All Things Radio

In radio news, economic conditions effect a radio group. Three new spanish brands for Cleveland Miami and New York. Plus lots of news on the street and our continued look at those personal people meter ratings. This will be followed up by those call letter and format changes. Next Bill presents a feature on the hundreth anniversary of radio station WGN AM. Our classic aircheck is jJack Armstrong at radio station WIXY AM from Cleveland on Oct. 22, 1966. Finally this weeks featured station is KMXP FM from Phoenix with their classic alternative format.

In radio news, it's all about the state of the radio industry, news on the street, and June Personal People Meeting Ratings. Next those call letter and format changes. Bill presents an aircheck of WIFE AM in Indianapolis from May 25th, 1980. Our classic aircheck remembers the late Jim Scott in a station profile of WSAI AM from the summer of 1971. Finally our featured station is WHUD FM Peekskill New York.

This week in radio news, the radio industry continues the feel the ecconomic challenges faced by a declining ecconomy. There is lots of buzz on the street, and we finish up our look at the June Personal People Meter ratings. Next up, those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a feature on Mike North 30 years of score stories. This weeks classic aircheck is WCFL AM from Chicago from June 6th 1974. Finally our featured station is radio station WARH FM from St. Louis.

In radio news, yet another company is hit with layoffs. Liberty Media and Sirius Satelite radio will murge with some changes to the murger agreement. There is lots of news on the street, and we continue our look at those Personal People Meter Ratings. Next those all important call letter and format changes, followed by feature segments on the Willie Mayse and Jerry West. Our classic aircheck is Ron O'brien from WCAR AM from Detroit on Dec. 31, 1971. Finally our featured station lets us here the doctor of rock on WLLZ FM from Detroit.

In radio news, Urban one reports their first quarter earnings. Lineup changes hit WLS AM from Chicago Il. We have news on the street, and we begin our look at the May Personal People Meter Ratings. Next, those call letter and format changes, and this will be followed by Bill Sparks review of last weeks radio. Our classic aircheck is Pat Sajak from WSM AM from Dec. 1st, 1975. Finally our featured station is Werv FM serving the suburbs of Chicago Il.

In radio news, we know who are the top ten performing radio groups. Spanish broadcasting system provides us with their fourth quarter results for 2023. Finally there is lots of news on the street. Next those important call letter and format changes. Our classic aircheck remembers the late John Harding from WIBG AM in Philadelphia from 1972. Finally our featured station is the Time Machine Classic Hits an Internet station replicating the sound of the WNBC AM Time Machine from the 1980s.

In radio news, layoffs continue to plague the radio industry. There is lots of news on the street, and we will conclude our look at those personal People Meter Ratings. Next those call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a review of two reasonably priced portable radios. Our classic aircheck is WWDJ AM counting the top 100 of 1968. Finally in our featured station segment we hear WWFW FM with their 80s 90s classic hits format.

In radio news, a new morning show hits the airwaves in Boston Ma. What were the top billing radio stations in 2023? There is lots of news on the street, and we continue our look at those Personal People Meter Ratings. Next those call letter and format changes. Next Bill Sparks presents a feature on the late Sid Collins. Our classic aircheck is Dick Summer on WBZ Radio from August of 1964. Finally our featured station takes us to Stowe Vermont and radio station WCVT FM.

changes, followed by a review of two digital FM radios. Our classic aircheck is Lee Sims from Krla AM in 1970. Finally our featured station takes us to Wichitaw Kansas and KVWF FM with their country format called the twister.

In radio news, major radio groups begin to provide their first quarter results. Layoffs hit more radio groups. We have lots of news on the street. Next those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a review of a new Internet Radio. Our classic radio takes us to Detroit and Gary Burbank on CKLW in 1974. Finally our featured station takes us to Miami, and radio station WSHE FM with there 90s and 2000s classic hits format.

In radio news, we are beginning to findout the names of the people who have been laid off by Audacy. Format changes hit Dallas and Phoenix. We also have lots of news on the street. Finally we conclude our look at those Personal People Meter Ratings. Next those all important Call Letter and format changes. Next we continue remembering Tim Hendol with a review of a talking Portable radio. Finally we travel to Providence Ri, and hear Giovanni as he retires from the radio station after 50 years.

In radio news, the noncompete clause in most contracts is eliminated. There is lots of news on the street, and we continue our look at those Personal People Meter Ratings. Next those call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a market from podcast 20. Next a tribute to the late Tim Hendle. Our classic aircheck is CFCF AM from Montreal from Feb. 27th 1974. Finally our featured station is WKJY FM from Long Island.

In radio news, it is all about artificial inteligence. We have lots of news on the street, and we begin our look at the March Personal People Meter Ratings. Next those call letter and format changes. This will be followed by John Sturling talking about his retirement from the New York Yankees after 36 years as their sports announcer. Our classic aircheck takes us to San Francisco and radio KYA AM from 1970. finally our featured station presents WREB AM from Greencastle Indiana with their classic rock format.

In radio news, the CBS SPorts brand gets a name change. Could Audacy and Cumulus murge? We hear about more layoffs at Iheart Media. There is lots of news on the Street. Next bill will present some college sports from Louisville Kentucky. This weeks classic aircheck is WJJD AM from March 13th 1972 and radio announcer Roy Stingley. Finally our featured station segment lets us hear the two new country stations in Seattle Washington.

In radio news, the FCC lays out the rules for booster signals. A media company is in danger of going out of business. We let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at those Personal People Meter ratings. Next up Bill will present a feature on the late radio talk show host Jim White. This weeks classic is radio station WTIC FM from Hartford CT and their Hot Hits format from 1978. Finally, we conclude things with a visit to Portland ME and radio station WBLM FM.

In radio news, we take a look at what is happening with the world of christian broadcasting. There is more fallout from those ongoing Iheart Media layoffs. We let you know what is happeningon the street, and continue our look at those all important Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer will come along with those call letter and format changes. In Bill's feature we remember the space shuttle Challenger disaster of Jan. 28, 1986. Our classic aircheck takes us to Hartford Ct. and legendary station WDRC AM and Dick Robinson from Oct. 21, 1965 and we hear a bit of Live from The 60's hosted by the real Don Steele. Finally our featured station takes us to Long Island and 1031 the Wolf with their new country format..

In radio news, Townsquare provides us with their fourth quarter revenue results. Audacy submts a plan concerning their bankruptsy to the FCC for approval. Job cutbacks hit Iheart Media once again. There is lots of news on the street. Finally we begin our look at the February Personal People Meter ratings. Next, those all important call letter and format changes. Our special feature remembers the late John John Madden and is work at KCBS AM from Loss Angeles. Our classic aircheck takes us to New York City and Bob Louis from WABC AM from February 7th 1964. Finally our featured station salutes the work of Marissa On The Radio and her voice tracking skills.

In radio news, Audacy gives us a sneek preview on their first quarter performance as they exit bankruptsy. Saga also provides us with their fourth quarter revenue results. Plus there is lots of news on the street. Next calls and feedback followed by those call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks will present a feature hosted by Ellis Feaster a Youtube contributor. Our classic aircheck is taking us back to 1989 with a look at Kid Kelley through various airchecks. Finally our featured stations takes us to Portland Oregon and KRSK FM with their variety format, and Bob Bitners Memorys station.

In radio news, two more radio groups report their fourth quarter revenue results. WFME AM in New York City signsoff the air. We have lots of news on the street, and finally we conclude our look at the January Personal People Meter Ratings. Next those call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a feature on the life of Bob Heil who redefined the microphone with his innovations. Our classic aircheck pays tribute to the late Walt Kramer with one of his Retroradio broadcasts, and our featured station lets us hear Walmart Radio.

In radio news, Cumulus reports their fourth quarter revenue results. There is lots of news on the street, and we continue our look at the January Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Next Bill Sparks presents a feature on the 65th anniversary of WBBM AM. My classic aircheck is XEROCK from Juares Mexico and finally our featured station is Boom Lite from the United Kingdom.

In radio news, Audacy Bankruptcy is approved by the dcourt, and a radio owner is sentenced for tax evasion. There is lots of news on the street and we will begin our look at those Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer wil come along with those call letter and format changes. Bill takes us to Indianapolis and radio station WFBM from 1970, and he presents an aircheck of Jim LabrBara jocking at a 1988 WIXY reunion. Our classic aircheck takes us to Chicago and radio station WLS AM and Joel Sabastion from Feb. 2nd 1972. Finally our featured station is an aircheck of radio station WFGY FM from Altuna Pa.

In radio news, Bell Canada cells 45 radio stations and cuts 4000 jobs. Radio companys report their fourth quarter revenue results, while Sirius cuts another 160 jobs. Finally we have lots of news on the street. Next those call letter and format changes, this will be followed by Gary Burbank talking about his life in radio and WAky AM from Louisville Ky. Our classic aircheck is Dr. Don Rose from WQXI from 1967, and our final feature is an aircheck of WGDX FM on Cape cod.

In radio news, Audacy makes on air changes in New York City, and Chicago Illinois. There is lots of news on the street, and we conclude our look at the Holiday Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed by Bill's feature on Joe Walker a totally blind sports announcer. Our classic aircheck is Tommy Shannon on Cklw from 1979. Our featured station takes us back to Sirius Satelite radio and their Classic Rewind station.

In radio news, the push to save A M radio continues. Detroit gets a new spanish station. We let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the Holiday Personal People Meter Ratings. Next, we will have those call letter and format changes. Our feature this week remembers the late Charles Osgood talking about WCBS A M all news format at 45 years. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to cleveland Ohio and WGAR A M and Fig Newton from March 29, 1976. Finally our featured station takes us back to Sirius XM radio First Wave channel.

In radio news, Bonnaville makes changes at radio station KTAR FM. WIP AM makes sports changes in Philadelphia, there is lots of news on the street, and we begin our look at the holiday personal people meter ratings. Next up those call letter and format changes, followed by a feature on radio station WIBC AM from May 25, 1980. IOur classic aircheck takes us to Jacksonville Florida and radio station WQIK AM from 1996. Finally we travel to Tulsa Oklahoma and radio station KRQV FM with their classic hits format.

In radio news, Audacy makes organizational changes while Townsquare Media shuts down nonperforming radio stations. Next up, Jennifer's Call Letter and format changes. Bill Sparks a sports on retiring football coach Nick Saban. Our classic aircheck remembers the late Jim Carson at radio station KGB AM from Nov. 9th, 1968. Finally this weeks featured station takes us to XM-Sirius and Classic alternative Pop Rocks.

In radio news, Audacy files Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. WTOP FM adds audio from the ABC Radio Network. There is lots of news on the street, and we continue our look at the Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up Jennifer will come along with those call letter and format changes. This will be followed by an aircheck of the late Chuck Browning from WinnAM from Louisville KY. This weeks classic aircheck is WCAU FM from November of 1981. Finally our featured station is WMBZ FM serving Plattsburgh New York with their classic hits format.

In radio news, Urban 1 reports its thrid quarter earnings, while Salem Media attempts to rectify financial problems. There is trouble for Sirius Satellite radio in New York State. We also have news on the street, and we look at those December Personal People Meter Ratings. Jennifer wil provide us with those call letter and format changes. This weeks sports feature is Jim Healey from KLAC AM from the fall of 1982. Our classic aircheck takes us to Los Angeles California and Don Steele counting down the top 100 hits of 1965 on new years day 1966. Finally our featured station is Carolina Classic Gold from Murtle Beach.

In radio news, Sirius Sattelite Radio and Liberty Media murge to form one company. There is more reorganizational changes at Iheart Media, and Cumulus Medit. Plus lots of news on the street, and a conclusion of our look at the November Personal People Meter Ratings. Next those call letter and format changes, followed by Sports announcer John Miller receiving the Ford Frick award. Our classic aircheck is Chuck Leonard on WABC AM from New York City on November 26th 1968. Finally our featured station is Foxy1069 from St. Louis Mo.

In radio news, Layoffs hit Cumulus, and Townsquare. Iheart reorganizestheir radio market structure. There is lots of news on the street, and we continue our look at those Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up, jennifer will come along with those call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a feature on sports 690 from San Diego. Our classic aircheck is Jim Nettelton from WDRC AM from Hartford Ct in November 26th 1965. Finally we listen to Sirius Satellite radio countdown channels 551, and 553.

In radio news, Urban One gets another warning from the Nasdeq Stock Exchange, while Iheart Media makes changes in three locations throughout the country. We also let yyou know what is happening on the street and begin our look at the November Personal People Meter Ratings. Next,those Call Letter and Format changes. This will bbe followed by an aircheck of radio station WABB AM from mobile Alabama, and we have a christmas time aircheck from Chum AM from 1967. Our featured station is WMIA FM from Miami Florida with their Bilingual adult contemporary format from the 80s and 90s in english and spanish.

In radio news, more radio station groups report their third quarter revenue results. There is lots of news on the street, and we conclude our look at the October Personal People Meter Ratings. Next, we'll have those call letter and format changes. This will be followed by an interview ofVin Scully conducted by John Rooney. Our classic aircheck is Larry Lujack from WCFL in April of 1968. Finally we travel to Honolulu and listen to Korl FM and their morning show.

In radio news, more radio groups report their third quarter revenue results. A major makeover hits Sirius Satellite radio. We have news on the street, and those October personal people meter ratings. Next Jennifer will come along with those call letter and format changes. This weeks featured segment is news from the ABC Radio Information Network from March, 29th 1969. Our classic aircheck takes us to Boston Ma, and radio station WRKO AM and we also travel to Los Angeles California and hear radio station KIQQ FM from 1983. Finally we travel to Oklahoma City and radio station KOKQ with their classic Rock format.

In radio news, Audacy gets delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Cumulus reports their third quarter revenue results. Boston is morning the loss of a morning radio personallity. We have lots of news on the street, and we begin our look at the October Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by those all important call letter and format changes. Next Bill will present a feature from radio station WWVA AM and a womens show hosted by jeanne Ham. Our classic aircheck takes us to Wheeling WV and Don Nelson from October of 1970, and we pay tribute to the late Kevin Carlson from WZLX FM from October 21st 2017. Finally our featured station takes us back to Burkley Springs WV and radio station WXTC FM with their classic hits format.

In radio news, Iheart Radio is prepping a format change in Oklahoma City. This is the year when lots of individuals are retiring from radio. Finally we let you know what is happening on the street. Next those all important call letter and format changes. Next Bill sparks will come along with an aircheck of KOMA from Jan, 5th 1964. Finally we travel Norfolk Va, and listen to WTAR AM with their alternative rock format.

In radio news, Beasley receives a delisting notice from the Nasdeq Stock Exchange. Spanish Broadcasting files a law suit on the failed sale of their television stations. There is lots of news on the street, plus those call letter and format changes. Bills feature is radio jingles for radio station WREC FM from Memphis, and our classic aircheck is Jay Cook from WHBQ AM from Febbruary of 1966. Finally our featured station is WSYN FM from Murtle Beach.

In radio news, WLS AM adds a afternoon news block. There is lots of news on the street, and we begin our look at the September Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer presents those call letter and format changes. Bill's featured segment takes us to Toledo Ohio and local talk from radio station WSPD AM from 1996. Our classic aircheck takes us back to Detroit Michigan and CKLW and Super Max from 1973. Finally we travel tu Rutland VT and hear classic hits on radio station WSYB AM and their FM translator.

In radio news, Audacy skips an 18 million dollar payment, while Urban one is threatened with delisting from the Nasdeq Stock Exchange. We will let you know what is happening the street. Next those call letter and format changes, followed by Deion Sanders interviewed on 60 minutes in 2003. This weeks classic aircheck is WOR FM and Jim O'brien from May 2nd 1968. This weeks featured station is radio station WINU FM from Albany New York and their new Country Legends format.

In radio news who wants to buy a new york city fm radio station. Audacy is attempting to reserect two of their silent radio stations in Las Vegas. We let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at those personal people meter ratings. Next those call letter and format changes, followed by some college football from Oklahoma and Nebraska. This weeks classic aircheck is Scott Brady on WBMJ AM from San Juan Puerto Rico. Finally our featured station is WDOK FM from San Juan, with their top40 format.

In radio news, Directv users gain their Nexstar television stations. Beasley Media makes organizational changes in Philadelphia. There is lots of news on the street, and we conclude our look at the August Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up those all important call letter and format changes. Next Bill will come along with Houston Texas station id's. This weeks classic aircheck is Ron O'brien from WCFL on Jun, 6th 1972. Finally our featured station takes us to Albuquerque New Mexico and classic hits from KSFE FM.

In radio news, two major radio companys sell radio stations. Spectrum cable and Disney settle their differences but at what cost to consumers. We let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the Personal People Meter ratings. Next those all important call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks presents a feature on favorite sports announcer calls. This weeks classic aircheck is Kolo AM from Reno NV from Oct. 7th 1979. Finally our featured station is oldies from WNKN FM in Middle Town Ohio.

In radio news, a radio broker and station owner is convicted of tax evasion. A new york City talk show host signs a new three year contract extension. We let you know what is happening on the street and begin our look at the August Personal People Meter Ratings. Next, those all important call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks will present a feature on radio station KAAY AM from Jun, 6th 1968. Our classic aircheck presents Mike Harvey from 1966, and our featured station takes us to Fort Wayne Indiana and radio station WIOE AM and their oldies format.

In radio news, morning changes hit New York City Baltimore and Phoenix. There is lots of news on the street, and we remember tv game show host Bob Barker. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Next Bill Sparks remembers the Dayton Ohio Ham Fest. This weeks Classic Aircheck is WHN from New York from 1983. Finally we cross the pond and hear Greatest Hits Radio from the United Kingdom.

In radio news, ESPN gets a makeover. Sirius is sued by Sound Exchange over music royalties. We have lots of news on the street, and we will conclude our look at the July Personal People Meter Ratings. Next those call letter and format changes, followed by bill's feature the Greaseman from WAPE AM in Jacksonville in 1976. This weeks aircheck is Solid Gold Saturday Night hosted by Bob Worthington. Finally our featured station is WJBR FM from Wilmington De and their morning show hosted by Dian and Justen.

In radio news, there is news in the world of sports radio in New York City, Detroit, and Indianapolis. We also have lots of news on the street and we will continue our look at those July Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks presents an aircheck of radio station WNOE from New Orleans in 1972. This weeks classic aircheck is the Marconi Radio Experience with Dave Herman on radio station WMMR FM from Philadelphia on April 23,1969. Finally our featured station takes us to Las Vegas and mornings with Shawn and Amy.

In radio news, more radio groups report their first quarter revenue results. There is lots of news on the street and we begin our look at the July personal people meter ratings. Next those call letter and format changes. Bill's feature is Mike and Debbie on mikes 45th anniversary in radio, and we here what he sounds like on WBED FM from Bedford Indiana. Our classic aircheck is Jay Reynolds from August 10 1966. Finally our featured station is radio station WBUS FM from Centerhall Pa, with their classic rock format.

In radio news, Don Geronimo is fired from radio station WBIG FM. Cumulus reports their second quarter revenue results. There is lots of news on the street, and we conclude our look at the June Personal People meter ratings This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Next up Bill Sparks presents a listen to one of the last morning shows on the Horn in Austin Texas. This weeks classic aircheck is of a oldies station that wasn't. Finally our featured station takes us to Nashville Tn, and radio station WNFN FM with their country format..

In radio news, those low per tv stations broadcasting radio formats are now permanent. Univision-Televisa reports their second quarter revenue results. We let you know what's happening on the street, and continue our look at those personal people meter ratings. This weeks feature is a band scan of stations in Toledo Ohio Detroit,, and more. Our classic aircheck presents the radio career of the late Donbombard. Finally our featured station takes us to Minneapolis Mn and radio station WDGY with their oldies format.

In radio news, Financial problems hit Audacy. Urban One finally reports their fourth quarter earnings results for 2022. We have news on the street, and those Personal People Meter Ratings. Next, Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This featured and aircheck section remembers the late Dick Biondi who passed away at 90. Our featured station is KBQB FM from Chico California with their variety hits format.

In radio news, Salem falls out of compliance with the Nasdaq exchange. Wusl fm radio announcers want to unionize. We let you know what is happening on the street. Finally we conclude our look at the May Personal People Ratings. Next up those call letter and format changes, followed by a look at why radio is so repetitive. This weeks classic aircheck is radio station WJBK AM from Detroit from 1963. Finally we visit Dallas and listen to the musical game from radio station Kjjk FM and the Spot Kluv FM.