All Things Radio

In radio news, more major radio groups provide their fourth quarter revenue for us to study. We also let you know what is happening on the street. This will be followed by listener feedback. Next up, Those call letter and format changes. Our special feature comes from WBBM radio in Chicago from August 12th 1967 and CBS Radio Network News. This will be followed by our classic aircheck, from KHJ AM from November 23rd 1965. Finally we travel to Denver Colorado and hear Front Range country from KQKS HD2 and their FM translator on 103.1.

In radio news, the cruel reallity of the ecconomics of radio is here, with layoffs at Audacy, Alpha Media and Sirius Satelite Radio. There is lots of news on the street, and we conclude our look at those January Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up those call letter and format changes, followed up by a demonstration of GPT Radio. This weeks featured segment is a newscast from WCFL Radio from Chicago in 1967. Our classic aircheck takes us to New York City and Dick Birch from WCBS F M in July of 1971. Finally we remember the Late Dave Wills Florida sportscaster.

In radio news, radio groups begin reporting their fourth quarter revenue results, and Iheart Media is the clear winner. Audacy shuts down some of their HD2 radio stations. There is lots of news on the street and finally we continue our look at those Personal People Meter ratings. Next up listener feedback, followed by those call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a Walter Winchell broadcastfrom ABC Radio News on December 13th 1953. This weeks classic aircheck is an aircheck of Sandy Jackson from March 6th 1962. Finally our featured station takes us back to Nebraska and radio station KLMS F M with their variety hits format.

In radio news, what is Audacy Atlas, lots of news on the street. Finally we begin our look at those all important Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up those call letter and format changes. This week our feature is the last newscast by Christopher Glenn on the CBS Radio Network. This week we travel to Seattle Washington, and hear WJR AM jingles and airchecks from the 1960s. Finally we are still in Seattle and we get to hear KPNW FM with their adult album alternative format.

In radio news, Audacy takes two AM radio stations off the air in Las Vegas. Seattle Washington gains another adult Album Alternative radio station, and Spanish Broadcasting system gets out of the TV business. You will also hear those call letter and format changes. This weeks feature is the last World News Tonight hosted by CBS News reporter Douglas Edwards. Our classic aircheck takes us to Kansas City Mo and Robert W. Walker on Kudl AM from May 5th 1970. Finally our featured station keeps us in Kansas City and radio station KCKC AM with their variety format.

In radio news, another christian radio station enters the New York City market, an ESPN tradio station hits San Antonio, lots of news on the street, and we will conclude our look at those holidayy personal people meter ratings. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Next Bill Sparks will review the Sangean Fr39 Internet Radio. This will be followed up by an aircheck of Don Steele on radio station KISN AM from 1964. Finally our featured station is KMGX FM from Bend Or with a classic rock format.

In radio news, another radio company is hacked. Audacy adds a new afternoon show to KNX AM in Los Angeles California. We let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at those holiday ratings. This will be followed by those all important call letter and format changes. Next up a look at the top five college sports football announcers. This weeks classic aircheck is Bob Dayton from KRLA AM in Los Angeles California in November of 1972. Finally our featured station takes us to werthington MN and their variety hits format.

In radio news, Audacy Makes changes to its all news radio stations in New York City. Urban One adds another syndicated show. We let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Holiday Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Next up a feature presentation of radio station KFAB A M in Omaha Nebraska. Our classic aircheck pays tribute to the late Jerry Blavat from Philadelphia Pa. Finally our featured station lets us hear Terry Young on his own Internet station WTYT.

In radio news, Townsquare Media turns off two more A M radio stations. There is lots of news on the street, and finally we conclude our look at December People Meter Ratings. Next up, Jennifer will present those Call Letter and Format changes. This will be followed by radio station WCCO AM coverage of Martin Luther King a sassination coverage from CBS Radio, and WCCO AM Minneapolis Mn. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Cincinnati Ohio and radio station WSAI AM and Tom Dooley from 1967. Finally our featured station takes us to Carpondale Il, and radio station Wuez fm and their variety hits format.

IN radio news, a new morning show airs on KQRS from Minneapolis Mn. Iheart media makes changes to the radio landscape in Louisville, and Washing DC. We let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at those all important Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up Jennifer provides us with those call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a format change from Orlando Florida and radio station WDBO from news talk to spanish. Our classic aircheck takes us to Chicago, and radio station WLS with John Landecker and Bill Bailey. Finally we travel to Dallas Texas and radio station KLIF FM with there 90s 2000s format.

In radio news, it is all about sports in Philadelphia, Denver, and the Sports Map Radio Network. We let you know what's happening on the street, and begin our look at those all important personal People Meter Ratings. Next up, Jennifer will come along with those call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by a feature on the late Barbara Walters. This weeks classic aircheck is Mark Elliot from KHJ AM in Los Angeles from December 31, 1970 counting down the top 93 hits of 1970. Finally our featured station is KFXJ FM from Wichita Kansas with their classic rock format.

In radio news, Canada revises some of its radio regulations. Audacy is making changes on radio station WEEI FM in Boston. We let you know what's happening on the street, and conclude our look at those personal people meter ratings. This will be followed up by those call letter and format changes. Next up we will present a feature on the Trucken Bozo presented by Bill Cunningham. Our classic aircheck is taking us to Philadelphia and radio WFIL from 1967. Finally we travel to New Jersey and radio station WHCY FM with their country format.

In radio news changes are coming to ESPN Radio in New York City, and ESPN National. There is lots of news on the street, plus we begin our look at those Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up, those all important call letter and format changes. Next up we will present a feature on Ken Coleman and the 1967 Boston Red Socks. Our classic aircheck takes us to Atlanta Ga, and radio station WQXI from Dec. 22, 1967. Finally we let you hear Holiday Season Radio from Iheart Media.

In radio news, Spanish Broadcasting reports their third quarter revenue results. Iheart Radio gets hit with a nine million fine from the Federal Trade Commission. We lee let you what is happening on the street. Next up those call letter and format changes, followed by a featured on Jimmy Donovan from the Cleveland Browns. Next an aircheck of KCBQ from Nov. 20th 1970 and Lee Sims. Finally our featured station is KXKL from Denver Col with their classic hits format.

IN radio news, there is more pain for employees at WTOP FM in Washington DC. Is a rebranding on the way for KXTE FM in Las Vegas, we let you know what is happening on the street. Finally we conclude our look at the Nielsen October Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by the induction of All Things Considered and Jim Bohannon in to the Radio Hall Of Fame. Our classic airchecks takes us back to Los Angeles California, and radio station KHJ AM and radio announcer Bill Wade from Jan. 15th, 1972. Finally our featured takes us back to the 70s with Smooth 70s an Internet radio station.

In radio news more major radio groups report their third quarter revenue results. There is lots of news on the street, and we continue our look at the Nielsen October Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by those format and call letter changes. Next up Bill Sparks has a feature on Bob Prince sports announcer. This will be followed by Roby Young's last show on WABC AM in New york City. Finally this weeks featured takes to Wyoming and radio station KDLY with their country format.

In radio news, it is that time of the year when major groups report their third quarter revenue results. More and more established radio people are announcing their retirement. We let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at those personal people meter ratings. Next up, those call letter and format changes, followed by some great baseball announcers. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Los Angeles California, and radio station KDAY A M from 1970. Finally we say goodbye to radio station WNYL FM in New York City.

In radio news, Urban One roles a new Syndicated radio show. WTOP AM asks for voluntary job cuts in their news room. We let you know what is happening on the street. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes, and next a feature on Larry Munson. This weeks classic aircheck is from WXLW AM and Bill Shirk from 1974. Finnaly our featured station takes us to Albuquerqe New Mexico and radio station KRKE AM with their 80s format.

In radio news, Salem is on a buying spree Audacy syndicates two of its radio shows. We let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed up by your calls and feedback, and those call letter and format changes. Next up we have a feature on Craig Way Texas sports announcer. Our classic aircheck remembers the late Art Laboe, and we travel to hear variety hits from WFKL FM from Rochester New York.

In radio news, WINS AM in New York City gains an FM outlet. KGO AM dumps talk for sports betting. Finally we let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings, followed by those call letter and format changes. Next up, a feature on Denny Matthews induction in to the baseball hall of fame. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Tijuana Mexico and XETRA from 1982, and our featured station is KOOL FM from Phoenix AZ.

In radio news, the FCC adopts new rules for eas announcements. There is hot talk in Dallas Texas. Plus lots of news on the street, and a beginning look at the September Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up those call letter and format changes, followed by a tribute to the late Loretta Lynn on the Ralph Emery show. This weeks classic aircheck is the late Humble Harve on Krth FM Los Angels from 1991. Finally we visit Fairbanks Alaska and radio station KYSC FM with their rock format.

In radio news, a Tragedy hits the WWJ AM family. WPHT FM makes on air changes. Finally we let you know what is happening on the street. Next up, those all important call letter and format changes. Bills Feature takes us to Kansas City and an interview with Denny Matthews. This will be followed by an aircheck of Melvin from WMEX AM from Boston on Sept. 30, 1964. Finally our featured station takes us to Anchorage Alaska and mornings at radio station KYMG FM

In radio news, Urban One makes changes in Charlot Nc, and consolidation is the word for Iheart Radio. We let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the Nielsen August Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up, those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a feature on Kevin Harlan. Next up an aircheck of Chuck Nap on WCFL AM from Chicago from Mar. 8th 1973. Finally we travel to Mankato MN and listen to radio station Kato FM and their 80s 90s format.

In radio news, we remember Loury Mayse, and we pay tribute to Frank Reed who will be retireing from the radio business. There is news on the street, and we continue our look at those Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up Jennifer will come along with those format and call letter changes. Next up Jennifer will be interviewed by the pannel. This weeks classic aircheck, takes us to Philadelphia, and Bob Gross from WIBG AM from 1971. Finally in our featured station segment we get to hear how mornings sound on radio station WMMR FM from Philadelphia.

In radio news, Salem speculates on lower revenue for the third quarter. There's lots of news on the street, and we begin our look at the August Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Next up, Walter Swank is in the hot seat. This weeks classic aircheck is WOR FM from May 2nd 1968. Finally we travel to Indianapolis and hear WOLT FM and their classic alternative format.

In radio news a tweet by a blogger gets the folks at Audacy upset. Plus lots of news on the street. Next up those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed by an interview of Mike one of our pannelists. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Toronto Canada and Mike Cooper from August 18th, 1976. Finally our featured station lets us hear two unusall radio stations. Kawarthur oldies from Canada, and Random Music radio.

In radio news, more high profile individuals are layed off from Audacy. There is lots of news on the street. Finally we conclude our look at the July Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up those call letter and format changes. Next up its Bills time to shine because the pannel will interview Bill Sparks. This weeks classic aircheck is Jay Reynolds on WABC AM from New York City from Oct. 27, 1970. Finally our featured station is WBCG FM from Port Charlotte Florida with their classic rock format.

In radio news, Layoffs hit Audacy. We let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the July Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up those call letter and format changes. Next Bill Sparks puts me on the hot seat. This week our classic aircheck takes us to Indianapolis Indiana and Jay Reynolds on WIFE AM from August of 1968. Finally we travel to Chicago and listen to WSHE FM and XM Radio one hit wonders radio.

In radio news, it's all about morning radio, and major radio groups report their second quarter earnings. We also have news on the street, and the first day of the July Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Next up it's Bernie's time to shine, followed by an aircheck of WAYS from Charlot Nc from 1966. Finally we travel to Hickory Nc and hear oldies as herd on radio station WAIZ AM.

In radio news, we remember a sports radio announcer, and major groups report their second quarter revenue results. Next news on the street, and finally we conclude our look at the June Nielsen Personal People Meter ratings. This will be followed by those all inportant call letter and format changes. Next up a feature honoring the late Vin Scully. This will be followed by an interview of Chris Devin one of our pannelists. This weeks classic aircheck is the Doo wopp shop on WCBS FM. Finally we travel to Huntsville Al and fun 927 with their classic hits format.

In radio news, the radio industry honors itself. We have lots of news on the street. Finally we will continue our look at the Nielsen June Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by those important call letter and format changes. Next up Shawn Plat is on the hot seat being interviewed by the pannel. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Los Angeles and radio station KHJ AM and their all night announcer Johnny Williams from Feb. 27th 1969. Finally our featured station takes us to Kansas City Mo, and radio station KMXV FM.

In radio news Cumulus makes job cutbacks at Westwood1. Chicago gains a Black Information Network affiliate. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed up by those importanc Call letter and format changes. Next up Bill Sparks will interview Perry Lester one of our members on the pannel. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Hartford Ct, and Dick Heatherton on WPOP AM from Jul. 16th 1969. Finally our featured station takes us to Rochester New York and radio station WNBL FM with their 80s format.

In radio news, Audacy and MGM Sports Book enter in to a partnership for their Bet QL Network. Providence RI gains a new sports station. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and finnaly we conclude our look at the Nielsen May Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up, those important calls and format changes, followed by a feature on the NBC radio network weekend show Monitor. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to chicago and radio station WJMK FM and their oldies format from February 25th 1988. Finally we move to Denver Colorado with this weeks featured station KALC FM.

In radio news, it is all about Norfolk Virginia. Next up listener feedback. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Next Bill Sparks will interview Garry Ketler. This will be followed up by a classic aircheck of WBZ AM from boston and radio announcer Bruce Bradley from March of 1961. Finally our featured station keeps us in Boston and bed time magic hosted by David Boucher on radio station WMJX FM.

In radio news, Layoffs hit Iheart Media, Emmis cells Its Indianapolis cluster. We let you know what's happening on the street, and begin our look at the May Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed up by those call letter and format changes. Next up an aircheck of WGN AM from January of 1982. Our classic aircheck keeps us in Chicago and Larry Loujack from April of 1973 from WCFL. Finally our featured station segment takes us to Sacramento California and radio station KSTE FM and Austin Texas and radio station KFIT AM with their new Jack format.

In radio news, Univision sells 19 radio stations to Latin Media Network. The windy city experiences numerous radio changes. Finally we provide news on the street. Next up those call letter and format changes. This weeks featured segment takes us to Dallas and the morning show from KZPS FM. Our classic aircheck celebrates the 90th anniversary of radio station CKLW AM from May 31 1967. Finally our featured station takes us to Phoenix Az and KAZT FM with their oldies format.

In radio news, Iheart radio's loss is Audacys gain. Richard Miln departs his morning show at radio station WXRT FM in Chicago. We let you know what is happening on the street, and finally we conclude our look at the Nielsen April Personal People Meter ratings. Next up feedback from our listeners, followed by those all important call letter and format changes. This weeks featured segment takes us to Indianapolis Indiana and Lou Palmer from 05/12/1973. Our classic aircheck takes us to Hackensack NJ and radio station WWDJ from may 31, 1972. Finally we conclude our show with todays featured station KRGY FM from Grand Island Nebraska, and their Satellite delivered classic rock format.

In radio news, lineup changes have been made at two talk stations, WBAL AM in Baltimore, and KMOX AM in St. Louis Mo. KFI AM in Los Angeles receives 8 golden mike awards. We will let you know what is happening on the street. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Next our featured station and classic aircheck take us to Davenport Iowa, and radio KSTT AM with their morning news, and morning show. Finally we travel to Des Moines Iowa and radio station KGGO FM with their classic rock format.

In radio news, the FCC looks to preserve fm6. Spanish Broadcasting reports its first quart revenue results. WGN AM celebrates 100 years of broadcasting. We let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Nielsen April Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up your calls and feedback followed by those important call letter and format changes. Next bill Sparks will present portland Oregon station identifications. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Dallas Texas and Mike O'shea from KLIF AM from 1973. Finally our featured station takes us to Charlott NC and the Bob and Sheri program from WKQC FM.

In radio news, major radio groups report their first quarter revenue results. Cumulus rejects a takeover bid. Salem finds a replacement for Lary Elder. Finally we let you know what is happening on the street. Next up Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by a sales presentation produced in 1966 for radio station WJR AM. We present this in honor of the stations 100th birthday. Our classic aircheck looks at the career of Mat Siegel who has retired from radio station WXKS in Boston Ma after 41 years. Finally our featured station takes us to Philadelphia and radio station WOGL FM with their updated Big 981 presentation.

In radio news A Boston radio morning announcer his retirement, while another morning host in seattle goes on medical leave. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the March Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up, Jennifer wil come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a spotlight on the career of Conway Twitty from WBAP AM from Dallas Texas. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Tampa Florida and radio station WFLA AM on April 1st 1973. Finally we stay in Tampa Florida and listen to 97x with their allternative programming.

In radio news, the National Association of broadcasting holds its yearly show in Las Vegas Nevada, and we cover the major events. Audacy and Fox enter in to an agreement for Fox long form audio to be distributed by Audacy. We let you know what is happening on the street. Finally we continue our coverage of the March Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer will cover those call letter and format changes. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Philadelphia Pa, and the sound of Sinatra and the late Sid Mark from Aug 20th 1989. Finally we will present a feature of Sid Mark interviewing Frank Sinatra Junior. This weeks featured station takes us to Lagrange Georgia and radio station WTRP FM with their classic country format.

In radio news, Pittsburgh gets a new spanish radio station. Q101 returns to Chicago and could Cumulus be sold. We let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Nielsen March Personal People Meter Ratings. Netx up, Jennifer will come along with those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by a two part market scope of Indianapolis Indiana. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Miami Florida and Bob Collins heard on the old WMYQ FM from January of 1974. Finally in the featured station segment we travel to West Palm Beach florida and radio station Woll with the husband and wife team of Mo and Sally.

In radio news, ESPN makes changes to its afternoon drive lineup. WLS AM is in need of a new morning host. The Patriot lands in to Seattle Washington. Finally we let you know what is happening on the street. Next up, those all important call letter and format changes. Next, Bill Sparks will present a feature on sports announcer John Miller. Our classic aircheck takes us to New York City, and WCBS FM from July of 1971, and radio announcer Les Turpin. Finally this weeks featured station takes us back to Sydney Australia, and radio station 2CH with their classic hits format.

In radio news, Nielsen roles out wearable Personal People Meters. Larry Elder departs Salem Media. We let you know what is happening on the street and conclude our look at the February Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up Jennifer will provide those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by Bill's final look at the history of radio station WLW AM during their Jacore years. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Orlando Florida, and Shawn King on radio station WLOF AM from April of 1972. Finally we say goodbye to radio station WPYO FM in Orlando Florida.

In radio news, Nielsen Ratings company is sold. Westwood One enters in to a multi year contract to continue NFL radio coverage. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the Nielsen February Personal People Meter Ratings. Next, Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed by part 2 of our coverage of WLW celebrating their hundred year anniversary. This weeks classic aircheck, takes us to Hartford Ct, and Ron Landry from WDRC AM on November 11th, 1964. Finally we move to Danbury CT and classic hits as heard on WDAQ FM HD4.

In radio news, Audacy buys the intellectual property of WAMO AM in Pittsburgh Pa from Marts communications. Audacy and Cumulus make changes to the radio landscape in Chicago Il, and Detroit MI. We will let you know what is happening on the street. Finally we begin our look at the Nielsen February Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by an unusuall hd radio station Xbomb Radio from Las Vegas Nv. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Seattle Washington,and KAYO AM country radio from July 1971. Finally our featured station segment takes us to Dallas Tx and radio station KPLX FM with their older country format.

In radio news Townsquare and Saga Radio group report their fourth quarter revenue results. Rumba hits Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The FCC requires radio stations to disclose foreign entities purchasing time on their radio stations. Finally we let you know what is happening on the street. Next up, Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. Next remember radio station WBT AM in Charlot Nc as they will be celebrating 100 years of broadcasting. First up a feature celebrating 90 years of WBT AM, followed by a sales profile present for WBT AM in 1971 and 1972. Finally our featured station takes us to Camberra Australia and radio station 2CA with their classic format.

In radio news, more radio groups report their fourth quarter revenue results. WXBK FM New York adds more on air personalities. We have lots of news on the street, and we will conclude our look at the January Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by an aircheck of the late Wayne Perkey from WNOX FM in Knoxville Tn from May of 1966. This weeks classic aircheck pays tribute to the late Chuck Dunaway from Klif am from Dallas Tx on May 27, 1963 and Wkyc am from February 1st from 1968. Finally we listen to hot adult contemporary radio from station Wzox fm from Kalamazoo Michigan.

In radio news, major radio groups continue to report their fourth quarter revenue results. Cumulus is hit with a $32,000 fine by the FCC. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the January Nielsen Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a feature on WSB AM which is celebrating 100 years of broadcasting this month. Our classic aircheck is the Morning Zoo as heard on radio station WRRBQ FM from Tampa Florida from February 10th 1982. Finally this weeks featured station takes us to Tijuana Mexico and radio station 91X with their classic Alternative format.