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All Things Radio

Bill Sparks and Jeff Bennettlegendoldies.com
Radio industry news, call-letter and format changes, classic airchecks, featured stations and live comments from Zoom Conference.
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College Basketball in Kentucky

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.

Apr 11, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 722

Remembering Jim White from KMOX AM

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....

Apr 04, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 721

Looking back at the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986

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 s...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 720

Marissa on the Radio, and Memories of John Madden

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 ...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 719

The future of radio from another Perspective

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 ...

Mar 15, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 718

This week it is all about Retroradio and Heil Microphones

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 fe...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 717

Love those Border Blasters

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.

Mar 01, 20241 hr 52 minEp. 716

WLS AM and WIXY remembered

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 Sa...

Feb 23, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 715

Gary Burbank Remembers WAKY from Louisville

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.

Feb 16, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 714

The fall of CKLW

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....

Feb 09, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 713

Remembering Charles osgood

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 stat...

Feb 02, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 712

Remembering Full Service Radio

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...

Jan 26, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 711

A Tribute to Nick Saban

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.

Jan 19, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 710

Remembering the Hot Hits Format, and Radio Announcer Chuck Browning

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 Plattsbur...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 709

Back From Vacation

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 dow...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 708

Paying Tribute to John Miller

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 stati...

Dec 15, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 707

The Radio Industry is still ecconomically challenged

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 55...

Dec 08, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 706

Traveling to Miami

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 ...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 705

Remembering Larry Lujack

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.

Nov 17, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 704

Remembering the ABC Radio Information Radio Network

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...

Nov 10, 202349 minEp. 703

Take me Back to West Virginia

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 Whe...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 702

Remembering WHHH in Indianapolis

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.

Oct 27, 20231 hr 44 minEp. 701

Walking in Memphis

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.

Oct 20, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 700

Toledo Ohio Shines with local Talk Radio

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...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 699

Remembering Jim O'brien

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.

Oct 05, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 698

Traveling to San Juan Puerto Rico

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, w...

Sep 28, 20231 hr 34 minEp. 697

Big Lou and format changes too

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 classi...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 46 minEp. 696

We Love Football

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 ...

Sep 14, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 695

Labor Day means that it is Format Change Time

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 Wayn...

Sep 08, 202355 minEp. 694

Remembering the Dayton Hamvention

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.

Aug 31, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 693
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