
All Things Radio
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Ep 544We say goodbye to some broadcast icons. Show 544 for July 30 2020
In radio news, Mike Francesa resigns from WFAN for the third time, while Bubba the Lovve Sponge inks out radio Syndication deals for stations in Detroit Mi, and Pittsburg Pa. We let you know what is happening on the street, and finally we conclude our look at the June Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. We'll also have call letter and format changes from Jenniffer, and Bill Sparks will look back at the life of Johnny Randolf former announcer at radio station WAKY AM from Louisville, who passed away at the age of 78. This weeks classic aircheck remembers WKNR AM and Gary Stevens from 1964. Finally we travel to Nashville Tn and listen to Eddie Stubs from WSM AM just before he retires from the radio station after 25 years.
Ep 543We talk Cincinnati radio Show 543 for July 23 2020
In radio news Nick Cannon takes a leave from radio after his anti semitic comments get him fired from Viacom. America's truckin network refrains from political talk. We let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the Neilson June Personal People meter ratings. We'll also provide you with Jennifer's call letter and format changes, and Bill sparks will feature a look at Buffalo New York radio giants part 1. Our classic aircheck takes us back to Cincinnati Ohio and radio WUBE AM with their drake form from the spring of 1968. Finally we get radio station WUBE FM radio announcer Duke Hamilton who has retired from this radio station after 42 years.
Ep 542We survived the crash. Show 542 for July 16 2020
IN radio news, major cutbacks hit Cumulus and Westwood1. Iheart radio inaugurates a radio news service aimed at the black community. ESPN Radio revamps its weekday lineup. We provide news on the street,and begin our look at the Neilson June Personal People Meter Ratings. We also present Jennifer's call letter and format changes, and a look back at Kansas City Mo 1968 holy week riots presented by Bill Sparks. Our classic aircheck remembers Arnie Ginsburg from boston's WMEX AM from Dec. 12th 1965. Finally our featured station takes us to Miami Florida where we listen to radio station WMIA FM and their 90s based format.
Ep 542A station with out live deejays. Show 541 for June 25, 2020
In radio news a new morning show is headed to radio station WUSN FM in Chicago Il. WQLL AM has fired its entire air staff and a format changes is imminent. We'll have news on the street and we will conclude our look at the May Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up is Jennifer's Call Letter and format changes followed by Bill Sparks band scan of Boston Radio Morning Drivefrom June 1984. Our classic aircheck takes us back to February of 1988 and Whqt fm from Miami Florida. Finally this weeks featured station is KRVE FM from Baton Ruge La and the syndicated morning hosted by Murphy Sam and Jody.
Ep 541AM Band scans ?what do you think. Show 540 for June 18, 2020
In our radio news segment, Townsquare Media and Beasley Media report their first quarter revenue results. Cleveland radio owners come together to produce a radio show on racial relationships called Justice for all. We let you know what's happening on the street, and continue our look at the Neilson May Personal People Meter Ratings. This is followed by Jennifer's Call Letter and format changes, and we provide a night time band scan from Phoenix Az. This weeks classic aircheck is Roger Barkley from Kimn Am in Denver Co from 09-04 1960. Finally we feature an 80s rock station KZLK from Rapid City Sd.
Ep 540One hundred years of radio. Show 539 June 11 2020
In our radio news segment, racial insensitivity causes a afternoon radio team to be fired, and a morning radio presenter to be suspended without pay for a week. We let you know what is happening on the street, and provide our first look at the Neilson May Personal People Meter ratings. We will foll this up with Jennifer's call letter and format changes, and in Bill Sparks feature we will look at a century of radio as radio celebrates 100 years. Our classic aircheck presents the format change of WEGX FM in Philadelphia Pa change from top40 to smoothe jazz. Finally our featured station provides a listen to mornings as heard on radio KESZ FM from Phoenix As.
Ep 539Is radio better today than 30 years ago. Show 538 for June 04, 2020
In our radio news segment Urban 1 and Salem Media report their first quarter revenue results. Entercom flips WODS FM in Boston to Variety Hits. Finally we provide news on the street. We will follow this up with Jennifer's Call Letter and format changes, followed by a Miami morning radio band scan from Bill sparks from February of 1991. Our classic aircheck features Dick Biondi on KRLA AM from Jun, 14th 1967. Finally this week's featured station is WODS FM from Boston Ma with their Variety hits format.
Ep 538NewsTalk leads the way. Show 537 for May 28, 2020
In our radio news segment we take a look at some of the format changes that have occurred during the Memorial Day weekend. WFUV FM pledges to play a 50 percent mix of male and female artists. We also let you know what is happening on the street, and provide a final look at the Neilson April Personal People Meter Ratings. Next comes Jennifer's call letter and format changes, follow by Bill Sparks Connecticut radio band scan. Our classic aircheck is Ken Knox from Klif Am in Dallas Texas from Jan. 4th 1961. Finally our featured station takes us to Aukland New Zealand and we listen to Magic FM with their top 500 countdown of the feel good songs.
Ep 537How Jeff altered the podcast. All Things Radio Live 536 for May 21, 2020
In our radio news segment we take a look at how some radio groups are trying to get back to normal. Is working from home an absolute right? We let you know what is happening on the street, and provide a continuing look at the April Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. Jennifer Sparks provides us with call letter and format changes and Bill Sparks provides us with an Orlando Florida band scan. Our classic aircheck is WBZ AM's morning man Carl Desuze from April 13, 1961. Finally we feature KTWV FM from Los Angeles California and their morning host Pat Prescot on this Rhythmic Adult Contemporary format.
Ep 536Legend Oldies Radio 15th anniversary party. May 15, 2020
15th anniversary celebration live broadcast with guests and callers.
Ep 535What about those format changes. Show 535 for May 14, 2020
In radio news we look at how some major radio groups report their first quarter revenue results, Plus news on the street. We also begin our look at the Neilson April Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up its Jennifer's call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks presents a feature on WWL from New Orleans La. Our classic aircheck brings us to York Pa, and Dan Donovan on WSBA AM from Jun, 14, 1967. Finally our featured station takes us to Portland Oregon, and we will listen to mornings on radio station KKCW FM.
Ep 534Zoom and live broadcasting and there issues. Show 534 for May 07, 2020
In radio news, Hubbard Broadcasting makes major layoffs. Radio one asks the FCC for experimental authority to go all digital on WTLC AM in Indianapolis Indiana. We'll also have news on the street and conclude our look at the Neilson March Personal People Meter ratings, Plus Call Letter and format changes from Genefer Sparks, as well as a Des Moin Iowa band scan from Bill Sparks. Our classic aircheck is from WCAU FM from Philadelphia in 1972 with their automated oldies format, and my featured station is KRWM FM from Seattle Washington.
Ep 533Memphis Radio October 1975. Episode 533 for April 30, 2020
In radio news, there is future pain for Iheart employees. San Diego Gains another talk radio station, we have news on the street, our continuous look at the March Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. We also have Genefers Call letter and format changes, Bill Sparks Feature on Menphis radio from 1975. Our classic aircheck is WOGL FM from February of 2004 and big Ron O'brien. Finally our featured station is mornings on WFEZ FM from Miami Florida.
Ep 532We miss the News and information network from NBC News Show 532 for April 23, 2020
In radio news, Sonos enters the streaming radio market, while sports radio stations figure out what to do without sports programming. We also provide news on the street, as well as Genepher's call letter and format changes and Bill sparks featured segment on WKNR AM from Cleveland Ohiowith sports talk. Our classic aircheck segment takes us to Charleston Sc, and radio station WTMA AM from 1964 and their announcer Bobby Mitchel. Finally we listen to radio station WLTW FM from New York City.
Ep 531Where's radio going. ATR Live 531 for April 16, 2020
In radio news, job cutbacks hit Alpha Media, Cumulus Media and Urban1. Say goodbye to The Cane show, and the Brook and Juble Morning shows. We let you know what is also happening on the street. We also present Genephers call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks presents a flashback to 1979 and the Wally Philips show from WGN AM in Chicago Il. Our classic aircheck is Bob Green from WKNR AM from Detroit Mi from radio station WKNR AM on Aug. 19, 1967. Finally we hear mornings on radio station WWSW FM from Pittsburgh Pa.
Ep 530More layoffs in radio. Podcast 530 for April 09 2020
In radio news, Entercom employees are laid off Wnew FM is hit with a $20,000 fine, and we have news on the street plus Genefers call letter and format changes. Bill features an interview of Fast Eddie from the Dave Elliot morning show heard on WGUF FM from Naples Fl. This weeks classic aircheck is Rus Knight on KLIF AM from Aug. 29th 1961. This weeks featured station is WMVY FM from Martha's Vineyard Ma with their alternative music format.
Ep 529How important is radio Podcast 529 for April 02 2020
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Ep 528We honor a music legend. Podcast 528 for March 26, 2020
In radio news the economic effect of the Coronavirus is having its effecct on radio. Local Media cells KFMB AM to Iheart Media for 1.5 million dollars. We have news on the street, plus call letter and format changes. We remember the late Kenny Rogers with an interview that he did on the Bobby Bones show. Ourr Classic aircheck takes us to Seattle Washington and radio station KJR Am and the late Mike Phillips from Jan. 11, 1964. Finally our featured station takes us to Door County Wi, as we hear WSBW FM the Goat with their Variety Hits format.
Ep 527How covid-19 is affecting radio. Show 527 for March 19, 2020
Inn radio news, radio is addapting to the effects of covid ninteen, we let you know what is happing on the street, as well as beginning our look at the Neilson February Personal People Meter ratings. We also present your calls and feedback, Genefers call letter and format changes. In Bill Sparks featured presentation we get to hear about a radio announcer who stayed awake for 201 hours in 1959. Our classic aircheck is the late Clark Webber from Sept 2nd 1966 on WLS AM, and our featured station is Kunv from Las Vegas Nv, with smoothe jazz and variety hits.
Ep 526Covid-19 and the impact on radio Podcast 526 for March 12, 2020
Ep 525Ratings Show 525 for March 05, 2020
In radio news, Iheart Media reports their fourth quarter revenue results. Entercom and NBC Universal face problems with sexual harrassment charges. We have news on the street, we also conclude our look at the Neilson January Personal People Meter ratings, Plus Call letter and format changes, a Tribute to TV personallity Dennis james. A classic aircheck from
Ep 524Are big radio companies honest with there listeners. Podcast 524 for February 27, 2020
In radio news Cumulus and Entercom report their fourth quarter revenue results. There is news on the street, and continued look at the January Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. We also have your calls and feedback, call letter and format changes, the final minutes of WAAF FM Super Soul Gold Radio, and Featured Station WEBG FM with the top 1000 country songs of all time.
Ep 523If you love oldies we have you covered. episode 523 for February 20, 2020
WDJO, KMPC, Oldies radio
Ep 522Episode 522 for February 13, 2020. Classic talk radio
Radio News: WSM-AM makes Job cuts, KFMB gets a reprieve, news on the street, Nielsen PPM Ratings plus call letter and format changes. Sally Jessy Raphael from Talknet. Featured station: KFMB-FM from San Diego. Classic Aircheck: WIBC AM.
Ep 521Rush Limbaugh changed talk radio for ever. Show 521 for February 06, 2020
Radio News Segment Rush Limbaugh reveals diagnosis of stage 4 Lung Cancer, Job Cuts hit Entercom in Philadelphia Pa, Plus news on the street, and Holiday Personal People Meter Ratings. Featured Station Segment WAKR AM from Akron Oh. WAKR-AM, soft Hits from Akron Ohio Classic aircheck Harry Harrison from WMCA AM on 07/12/1965
Ep 520We honor Jim Lehrer and radio coverage of the Kobe Bryant tragedy. Podcast 520 January 30, 2020
Jim Lehrer, Kobe Bryant, Buffalo,
Ep 519Who will be the first 24-7 local TV news channel, and what is the future for Sirius XM?
Radio news: Cumulus cuts jobs in Little Rock Arkansas and Oklahoma City, massive job cuts at iHeart Media, cord cutting news and Neilson December Personal People Meter Ratings. We feature KOOO-FM, variety hits from Omaha Nebraska and WLGX-FM, variety hits from Louisville Kentucky Our classic aircheck is bits from Rick Dees 1974 morning show on WSGN-AM in Burningham Alabama.
Ep 518All Things Radio 518 for January 16, 2020
Massive Layoffs at iHeart! What does this mean for the company and the broadcast industry in general. Audio documentary of the 1977 plane crash killing 29 persons including the entire University of Evansville basketball team; written about in the book titled "We Will Rise".