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Arthur Duncan

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:41 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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by Bobbert » Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:29 am » in Remembering the Golden Years

Arthur Duncan, the tap dancer on the Lawrence Welk show, died on January 4 at the age of 97.

He was one of many great performers on that show, and...

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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:41 pm
Best Movie Quotes Off The Top Of Your Head

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:39 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 41
by Kennelly Heaviside » Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:07 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years
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Casablanca.

I was misinformed.

Round Up The Usual Suspects.

Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But soon. And for the rest of your life....
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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:39 pm
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by Honeyman « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:38 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 363
by Rate This » Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:12 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Now that Trump has declared and there’s nothing else to poll we should be getting frequent snapshots of the race between Trump and DeSantis. To be...
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Last post by Honeyman
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:38 pm
Alligator kills man in Florida

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:36 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by matt1 » Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:12 am » in Chatterbox

TMZ ALERT!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:36 pm
Barbie Hype

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:34 pm
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
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by Bobbert » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:01 am » in Let's Break for Commercials

I'm trying to remember the last time we saw as much hype for a movie as we have for Barbie .

For some reason, I keep thinking about the hype for the...

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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:34 pm
Most Annoying Commercials

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:32 pm
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
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by Ben Zonia » Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:19 pm » in Let's Break for Commercials
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1. Progressive Insurance.
2. Haribo.

These ads cause tune outs.
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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:32 pm
Jeff Greenberg Named New Tigers GM

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:30 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by MichMash » Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:05 pm » in The Stadium

Greenberg comes in after spending the last 16 months working with the Chicago Blackhawks. He previously spent 11 years in the Chicago Cubs' front...

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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:30 pm
Detroit Tigers 2023

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:27 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by Bobbert » Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:06 am » in The Stadium
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My humble hopes for this year:

Some sign that Scott Harris's new plans are working. At least to provide a good foundation for next year, when...
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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:27 pm
What a fucking disaster...

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:23 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Sep 16, 2023 8:46 pm » in The Stadium
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Who is head coach for the 1st half tonight for the Wolverines?

What a fucking disaster their offense and special teams have been so far.

McCarthy...
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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:23 pm
UAW Strike

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:20 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 139
by A1B1C1D1 » Mon Sep 04, 2023 9:53 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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When the UAW ends their strikes (contract expires 9/15) the real question is how successful they will have been regarding their new contracts. UPS...
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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:20 pm
Migrant Child Labor in US factories

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:13 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 22
by TC Talks » Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:30 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I have raised this concern before (with no comments from conservatives). Finally the feds are getting involved.

Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms, which...
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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:13 pm
Move to Michigan for safe abortions and transgender protections

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:03 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 35
by TC Talks » Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:48 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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For once, the state will highlight our progressive values to attract young educated people.

Abortion access part of state’s pitch to attract new...
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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:03 pm
950 WWJ lies to its listeners

Last post by Rate This « Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:59 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 29
by MWmetalhead » Tue Sep 05, 2023 2:15 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I just heard a newsreader say it is 91 degrees at Metro Airport.

Just one problem - it's only 88 degrees there.

Why are they reading fake...
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Last post by Rate This
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:59 pm
AG: Whitmer kidnap trial was in ‘right-leaning county’

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:57 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 8
by Graham Wellington » Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:32 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Let's not blame the loss on incompetence, despite a track record of fucking up high profile cases. Instead, let's blame the jurors and insist they...

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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:57 pm
Classic Aircheck Thread

Last post by Turkeytop « Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:54 pm
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
Replies: 2
by Mega Hertz » Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:09 pm » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements

Hey everyone.

I thought it would be cool to have a classic aircheck thread for local radio stations. I found that WJLB one and thought maybe a...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:54 pm
Housecats by Peg McClure

Last post by Foamy « Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:42 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years

by Foamy » Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:42 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years

Aired on Nickelodeon a good handful of times around 1990-1991 I believe. I just discovered this on YouTube today and instantly remembered this.

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Last post by Foamy
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:42 pm
Henson was right! Jim Costa to succeed Stoney in mornings.

Last post by dial-it-in « Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:13 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 10
by MWmetalhead » Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:49 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Not bad!

In the span of a few years, moving from afternoon drive in Grand Rapids on a somewhat obscure station (which became more obscure after he...

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Last post by dial-it-in
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:13 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Momo « Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:37 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
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:37 pm
Football bets

Last post by Robert Faygo « Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:26 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 11
by Honeyman » Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:24 pm » in The Stadium

Figure it's about time for a thread like this. Feel free to share any bets or leans here. Even if you're not betting real money, if you feel strongly...

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Last post by Robert Faygo
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:26 pm
V98.7

Last post by BKRPDM « Sun Sep 24, 2023 8:54 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

by BKRPDM » Sun Sep 24, 2023 8:54 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

So, I know Audacy killed v98.7 WDZH HD2 earlier this year. But, if you search V98.7 and Online Radio Box, it shows an active playlist and link to the...

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Last post by BKRPDM
Sun Sep 24, 2023 8:54 pm
Last Electronics Store

Last post by edj « Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:01 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 35
by TC Talks » Wed May 10, 2023 10:47 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing
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I stumbled across this and thought it might amuse someone...
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Last post by edj
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:01 pm
2023 NFL Draft

Last post by Honeyman « Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:35 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 47
by moldyoldie » Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:49 am » in The Stadium
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At this point nothing, and I mean NOTHING will surprise me in the first round of this year's draft! There seems to finally be a consensus at #1...
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Last post by Honeyman
Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:35 pm
Prime Video Is TRASH

Last post by TC Talks « Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:26 pm
Posted in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)
Replies: 14
by Taco » Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:24 pm » in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)

That's right, Amazon is placing ad breaks in Prime Video. They'll charge an additional $2.99/month to remain ad-free. Isn't the $139/month Prime...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:26 pm
Jerry Noble Out At CK105

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:11 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 4
by smallwonder » Fri Sep 15, 2023 1:14 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Jerry Noble just posted that he is looking for work after leaving WWCK 105.5. Is the station now completely voice tracked?

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:11 pm
WOMC's Jim "JJ" Johnson Announces Retirement

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:13 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 50
by MichMash » Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:50 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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The Detroit broadcasting legend will retire on December 1.
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:13 pm
Terry Kirkman (The Association) dies

Last post by matt1 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:36 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 1
by matt1 » Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:36 pm » in Music Musings

Terry Kirkman, former member of the 60's & early 70's pop group The Association ( Cherish in 1966, later done by the late David Cassidy in late 1971...

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Last post by matt1
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:36 pm
Detroit Lions 2023

Last post by moldyoldie « Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:02 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 139
by bmw » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:30 am » in The Stadium
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Time to kick off the new year by looking at a few free agency acquisitions the Lions made yesterday:

-CB Cameron Sutton from Pittsburgh
-RB David...
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Last post by moldyoldie
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:02 pm
#TuckLeavin

Last post by ftballfan « Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:37 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 30
by teetoppz28 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:27 pm » in The Stadium
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Bye.
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Last post by ftballfan
Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:37 pm
Brief observations

Last post by ftballfan « Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:19 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

by ftballfan » Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:19 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

While driving from Grand Rapids to my parents' house today, I noticed a few things:

- Several of the big Northern Michigan signals were listenable...

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Last post by ftballfan
Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:19 pm
Jann Wenner joins the cancel culture

Last post by TC Talks « Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:24 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 7
by TC Talks » Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:37 pm » in Chatterbox

Love or hate the guy, his leadership at both Rolling Stone and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame made him very powerful. That is until he started...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:24 pm
The Roar 93.5/99.1 is done... for real this time

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:50 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 11
by Steve79 » Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:51 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

From RadioInsight.

The UK based Podcast Radio Network has launched on Beasley Media Group properties in four markets.

Beasley has flipped “Fox...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:50 am
Ya think 7's newscast ratings performance is bad?

Last post by edj « Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:08 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 2
by MWmetalhead » Sun Sep 24, 2023 8:01 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

This article is a bit stale, but I never thought I'd see the day that WCPO in Cincinnati is dead last in the money demo in most newscast dayparts:...

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Last post by edj
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:08 am
Jim Costa going to mornings on The Ticket after Mike Stone retires

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:26 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 11
by OneBigFan » Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:18 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Been 2 years since ESPN 96.1 fired Costa replacing Big Drew and Jim with ESPN programming.

Costa went home to Detroit, landed with The Ticket doing...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:26 am
Is WRIF ever going to replace its shitty ass recording of "Smooth Criminal" by Alien Ant Farm?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:12 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 23
by MWmetalhead » Sun Jul 09, 2023 10:09 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Someone needs to give the Music Director a swift kick in his or her ass!

A great cover song is ruined.

Unbelievable they've been playing the same...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:12 am
Could 98.7 flip to classic country as a flanker for WYCD?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:09 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Foamy » Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:33 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I might get tossed through a window here but.... I'll pose the question anyway.

Obviously, there has been talk of how much longer Alt is going to...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:09 am
Bob & Tom Show returning to NW Michigan

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:04 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 25
by Colonel Flagg » Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:13 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Maybe it's already happened?

My double agents tell me the Bob & Tom Show is supposed to be returning to The Bear
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:04 am
LMAO @ Bell Media's shitty FM stations

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:53 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 14
by MWmetalhead » Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:44 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

93.9 for some reason is broadcasting in monaural and is rebroadcasting 99.9 from Toronto (even the commercials).

88.7's transmitting equipment is...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:53 pm
The tiny one's name no longer censored?

Last post by thatonedude « Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:43 pm
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
Replies: 7
by teetoppz28 » Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:16 pm » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements

H*** is good to go now?
Same with H***, H***, and H***??

:hat

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Last post by thatonedude
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:43 pm
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by Foamy « Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:22 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by MicProcessor_22 » Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:53 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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I give this experiment 3 months.
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Last post by Foamy
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:22 pm
WVMV 98.7 Detroit, 2001

Last post by Foamy « Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:09 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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by Mega Hertz » Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:07 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years

I think this would be a good thread to throw up some air checks of Detroit/Windsor radio past (Good God, this one was 22 years ago).

The video...

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Last post by Foamy
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:09 pm
Classic Hits 96.7 WBVI

Last post by Foamy « Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:01 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 5
by Foamy » Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:06 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

I love this station! Now this is how you do a classic hits station. :D

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Last post by Foamy
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:01 pm
Q105 rebrands to a 90's and 2000's format

Last post by Foamy « Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:00 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 17
by radioandtventhusiast » Mon Sep 04, 2023 12:44 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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It looks like Q105 has flipped slightly to a more gold based format, playing mainly the hits of the 90's and 2000's, although some of today's hits...
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Last post by Foamy
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:00 pm
Rupert Murdoch Steps Down as Fox Chairman

Last post by TC Talks « Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:49 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 3
by MichMash » Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:00 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

Murdoch, 92, will hand the reins of Fox Corp. and News Corp. over to son Lachlan in November. Discuss amongst yourselves what this means for the...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:49 pm
Golfer wanted to fight

Last post by Rate This « Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:17 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by matt1 » Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:19 am » in The Stadium

TMZ SPORTS ALERT!!! :lol

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Last post by Rate This
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:17 am
Roger Whittaker dies

Last post by matt1 « Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:02 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 7
by matt1 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:29 pm » in Music Musings

Singer songwriter Roger Whittaker (of 1970 New World In The Morning & 1975 The Last Farewell ) has died at 87 years old. My late parents liked his...

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Last post by matt1
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:02 am
ABC News staffers ‘freaking’ out over reports Disney is in talks to sell the outlet

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:57 am
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 5
by Graham Wellington » Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:47 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

An excerpt from the article:

With Nexstar already owning NewsNation, the little-watched cable news channel that embraces bothsidesism and was happy...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:57 am
FM98 WJLB September, 1984

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:53 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Mega Hertz » Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:48 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Sweet chocolate Jesus. How good did this sound? Man, I'd give anything to have this JLB back!

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:53 am
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by Turkeytop « Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:44 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by audiophile » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Last post by Turkeytop
Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:44 pm
The new 910AM News Talk Superstation

Last post by windsorjoe « Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:42 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Tvguy » Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:35 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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For the first time in years, Metro Detroit has an alternative to WJR, with a genuinely conservative point of view, said Kevin Adell, Chief Executive...
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Last post by windsorjoe
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:42 pm
Good Dogs

Last post by Turkeytop « Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:10 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 2
by tigerwings » Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:30 pm » in Chatterbox

FAITHORN, Michigan — A 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan's Upper Peninsula alongside two family dogs was found in the woods...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:10 pm

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