
All Things Radio
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Ep 621Two New York State radio stations hit the 100 year mark
In radio news, Audacy adds the syndicated Nick Cannon show for mid days. A frequency swap and format change hits the airwaves in Toronto Canada. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Nielsen January Personal People Meter ratings. Next, Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by a newscastfrom WOR AM in New York City from 1972 as we commemorate this stations 100th anniversary. This will be followed up by an aircheck of another station celebrating 100 years, WGY AMM in Schenectady New Yorkand their radio announcer George L Davis from 1976. Finally we travel to Waterberry Ct and radio station WMRQ FM with their alternative format.
Ep 620Remembering Frank Beckman
In radio news, KITS FM HD2 adops a classic alternative format. Spanish broadcasting systems enters the Tampa St. Petersburg florida market. Iheart updates the sound of radio station WMIA FM in Miami Florida. Finally we will let you know what is happening on the street. This will be followed up by your calls and feedback. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by a feature on the late Frank Beckman formally of radio station WJR FM. Next we will present a retrospective of the radio career of the late Alton Urwin, who worked in radio throughout the country. Finally we will travel to Annapolis Md, and listen to Bob Waugh at radio station WRNR FM.
Ep 619?What is the future of AM radio.
In radio news, ESPN Radio says so long to Mike Gawlik Jr. WTAM AM hires a new afternoon drive talk host. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the Nielson Holiday Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jenny will come along with her call letter and format changes, followed by a feature on the history of St. Louis radio station KXOK AM. This will be followed up by an aircheck of Joe O'brien from WMCA AM in New York City from Jan. 4th 1965. Finally our featured station presents the new afternoon sho hosted by Booker and Striker from KYSR FM.
Ep 618Remembering Ralph Emery
In radio news, Ted Stryker joins the Booker show at KYSR FM. Sirius Satellite radio reports its fourth quarter revenue results. We say goodbye to the KOMO call sign in Seattle Washington. We'll also let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the Nielsen Holiday Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed up by Jennifer's call letter and format changes. Next we will present a feature celebrating the life of the late country radio announcer Ralph Emery. This will be followed by an aircheck of Lee Allen from WXYZ am from Detroit Michigan from 1964. Finally we travel to Chicago and listen to the new morning show on radio station WTMX FM.
Ep 617This week we learn about the origins of FM Radio.
In radio news, Cumulus makes major job cuts in its 24 hour satelite 24 hour formats. Is a format change headed for KROQ FM in Losangeles California? We let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson Holiday Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up, Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by a feature of an experimental fm broadcast of the Yankee Network from hosted by Edwin Armstrong the founder of FM radio from 1941, and the TM song extolling the work of the TM Jingle Company. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Toronto Canada, and Jay Nelson on CHUM AM from November 9th 1968. Finally our featured station takes us to Dayton Ohio and the new country format on radio station WZDA FM.
Ep 616Alternative rock enters Cleveland, and Chicago gains a new morning show
In radio news, Cleveland gains a new alternative rock radio station. WTMX FM in Chicago finally has a new morning host, and they didn't have to go far. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the Neilson December Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up, Jennifer wil provide us with those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by a feature prepared by Bill Sparks on Denver radio radio stations KDEN AM and KOA AM from October of 1971. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Philadelphia Pa and the final George Michael program on WFIL AM from September 6th 1974. Finally our featured station takes us to Milwaukee Wi and the Martha Quin midday show as heard on radio station WRIT FM.
Ep 615Alternative rock enters Cleveland once again.
In radio news, Cleveland gains a new alternative rock radio station. WTMX FM in Chicago finally has a new morning host, and they didn't have to go far. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the Neilson December Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up, Jennifer wil provide us with those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by a feature prepared by Bill Sparks on Denver radio radio stations KDEN AM and KOA AM from October of 1971. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Philadelphia Pa and the final George Michael program on WFIL AM from September 6th 1974. Finally our featured station takes us to Milwaukee Wi and the Martha Quin midday show as heard on radio station WRIT FM.
Ep 614We remember a great radio station.
Ep 613So Long WGVU AM
In radio news, a round of layoffs hits Summit Media stations mainly in Honolulu Hawaii. Two sports radio stations in San Diego California make changes to the radio landscape. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and finally we continue our look at the December Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed up by Jennifer's Call Letter and Format Changes. This weeks classic aircheck isn't a classic aircheck, but a final listen to radio station WGVU FM from Grand Valey State University serving Grand Rapids Mi. Next our featured station takes us to Clarksville Tn, and we will listen to the variety hits heard on Wowq fm.
Ep 611What you can do with out your voice.
In radio news, it's Iheart 1 the United Kingdom 0. There is lots of upheavle at New York's Alt92.3. We will let you kknow what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson December Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes, followed by an Aircheck of CKLW couunting down the top 100 hits of 1968. Finally in this weeks featured station, we travel to Bismark Nd and hear radio station KYYY FM with their adult contemporary format.
Ep 610ATR Live Christmas coming live 6:30 PM December 23, 2021
In radio news, ESPN is getting out of the radio ownership business. Audacy expands its sports betting format to Rochester New York, and Memphis tennessee. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the Neilson November Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed up by your calls and feedback. Next up Jennifer will come along with her call letter and formats segment. This will be followed up by an aircheck of radio station WWRL with Jerry B, counting down the top 100 soul hits of 1972. Our featured station segment takes to Phoenix As, and radio station KOOL FM with their 70s, 80s,90s classic hits format.
Ep 609?who understands ratings.
In radio news, Audacy shutters a top40 radio station in Los Angeles, Family Radio purchases a radio station serving New York City. We will also let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson November Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed up by your calls and feedback. Next Call Letter and Format changes by Jennifer, followed by the goodbye from Steve Summers as he retires from WFAN radio in New York. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Buffalo New York, and Jackson Armstrong from December 22, 1970. Finally we travel to Cleveland and listen to a radio announcer who will be retiring from radio station Wncx fm at the end of the year, his name is John Louis.
Ep 608Some classic radio memories in this one.
In radio news, be careful what you say off the air, you could loose your job. We'll rundown the post Christmas format changes. We say so long to radio hosts who are going to retire, and we will let you know what is happening on the street. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed up bypart 2 of Bill Sparks interview of Wayne Larrabee. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Cleveland Ohio and Ron Riley on radio station WHK AM from November 3rd 1962. Finally this weeks featured station takes us across the pond to the United Kingdom and we will listen to Absolute 80s one of englands national radio stations.
Ep 607?does Christmas start to early on most radio stations.
In radio news the termination of a program director in Erie Pa, gets the police involved. Audacy makes radio lineup changes in Dallas Texas, and Kansas City Mo. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the October Neilsen Personal People Meter Ratings. Next we provide you with calls and feedback, followed up by Jennifers call letter and format changes. Next Bill presents a feature on sportscaster Wayne Wayne Larrabee. This will be followed by an aircheck of Joe Niagara on WPEN AM from November of 1977. Finally this weeks featured station takes us back to Williamsport Pa, and radio station WBZD FM with their classic hits format.
Ep 606?do you like local radio.
In radio news more radio companys report their third quarter revenue results. Audacy makes air talent changes to three of its Philadelphia radio stations. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and finally we will continue our look at the Neilson October Personal People Meter Ratings. Next we will listen to your calls and feedback, followed by Jennifers Call Letter and Format Changes. Next we will remember Mike Trivisonno from WTAM AM in Cleveland Ohio with his guest Bernie Kosar from on Jan. 4, 2016. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Scranton Pa, and George Gilbert on WARM AM from Jan 6th 1961.
Ep 605Do you like SiriusXM?
In radio news, major radio companys report their third quarter earnings results. Sirius Satellite makes major channel lineup changes further breaking up its decades series of channels. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson October Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer wil come along with those call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a sample of the Toucher and Rich morning show heard on radio station WBZ FM as well as being regionally syndicated. Next we will travel to New York City and hear the end of country music in the big apple, as WNSH FM changes to a classic Hip Hop format. Finally our classic aircheck takes us to Houston Texas and radio station Kenr A with their country format from March 10 1972, and some Pams series 21 jingles.M
Ep 604We remember Mike Trivisonno.
In radio news, Beasley Media syndicates two of its morning shows heard on their all sports radio stations. Say good bye to country radio in New York City, as WNSH FM addopts a classic Hip Hop format as 947 The Block. We will also let you know what is happening the street. This will be followed by your Calls and Feedback. Next, Call Letter and Format changed provided by Jennifer Sparks. This will be followed by part 2 of an interview of Ringo Star on the Mike Douglas television show from Apr 17, 1978. Our classic aircheck takes us to San Francisco Ca, and radio station Kits with their Hot Hits format from Aug, 13, 1983. Finally our feature station takes us back to San Francisco as we revisit KITS FM with their new Variety Hits format.
Ep 603Sports gambling stations.
In radio news, Liberty Media cells its steak in Iheart Media. Good bye alt and Hello Dave in San Francisco on radio station Kits fm. The drama continues on radio station WTMX FM in Chicago Illinois. We will let you know what is happening on the street. Finally we conclude our coverage of the Nealson September Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by a Ringo Star appearance on the Mike Douglas Television show from April 17th 1978. This weeks classic airchecks takes us to Boston Ma, and Shadoe Stevens on WRKO AM from April of 1969. Finally our featured station takes us back to Cape cod Ma and radio station WFRQ FM with their Variety Hits format.
Ep 602Where all all the AM stations going?
In radio news, if your not vaccinated, you could loose your job. Sports is making big radio news. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and finally, we will continue our look at the Neilson September Personal People Meter Ratings. Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Boston Ma, and radio announcer John Garabedian from Jun, 17 1971. Our featured station takes us to Cape Cod Ma, and radio station WKFY FM.
Ep 601Talk radio from south Florida
In radio news, the Eric Ferguson saga continues with more allegations of sexual misconduct. The National association of broadcasters comments on radio ownership to the FCC. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson September Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by your calls and feedback. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and formats segment. This will be followed by a feature presented by Bill Sparks on Neil Rogers from Occtober 13th 1993 on WQAM AM from Miami Florida. This weeks classic aircheck remembers the late
Ep 600We have reached a milestone number 600.
In radio news, a Chicago morning personallity faces a lawsuit. Ryan Seacrest renews his contract with Iheart Media. Cox Media Faces a round of layoffs, and we will let you know what is happening on the street. This will be followed by Jennifers call letter and formats segment. Next Bill will present an aircheck of Art Pallan from KDKA in Pittsburgh Pa from December 1969. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to New York City and Don Geronimo from Sept 7th 1977 on WXLO FM. Finally our featured station takes us to Wausau Wisconsin and radio station Wozz fm with their version of the Jack adult hits format.
Ep 599WBZ remembered.
In radio news, a new morning show airs on Fox Sports Radio. Audacy makes job cutbacks in St. Louis Mo. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the September Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. Next, Jennifer wil come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed by two segments celebrating the hundreth anniversary of radio station WBZ AM. This includes a WBZ AM newscast from November 13th 1968, and an aircheck of WBZ AM from 02-17-1966. Finally our featured station takes us to New Carlial Indiana and radio station WYET FM throwback 102.3 with their 80s 90s format.
Ep 598We remember 911 on WTOP.
In radio news two familiar voices return to radio. We'll let you know what is happening on the street, and finally we continue our look at the Neilson August Personal People meter Ratings. This will be followed up by Jennifers call letter and formats segment. Next Bill Sparks will present 911 coverage from radio station WTOP fm from Washington D.C. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Nashville Tn, where we will here Coyote Mccloud from October 22, 1973. Finally this weeks featured station is KDCZ FM from Rochester MN with their new Classic Rock format.
Ep 597Radio at it's best.
In radio news, the FCC is seeking comments concerning the future of radio ownership. There is sports news effecting radio stations in Philidelphia Pa, and Chicago Il. Finally we will let you know what is happening on the street. This will be followed by listener feedback. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes, followed by Bill Sparks feature from WWL AM from New Orleans La and news coverage concerning hurricane Idah. This weeks classic aircheck is a sales presentation for radio station WXTC FM from Charleston Sc from September of 1985. Finally our featured station takes us to Austin Texas and radio station KVEThd2 with their 80s format.
Ep 596Internet radio its like you never left home.
In radio news, there is lots of sports news effecting listeners in De Troit Michigan, Phoenix Arizona, and Seattle Washington. We will also let you know what is happening on the street, and guess what a Hall of Fame for chicago based artists is opening up soon. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by Bill sparks feature on Hurricane Katrina from Fox News. Our classic aircheck takes us to Riviera Beach Florida and radio announcer Chris Eddwards from radio station WHEW AM from May 5th 1966. Finally this weeks featured station takes us to New York City and afternoon drive programming on radio station WHTZ FM.
Ep 595Music talk on the radio.
In radio news, ESPN makes major changes to its on air lineup. Executive action at the Fan in Indianapolis, and a news sports radio station for Oklahoma City. We will also let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the Neilson July Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed up by Jennifer's call letter and format changes, and feature segment presented by Bill on WCAU FM Kevin Fennessy hosting a talk show about music. This weeks classic aircheck is an aircheck of WCAU FM Tery Young from Jan, 22, 1985. Finally this weeks featured station takes us to New York City and WAXQ as they celebrate 25 years of classic rock.
Ep 594?Will Bernie Egan like 98.9 Mooresville Indiana.
In radio news Urban One and Cumulus require all employees to be vaccinated before being allowed to return to work. Urban One radio stations are now available on the Audacy Radio platform. We let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the July Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed up by Jennifer's call letter and format changes. Next Bill will come along with a Houston Texas band scan from 1984. This weeks classic airchecks takes us to Louisville Kentucky and two airchecks from radio station WKLO AM from 1971 and 1972. Finally our feature station has us traveling to Denvver Co, and the format change of radio station KFCO FM to classic Hip Hop and Rhythmic format.
Ep 593Talk Radio.
In radio news, radio's ecconomic recovery is evident. WINS AM adds content for the hispanic community of New York. We will let you know what is happening on the street and begin our look at the Neilson July Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed up by Jennifer's call letter and format changes. Bill will feature an interview with Mark Larson fomer talk host at radio station WFLA AM from Tampa Florida and how Rush Limbaugh revolutionized talk radio. Our classic aircheck takes us to Hartford Ct and doug Taylor on WDRC FM from October 1978. Finally we revisit WDRC AM and hear how they sound with their Classic rock format.
Ep 592Radio and MTV
In radio news, Iheart and Tunein, are together once again, with the stations owned by Iheart Radio on the tunein platform. Three major radio companys report their second quarter revenue results. We will let you know what is happen on the street, and continue our look at the Neilson June Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer wil come along with her call letter and format segment. Bill will present a feature on Bob Lassiter's final radio talk show on December 1st 1999. My special feature celebrates 40 years of MTV. Finally this weeks classic aircheck takes us to Minneappolis Mn and Bill Lee on radio station WLOL FM.
Ep 591?How many AM stations can you receive from Mississippi or Alabama.
In radio news, Audacy consolidates programming on its top40 radio stations. Another am radio station bites the dust, caused by the value of the land that its towers sit on. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson June Personal People Meter ratings. Next Jennifer will provide us with call letter and format changes, and bill will feature news from WHO AM from Des Moin Iowa from March 22, 1979. Our classic aircheck takes us to Los Angeles California and legendary radio station KFWB AM and Wink Martindale from June 2nd 1965. Finally we travel to Anchorage Alaska and listen to Alternative rock heard on radio station KZND FM.
Ep 590Countdowns yes or no.
In radio news, WABC AM in New York City adds a new music variety show for weekends. Sirius Xm radio adds a new talk show hosted by Megyn Kelly. Buffalo New York sais so long to the lake, and we let you know what is happening on the street. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes, and bill will take us to North Virnon Indiana and we get to hear radio station WOCH AM from February 1974. Our Classic aircheck takes us back to New York City and Cousin Brucie on WINS AM from July 1960. Finally we feature Sirius XM Classic Vinyl Channel counting down the top 400 classic rock songs of all time during the fourth of July weekend.
Ep 589Radio then and now.
In radio news, Audacy adds 400 Internet only music radio stations. The Educational Media Foundation purchases two radio stations in northern New York, to enter the Mon Treal Canada radio market. We will let you know what is happening on the street. Finally we conclude our look at the May Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. Bill will present a feature on KYW AM from Philidelphia Pa on Jul. 19, 1977 and their all news format. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Mobile Alabama and radio station wabb am from the fall of 1964. Finally we visit Evansville In and listen to mornings at radio station WABX FM.
Ep 588Radio now and then.
In radio news, it's all about talk radio and sports gambling. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the Neilson May Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jenifer will come along with her call letter and format changes, and Bill will continue his 1960 radio AM band scan. This weeks classic takes us back to Buffalo New York and Super Shannon on wgrq fm from May 31, 1974. Finally our featured station takes us to Wausau Wi, and radio station WDEZ FM with their morning show.
Ep 587AM Band Scans.
In radio news, low power tv stations broadcasting analog music formats on 87.7 may continue with special temporary authority. Family is attempting to resume broadcasting on the AM band in New York City. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson May Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format segment, and Bill will present a 1960s band scan. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Los Angeles California, and radio KTNQ AM from April of 1978 with radio announcer Nancy Plum. Finally our featured station segment takes us to Waco Texas and radio station KBRQ FM with their rock format.
Ep 586?is streaming here to stay.
In radio news, Iheart media hires a replacement for Buck Sexton. Cox Media is hit with a ransomware attack. Finally we let you know what is happening on the street. This will be followed up by Jennifer's call letter and format changes. Bill will present a feature from Kaay Am from Littlerock Ak on June 5th 1968. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to portland Oregon and we get to hear Mike Phillips from KGW AM from June 1975. Finally our featured station takes us to the United Kingdom and we get to hear Planet Rock.
Ep 585Shuffle to Buffalo.
In radio news, the competition is heating up as to who will replace the late Rush Limbaugh. Now that the summer time is approaching, many radio stations are changing their formats. Finally we will let you know what is happening on the street. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes, and Bill will present a feature on radio station WGR AM from Buffalo New York from 1975. This weeks classic aircheck remembers the late Tom Shannon from July 1961 on radio station WKBW AMin Buffalo New York. Finally our featured station segment spotlights two format changes over the Memorial Day weekend. WZPR FM from Nags Head NC and WOLZ FM from Fort Myers FL.
Ep 584Chicago Chicago
In radio news, Political correctness is the buzz word in Boston Ma, and Los Angeles Ca. Cumulus changes many of its radio stations to talk. We let you know what is happening on the streets, and continue our look at the Neilson April Personal People Meter Ratings. Jennifer wil come along with her call letter and format changesn and Bill, will provide us an aircheck of WMAQ AM from Chicago with their all news format from 1991. This weeks classic aircheck is WCFL AM from Chicago and Ron O'brien from June 8th 1972. Finally our featured station takes us back to Chicago and mornings on radio station WUSN FM with their country format.
Ep 583Hot Wax Weekends remembered.
In radio news, a bounce hits canada. Iheart donates two radio stations serving Dayton Ohio to the Delmarva Educational Association. WMAL FM in Washington DC makes changes to its on air lineup. We let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the April Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. Jennifer will come along with call letter and format changes. Bill will take us to Cincinnaty and we will hear WLW AM from 1983. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Toronto Canada, where we listen to CHUM AM and Hal Weaver from June 28th 1969. Our featured station takes us to Mon Treal Canada and we will listen to CJSV FM.
Ep 582?Can the soft rock format make it today.
In radio news, more major radio groups report their first quarter revenue results, with traditional down, and digital up. Bob and Sheri return to Charlott Norrth Carolina with their syndicated morning show on WKQC FM. Finally we will let you know what is happening on the street. Next up, Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks will take us to columbus Ohio and we will hear WCSI AM from 1974. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Los Angeles California and we get to hear radio station KHJ AM and the reel Don Steel from Jan. 21, 1966. Finally our featured station keeps us in Los angeles California and we get to hear mellow rock on KNX FM 93 internet radio station.
Ep 581AM stations going away.
In radio news, the Local Radio Freedom Act is back in play. Beasley Media reports its first quarter revenue results with digital improving. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the Neilson March Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed by Bills featured station WSLM AM from Salem Indiana from 1974. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Newhaven CT and Bill Bemish on WAVZ AM from 09-16-1965. Finally this weeks featured station recognizes radio station WPLR FM from Newhaven CT as they celebrate 50 years playing rock music.
Ep 580Great radio memories.
In radio news, Kmox Am adds a new locally produced mid day talk show. Wilk AM in Wilkes Barre Pa, goes live and local with its talk programming durring the day. We let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the Neilson March Personal People Ratings. jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes, and Bill Sparks will provide a feature on WENS FM's first day. Our classic aircheck is Ron Philips at radio station KIOA AM from Des Moin Iowa from Feb. 22, 1972. Finally this weeks featured station takes us back to Des Moin Iowa and mornings as heard on KAZR FM from Des Moin as well.
Ep 579Small town radio and how much it means to us.
In radio news Minnesota Public Radio and American Public media change their name to Your classical Brand. A New York City surbaban AM station goes all digital. We let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the March Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. We follow this up with Call Letter and Format Changes, and Bill Sparks takes us to Salem Indiana and we get to hear WSLM Am. This weeks classic aircheck takes us back to April 18th 1965 and we get to hear Jack Lacey on WINS AM on his last show before WINS addopts its All News Format. Finally in our featured station we travel accross the pond and hear Gold Radio from London England.
Ep 578A radio live firing.
In radio news Televisa and Univision may become one company barring governmental regulation. Bob and Sherry unlink from their flagship radio station in Charlotte NC. Finally we let you know what is happening on the street. Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes, and Bill will present a segment of TV News from Tuscaloosa Al. This weeks aircheck takes us to Birmingham Alabama and the fireing of Coyote Calhoon from the radio station. Finally our featured station takes us to Springfield Ma, and Hall of Fame country.
Ep 577Pams Jingles.
In radio news, the United States Supreme Court affirms the FCC's right to change radio ownership rules allowing for radio stations and newspapers to be owned by the same company. We have lots of news on the street, and finally we conclude our look at the Neilson February Personal People Meter ratings. Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks presents a feature on Tiger Woods unfortunate car accident. Our classic aircheck segment takes us to Bakersfield California and radio station KAFY AM with Dick Lions doing the overnight show in October of 1966. Finally our featured station continues our visit to Bakersfield California and radio station KGFM with their variety hits format.
Ep 576So long Entercom Hello Audacy
In radio news, Entercom changes its name to Audacy. A radio morning host out of Buffalo learns a hard lesson, think before you speak. We let you know what is happening on the street, and finally we continue our look at the Neilson February Personal People Meter Ratings. Our classic aircheck takes us to San Diego California and Bobby Wayne on KCBQ AM from 1967. Finally our featured station segment keeps us in San Diego and mornings at KFBG FM.
Ep 575Radio's recovery is getting there but rather slowly
In radio news, Urban One reports its fourth quarter revvenue for 2020. Cumulus Media hires a new replacement to compete with the Rush Limbaugh show. We let you know what is happening on the street. Bill Sparks presents a feature on Bob Wolf sports announcer. This weeks classic aircheck is WCAU FM from 02-11-1982. Finally our featured station is WJSR FM from Richmond VA with their 80s format.
Ep 574The business of radio is beginning to recover
In radio news, more radio groups report their fourth quarter revenue results. Global a British company wants to increase its steak in Iheart Radio. More radio stations are replacing Rush Limbaugh with local programming. Finally we will let you know what is happening on the street. Bill sparks will present a special feature, the last interview given by WSM AM radio personallity Grant Turner. Our featured station takes us to Chicago Illinois and we listen to radio station WDRV FM celebrateits 20th anniversary. Finally our classic aircheck takes us to Providence Road Island and radio station WSNE FM from April of 1985.
Ep 573Your favorite radio station and why?
In radio news, Salem reports their fourth quarter revenue results. New York's WABC AM makes changes to its radio on air schedule. We let you know what is happening on the street, and provide coverage of Neilson's January Personal People Meter Ratings. This is followed up by Jennifer's Call Letter and format changes. Bill Sparks will take a look at the top 25 radio stations in his featured segment. Our classic aircheck takes us to Dallas Texas and radio station KLIF AM and Chuck Dunaway from May 27th 1963. Finally our featured station takes us to Lake George New York and radio station WCKM FM with a classic hits format.
Ep 574Jeff's mentor in radio.
In radio news Iheart Radio and Entercom report their fourth quarter revenue results. KMOX gets an FM translator. We let you know what is happening on the street. Finally we continue our look at the Neilson January Personal People Meter Ratings. Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This is followed by Bill Sparks feature on John Grayson on Ktrs am from St. Louis. This weeks classic aircheck is of Bill Brown from WOR FM on Oct. 2nd 1969. Finally the featured station is Jack FM from Kalamazoo Mi.
Ep 573Talk radio and how it should be.
In radio news Cumulus Media reports its fourth quarter revenue results. Worcester Massachusetts gains a new rock station. We let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson January Personal People Meter Ratings. This is followed up by Jennifer's Call Letter and Format Changes segment. Next up, Bill Sparks presents us with a feature from Kmox Am in St. Louis Mo. This weeks featured station takes us to Rochester New York, and we get to Hear Dave Kane on radio station WCMF FM who has been with the radio station for 40 years. Finally our classic aircheck takes us to Mckeesport Pa and a young Rush Limbaugh from 1971.