CC, and “How ya doin’ “ no “how YOU doin’ “. Which is fine, personally I find it a bit boring, but can’t we occasionally raise the level of conversation? Sorry, I may be flashing back to the Posts of yesterday, recently it has been better. The “That is enough” just rubbed me wrong.
Radio Guy
USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 11:29:37 (EDT)

Oh, yeah forgot to mention. . . . back when Terry Young (Bob Allen Bentley)worked at WTVR-AM we had pretty lousy audio processing. Terry used to bring in his own processing gear, and we figured out how to patch it into the program line. For a few hours every night, we kicked major compression butt! There are a ton more stories from the old 'TVR, but I'll give Somers a chance to chime in on them.
BTO
USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 11:18:01 (EDT)

Betty, thanks for the WEET report. I had completely forgotten about the Chamberlayne Ave. studios. . . . a quick comment on the current vogue of syndication. Back in the 30s, 40s and 50s a great deal of the on-air programming was provided by . . surprise . . networks! NBC, CBS and Mutual provided shows like Burns and Allen, Jack Benny, The Shadow, etc. in prime time, as well as soap operas during the day. There were also national morning shows like Don McNeil's Breakfast Club and Arthur Godfrey doing talk/variety. It wasn't until the late 50s early 60s that the local DJ type shows started dominating the airwaves. Maybe it's all cyclical. I appreciate some of the syndicated stuff, but far prefer local talent talking about local things most of the day. . . and Thor, I really liked that imported fur coat you used to wear. . . . . . see y'all . . . BTO
Tom Ogburn
USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 11:10:06 (EDT)

Betty, I'm glad you read this. I miss you. I miss Susan B Affony Jones too. I also miss Mr. Bad Joke, and Shadow when he actually was on the radio as a disc jockey. I'm not writing this for a response, just to let you both know that you impacted a bunch of people. God Bless
Doesn't matter
Ashland, VA USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 06:19:57 (EDT)

Okay. that. is. enough. for. now.
Danforth <dannycougar@farts.com>
BOOBIES, USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 03:17:50 (EDT)

The true sign of bad management is to not support it's talent. I'm in sales at a great metropolitian radio station where I watch and listen daily as supremely gifted people are left to fend for themselves in their battle against monothithic syndicated shows. I watch and listen as even I, a street pounding suit wearing contract pushing geek can recognize that with a ounce of support and cooperation, my guys could beat their guys in a battle made even by a program director who has a clue. No one can win by themselves. The tragedy is to lose not because your management is less talented than you are. To those who can relate to this message, understand that some of us feel your pain and applaud the fact that you live by the mantra " no matter how badly the iditos may outnumber you... they're still the idiots. "
Josh
USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 22:10:54 (EDT)

I wonder sometimes if some of those that post here understand what radio is all about. Formats change for one reason, money. Radio is not philanthropy to provide jobs and just because it was your favorite station doesn't mean it was anyone else's. Oddly, these are shocking facts to many, even some in the business. Like it or not, most of the changes have been due to sagging or unrealized ratings. That would be poor listener support. Formats seldom change on successful stations. The failure of management is not being able to make a good format work. That would be lousy programming, seems to be more of that lately. As for lousy management, it has always been around, it's just bigger now. That great break and unforgettable experience is still out there but no one is going to give it to you. Even hard work does not entitle you, but it can improve the odds. This is a tough business. If you love it, it doesn't matter. If it matters, there is always Information Systems.
Radio Guy
USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 20:48:37 (EDT)

I did read your comments, but I wanted a bit more info. on the station. Thanks to Betty and everyone else who helped me.
Frank
USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 20:01:01 (EDT)

To Big John from 6/21: Yes, you're on the money: WTVR-FM was country in the 1980's, with a morning host named Mike Allen. I remember hearing him driving to high school. They flipped to EZ Listening in either '88 or '89, when Roy Park's New York station, WPAT-FM, was doing well with that format. They tried it here, too, eventually knocking out the old Soft 96 (WQSF-FM) format (where I once was part-time), but it was several years before they evolved into the Lite 98 we know today. One other thought: I wish my former home, Hoffman, had a better signal with 100.5 and their EZ format....they're about the only station really interested in 45 plus now.
Rob Witham <thewithams@juno.com>
Glen Allen, VA USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 19:41:13 (EDT)

I AM OFFICIALLY DONE MOWING THE POO! Apparently our friend Frankie either can't read or didn't bother reading my history of WEET. Squeak, I forgot to mention the two exciting things which occured to me. Riding the downtown train, the conductor would announce the upcoming stops and had a tendency to mumble. Upon arriving to one stop, I thought I heard him announce, "Sh!t will be your next stop, thank you New Orleans". After we arrived downtown, I was approached by a Krishna monk who asked me if I am a student or a bodybuilder. Are these my only two options. My mom wears a 36DD. BACK TO MOWING THE POO!
Danforth <dannycougar@farts.com>
MOW THE POO, - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 12:02:03 (EDT)

The WEET studios were in a little house on Staples Mill Avenue, 1/2 block from Broad Street on the Willow Lawn side. I think it is a hearing aid place now. Then WEET moved to Chamberlayne Avenue, and that's the last I believe my dad owned it. I know the transmitter was on Mayo island and got flooded out a lot. I know I knocked the station off the air a couple of times when I was playing in the studio. I know that is where my brother (Terry Young) has his first "real radio" broadcasting opportunity. He did have a 1 watter in the basement when we were growing up, so he was able to broadcast around the block. I did his sign off, he made me do it in a "sexy" voice (as sexy as you can be when you are 12). He used to do remotes in the street with dance parties. Way ahead of his time. Ray had a movie theatre in the basement, would have Saturday matinees. I ran the concession stand. He had 8 and 16 MM movies...Bride of Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon, all the good ones. But I digress. WEET was on Staples Mill Rd.
BETYBODINE <GETTBENT@HOME.COM>
USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 10:38:28 (EDT)

The WEET studios were in a little house on Staples Mill Avenue, 1/2 block from Broad Street on the Willow Lawn side. I think it is a hearing aid place now. Then WEET moved to Chamberlayne Avenue, and that's the last I believe my dad owned it. I know the transmitter was on Mayo island and got flooded out a lot. I know I knocked the station off the air a couple of times when I was playing in the studio. I know that is where my brother (Terry Young) has his first "real radio" broadcasting opportunity. He did have a 1 watter in the basement when we were growing up, so he was able to broadcast around the block. I did his sign off, he made me do it in a "sexy" voice (as sexy as you can be when you are 12). He used to do remotes in the street with dance parties. Way ahead of his time. Ray had a movie theatre in the basement, would have Saturday matinees. I ran the concession stand. He had 8 and 16 MM movies...Bride of Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon, all the good ones. But I regress. WEET was on Staples Mill Rd.
BETYBODINE <GETTBENT@HOME.COM>
USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 10:38:05 (EDT)

And Thor . . . you were marvelous, dahling. . . .what fun those times together were! The moonlit walks, the sweet . . . ah, well I digress. More WTVR trivia - other alums include from that era (late 60's early 70's) Bob Somers, Bobaloo, Ron Brandon, Dale Parsons (of WGH, WNBC fame) and Terry Young (although you probably won't get him to admit it) and probably more that I've left out because of lack of grey matter. Also, WEET was on from about 1962 until the late 70s (maybe later), I believe. At first it was top 40 then had, I think, a brief adult contemporary format, and then country. The studios were at first on N. Hamilton Street, and then out by Willow Lawn. B. Bodine could tell you exactly where. The original WGOE studios were upstairs then in the basement of what is now a bank/business office building on the corner of Willow Lawn Drive and Broad Street. WFMV was also there, which after many, many re-incarnations is now B-103. sorry to interrupt the mud-slinging. You may now resume.
Tom Ogburn (AKA Big Tom Ogburn - BTO)
SamePlace, USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 09:03:44 (EDT)

Thor thought she could get back to personal attacks. Hey Jim Herring, your last posting sucked. By the way, the real Thor likes the old WEET and would never shave her.....or would post anything negative about anything a member of the Bodine Family owned, (except midnight movies)....Remember, there are lots of Thors out there, but only one Thor. Thor has spoken. Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor used to date Tom Ogburn. Fuf Fuf Fuf
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 08:31:45 (EDT)

It's great to finally see the message board talking about radio and being positive instead of personal attacks and negativity. Thanks for the info on WEET and it certainly is great to see WGOE in the news. I still see some WVGO stickers on the bumpers of cars around here and that brought back some memories of my favorite Richmond radio station of all time. What a terrific station. I still speak to Kevin Matthews every once in a while but don't know much about Mad Dog (California last I heard) and some of the others. Speaking the last words on that station was a sad day indeed. WVGO, R.I.P.
Jim Herring <JimHerring@msn.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 07:05:02 (EDT)

Danforth, Come back to VA now, you talkin' all crazy like. I think Chicago is getting to your head. I know a few things about WEET. It was also BEET, but it too underwent a format change when the sales staff couldn't sell a station that played the sounds of a side of beef being punched and abused all day. (Sorta like what we do to Steve) Sad how stations change so quickly though, but that's the biz!! Inside out socks are the latest big thing.
Evan "tha Squeak" Neal <evangelosneal@hotmail.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 06:31:47 (EDT)

Hello, fellow crooners. Squeak, I must say that Chicago is a hell of a much larger fishbowl than RVA. It is huge and confusing like a big piece of cake stuck in Steve's gums which will be consumed at a later date (when he's stronger). Chi-town is big like New York, but it doesn't smell like a sewer while New York does. Makes me wonder about the big New Yorker pizza. I am going to perfect a pizza called the big wanker. I have also come to the conclusion that there are far fewer mullets here. I only saw one standing outside the Art Institute, and he combed it in all of his glory. Who writes this nonsense? Whimsy, Danforth
Danforth <dannycougar@farts.com>
MY LOVE, IS REAL - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 03:05:06 (EDT)

Who cares about WEET? Thor is wise, Thor is brave, Thor is shaving her ..... right now.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, VA USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 02:36:45 (EDT)

Does anyone know the history of WEET AM? How long was it on the air.
Frankie <skrfrk39@excite.com>
Chester, VA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 22:59:25 (EDT)

Thanks Mitch and "waiting". I'll check out their website. I'd say "nobody will pay $10 a month for radio" but I said that 25 years ago about tv and now I'm spending 40 a month for BASIC!
Betty Bodine <gettbent@home.com>
USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 22:19:01 (EDT)

Betty, both XM and Sirius have launched their satellites and are building out their infrastructure -- they need to install repeaters where tall buildings and/or land features will obstruct the satellite signals. Both say they will go into "testing" this summer and start selling subscriptions this fall. You'll need to buy either a specially-equipped car radio (both systems -- but you have to choose XM or Sirius, as no radio will handle both systems until 2003 or 2004) or a special standalone receiver (only XM has announced one of these) and pay $10 (XM) to $13 (Sirius) a month.

In other words, it's going to be a while. :)
Waiting for Satellite
Richmond, VA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 21:54:31 (EDT)

I know what satellite companies you are referring to. It's called XM Satellite Radio. Tim Farley, formally of WRVA is working their as the program director of thier Nascar channel. Their website is www.xmradio.com if you'd like to check it out. That's about all I know about it.
Mitchell Bradley <MJBrad11@aol.com>
Ashland, Va USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 21:54:28 (EDT)

WGOE did not have bumper stickers. They had "Adhesion Circles."
radiodog
USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 21:43:28 (EDT)

Does anyone know the status of the satellite stations that are supposed to have started this month out of DC? My brother is working one of the "decades" and I'd like to listen to him, but have no idea how. Anyone know what I'm talking about?
betty bodine <gettbent@home.com>
USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 19:44:42 (EDT)

Well here is a big prediction that one of the new R&B stations in Richmond will go down in flames in one year due to Power 92's listening base. The station that ditches the Urban format will go to all 80's and give star 107.3 a run for the money. God bless
Internet Listener <republicaninca66@yahoo.com>
Palm Springs, USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 18:47:45 (EDT)

Hey Betty! Yeah I just dropped in for a day trip, I should have called but it's just so rude ducking in and saying goodbye. Especially to all your chilrens. Plus I don't want to tip the trailer over ya know? I'll be thru next weekend and we'll hit Stanley Stegmeyers! MY TREAT.
Travis
USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 16:33:39 (EDT)

Thanks for the update on WEET. I still remember the blue bumper stickers. WGOE was way ahead of it's time. I remember the softball team used to be called the NADS I believe. They had the round yellow and white bumper stickers.
Liz Wolfe
USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 16:26:46 (EDT)

Also, in the mid 60s, Jess Duboy and "Gentleman" Jim Granger started WGOE (1590) with a top-40 format. Also at the station at the time was Bill Meade. Jess went briefly to WLEE then into the ad agency business. Jim eventually became a sports anchor at WWBT and Bill runs a production house. New owners took over WGOE in the late 60s and kept it top-40 for a while. Later, it became progressive-rock with a whole host of great characters. I had the privilege of working for Jess at WGOE when I was in high school and VCU. Thanks for giving me the opportunity, Jess!
Tom Ogburn
Richmond, VA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 15:30:45 (EDT)

98.1 was never WEET. It has always been under the WTVR group. Back in the early days when WTVR was owned by Havens and Martin, the group was WMBG-AM, WCOD-FM, and WTVR-TV. When Park bought them, they became WTVR-AM and WTVR-FM. At one time, WTVR-AM and FM were split programming during the day and simulcast at night. That simulcast made WTVR-FM the first FM rocker in town, as the AM was top-40 then. I know, because I was a wet benind the ears night jock there at the time (late 1960's). Also, who out there remembers WEZL? I can't remember if it was on 1320, 1540 or 1590 before WGOE was there. . . . Hey Shadow, wanta get together and compile "The Best of Bad Joke" on CD? I got a bunch of 'em off our old Q94 airchecks. . . . . Latuh, dudes and dudettes.
Tom Ogburn (BTO)
Richmond, VA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 14:34:31 (EDT)

WEET was formerly 1320 AM. My dad used to own it.
BETTY BODINE <GETTBENT@HOME.COM>
USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 12:37:48 (EDT)

well, liz, I'm glad that you stoppped on in to hunker down with me. such questions have been asked throughout the years, but all that you need to remember is that there is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people giving stupied answers. enough of my self-pity, mushrooms and olives, on with the show. so what was the question again. ahh, yes, weet. weet was indeed on the fm frequency of 98 point one on the radio dial. but, here's a bit of trivia for you, do you remember what it was before it was weet. well, if you said it was wett, you are indeed correct and we have some lovely parting gifts for you. back in the day when 98 point one was wett, they played nothing but porn music, but the moans and groans got the fcc's panties in a twist, so no more porn music for them. and, going way back to the days of yore, 98 point one first made its debut as feet, a station playing nothing but the sound of feet running around, up and down all the livelong day. that concludes today's lesson, and thanks for stopping by!!
Danforth <dannycougar@farts.com>
RVA, POOP - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 11:21:58 (EDT)

To Liz Wolfe. WEET was at 1320 which is now WVNZ. WTVR-FM (Lite 98) has been WTVR-FM since the Roy Park days or forever.
Big John <bayonet65@aol.com>
Ivy, VA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 11:07:26 (EDT)

No, Lite 98 was not formerly WEET. WEET was an AM station at 1320 on the dial. It ended up country, but actually started as a Top 40 station and spawned such Richmond legends as Jess Duboy and Jim Granger, among others. I could be wrong, but I think the call letters at one time were WLLY.
The GM
Richmond, VA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 11:05:25 (EDT)

YEAH! THEY SURE CRAPPED IN YOUR CORNFLAKES. I SMELL LIKE OTTO'S JACKET. DOES ANYONE AT CC RICHMOND KNOW IF STEVE M. (PROMOTIONS PAEAN) DISCOVERED THE WONDERS OF TOOTHPASTE YET?
Danforth <dannycougar@farts.com>
RVA, CZECH REPUBLIC - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 11:02:47 (EDT)

OK I'm rather new here & in reading the archives i have noticed 3 people who are the bane of this board, Thor, Randall Bloomquist & John Lassman. Thor is a constant presence which is good for morale i guess(no harm meant to Thor), Randall is mentioned on a as needed basis & John Lassman can't seem to shut his pie hole. I say we need a proactive assult on Radio. It has been decided to repeal Clintons tele-communications reform bill, look for the ball to start rolling after November this is our chance to give clear channel the ole 1-2 punch. If this bill is re-written & signed into law CC will have to sell almost 60%! of it's holdings as will most other Mega Corps in Media, I know there is a fat chance of this happening since CC probably owns a few congressmen. but I say this much I didn't waste 4 months of School to have my Operators licence mean nothing!
Jenos Idanian <Jenos@corsec.net>
Atlanta, GA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 08:50:52 (EDT)

Was Lite 98.1 formerly WEET? I remember WEET as a country station in Richmond but can't remember what the frequency was. Someone let me know.
Liz Wolfe
USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 08:48:50 (EDT)

This message is to Thom Mac. Don't be too sure about that sale being completed "...in a couple of weeks." Situations have been known to change and my sources tell me that there is already a "speed bump" that could be holding up the sale for a little while. By the way, Thunder 104.5 is ALREADY kicking some WFLS butt!
Informed Insider
USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 08:44:40 (EDT)

Thor enjoys all this talk about backs. Thor has a score card of best hairy backs in the Richmond area. First Bob A Lou, nice hairy and can hold curlers, Bob Sommers, very cute, no hair on his head makes for great back hair. Steve Mr beach Leonard, smooth just like his head, Bill Bevins, rough, but soft. Illyse Jennings, very cute hairy chest too. Thor has spoken, Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor has hairy toenails.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 08:44:11 (EDT)

*Sigh* all of these changes happening, and 'certain' turncoats still have jobs. For now.
Jimbo
Hopewell, VA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 07:35:29 (EDT)

LOOKS LIKE THE SALE OF 969 THE ROCK WILL BE COMPLETE IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS THEN IT'S FORMAT CHANGE AND OFF I GO TO WHO KNOWS WHERE. FOR THOSE AT THUNDER TARA AND JEFF PLEASE PLEASE KICK WFLS A** THEN I WILL ATLEAST FEEL BETTER FOR HAVING BEEN CANNED. THANX THOM MAC 969 THE ROCK
THOM MAC <MORNINGMACATTACK@RADIODJS.COM>
MECHANICSVILLE, VA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 06:56:40 (EDT)

Umm, if any of you people have any pictures of yourself with a mullet, please feel free to send them to me as I begin work on a treatise entitled "Mullets in Radio: A cut above the rest". If we work together, I'm positive we can spread mullet awareness
Danforth <dannycougar@farts.com>
R, va ICELAND - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 00:58:05 (EDT)

Flamer here from Flamer and Bitch. Evan, it is windy in Chicago. IF you are indeed in search of a few good mullets, don't be afraid to come on out to Innsbrook. There are also many boobies there along with some of Clear Channel Richmond's finest (myself fortunately included). Boobies
Danforth <dannycougar@farts.com>
R, VA ICELAND - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 00:08:43 (EDT)

So Travis....came in for father's day huh? Let's see, doesn't your S.D. live in Powhatan...hop skip and jump from the trailer park? But did we get to see those baby blues of yours? I DON'T THINK SO!!!!! You gotta visit, the kids are already starting to say "Travis who?" Miss ya.
betty bodine <gettbent@home.com>
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 23:47:43 (EDT)

Sorry about that Shadow... Listen man, I still know some art students at VCU that want to draw your abstract form. Speaking of VCU, does Dirt Woman still hang out on Grace selling flowers across from the Village Cafe? Tell it I said "what up?"
Travis
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 23:06:27 (EDT)

Just kidding. I love you all and you know it. It is nice to read happy news and great updates from all the friends I had made in the wacky radio world. Keep up the good work! Travis, I thought we weren't going to discuss my highlights again....
Shadow <gettbent@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 22:26:30 (EDT)

GET OFF MY BACK!
Shadow <gettbent@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 22:24:42 (EDT)

To Jay concerning Lite 98.1. Yep! It shore was Country. Live in the morning and automated the rest of the day parts if my fading memory serves me. If I remember correctly, the morning man was Mike Allen whom I think posted here recently. I may be wrong about that, so someone straighten me out if I am.
Big John
Ivy, VA USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 20:02:00 (EDT)

Does anyone know if 98.1 was a country station before it was Lite 98?
Jay <tiptonj@home.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 18:55:41 (EDT)

Yo Shotgun! Yeah man, you must be butter 'cause you're on a roll! I've seen Shadow's back, he put highlights in it! Tara, glad you're working with Mr. Beck, you guys are good peeps. Betty, been to Inter China lately? I miss that place. Pauly...countdown is on...
Travis
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 17:53:11 (EDT)

Travis Dylan, Thanks for listening last Sunday and thanks for the kind words. Say hi to the K92 Crew. Thor, Thanks for the compliment. Fortunately, I'm not in Radio for the money. Radio gets into your blood and once you've become a part of the business, you become addicted. I'm in it for the excitement, the community involvement, the passion, the opportunity to contribute and make an immediate noticeable difference. To me, Radio has been a hobby and a career. I can't recall too many days when I was so frustrated that I wanted to abandon the business. Every day I thank God for my career in Radio. Though I'm only a spec in its history, I couldn't have asked for a better time to be part of it.
Shotgun John <john.staton.BV7D@state farm.com>
Dillwyn, VA USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 15:43:54 (EDT)

Hey Betty, Is that true about Shadow and Pantene, or is that just a "Bad Joke"?
Curious
Sumplace, USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 14:54:37 (EDT)

Hey Jockin! Thanks for the huge compliment. I love doing country. It really is fun and it is cool to be able to try another format. So overall I am really enjoying it!! I am really glad I get to work with Jeff Beck too!!! So now lets get back to what is really important. Is Shadow's back really that hairy????
Tara Hunter
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 08:30:54 (EDT)

Yes, I just love to bury my face in Shadow's back. He uses Pantene on it.
betty bodine <gettbent@home.com>
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 06:37:44 (EDT)

Shadow is no longer furry... Just a old bald man with no hair on his head, but lots on his back. Does that count? Thor is brave, Thor is just, Thor is wise.
Shadow <gettbent@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 22:50:56 (EDT)

Hey Tara!!! How is it doing country now after being at WRXL for so many years? I heard you on the radio about last week and I was like "now there's a personality that I'm used to!!" You still sound great. Keep it up!!
jockin' my chain
Richmond, Va USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 22:39:41 (EDT)

Hey Lucas!! How's the morning show been lately? I haven't been much of a morning person lately but hope to get back into it soon. Drop me a line...
Eddie P <toofas4luv@yahoo.com>
Richmond, Va USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 22:34:15 (EDT)

I'm sorry, did I miss something there??
Bob Somers <audimg@aol.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 17:46:03 (EDT)

DIDN'T YOUR MOTHER TEACH YOU NOT TO SIGN OTHER PEOPLES NAMES????
Pauly <paulmadison@clearchannel.cm>
USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 17:34:01 (EDT)

THANKS FOR THE CORRECTION SOMERS!!!!!!
Pauly
USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 17:17:15 (EDT)

From the business section of this morning's Richmond Times-Dispatch:....CLEAR CHANNEL STRIKES DEAL....San Antonio....Clear Channel Communications, Inc. has struck a deal that will allow 250 of its radio stations in the 50 largest markets to resume broadcasting over the Internet. San Antonio-based Clear Channel had stopped Web broadcasting in April because of a dispute with recording artists and commercial actors, who wanted larger fees for radio ads that also run on Internet radio stations. Clear Channel reached an agreement with Los Angeles-based Hiwire Inc. that will allow Clear Channel stations to replace some national commercials with ads for Internet markets.
Bob Somers <audimg@aol.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 16:50:38 (EDT)

Sorry Mike, I can't spell sh*t! Friedman!
Pauly <paulmadison@clearchannel.com>
USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 14:16:40 (EDT)

MIKE FREIDMAN, need your numbers!, wanna congratulate you in person and see how the family is! email me!!!
pauly <paulmadison@clearchannel.com>
USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 10:59:32 (EDT)

MARC HALEY, send me a tape so I can hear if you kick all of the dj's asses here in Charlottesville! 1150 pepsi place ste. 300 charlottesville va 22901 804-978-4408
Pauly <paulmadison@clearchannel.com>
USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 10:19:15 (EDT)

I have nothing against R&B or hip hop, but 106.5 was one of a kind. It was the only oldies station around. There was no reason to take it off the air. The air staff was great. It has been over a week, and I still havn't gotten over it. But, I am glad Lisa McKay is back on the air at 107.3
Jay <tiptonj@home.com>
Richmond, va USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 00:42:30 (EDT)

From RROnline.com ... Clear Channel Fires Kramer & Twitch The KEGL/Dallas nighttimers, who also air on WRXL/Richmond, were dismissed yesterday after falsely reporting June 12 that pop star Britney Spears had died in a Los Angeles traffic accident. Kramer tells R&R ONLINE that he and Twitch were given the news during a brief meeting with KEGL GM Tom Schurr and PD Duane Doherty and calls Clear Channel's decision "a very weird thing." Kramer points out that a letter of apology was sent to Spears' management, whom he says agreed not to file a lawsuit against the hosts or the station. Kramer adds that he'd like to remain in Dallas and is looking for "the right situation."
No Radio Guru
USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 22:52:04 (EDT)

Thor humbly thanks Big John. Thor has spoken from on hi. Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor needs to know if Shadow is furry.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 22:09:12 (EDT)

This humble servant now retired from the wonderful world of Marconi's Wierd Wireless, offers his miserable services to the Mighty Thor. I too have crossed the Rainbow Bridge to Asguard, and gazed in awe at Thors massive Doublewide and pledge to guard it from evil PD,s and GM,s that lurk in the sewers of Short Pump. Let it be known that Thor is strong, That Thor is brave, That Thor is the furthest thing from Trailer Trash that one knows.
Big John <bayonet65@aol.com>
Ivy, VA USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 20:44:37 (EDT)

XL will continue to run Dip and Flip or ummm.. Kramer and Twitch untill the mighty Lassman returns from his honeymoon. He will then make another one of his brilliant decisions on who to bring in from out of town to take over the time slot. So for now you will be hearing re-run voice track bits of Itch and Bitch. That is if you are stupid enough to actually listen to XL.
HA HA HA
USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 19:19:26 (EDT)

Kramer and Twitch as of Tuesday June 19 are still on the air at XL102. BT just announced they would be up next. Still waiting to see if they have been fired or not. ...... Moving up the dial, Star 107.3FM continues to an awesome station to listen to during the day. The same songs aren't repeated over and over and over again. Great variety. Keep it up!
No Radio Guru
USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 19:12:07 (EDT)

Thor thanks the all seeing, All knowing very wise Shadow for his very kind words. Thor is glad to have Shadow as part of her Tribe. Thor can't help but to speak in third person, it's sort of like voting for Al Gore, people didn't know why, some just did it. If anyone else wants ot be part of Thor's tribe, please post it here on Thor's board. Free prizes and a radio station t-shirt can be yours if you are part of Thor's tribe. For people who are not in Thor's tribe, kiss Thor's big fat hairy toe. Shadow is right about something else, Thor is a numbnuts. Since she doesn't have any. Thor has spoken. Thor is wise, Thor is brave, Thor has direct TV and doesn't get the local stations.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, VA USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 17:57:15 (EDT)

From RadioReady.com: >WRVQ, RICHMOND Nights JAKE GLENN named full-time and MD. Midday’s JASON PAIGE upped to APD.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump , VA USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 16:21:46 (EDT)

I used to think Thor was a stupid dirt eating numbnuts. But you know, I beginning to think I actually like the mighty and powerful Thor. If you can look past the irritating 3rd person approach, I think you'll find that Thor speaks truth. Thor is powerful, Thor is wise, I would like to consider myself a friend of Thor and Thor's tribe. And yes, salaries always sucked in the Richmond market. And yes, there have always been super stupid idiots in management. Look around, it's the same for many industries around here.
Shadow <gettbent@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 14:37:27 (EDT)

What would the chances be for part time air jocks at WRXL Richmond to get a spot on evenings now that the FARTY BOYS are gone? I'm kind of glad that this happened because now maybe the PD will realize that out of town help is a failure. PICK SOMEONE FROM BASIE RD!!!!! Hey jocks! Keep striving for the top! Your time is gonna come!! There is no room for wasted talent and that is all I see. A wise man once said "A good air jock is a terrible thing to waste!" I agree. That is all for now.
jockin' my chain
Richmond , Va USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 14:28:01 (EDT)

That should have been "your help"
Broke
USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 14:25:17 (EDT)

Hey Walking Encyclopedia! Thanks for you help this morning. The calvary arrived and the critter got wrangled!
Broken Down Old DJ
Chippenham, VA USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 14:24:25 (EDT)

AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO THINKS LASSMAN IS........ Woah! Here's just two comments from last week. The man is the devil. The man is an idiot, impure and simple. Clear Channel did the right thing replacing Linda Forem. She may have had a handle on Q but she decimated XL 102 making wrong decision after wrong decision. The final indignity was hiring John Lassman. There might have been a chance if they replaced poor Brian Illes with somebody with the 3 I's - intelligence, integrity and ideas, but instead they brought in the very antithesis - Lassman. Regardless of who's telling him what to do in corporate, having him lead you is like letting a blind guy fly the plane in which you're seated. I deal with him on a purely sales basis and even then, I have my management people helping me. XL 102 is not terminal, there are talented enthusiastic pros working on the air at 102.1. There is however, a moron behind the wheel. And now you're telling me he's going to procreate!!!!! Here are the 2 posts from about a week ago: 3245 BASIE ROAD now houses the BEAT - ( 106.5 ) and the BEAT-OFF ( John Lassman ) I only say this because it's true This board gets posts from people who's lives have been ruined by bad decisions, inept managers and sad but simple twists of fate. That's not my story. I have no axe to grind regarding John Lassman. He has not directly effected my life or my career HOWEVER - I have been able to observe him closely every day since he's been on the job and allow me to say that I have NEVER seen a more INEPT, untalented, miserable excuse for a radio station employee than John Lassman. Take an aspect of the program director's job - any aspect from music to people to, well you get my point. Now let's look at John and his ability in that area. It's non-existant. I now watch him as if he were a bad FOX TV show about the world's worst program director. I love radio. I've been in the business since 1974. I adore the medium. At it's best it is the best medium there is. At it's worst there's people like Lassman. Low rent carnies with the humanity of a planeria and the intellect of a euglena. The feeling of simply watching him and his effect on the talented, decent people who break their backs to do the best job they can under shockingly adverse conditions and not being able to do anything about it can only be equated to what it must have been like to witness child abuse and be able to do nothing to stop it. Why is this man being allowed to make good people's lives miserable. Who is the idiot in upper management who thinks this is a good idea? Again, I have no direct business with him, but I'm close enough to watch him hourly, listen to his gruff, sloppy conversations and often slap my forehead in disbelief after I hear him make a decision that's obviously wrong. I myself will be leaving the building later today and not coming back, and that's a whole other story and I can live with that, but I did want to add my two cents and say that my heart goes out to those I leave behind who must suffer under his rule. Sorry this was so long-winded, I could simply have said, " I watch Lassman everyday and he's an idiot, " but I had a few minutes to kill and I wanted to express myself intelligently.
Just to remind you
USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 12:46:30 (EDT)

Lassman got married? This guy has done nothing but caused trouble with other frequencies. He has complained nonstop, even though he has controlled XL102.Personally, I don't like John. I think he is a wimpy p*ssy.
Casey
Riverside, VA USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 06:10:26 (EDT)

Am I the only one who thinks Lassman is a F*CK up? Who hired him? The guy was a glorified promotion director, and now he is controlling real radio people. He doesn't know anything but how to hang banners, yet he fires true jocks left and right. Does he even know anything about Richmond? Strawberry Hill races,Tabacco Company,Shockoe Slip,Bottoms Up,Memorial Ave,Etc. Does Lassman have any idea about that stuff?
Rich radio caretaker
New Kent, VA USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 04:28:18 (EDT)

Does this mean Lassman's going to come back early from his honeymoon? Let's hope not. Casey's on overnights now. Who will fill in? Stay tuned for details.
Hmmmm
Richmond, VA USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 23:28:46 (EDT)

I regret to inform you that Thor, aka Tom Hoof has died in a car crash with Britney Spears. He was groping Justin Timberlake at the time of the accident. He won't be missed. Moron.
Big Daddy
Roanoke , VA USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 22:58:51 (EDT)

Thor wonders why carl has such a hard time with Thor's Richmond payscale. Thor figures several things when it come to Carl. Carl knows he has no talent and won't ever make more than Lucas. Carl is the new GM on Basie and knows his lackluster sales geeks can never sell enough spots to hit budget, or Carl went to VCU and can't count all that high. As for Betty, Thor's salary is Goofy. Thor has spoken. Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor still eats free food whenever she can.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 22:32:39 (EDT)

From All Access: The axe has fallen on KEGL/DALLAS and WRXL/RICHMOND afternooners KRAMER & TWITCH. Seems that the BRITNEY SPEARS Is Dead hoax was a bit too much for management following permission to do the bit from programming. KRAMER told ALL ACCESS: "We had a ton of calls over the bit and no one in LOS ANGELES -- including the police and fire departments who received calls about the story -- seemed to have their panties in a wad over it. I guess this caused CLEAR CHANNEL management too much time and effort. Easy solution, say goodbye to us."
Glad I'm not Lassman
Richmond, VA USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 22:32:20 (EDT)

Thor, wish you WERE my boss...I could pay off this entire trailer PARK with $500,000 a year. Are you still making that Mickey Mouse salary? And stop picking on Lucas, we like him, he's a nice guy.
betty bodine <gettbent@home.com>
USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 22:02:31 (EDT)

D@mn*#, THOR! That was a trade secret! Now I'm going to get audited. Thank-you very much!
Lucas Foxx <LucasFoxx@Worldnet.ATT.net>
Richmond, Virginia USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 21:48:40 (EDT)

It's hard to believe that anyone could be a bigger as*hole than the suits at Basie Road but Thor - you are the biggest sphincter - goodbye!
Carl
USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 20:23:27 (EDT)

Thor says salaries are like anything else, it depends on talent, with that in mind, Thor has put together a payment salary scale for the Richmond market. Remember this is what people should be making: Betty Bodine $500,000 per year, plus E-bay Jon Barry $500,000 per year, plus his voice work Lucas Foxx $1.92 per hour, including his WaWa store gig. Jeff $.50 per month including appearance fees. Randall B -$.3.00 per hour Randall's mom The Dirt Woman, $250,000 per year. All Q-94 part timers, $200 per hour, Bob a lou, Shot Gun & Bob Sommers, double. The rest of you clowns, you are getting what you deserve if you don't like it, do us all a favor and leave town. Thor has spoken. Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor make more money than all of the 2nd shift of the Broad Street McDonald's makes in a day.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 19:38:14 (EDT)

Wow! The board is teeming as usual, it's Travis Dylan just down the road in Roanoke. I did a day trip yesterday for Dad's day, ouch 6 hours is too much for one day. Anyway, good to hear Jay Smack at XL ( just a promo for studio B), got to hear Jeff Alexander on Star 107.3, and of course Shotgun John. Everyone sounds great. Betty have you taken over the e-bay world yet? As far as salaries, nobody gets paid enough in this business. I wonder what impact 106.5 will have on Power (if any), they are just a monster! You guys have fun and keep it real. Just think posi-vibes...
Travis Dylan
USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 18:12:03 (EDT)

Not to mention any names, or any formats... but a certain former morning personality from Richmond (with quite a bit of name recognition) left town a few years back when another unnamed person flipped formats on his station. This person went to work at a smaller market in Virginia, and was recently offered a position doing mornings at a station in town with a similar format to his last station. When the PD offered him about $15K a year for mornings he thought he was kidding. He wasn't. Let's just say this person has cancelled plans to move back to Richmond.
Anonymous
USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 18:03:55 (EDT)

So what's the problem?
ghost <email-public@home.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 17:51:29 (EDT)

"Look nothing up my wallet. And PRESTO!" (crickets)
R&R did a survey 3-5 years ago and is being pressured not to re-release or repeat it. The break down for Richmond's market size went something like-(from memory) 25-40G nights, 35-50 midday, 45-70G afternoon, and mornings ranged from 80-120G (depending on format). Your mileage will SUCK!
Bullwinkle
Bait, U SA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 17:21:25 (EDT)

I am like P... Someone tell me what radio workers should be making... Breaking it down by position... And what newcomers to the business would likely make.........
Brian T. <watford2003@msn.com>
Murfreesboro, NC USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 15:26:50 (EDT)

So what do you think jocks should be making in this town? Within reason, of course. Break it down by position.
P
USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 14:35:03 (EDT)

Was reading about the amount of money people make at clear channel. Obviously, almost everyone is getting screwed accept for all of the Good'ol boys. Which is why I ask...how is it that the new guy on WRVA in the mornings...Jimmy Barrett has enough duckies to buy a new Mercedes-Benz? How much are they paying this guy? If it's as much as Jeff Wicker it's no wonder no one else is getting a raise around there.
TRUTH
RICHMOND, VA USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 12:12:25 (EDT)

Hearing of a soon-to-debut all-sports AM in Richmond.
Honda
Roanoke, USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 10:10:22 (EDT)

Thor lives behind the garage with the airplane crashed into it. Thor is brave Thor is wise, Thor can't fly.
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 08:56:02 (EDT)

Jon Seid...I noticed that you posted here....My Old Friend....get in touch with me. If anyone deserves a gig it's YOU!!! Jon Seid is the coolest dude on the face of the earth!! If you (as in anybody) Have ever worked with Jon ...you know why. Jon, you are the coolest!!!! Marc Haley (now doing CHR 7p - Midnight on Q101 in Harrisonburg....By the way... Pauly, I kick all of your jocks In c'Villes ass!! wanna hire me? I am willing to talk. Haley Marc Haley
Marc Haley <lembesi@hotmail.com>
Harrisonburg, VA USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 00:19:15 (EDT)

Enjuhneer wonder where in Short Pump Thor is located.
Enjuhneer
Short Dump, VA USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 00:17:03 (EDT)

To Tracy Lynn: Thanks for the comment about dance music. Don't worry people, I'm not going to go on a rant. :-) It's just nice to know that someone else likes dance music out there and would like to hear it. One question... what is the deal with this Thor person? Thor, you need to chill out dude. Get a clue. Musically yours, Tony
Tony Fernandez <DJTonyT@aol.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 23:18:33 (EDT)

Betty, when I first moved to richmond and came to Q94, you were the very first name that was mentioned by a fan of the station. It's not fair that you were not given what you deserved. But in the end , I hope you find relief in what you gave your listeners. You gave them something that money can't buy. A smile every morning and a few laughs but more than that Betty, you gave them a friend.
jeff alexander <jeffshmail@cs.com>
richmond, va USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 22:06:19 (EDT)

actually thor, I'm a chevy man. I have a vega. good on gas though.
jeff alexander <jeffshmail@cs.com>
richmond, va USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 18:04:18 (EDT)

Thor laughs at silly little Jeff Alexander. Thor knows jocks are underpaid no matter where they work. Jeff trys to tell Thor to look at in New York. he would next tell me to look at the cars they drive and judge salaries by that. Thor has visited trailor parks and looked at brand new Lexus' and Yukons. Thor knows anyone can steal any car they want. jeff probably drives a 2001 Mercedes and lives in a one room shack while he/she is eating her free fast food. Thor is wise, Thor is brave, Thor thinks Jeff really owns a Pinto
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 17:53:58 (EDT)

I lived with the salary for 16 years, I could have used a little respect from management. Making so little salary made it easier to give it up and retire.
betty bodine <gettbent@home.com>
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 17:34:47 (EDT)

Enjuhneer, that day was too much. When I met the bomb squad at the site, I let them onto the property and guided them around. We walked then entire site, and interior of the building, looking for packages or whatever looked suspicious. Fortunately, there was nothing. I did ask him what the bomb sniffing dog was for, though. He said that if we found something, they would get the dog to identify any explosives. Did you get that??? The dog stayed safe and comfortable in the air conditioned police car, while WE looked for anything suapicious. Not hard to tell who is more valuable, is it?
El Crapo de Bombo
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 17:15:31 (EDT)

salaries and talent are all relative, scan the dial in NY , it'll give you perspective. you'll also get perspective on luck and schmoozing. If you want more money apply for a job there.
jeff alexander <jeffshmail@cs.com>
richmond, Va USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 17:03:22 (EDT)

Filthy McNasty writes: "I fear for his life because of bomb threats on your facility. If you can assure his safety he'll consider managing your site." Please note that Mr.Luxor is unable to type this message himself as that involves the use of a keyboard. The electronic moose is too slow.
Enjuhneer
- Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 16:22:18 (EDT)

Well, tell Mr. Luxor, Mr. I want him to manage my site but he can't said hello.
El Crapo
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 15:27:40 (EDT)

El Crapo: That's correct... and he actually should have been paid more based on his level of talent. I was also undermined and forced out by the second mentioned person. That was the reward I received for trying to do a good job. I'm actually on the phone with the first person as I'm writing this. He's very happy in his new job, as he is no longer directly in broadcasting... even though he still deals with it. The second person mentioned, from what I understand, is doing the same as he ever was... In talking with current jocks at his stations it's like pulling teeth just to stay on the air.
Enjuhneer
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 14:26:26 (EDT)

Enjuhneer, the person you worked with first, was one of the highest paid engineers in Richmond at the time. We are talking mid to late 90's here, and a salary about 50K. When he was undermined and ultimately forced out by the second person you mentioned, at 50 years your senior, he moved on to a better paying job, and has moved on again. The elder engineer, a magnificient waste of protoplasm, was famous for doing nothing while his lackies did everything, then taking all the credit. I'm sure he is doing well. Most grifters do.
El Crapo
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 13:12:04 (EDT)

Thor is a Whore. (no offense)
CGB Spender
Silver Spring, MD USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 12:47:18 (EDT)

Enjuhneer - of course we've met. Of course Betty's gotten the shaft. The objective of my treatise was to get props for another warrior who's getting a** f***ed. He's in the studio next to where Betty should have worked. I can feel the pain in the halls, no complaints but it's like watching a very sad movie where the hero is trapped in a place he doesn't belong. Too Basie-centric? Too bad. Unlike Tubie, this place is all I've ever know so I'm just writing about what I know and I'm sure although the names may be different, the stories are similar. See you tomorrow Tubie.
fly
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 12:36:27 (EDT)

This sounds way too familiar. For several years I received almost minimum wage because of my age. It wasn't until the GM had blown out every good engineer... and I was the only one left that I was able to demand a higher salary. Even with the higher paycheck tihngs got so bad that I finally bailed. I have to agree that the majority of jocks aren't paid much. Starting out as a low on the totem pole network engineer I was making more than the chief engineer (40 years my senior) was mkaing at the last cluster-FM I worked at. Tubie/Fly: Have we met at SBE 60? Betty: It's been several years since I last saw you... (I actually used to live down the street from you) but the GM is probably the only one who didn't recognize your work. The name Betty Bodine still has quite a bit of recognition in this town... which is getting harder to come by nowadays.
Enjuhneer
- Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 12:24:23 (EDT)

This is a very Clear-Channel-centric board.
toad
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 12:24:00 (EDT)

Re Tubie... agree with most of your sentiments. I know of whom you speak ( it's was very thinly veiled, duh ) and couldn't agree more. Some look at being on the air as a right they inherited and ride the perks and glory, satisfy their inflated egos and put little or no effort into it. Some even have the good fortune to make that last based on the needs of the format ( there are formats where all a morning guy needs to do is make it to work alive and not die during the show, give the time and say good morning a lot ). I've always admired those who's passion and dedication to their craft makes their job so difficult, but would never consider just coasting. In these days when unenlightened management rules the roost, I doubt those who run things have any idea what it's like to try so hard to do a good show and get so little support when a modicum of support would be all it would take to make that show more successful. I too am a tubie who wanders in and out of studios and see first hand who takes their job seriously and who deserves the compensation that goes with being a true professional. Combine that dedication with talent and this town is almost devoid of true pros. Being an a**hole, having an attitude, acting like you're god, that doesn't equal having ability or being passionate, that's the sign of a small minded jerk who thinks he's better than other people because he gets to intro songs into a mic. We have plenty of those and yes, they've been mentioned here too. My heart goes out to the few who really work, really have talent and would be superstars with the promise of long careers if the people they worked for had half the ability they have. The truth is, of all the shortages in the broadcast community here in Richmond, we're running dry on talent in management or middle management - those people are, for the most part soul-less, mindless cyphers who occupy offices, have titles, do little, break hearts and stifle careers. Kudos to the guys who keep coming back and won't let the morons get them down... oh yeah, they may fire them one day, but from what I've seen in last 4 years, they won't let the bastards break their spirits. The tube-heads are told to be impartial and just do their jobs, but we see everything and this message is to the few, the proud the talented who are getting no help, a lot of bad advice and mismanagement and yet still come back day after day to do the best job possible. It's been an honor sharing a building with you. ( I really am speaking to one guy in particular, I doubt if he will even read this and I know he'd be shocked that I feel this way, I don't think we've ever spoken more than a few hellos in the halls ) To some of you other guys, being full of yourself makes guys like me laugh when you leave the room because you're the only one who feels that way. Betty, I only knew you for a year or so, but my heart goes out to you too, you tried so hard but nobody gave a damn. I want you to know some of us know how good you were and how hard you tried.
Yet another wall fly
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 11:48:10 (EDT)

I know Jason Paige, and I think that he is a cool guy. I've enjoyed listening to him on Q for years, and he's always been nice to me...so I don't know what everyone's problem is. Maybe it's the Vette envy! I also saw the crude comment the Observer made about Javier before it was removed. It's a shame that this board is being used to bash people....God knows we have enough of that on a day to day basis. There's so much backstabing and lying going on these days..you just don't know who to trust. It would be nice to see more positive comments on this board. I know that everyone has a right to their opinion, and lately so many people have been getting burned by all the changes that have taken place at Clear Channel, and most likely this is a way of venting, but being cruel to people isn't accomplishing anything. The comments made about Matt Nichols have been brutal. He put everything he had into radio, and like many people he's been a victim of a format change. I'm sure he will bounce back in time, but he's been very frustrated by the events that took place last week, and the fact that no one even called to tell him what was going on! Matt, unlike most of us, never developed a thick skin....he takes everything personally especially when it comes to radio matters. And to the person who said "Dance music should be played in clubs".....I agree! But, I don't go to clubs....I hate the meat market atmosphere, and all of the smoke burning my eyes. I'm usually exhausted by the time the clubs get going because I have to get up so early in the morning. But, I do like dance music, and I think there should be time alloted for it to be played. I'm sure there are others that share my opinion. I hope it will return somewhere in the Richmond area. Otherwise, I guess I'll have to stick with my cd's!!!
Tracy Lynn
Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 10:49:04 (EDT)

I was constantly told that the gm couldn't justify my salary...and I made less than every morning show person in the Richmond market, even after 15 years!
betty bodine <gettbent@home.com>
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 10:27:55 (EDT)

I've met Jason Paige, and he was not very nice. It's good to know that I make more than him. He's not a nice person.
Katie
Charles City, VA USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 09:17:31 (EDT)

Anonymous, 16k? You're making more than me. I only make enough for gas money and sometimes I have to run the tolls on the Powhite. Thanks for the kind words, though!
Javier <Jav107@mediaone.net>
- Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 08:59:23 (EDT)

Q94's JP? LOL! How vain! When I was p/t at Lite, I made 16K. PS, Javier, you are the man!
Anonymous
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 07:52:09 (EDT)

Jocks made a lot more a few years ago in this market. Many salaries were grandfathered in from when decent companies owned the stations. Some jocks are still making the kind of money they started out with 10 or 12 years ago, but you can be sure if they started their careers now they would be making about half. Thanks to consolidation salaries across the board are much lower.
Husker Du
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 06:32:33 (EDT)

About DJ's salaries. I suppose Jason Page makes about 25K, not including club appearances. He makes enough to afford vanity plates. I believe it's "Q94's JP".
Charlie
Midlothian, VA USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 05:39:38 (EDT)

Lurked forever... Over the last 10 years I've been a fly on the wall at every major cluster in town. I started out on Basie Road in 91 and came back in the last year. In-between I've seen everyone close up. Only a handufl of jocks are worth decent money. I won't name names, but one is successful because he fell into a good thing at a time that his station took off and he's been agressive in selling himself ( see lottery - tv weather etc... ) Not much talent but lot's of drive and name value. In a town where there are so very few names, his is worth a bucks to his employers. Good for him, while luck may have been involved, others might have blown it. He's always been friendly enough towards me, I'm a techie who's come and gone through the years and tends to blend into the paint on the wall. In the same building there's a guy who does it all, he just hasn't been as lucky with his station. I saw him back in the day and nothing has changed: first and foremost he's a true talent. Funny, smart as a whip, an idea factory who'd be able to work any format and deliver an outstanding product. He's always prepared, writes all his own stuff, a true original, rarely if ever borrows ideas from other markets, handles his promotions from conception to execution and although he's almost always had to wade through an endless stream of management mishandling, I'm blown away by his constant energy and enthusiasum. I don't know what kind of jack he pulls in, but he's worth twice that much based on his talent alone. If I were starting a station, he's the first person in this market I'd hire, doesn't matter what the format. I'd love to hear him do talk. So, he deserves the money. I've also been in that big aluminum thing on remotes with him, every single listener who comes in or passes by gets treated like they're special by him. I doubt anyone in management has ever seen that, and now that I think about it, maybe that's why I admire him so much. He and I exchange friendly hello's, but even though we've known each other for a decade, we don't talk much. I hope someone at Basie understands his vaule, regardless of what happens to that station. There's another guy in that building who does a top 40 show. He's a very nice fellow. He'd been very kind and courteous to me. I'm not a ratings expert, don't really follow them, so I don't know if he brings in what they shell out to keep him. He's a nice guy who tries hard. He's made a lot of a little. I root for him. Don't know what he makes. Then there are the people like that blowhard at the classic rock station who has been full of you know what for years. I'll never forget the time I caught him stealing toilet paper from Basie Road. I'm sure he's getting decent money for his 3 or 4 hours of hot air. I'm also sure he's still stealing toilet paper. The country guy was nice to me, was lucky enough not to blow it when he landed a morning job at the only FM country station. He may not have game but he's got name and therefore I'm sure he's making decent dough. Then there are those who work hard, think they're more talented than they really are and think they deserve more than they make. Guys, I've been watching you people for years bitch and moan about how you're being used. Consider youselves lucky to be in the game at all. If you really have talent, it will make itself known and you'll get noticed. Sorry to ramble, but since I'm one of the guys who keeps the stations on the air and get very little back in my paycheck, this sort of thing has always interested me. Guys, do it for the love of the game and if you have any talent, the money will come. One word of advice, don't hope for too much or you'll be part of the " fat factor " and get trimmed.
Tubie
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 01:49:48 (EDT)

Jocks make quite a range of salaries. I think it's pretty easy to make upwards of 30k in this market, with any skills. What's the definition of good money though? Not sure what most jocks are making, but after remotes and commercial work, they should be making at least that.
P
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 01:28:00 (EDT)

Thor knows a lot about DJ salaries. Jock salaries are very low, that's why jocks have big egos, it makes up for their little salaries. Jocks paychecks are small enough to cash at Ukrops, they make up the rest of the money by raiding the prize closet and eating free food at Hardees. If you don't beleive Thor, check out a jock's car and look for the fast food bags and you'll know Thor is correct. Thor is wise, Thor is brave, Thor gets paid a dollar a hollar
Thor <tealc2001@hotmail.com>
Short Pump, Va USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 22:19:32 (EDT)

Regarding the DJ salary, most salaries are pretty low, unless you're a marquis name. But the talent fees for remotes & club nights are quite sizable, and frequent, especially if your station has lots of cyber-jocks! Most of the spots are done by Traffic, (at least on Basie) so the jocks don't have loads of production to do on the weekends like they used to. So, I'd say it's a fair amount for a job that requires 4 hours/day (or 20 min. if you voice track) Then again, there are a couple of PDs out there that no amount of money will help against.
Not so bad
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 17:52:36 (EDT)

Just like every other profession.
A DJ
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 16:11:15 (EDT)

Most are underpaid... some are paid well for their talent, which is deserved... and others are paid too much money despite their lack of talent. (adiggs)And with talent I use the term loosely. They have the intelligence of a squid... and i'm insulting the squid.(/adiggs)
Enjuhneer
USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 15:09:41 (EDT)

Depends on the DJ.
A DJ
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 14:19:22 (EDT)

Aren't Radio DJ Salaries fairly low?
Need A Raise? <forchat2@aol.com>
Richmond, Va USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 13:56:01 (EDT)

Enjuhneer: You're right about Oakenfold, Sasha and Digweed. Most people won't get the music. They do have a following even though they aren't mainstream. "In any case Richmonders wouldn't know real programming if it was forced down their throats...so I wouldn't expect them to understand electronic. That's the beauty of choice though... I can like both mainstream and electronic music." I agreee whole-heartedly. :-) Tony
Tony Fernandez <DJTonyT@aol.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 13:39:02 (EDT)

Anonymous, the comment that Observer made was posted on this board but I guess the site master deleted because it was too graphic! Katie, I enjoyed my tenure at NationsBank(Bank America). I learned alot about banking and met alot of nice people.
Javier <Jav107@mediaone.net>
USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 09:06:24 (EDT)

Javier, how long ago was it that you worked full time at Nations Bank?How soon they forget....
Katie
Charles City, VA USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 03:42:38 (EDT)

Jon Seid...I noticed that you posted here....My Old Friend....get in touch with me. If anyone deserves a gig it's YOU!!! Jon Seid is the coolest dude on the face of the earth!! If you (as in anybody) Have ever worked with Jon ...you know why. Jon, you are the coolest!!!! Marc Haley (now doing CHR 7p - Midnight on Q101 in Harrisonburg....By the way... Pauly, I kick all of your jocks In c'Villes ass!! wanna hire me? I am willing to talk. Haley
Marc Haley <lembesi@hotmail.com>
Harrisonburg, VA USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 03:14:37 (EDT)

Javier, If I were you, I wouldn't respond on this board to unprovoked attacks. You're better than that. Your responses make you seem petty, and I know you aren't.
Anonymous
USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 00:20:15 (EDT)

Having been on both the engineering and programming side, I would argue your point of an overall higher standard now. If anything, standards have diminished as (insert congolmerate here) constantly looks to reduce programming costs. You're entitled to your opinion, as I am mine... If anything the programming today fails at listener retention. Given the increasing competition from other forms of media, I would say this is the time when radio needs to be on the cutting edge. More focused sound today? I'd let you argue that point with some of the best PDs from "then" which I had the honor of working with. What's the value of programming today? Allow me to quote Steve McCall, "Radio is mere background noise."
Enjuhneer
USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 00:01:48 (EDT)