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 ...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 692
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. ...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 691
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 c...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 690
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...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 689
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 th...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 688
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.
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 687
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...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 686
In radio news, Audacy exits Buffalo New York, and Memphis Tennessee. A spot hits the airwaves in Dallas Texas. There is also news on the street, and we continue our look at the May personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. This weeks featured segment is a band scan of Charlston Sc and Savanah Ga, from august of 1974. Our classic aircheck is an aircheck of Xetra from Tiajuana Mexico on Jan, 1983. Finally our featured is the end of radio station ...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 685
In radio news, a star falls and rises in Buffalo New York, while a wolf is on the prowl in Memphis. Cumulus cells a radio station in Detroit, and Disney cells a radio station in Los Angeles. There is news on the street. Plus we begin our look at the May Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. This weeks feature segment is the debut NBC Radio Network of Monitor on June 12th 1955. Next up our classic aircheck takes us to Mobile Alabama and Bob ...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 684
In radio news, Cumulus makes changes in Detroit Michigan, and Audacy brings back Live 105 in San Francisco California. We also have lots of news on the street. Next Jennifer will come along with those call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a band scan of Nashville Tn. Our classic aircheck takes us to Boston, and radio station WHTT FM and their top 30 count down on Jul 8th 11984. Finally our featured station takes us to Westport Connecticut and a Yacht rock weekend.
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 683
In radio news, Spanish Broadcasting Systems reports their first quarter revenue results. Audacy takes action to prop up its stock price. We have news on the street, followed by those call letter and format changes. Next up Bill Sparks presents a feature on orlando Florida Morning radio. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Denver Colorado and radio station KBTR AM and Danny Clayton from 08-04-1966. Finally this weeks featured station is KDZA AM from Pueblo Colorado with their classic hits for...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 682
In radio news, there is a reprieve for AM radio. Audacy and the Weather Channel get together. There is 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 up by a band scan of Lexington Kentucky from may of 2023. This weeks classic aircheck is Jim Stag from WCFL AM from 09-14-1966. Finally our featured station takes us to Philadelphia and radio station WTDY FM and their format change to a gold base...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 681
In radio news, Audacy fights delisting from the New York Stock Exchange. More radio groups report their first quarter revenue results. Plus lots of news on the street, and day one of those Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up those call letter and format changes, followed buy a feature on the Sports Enterprise Network from 1981. This weeks classic aircheck is KMGL FM Oklahoma City from Jul 7th 1996. Finally our featured station is KMGL from Oklahoma City and their morning show....
May 19, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 680
In radio news, more radio groups report their first quarter revenue results. We also look at the top billing radio stations as well. There will be news on the street. Next those call letter and format changes. Next Bill Sparks presents a look in sports in 1975 from WCAU AM from Philadelphia Pa. This will be followed by a classic aircheck from Ron Lundi from WABC AM from New York City on Feb. 24th, 1966. Finally we present a nostalgia station KWXS from Prine Vill Oregon.
May 12, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 679
In radio news, major radio groups report their first quarter revenue results. There is lots of news on the street, and we conclude our look at those personal People Meter Ratings. Next up Jennifer will present those call letter and format changes. This will be followed up by a feature on radio station WDJO AM from Cincinnati Ohio. Our classic aircheck delves in to the world of pirate radio with Lazer 558 from 1984, and our featured station takes us to Minnesota and pirate radio station kdrr fm....
May 04, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 678
In radio news, layoffs hit ESPN. Sirius Satellite radio unveils a new studio complex in Miami Florida. There is lots of news on the street, and we continue our look at the March Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a feature on winter in Minneapolis MN. This weeks classic aircheck is Todd Chase from WQAM AM from April of 1971. Finally we visit Kansas and hear two radio stations owned by AD Astro Media....
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 677
In radio news, it is off to Las Vegas and the NAB Radio show. There is lots of news on the street, plus we begin our look at those March Personal People Meter Ratings. Next those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a look at 100 years of WWL New Orleans La. This weeks classic aircheck is the Friday night retro show with Bernie Eagan on WENS FM from Indianapolis Indiana in 1999. Finally our featured station is WYNS FM from Portland Me.
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 676
In radio news the radio industry sees more wheeling and dealing. There is lots of news on the street. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Next up, Bill Sparks will present a feature on Rich King from talk radio WKRC AM from Cincinnati Ohio. This weeks classic aircheck is Brother Bill Gable from CKLW AM from April 6th 1974. Finally our featured station is Those two girls from KZIA FM from Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 675
In radio news, layoffs hit Iheart Radio and Salem Media. We have lots of news on the street, and we conclude our look at the February Personal People Meter Ratings. Next those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed by a feature with Marty Brennaman talking about the late Tom Browning. Next we feature a Gordon Sinclair Newscast aired on CFRB AM from Toronto Ontario from August 7th 1974. This weeks classic aircheck is Wally Brine from WJBQ from Portland Maine from Apri...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 674
In radio news, Audacy fights to keep its listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Cumulus Media looses a program director in Atlanta. Finally we checkout what's happening on the street, and continue our look at those Personal People Meter Ratings. Next up, we will have those all important call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks will present a feature on Harry Caray and the Chicago Cubs. This will be followed by a newscast from WNEW AM from April 5th 1977. This weeks classic aircheck is from 0...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 673
In radio news, Audacy reports its fourth quarter revenue results, while belt tightening begins at Iheart media. There is lots of news on the street, and we begin our look at the February Personal People Meter ratings. Next those all important call letter and format changes. This will be followed by an interview of Ken Douglas a british radio announcer who worked at radio station WKLO in Louisville Kentucky. We also have a feature of Bill Mazer from WNBC AM after game two of the 1966 world series...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 672
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...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 671
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...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 670
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 broadcast from ABC Radio News on December 13th 1953. This weeks classic aircheck is an aircheck of ...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 669
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.
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 668
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...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 667
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...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 666
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 t...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 665
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...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 664
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. Fin...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 663
