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People in Washtenaw County love WUOM

Last post by Ben Zonia « Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:18 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Aug 05, 2022 7:52 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I think this might be a new record high for the current format, and perhaps, in the long history of the station:

Also cannot remember the last...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:18 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Momo « Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:14 pm
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
Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:14 pm
Weather Woman Fired For Racial Reference?

Last post by Editorcj « Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:59 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 7
by BillT » Sun Aug 07, 2022 2:30 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

This was probably 15 to 20 years ago now, but a female weather forecaster at WDIV was fired when she made an unintentional reference to black people...

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Last post by Editorcj
Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:59 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by audiophile « Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:56 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 536
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
Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:56 pm
Trumps Vows to Lock Up Nessel

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:49 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 40
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Fri Mar 11, 2022 3:38 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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This is beyond appalling. Locking up a member of elected government is the fascist platform. Talk about cancel culture.
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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:49 pm
First Capitol Rioter to Face Trial Gets 7 Years

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:45 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 14
by TC Talks » Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:14 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

When the ignorant break the law...

Hope he enjoys his time in Pound you on the ass * prison like he enjoys his gun. Trumpards, they sure are fun to...

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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:45 pm
Whitmer VS Dixon

Last post by km1125 « Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:18 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 32
by Mr. Peabody » Wed Aug 03, 2022 12:01 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Let the fun begin!
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Last post by km1125
Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:18 pm
Inflation Reduction Act - A Misnomer!

Last post by bmw « Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:35 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 3
by audiophile » Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:34 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

A 15% minimum corporate tax based on gross book income WILL NOT REDUCE INFLATION, it will increase it. Of course, that is tip of the iceberg:

$6.5...

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Last post by bmw
Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:35 am
Tudor Dixon Michigan's own Sarah Palin?

Last post by audiophile « Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:35 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 43
by Mr. Peabody » Tue Jul 26, 2022 1:03 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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This women has shades or Sarah Palin or Michelle Bachmann. Foolish and off the latch.

I wonder if she lives in a Tudor style home on a cul-de-sac...
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Last post by audiophile
Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:35 am
20 Shot Four Dead

Last post by Bryce « Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:43 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 3
by Bryce » Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:29 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

In three separate mass shooting incidents in the past week just in Detroit.

There has been little or any national news coverage on this that I can...

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Last post by Bryce
Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:43 am
49 Democrats Vote To Keep Stupid Delaying Regulations

Last post by audiophile « Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:40 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by audiophile » Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:40 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Manchin crossed lines to void Biden's reversal of the Trump's streamlining of environmental litigation.

Those rules are BS. Study after study just...

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Last post by audiophile
Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:40 am
Missouri denies a Eric Greitens a comeback

Last post by Mr. Peabody « Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:29 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Mr. Peabody » Wed Aug 03, 2022 12:12 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

This seat will likely stay with The GOP I think, it's hard to imagine a Democrat winning this, it's a long shot anyhow. However, at least Eric...

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Last post by Mr. Peabody
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:29 am
PredictIt (political markets betting place) being shut down by the CFTC

Last post by In The Bleachers « Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:38 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 8
by bmw » Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:36 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I'm kinda pissed about this since I'm pretty good at making money at betting on politics. The CFTC has given PredictIt until February of next year to...

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Last post by In The Bleachers
Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:38 am
Kim Adams return to Local4

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:41 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 36
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 MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:41 am
News director opening

Last post by sinklair « Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:15 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 21
by journalist » Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:51 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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On LinkedIn it shows there's an opening for a news director at the Sinclair station in flint.
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Last post by sinklair
Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:15 am
Radio playlist question

Last post by In The Bleachers « Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:28 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 3
by Mega Hertz » Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:50 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I've noticed this for a while, maybe some of you have, also. I think it's been discussed here before.

Most playlists have been narrowed down to a...

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Last post by In The Bleachers
Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:28 pm
Sarnia Radio Market

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:47 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 7
by Marcus » Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:48 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Sarnia and Media Entertainment Inc. was turned down after applying for a LPFM. Blackburn is interested in moving CHOK over to the FM band but...

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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:47 pm
If You Didn't Do Anything Wrong, You Don't Have Anything To Worry About

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:39 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 18
by TC Shuts Up » Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:04 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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If You Didn't Do Anything Wrong, You Don't Have Anything To Worry About.

Isn't that what increasingly invasive government always told you,...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:39 pm
Ronnie Dahl resurfaces at WJRT Flint

Last post by Matt « Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:01 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 4
by iloveblackpeople » Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:36 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Kind of a downgrade there.

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Last post by Matt
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:01 pm
Will Bryce be at Yost this year?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:33 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 28
by Matt » Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:32 am » in The Stadium
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Seems likely if John U. Bacon's account of the hockey investigation is correct:
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:33 pm
106.5 Jack FM

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:07 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 11
by MWmetalhead » Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:04 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Is it just me, or does this station's audio processing continue to sound like trash?

As an AC, I thought 106.5's processing generally sounded good,...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:07 pm
98.5/940am The Legend

Last post by Toledo Radio Died « Sun Aug 07, 2022 5:11 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 6
by Riff Raff » Sat Jul 23, 2022 2:14 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

This station is out of LIma Ohio, I heard them not too long ago when I was down that way. A lot of the older good country music, not the newer stuff...

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Last post by Toledo Radio Died
Sun Aug 07, 2022 5:11 pm
New Prime Video Interface

Last post by km1125 « Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:29 pm
Posted in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)
Replies: 1
by Bobbert » Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:08 pm » in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)

Prime Video just changed their interface. It's changed to a sidebar style menu that I've seen other places, like Pluto.

I now can't find the first...

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Last post by km1125
Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:29 pm
Roger E. Mosley dies

Last post by matt1 « Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:07 pm
Posted in Chatterbox

by matt1 » Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:07 pm » in Chatterbox

Actor Roger E. Mosley, best known as Tom Selleck's original Magnum P.I. has died at 83 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:07 pm
Andrew Z

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sun Aug 07, 2022 3:29 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 14
by JEDSBALLS » Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:28 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

According to his facebook he is coming back on air. Where?

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Last post by CurlyHoward
Sun Aug 07, 2022 3:29 pm
Poor presentation on NBC25

Last post by Under New Management « Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:21 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 16
by organman95 » Wed Aug 03, 2022 5:04 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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How much of NBC25's Severe Weather coverage was OTA?

That was the worst coverage/delivery I've ever seen. I know that weather is difficult to...
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Last post by Under New Management
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:21 am
Veronica Meadows-Fox2 News

Last post by dial-it-in « Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:52 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 8
by Wildbill » Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:29 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Anybody hear what happened to Veronica Meadows? Have not seen her on the news lately.

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Last post by dial-it-in
Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:52 am
The Roar 93.5/99.1

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:58 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 6
by Longwave » Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:49 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Does anyone even know that The Roar 93.5 and 99.1 exists? I live in Rochester and receive 99.1 real strong. My neighbor says he heard Ryan Ermanni on...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:58 am
528K New Jobs in July!

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:29 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by MotorCityRadioFreak » Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:29 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Worst recession ever!

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:29 am
Travel Advice Needed

Last post by Turkeytop « Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:20 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 28
by Turkeytop » Tue Aug 02, 2022 7:49 pm » in Chatterbox
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I used to love flying but now I hate it. Two hours in the dentist chair is less of an ordeal than two hours on a airplane.

We're booked to fly out...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:20 am
Digi-TV 49-10 is officially closed.

Last post by Martin Stett « Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:30 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 4
by Martin Stett » Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:10 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Had an interesting mix of shows. UK and Australian cop shows and home improvement.

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Last post by Martin Stett
Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:30 pm
Nielsen Audio #'s - some big movers!

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:29 pm
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 4
by MWmetalhead » Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:29 am » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

I cannot recall the last time that a sub-7 share performance was worthy of the top spot in the Lansing Nielsen Audio / Arbitron ratings yet here we...

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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:29 pm
Dog's Best Friend With Benefits

Last post by tapeisrolling « Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:34 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 7
by Turkeytop » Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:30 pm » in Chatterbox

Florida Couple Arrested for Filming Sexual Intercourse With Their Dog

A Florida woman was arrested Tuesday for having sexual intercourse with her...

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Last post by tapeisrolling
Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:34 pm
*Chuckles* Senator Josh Hawley's upcoming book

Last post by Matt « Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:03 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 5
by Mr. Peabody » Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:58 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I wonder if one of the pictures in the book will be Vladimir Putin shirtless on a horse?

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Last post by Matt
Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:03 pm
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by Longwave « Sat Aug 06, 2022 3:29 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 237
by SBaxley » Tue Sep 21, 2021 11:23 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Hmm..interesting find on Vimeo, seems the local news drought COULD be at an end at CBS O&O WWJ TV
don't know how to do the URL of the site the video...
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Last post by Longwave
Sat Aug 06, 2022 3:29 pm
2021 Ford Broncos are rolling shitboxes

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Aug 06, 2022 12:08 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 51
by MWmetalhead » Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:29 am » in Chatterbox
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Sadly, this isn't terribly surprising to me:

The 2.7L has been used in other Ford vehicles with little issue (often with twin turbos), so the...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Aug 06, 2022 12:08 pm
DX report - Saturday, 7/23

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:21 am
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 7
by MWmetalhead » Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:30 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

Nothing too interesting, but figured I would share my observations nonetheless:
- Brighton area: Majic 105.7 from Cleveland was coming in strongly...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:21 am
S-XM to launch a Red Hot Chili Pepper Channel

Last post by Longwave « Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:47 am
Posted in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)
Replies: 5
by Deleted User 15773 » Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:28 am » in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)

Why? They have to be the most overrated group on the face of the earth or close to it anyway.

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Last post by Longwave
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:47 am
I've been enjoying Alt 98.7

Last post by Longwave « Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:41 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 44
by Deleted User 15773 » Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:25 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Which leads me to one conclusion, they will be changing format soon. Anytime there is a station that I very much enjoy, it changes formats to...
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Last post by Longwave
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:41 am
Fly lands in Orlando

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:51 am
Posted in Everywhere Else
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by Riff Raff » Mon Aug 01, 2022 12:29 pm » in Everywhere Else

There is also talk of the wolf making a re-appearance on another signal.

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:51 am
Freep Endorses Kevin Rinke in GOP Governor Race

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:47 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 38
by MichMash » Tue Jul 26, 2022 11:23 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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But Rinke is described as the least dangerous choice for Republican voters with no good options in the next month's primary.

The salient point I...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:47 am
Alex Jones In Court

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sat Aug 06, 2022 12:50 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 13
by Mr. Peabody » Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:02 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Will that be cash or charge Mr.Jones?

In all seriousness, this is man is a manipulator, a liar, a con-man and quite frankly mentally ill.

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sat Aug 06, 2022 12:50 am
Paul Gross

Last post by SteveS « Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:19 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 1
by BKRPDM » Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:02 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Where has he been? Did he leave with Andrew Humphrey? We’re stuck with Brett Collar and Bryan Schuerman as fill-ins for now.

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Last post by SteveS
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:19 pm
New Radio Ratings July 25

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:58 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 18
by learn to fly » Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:33 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:58 pm
17 Seeks A Winning Morning Formula...

Last post by statmanmi « Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:03 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 4
by Trophyhead » Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:34 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

I admit to paying little attention to FOX 17 Morning News lately, beyond checking their weather.

They have announced that Rockford's native son...

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Last post by statmanmi
Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:03 pm
Oldies music on 1620

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Fri Aug 05, 2022 2:48 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 13
by originalzzmfmjock » Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:37 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

While tuning the radio around sunset the past few weeks I've been hearing a station on 1620 playing 50's, 60's, 70's oldies. The signal fades in and...

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Fri Aug 05, 2022 2:48 pm
New market manager for Cumulus GR named

Last post by thatonedude « Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:05 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 2
by MWmetalhead » Tue Aug 02, 2022 1:00 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Bruce Law quietly exited in January of this year.

Will be interesting to see if any dead weight gets canned now that someone new is in charge....

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Last post by thatonedude
Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:05 pm
Songs attributed to the wrong artist

Last post by tc « Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:00 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 29
by stopnswop2 » Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:31 am » in Music Musings
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What are songs that you thought were sung by one band, but were actually someone else?
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Last post by tc
Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:00 pm
Banking in Times of Covid

Last post by moldyoldie « Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:34 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 70
by Turkeytop » Tue May 26, 2020 12:32 pm » in Chatterbox
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Had some banking business today that couldn't be done online. Had to visit the Branch. Because of social distancing, they only allow one customer to...
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Last post by moldyoldie
Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:34 am
Abc12 breaking point

Last post by Jack5o2soco « Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:26 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 49
by Jack5o2soco » Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:31 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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My contact there says they still have no potential candidates for any position. They will keep cycling through people for Cheri's old spot on the...
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Last post by Jack5o2soco
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:26 am

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