All Things Radio: Recent Episodes
Bill Sparks and Jeff Bennett
Radio industry news, call-letter and format changes, classic airchecks, featured stations and live comments from Zoom Conference.
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.
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 Justen.
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. Finally our featured station takes us to Las Vegas and mornings with Shawn and Amy.
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 classic rock format.
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 Tn, and radio station WNFN FM with their country format..
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 their oldies format.
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.
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 FM.
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 WTSS FM from Buffalo New York.
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 Raugh from Jul, 1964. Finally our featured station is KRDZ FM from Springfield Mo with their Variety Hits format.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In radio news, Kevin Rider returns to Los Angeles radio and Entercom hires a new vice president of sports programming. We will also let you know what is happening on the street. Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks will provide us with a feature on Behind the Bricks extra hosted by Bob Jenkins. This weeks featured station presents WCNS AM from Latrobe Pennsylvania with their oldies format. Finally this weeks classic aircheck presents Stoney Richard from WRQX FM from Washington D.C. from February of 1979.
In radio news, New York looses an AM radio station. Bell Media of Canada undergoes major layoffs. We let you know what is happening on the street, and finally we conclude our look at the Neilson Holiday Personal People Meter Ratings. Next comes Jennifer with her call letter and format changes, followed by Bill Sparks featured of the golden voice from Columbus Ohio. Our classic aircheck takes care of a request from a listener who wants to hear Joey Reynolds from WKBW AM from 1965. Finally this weeks featured station is KKOL FM from Honolulu Hawaii with their classic hits format.
In radio news, Entercom is looking for a new program director and vice president of sports programming. Sirius Satellite radio dedicates four specialty channels celebrating Black History Month. We let you know what is happening on the street, and finally we continue our look at the Neilson Holiday Personal People Meter Ratings. Next, Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks will present a feature on Arm Forces Radio and sports programming. This weeks classic aircheck remembers the late Bill Tanner heard on radio station WHYI FM from Miami Florida in February of 1978. Finally our featured station takes care of a listener request for radio station WGXI from Plymouth Wisconsin with their country format.
In radio news, Alpha media files for chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. Entercom gets in to the sports gambling game. We let you know what is happening on the street. We will also begin our look at the Neilson Holiday Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by Jennifer's call letter and format changes segment. Bill Sparks will provide a feature on the late Larry king. We'll follow this up with an aircheck of Ed Hider on WMEX AM in Boston Ma from Jan. 31st 1961. Finally our featured station takes us to Bridgeport Connecticut and mornings at radio station WEZN FM.
In radio news, there is more consolidation within the Entercom owned and operated radio stations, while Beasley takes another AM radio station dark. We let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the December Neilson Personal People Meter ratings. Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes. This weeks featured stations include WPLW AM from Raleigh NC with their rock format, and WJEF FM from Lafayet In a high school radio station. This weeks classic aircheck is a sales presentation produced by the folks at KRTH FM from Los Angeles in December of 1991.
In radio news, Entercom and Cumulus make changes to the radio landscape. We let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the Neilson December Personal People Meter Ratings. This is followed by Jennifer's call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks takes us to Cleveland Ohio, and we get to hear the change of KYW AM to WKYC AM. This weeks classic aircheck also takes us to Cleveland Ohio, where we get to hear WKYC AM and Jackson Armstrong from Jan. 5th 1967. Finally this weeks featured station takes to Austin Texas where we get to hear KGSR FM with their top hits and flashback format as Lucy 933 fm.
In radio news, Entercom makes changes to the radio landscape in New York City and Hartford Ct. We say goodbye to Radio Disney. We'll also let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson December Personal People Meter ratings. Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes, and Bill will feature an interview of Donald Trump done by Lary King. In our featured station segment we travel to Wilkes Barre Pa and listen to radio station WQFM with their 90s to now format, and we will travel to Toronto Canada and listen to radio station CKDX FM with their soft variety format. TThis weeks classic aircheck brings us to Springfield Il where we listen to WDBR FM countdown the top songs of 1976.
In radio news, the Jeff Fox show joins Sun Broadcast Group. WABC AM adds more music programming to its weekend lineup. We let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the Neilson November Personal People Meter Ratings. Next Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes segment. We will follow this up with Bill Sparks look back at the life of the late Steve Cooper. This weeks classic aircheck is WLCY AM from St. Petersburg Florida on Christmas day in 1967. Finally our featured station presents WABY AM from Albanny New York with their classic country format.
In radio news, more layoffs hit Iheart Radio. Howard Stearn inks out another five year contract with Sirius Satelite Radio. We let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the Neilson Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed up by Jennifer's call letter and format changes. Bill sparks will present a feature on Donald Davidson and the 1964 Indianapolis 500 race. This featured station segment covers two markes, Brunswick Georgia and country music from wrjy fm, and Alternative rock on WDZH FM from Detroit Michigan. Finally this weeks classic aircheck takes us to San Francisco and Bobby Mitchel on kya am from November of 1961.
In radio news, the FCC will be changing in 2021 under the Joseph Biden administration. More layoffs hit Iheart Radio, and Townsquare Media. We'll let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson November Personal People Meter Ratings. Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes, while Bill sparks will air a feature on the retireing Clark Howard from Atlanta Georgia. Our classic aircheck will revisit the Christmas Lights channel from Iheart Radio originally broadcast in 2015, and our featured station takes us to Buffalo New York to hear every thing that rocks on WBUF FM.
In radio news, more radio groups continue to report their third quarter revenue results. Urban One makes changes to the radio landscape in Philadelphia Pa with Entercom owned and operated all news radio stationKYW AM simulcasting its all news format on the fm band. We will also let you know what is happening on the street. This will be followed up by Jennifer's call letter and format changes, followed up by a review of a website where you can listen to FM radio stations broadcasting on the Internet by Bill Sparks. This weeks classic aircheck is CKLW and their radio announcer Tom Shannon from Nov. 17th 1967. This weeks featured station takes us to Iron City Michigan and radio station WIKB FM with their classic rock and classic hits format.
IN radio news, a swap of stations between Entercom, and Urban One leads to format changes in multiple markets. Radio companys begin reporting on their third quarter revenue results. We let you know what is happening on the street and conclude our coverage of the Neilson October Personal People Meter ratings. This will be followed up by Jennifer's call letter and format changes. Next we'll present a feature segment on the late Alix Trebek. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Cincinnati Ohio where we'll hear a composite aircheck of WSAI AM from 1971. Finally our featured station keeps us in Cincinnati Ohio where we'll hear WAKW the Contemporary Christian format with Christmas music.
In radio news, more layoffs hit Iheart Radio stations. The Black Information Network gains an affiliate in New Yorrk City. We'll let you know what is happening on the street, and continue our look at the Neilson October Personal People Meter ratings. Jennifer wil come along with her call letter and format changes, and we'll present a feature on KDKA AM which is celebrating their hundreth anniversaryas a radio station. Our featured radio station takes us to Grand Rapids Michigan where radio station WBFX fm has changed to a classic hits radio station. Finally our classic airchecks segment keeps us in Grand Rapids Michigan where we'll hear WGRD AM and WLAV AM both top40 radio stations.
In radio news, the FCC allows AM radio stations to go to an all digital format on a voluntary basis. Cleveland gains a new alternative rock station. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson October Personal People Meter Ratings. Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes, and Bill sparks will present a newscast from Jan 5th 1948 of John Cameron Swayze on the NBC Radio Network. Our featured station presents Jumping Jeff Walker from WKRZ FM from Wilkes Barre Pa which celebrated its 40th anniversary as a top40 station. Finally this weeks classic aircheck remembers the late Dave Hull from Krla Am in Los Angeles from September of 1966.
In radio news KDKA Pittsburgh gains an fm signal via a translator. The cleveland Cavaliers continue their relationship with Iheart Radio on Cleveland's WTAM AM and WMMS FM. We let you know what is happening on the street and remember sports columnist Sid Hartman who passed away at the age of #100 years. Jennifer wil come along with her call letter and format changes, and Bill will let us hear Vice President Mike Pence when he hosted a talk show in Indianapolis Indiana. Our classic airchec takes to Tucson Arizona and KIKX AM from Mar. 29th 1969. Finally our featured station keeps us in Tucson as we listen to KDRI AM with their oldies format.
In radio news, the FCC is considering allowing AM Radio Stations to adopt an all digital format. WABCAM adds a live local all night show, and adds a new oldies show on Saturday Night. We let you know what is happening on the street, and we conclude our look at the Neilson September Personal People Meter Ratings.
Jennifer Sparks will come along with her call letter and format changes, and Bill Sparks Feature is news from WILM AM from Wilmington Delaware. Our classic aircheck is Boston's WZOU FM and Jim Cutler from October of 1984. Finally my featured station is WRBQ FM and the M J morning show.
In radio news, the United States Supreme court will revisit the FCC's cross ownership with radio and newspapers whicdh was struck down by the third circuit court of appeals in 2017. The Black information network expands to Columbus Ohio, and Miami Florida. We'll also provide news on the street. Jennifer will come along with her call letter and format changes, and Bill sparks will present a feature on WABC in New York entry in to the talk radio areana from 19822. Our classic aircheck brings us to Albany Neew York and WGFM from April 4th 1984 with their top40 format. Finally our featured station takes us to Las Vegas NV and KVGQ FM with their next generation oldies format.
In radio news, Iheart media debuts a new sports network, and does not rehire furlowed employees. A new black talk station is comeing to Milwaukee Wi. We'll also provide news on the street, and we begin our look at the Neilson September personal people meter ratings. Jenniffer will come along with her call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks feature is an aircheck of Ray Stevens on radio 2UW from Sydney Australia. This weeks classic aircheck is Lee Sims on KRLA AM from Los Angeles on April 30th, 1971. Finally my featured station is KHCV FM serving Palm Springs California with their new Classic hits format.
In radio news, a star falls in Atlanta Ga, and cutbacks hit two sports radio stations in atlanta as well. A radio talk host returns to Kansas City Mo. We will let you know what is happening on the street. We'll have Jennifer's call letter and format changes, and Bill Sparks will present a station stunting with tv themes in preparation of a new format. Our classic aircheck takes us to Kansas City Mo, and Jerry Mason from WHB AM on Sept. 4th 1964. Finally our featured station also takes us back to Kansas City Mo, with the in house syndicated Striker and Cline show from Entercom owned and operated radio station KROQ FM From Los Angeles California.
In radio news Entercom reorganizes its country and alternative rock radio stations with massive layoffs and personel changes. Iheart radio purchases a radio station in New York City for its Black Information Network service. We let you know what is happening on the street and conclude our look at the Neilson August Personal People meter ratings. We will also have Jennifer's call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks will feature a segment on WXLW am and their freqequency change in 1955, and my classic aircheck also lets us hear WXLW am promoting something big in 1974. Finally my featured station presents WND fm from Indianapolis new morning personallity Steve Dent on this rock radio station.
In radio news WGN AM revamps its on air daytime schedule. KDKA fires an on air personallity for her comments. We will let you know what is happening on the street. Plus call letter and format changes from Jenniffer Sparks, and a look back at the news from may 1st 1975 from KNX AM. Our classic aircheck takes us back to Oklahoma City and koma from August of 1971. Finally in our featured station segment we listen to WEBG FM from Chicago Il, with their new rock format and WGUS FM from Augusta Ga with their new soft adult contemporary format.
In radio news, Iheart Radio expands the black Information Network to more major markets. Two radio iconsrenew their contracts with two major media companys. We will let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson August Personal People Meter Ratings. Jennifer Sparks will provide us with call letter and format changes, and Bill Sparks provides us with a morning newscast from radio station WCKY AM from Cincinnati Ohio. This weeks featured station takes us to Yakima Washing and we will hear oldies on KTCR AM. Finally our classic aircheck takes us to Winnipeg Manitoba and radio announcer Jim Darrin from august 12th 1965.
In radio news, Entercom reorganizes its format captains and hires a director for its news and news talk stations, while Saga Communications hires a new national director of programming. We let you know what is happening on the street as well. Plus there is Jennifer's call letter and format changes followed up by a feature on Jane Barbe the voice of those telephone time announcements. This weeks classic aircheck takes us to Wichitaw Ks and radio station Kleo am from 1974, and our featured station takes us to Pittsburgh Pa and radio station WShh fm.
In radio news, Cumulus Media ends its Local Market agreement with Kesn FM in dallas Texas. Iheart Radio is attempting to purchase radio time for its Black Information Radio network. Apple introduces two new Internet radio Stations and renames Beats1 radio to Apple Music Radio. We let you know what is happening on the street, and conclude our look at the July Neilson Personal People Mater Ratings. This will be followed up with Jenniffer's Call letter and format changes. Bill Sparks remembers the great Chicago Blizzard of 1967. This weeks classic aircheck remembers the late Pat O'dayon radio station Kjr am in Seattle Washington. Finally we travel to Springfield Mo and listen to 987 the Dove KTXR FM, and then we move to Jacksonville Nc with their classic rock format.
In radio news more major radio groups report their second quarter revenue results. A radio icon returns to WABC AM in New York. We'll provide you with news on the street, and continue our look at the Neilson July Personal People Meter Ratings. We will also have Jenniffer's call letter and format segment, plus Bill Sparks will provide us with a feature on Mike Golics emotional farewell from ESPN Radio. Our classic aircheck is a tribute to the late Bill Mack from Aug. 3rd 1957 when he worked at KWFT AM in Wichita Falls Tx. Finally my featured station takes us to Providence Ri and radio station WCTK FM with their country format.
In radio news major radio groups report their second quarter revenue results, and they are not pretty. ESPN New York revamps their weekday lineup to make way for their national shows. We provide news on the street, and begin our look at the Neilson July Personal People Meter Ratings. We'll also present Jennifer's Call Letter and format changes, plus an aircheck of Cousin Brucie from WABC AM from October of 1963. In our featured station segment we listen to two radio stations. WCSX FM from Detroit Mi, with their classic rock format, and WLMI FM from Lansing Mi and critique these stations formats. Finnaly Bill Sparks will present a listen to the Black Information Network from Atlanta Ga.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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".