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Worst firings in broadcasting

Last post by moldyoldie « Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:58 am
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 13
by radioandtventhusiast » Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:54 pm » in Broadcasting - General

What do you think are some of the worst firings in broadcasting history? Think of the times when a radio or TV station got rid of a highly rated show...

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Last post by moldyoldie
Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:58 am
Supreme Court overturns New York's "Special Need" requirement for obtaining a concealed weapons permit

Last post by Rate This « Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:31 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 15
by bmw » Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:22 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Good. This was an easy one.

We know of no other constitutional right that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government...
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Last post by Rate This
Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:31 am
Kim Adams return to Local4

Last post by Cogdog « Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:03 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 16
by RayQix » Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:56 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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She’s baaaaaack :-)

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Last post by Cogdog
Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:03 am
Ron Cameron

Last post by Momo « Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:58 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by briangoleb » Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:05 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by Momo
Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:58 am
Why I disagree with returning the abortion question to the states

Last post by km1125 « Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:50 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 3
by bmw » Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:17 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I've finally had time to read through some of the text of the ruling, and while I agree with the finding that there is no Constitutional right to...

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Last post by km1125
Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:50 am
Grand Rapids May Nielsen Ratings

Last post by Greg Buben « Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:29 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

by Greg Buben » Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:29 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

The monthly ratings for the Grand Rapids market have come out once again and B-93 is number one once again.
B-93 had a 7.3% share while their pseudo...

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Last post by Greg Buben
Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:29 am
Craig James helps Whitmer win re-election

Last post by Rate This « Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:08 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 27
by TC Talks » Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:09 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Excellent! Write in's simply drain votes from legitimate candidates.

Former Detroit police Chief James Craig said he will run as a write-in...
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Last post by Rate This
Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:08 am
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (19-1392)

Last post by Rate This « Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:00 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by audiophile » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:14 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (19-1392)
The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe v. Wade, 410 U. S. 113, and Planned...
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Last post by Rate This
Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:00 am
Lack of new hires on Television

Last post by kager « Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:54 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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by BirdieKingBobo » Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:04 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

Has anyone else noticed the lack of new hires at Up North Live and 9 and 10??? Usually by now there are new hires on the airwaves, but I haven't seen...

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Last post by kager
Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:54 am
WWTV at low power?

Last post by kager « Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:50 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 22
by organman95 » Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:17 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Saw a message on 9&10 website that says Channel 9 is operating at low power until further notice.

What's that about?
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Last post by kager
Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:50 am
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by audiophile « Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:37 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 519
by audiophile » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Someone might have too much time on their hands, but it's still funny.
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Last post by audiophile
Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:37 am
The Ham Radio Thread

Last post by In The Bleachers « Tue Jun 28, 2022 5:53 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 5
by Turkeytop » Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:45 am » in Chatterbox

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Last post by In The Bleachers
Tue Jun 28, 2022 5:53 am
Kennedy vs. Bremerton SD

Last post by Rate This « Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:22 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 9
by FakeAndyStuart » Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:33 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Here's a SCOTUS decision that I, as a full fledged curmudgeon and 100% progressive, agree with. Game over, nobody forced to participate (kinda like...

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Last post by Rate This
Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:22 am
No Local News ON ABC12 First At 4

Last post by Luke « Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:54 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 3
by Soundchaser » Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:40 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Not a blurp of local stuff in the first half hour of ABC12 First At 4. Robot bartenders (I saw that story on 12 last week). Roe vs Wade. Protests....

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Last post by Luke
Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:54 pm
Jan 6 Hearings

Last post by georgetownt « Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:24 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 17
by Turkeytop » Tue Jun 21, 2022 4:54 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I haven't seen any of the hearings but I've caught some of it on the radio.. The committee gets a lot of leeway when questioning witnesses. They ask...
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Last post by georgetownt
Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:24 pm
ESPN Documentary

Last post by Bryce « Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:05 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 5
by Bryce » Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:32 pm » in The Stadium

Anyone else watch the ESPN documentary on the Red wings and Avalanche rivalry?

I thought it was really really well done. It was a fun watch...

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Last post by Bryce
Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:05 pm
I'm Glad for Stand Your Ground!

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:26 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 4
by audiophile » Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:34 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The boozer lady is out of line.

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:26 pm
Red Wings move on from Blashill

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:22 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 43
by Matt » Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:19 am » in The Stadium
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This is a placeholder thread, but it seems inevitable that Blashill will not have his expired contract renewed. In prior years, it was clear that...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:22 pm
WJML

Last post by ftballfan « Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:26 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 70
by ADD in TC » Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:19 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Not that this is the most important thing going on at the moment,but 1210 and 101.1 was broadcasting 97.1 The Ticket Detroit all day either Monday or...
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Last post by ftballfan
Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:26 pm
K100's Cliff Smithers announces retirement

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:27 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 4
by AMFMTV » Wed Jun 22, 2022 4:02 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Posted to his Facebook.

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:27 pm
Billie Joe Armstrong Renouncing His Citizenship

Last post by kager « Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:39 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 7
by Chrocket87 » Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:25 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Here we go again with the celebrities claiming they will leave the country if politics don’t go their way. Billie Joe Armstrong, lead singer of Green...

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Last post by kager
Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:39 pm
NEW K100 AM HOST

Last post by AMFMTV « Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:28 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario

by AMFMTV » Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:28 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Marco Nation

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Last post by AMFMTV
Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:28 pm
Portland In Pictures Post 2020

Last post by Bryce « Mon Jun 27, 2022 2:01 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 14
by Ben Zonia » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:40 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

A truly dystopian smaller major city, devastated by new irrational policies.

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Last post by Bryce
Mon Jun 27, 2022 2:01 pm
New round of iHeart cuts

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:45 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 4
by Radio for the birds » Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:42 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Any local changes?

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:45 pm
Favorite DJ'S

Last post by Ben Zonia « Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:10 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 46
by RadioDork1 » Mon Dec 03, 2018 4:35 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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On this site, we always talk about the DJ's we love. I usually don't post a new subject line. I was just wondering being a radio geek, who are some...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:10 pm
ES.TV

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:09 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 1
by blizzard » Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:44 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

WTH happened to ThisTV?
:hat

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:09 pm
Maher: Trump would be a shoo-in in 2024 IF...

Last post by Honeyman « Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:49 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 13
by Matt » Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:08 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

...he lets 2020 go.

As much as I'm not a fan of Trump, this seems like a reasonable take. I do also agree with Maher that DeSantis is a better...

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Last post by Honeyman
Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:49 pm
WHNE Newsnet 3.9 audio

Last post by km1125 « Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:52 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

by km1125 » Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:52 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Anybody else notice how distorted the audio has been recently??

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Last post by km1125
Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:52 am
Products whose prices have soared thanks to inflation / supply chain strains / or pure bullshit reasons

Last post by Bobbert « Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:01 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 11
by MWmetalhead » Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:28 am » in Chatterbox

Aside from the ones we all know about (gasoline, natural gas, beef, prepackaged foods, motor vehicles), price rises on the following three consumer...

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Last post by Bobbert
Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:01 am
Which mobile phone MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) are best?

Last post by craig11152 « Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:14 am
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 13
by MWmetalhead » Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:56 pm » in Tech Talk

I would love to hear people's thoughts regarding cellular service MVNOs.

For those unfamiliar with that term, an MVNO is simply a third-party...

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Last post by craig11152
Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:14 am
SNL

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:32 am
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 13
by Turkeytop » Sun Oct 10, 2021 4:32 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

Watched SNL last night for the first time in many years. I sat patiently all the way through it and never once saw or heard anything that was even...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:32 am
United States Patent and Trademark Office outlives its usefulness

Last post by Matt « Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:53 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 16
by Matt » Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:46 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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The office approved a trademark for one of THE few words ohioans can spell. I think we could get bipartisan support to abolish this entity.
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Last post by Matt
Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:53 pm
OSU wins trademark for the word, "the"

Last post by Chrocket87 « Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:45 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 9
by kager » Thu Jun 23, 2022 6:17 am » in The Stadium

Or, maybe that should be OSU wins trademark for *** word, the

Ohio State University has officially registered a trademark for the word THE after a...

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Last post by Chrocket87
Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:45 pm
Stations with the largest/eclectic playlists

Last post by organman95 « Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:17 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 4
by radioandtventhusiast » Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:25 pm » in Broadcasting - General

Which stations do you think have the largest or most eclectic playlists?

I think CKWW is probably one of the best oldies stations I've ever heard,...

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Last post by organman95
Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:17 pm
WOMC playing 2000s songs

Last post by stopnswop2 « Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:32 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 37
by 48125er » Fri May 27, 2022 1:48 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Dear WOMC

Viva La vida by Coldplay from 2008 is NOT a greatest hit or even a classic

I also heard Vertigo by U2 yesterday

It is way too soon to...
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Last post by stopnswop2
Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:32 pm
Detroit’s Broadcasting Hotties 2019

Last post by stopnswop2 « Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:29 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I’ll start out by saying in my opinion the Hottest in Detroit is Glenda Lewis from Channel 7, the next would be Erika Ericsson from Fox 2, who do you...
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Last post by stopnswop2
Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:29 pm
Tropo 6/25

Last post by k8jd « Sun Jun 26, 2022 5:32 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
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by radioandtventhusiast » Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:02 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

As mentioned on another thread, this has been a great week for DXing. From my home in Toledo, it didn't disappoint as I was able to pick up stations...

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Last post by k8jd
Sun Jun 26, 2022 5:32 pm
Brother Stair on WCXI right now

Last post by edj « Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:45 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 35
by Colonel Flagg » Mon May 09, 2022 3:27 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Dead air on WCXI all day, and then, at 3PM, instead of Guy Benson, we're treated to the infamous Brother Stair :rollin

It can't get any better than...
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Last post by edj
Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:45 pm
FCC is considering expanding FM dial 82Mhz

Last post by innate-in-you « Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:03 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 11
by CometGSR » Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:03 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Oh boy! The FCC, in their infinite wisdom, is considering expanding the FM frequency down to 82Mhz to allow for more stations. This would include...

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Last post by innate-in-you
Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:03 am
Coverage of Jan. 6 Hearings

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:42 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 47
by Under New Management » Thu Jun 09, 2022 3:54 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Fox 66/Sinclair Broadcasting will not carry the January 6th hearings on air today. That should tell you everything you need to know if you think...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:42 am
Roop Raj and Taryn Asher

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:44 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by CircleWXYZ » Sat Mar 26, 2022 6:02 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I am feeling kinda meh about them replacing Huel and Monica as the top anchor team. I like Taryn, but Roop doesn’t seem strong enough for that role....
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:44 am
Windsor and Canadian Radio Ratings from Numeris

Last post by edj « Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:21 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 20
by Marcus » Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:59 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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Like last time Windsor is listed past London and before Sudbury (page 17). I will make one comment/suggestion for Bell regarding 88.7 CIMX-FM. Flip...
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Last post by edj
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:21 pm
The Great American Standards

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:59 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by Turkeytop » Sun Jun 19, 2022 9:29 pm » in Music Musings
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What are some of your favourite standars from the Great American Songbook.

Two that come to mind for me are -

Laura - by Frank Siatra

That's All...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:59 pm
Trip hop fans?

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:06 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 1
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Sat Jun 25, 2022 3:18 am » in Music Musings

In the last few years, I have gotten into trip hop, which is basically light rap infused house. I enjoy the Sneaker Pimps, Prodigy(although they are...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:06 pm
Why Am I Passionately Pro Choice?

Last post by bmw « Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:31 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 5
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:30 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

So, why am I so passionate about the overturn of Roe v. Wade?

In large part, it is because I was indoctrinated so strongly in pro life culture from...

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Last post by bmw
Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:31 am
Trump: SCOTUS Reversal on Roe v Wade Bad for Party

Last post by audiophile « Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:42 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 9
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:35 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Trump knows that this decision will lead to pissed off suburban women. The same type of leverage that Republicans held for years on this issue has...

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Last post by audiophile
Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:42 am
Ohio dx to northern Michigan this afternoon

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:12 am
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 7
by bmw » Thu Jun 23, 2022 6:06 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

A new catch for me today - and it was of decent signal strength. Driving through Tawas, I picked up 107.3 WMWV from Cleveland. They were playing...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:12 am
Michael Estime leaves Fox2 for Fox Weather

Last post by jsf « Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:03 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 6
by Michiganviewer » Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:17 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I wonder if the other fox2 weather folks got the offer and turned down as Michael has only been at the station foe two years.

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Last post by jsf
Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:03 pm
Ron Sobczak passes

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:04 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 4
by radioandtventhusiast » Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:26 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Ron Sobczak passed away last night at 75 after a long illness. He was best known for his runs at WOHO, WCWA and WRQN until 2011. Sad to see another...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:04 pm
1520 AM

Last post by WOHO « Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:59 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 4
by radioandtventhusiast » Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:27 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

1520 is now back on and carrying the Truth Network, and they're also using 103.3 to simulcast. They now list both stations call letters in the TOH. I...

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Last post by WOHO
Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:59 pm

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