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What happened to Jennifer Profitt?

Last post by Luke « Tue Sep 17, 2019 6:03 am
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by Mark W Rummel » Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:38 am

Maybe I missed this, as an occasional watcher here, but where did WSMH TV-66's consumer reporter Jennifer Profitt go? Did she leave the TV biz or...

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Last post by Luke
Tue Sep 17, 2019 6:03 am
Comcast Removing Detroit and Lansing Channels

Last post by fuzzpower « Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:25 pm
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by smallwonder » Tue Sep 10, 2019 12:38 am

Starting October 23, Comcast in Flint will no longer carry the Detroit or Lansing out of market stations. This includes 2, 7, 23 and 50.

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Last post by fuzzpower
Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:25 pm
Bill Harris retiring

Last post by lovinlife101 « Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:25 am
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by autolab » Thu May 02, 2019 10:32 pm
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Just heard on 66 that Bill Harris is retiring. Congrats to Bill. I grew up watching him and gave had the pleasure of competing against him.
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Last post by lovinlife101
Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:25 am
Renaming TV obituaries

Last post by lovinlife101 « Sun Sep 15, 2019 7:56 am

by lovinlife101 » Sun Sep 15, 2019 7:56 am

They will now be known as “Even fewer viewers segment.”

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Last post by lovinlife101
Sun Sep 15, 2019 7:56 am
ABC12 & Imlay City Accident

Last post by lovinlife101 « Sat Sep 14, 2019 3:09 pm
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by R Bedell » Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:00 pm

This was painful to watch with regards to the reporter...

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Last post by lovinlife101
Sat Sep 14, 2019 3:09 pm
40 years ago in 1979

Last post by CK-722 « Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:10 am
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by matt1 » Wed Aug 28, 2019 6:02 am
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Back on August 28, 1979 on Tuesday morning, W106 FM Album Rock became WIOG ROCK 106 FM & went from album hard rock to Top 40 hit station. W106 FM did...
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Last post by CK-722
Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:10 am
WJRT 12

Last post by audiophile « Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:34 pm
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by cs15 » Tue May 28, 2019 9:34 am

Looks like channel 12 will be getting 2 more subchannels in the near future.
Start TV on 12.4
Heros & Icons on 12.5

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Last post by audiophile
Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:34 pm
Back to the Pricks

Last post by Bryce « Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:18 am
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by lovinlife101 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:34 am
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Have an annoying neighbor who’s always bragging about his car and how much better it is than yours? Let’s bring them all to Flint and put them on TV!
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Last post by Bryce
Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:18 am
TV5 Vault: Mel Serow Day

Last post by lovinlife101 « Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:12 am
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by TheForce » Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:35 pm

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Last post by lovinlife101
Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:12 am
ABC 12 at Noon

Last post by whitebalance « Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:22 am
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by Luke » Wed Sep 04, 2019 5:50 pm

With the cancellation of Millionaire I checked ABC12's listenings and it looks like they are expanding the noon newscast to an hour. Can anybody...

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Last post by whitebalance
Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:22 am
Steve Gorman replaces Cooper

Last post by matt1 « Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:45 pm

by matt1 » Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:45 pm

WHEELZ 104.5 FM Classic Rock That Really Rocks has a brand new show starting Monday night at 7:00 till midnight thru Friday called Steve Gorman...

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Last post by matt1
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:45 pm
YES! “NICK LULLI REPORTS” IS BACK!!!

Last post by lovinlife101 « Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:51 pm
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by lovinlife101 » Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:08 pm

Fresh off kicking Meredith’s billion-dollar keister in court, Nick Lulli is back covering hurricanes! More people will watch this than any Meredith...

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Last post by lovinlife101
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:51 pm
Retired meat packer

Last post by R Bedell « Thu Sep 05, 2019 7:43 am
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by lovinlife101 » Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:26 pm

I thought this was a great story.

I mean, this guy really knows how to handle sausage! You want a wiener in your mouth? This guy can oblige! A...

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Last post by R Bedell
Thu Sep 05, 2019 7:43 am
Mark “Beef” Bouillon

Last post by lovinlife101 « Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:40 am
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by lovinlife101 » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:48 am

I’m sure he’s a nice person, but the delivery is like he is impersonating a tenured professor who doesn’t care if anyone learns. Quiet, formulaic,...

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Last post by lovinlife101
Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:40 am
TV5 Vault: Peyton & Waters

Last post by matt1 « Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:23 pm
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by TheForce » Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:37 pm

Found this nice piece on YouTube on Jim Peyton and Chuck Waters.

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Last post by matt1
Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:23 pm
Mateen Cleaves not guilty of sexual assault

Last post by lovinlife101 « Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:21 pm
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by lovinlife101 » Tue Aug 20, 2019 7:36 pm

I hope he sues the accuser ALL THE WAY STEEEEEEERAIGHT TO HELL!!!

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Last post by lovinlife101
Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:21 pm
Fall 19 Syndication

Last post by smallwonder « Tue Aug 27, 2019 12:34 am
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by Luke » Thu Aug 15, 2019 9:41 pm

Looks like Mel Robbins is airing on WSMH at 6:00am and Tamron Hall will be on WEYI at 2:00pm. Any word on Kelly Clarkson , Judge Jerry or 25 Words or...

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Last post by smallwonder
Tue Aug 27, 2019 12:34 am
Mateen Cleaves-Here We Go Again!

Last post by lovinlife101 « Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:24 pm
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by Ben Zonia » Sun Aug 25, 2019 9:57 am

Here we go again! Suppressed video emerges.

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Last post by lovinlife101
Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:24 pm
He’s the “greatest”

Last post by lovinlife101 « Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:32 pm

by lovinlife101 » Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:32 pm

That’s right. David Luke Custer has been named “Greatest TV News Anchor” in the region by Great Lakes Bay Magazine.

Not someone semi-retired. Not...

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Last post by lovinlife101
Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:32 pm
Townsquare Translators Rochester, MN

Last post by CK-722 « Thu Aug 22, 2019 5:53 pm
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by CK-722 » Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:30 pm

Townsquare has 3 collocated translators multiplexed into a three bay crossed V Bext antenna at the Townsquare Studios in central Rochester, MN. One...

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Last post by CK-722
Thu Aug 22, 2019 5:53 pm
Breaking: Meredith to possibly exit the TV business

Last post by R Bedell « Wed Aug 14, 2019 6:18 pm
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by mtburb » Thu May 02, 2019 9:22 am
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The fast-paced changing TV industry continues to roil on...this time, Meredith wants out.

This will include WNEM in the Flint/Saginaw market.
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Last post by R Bedell
Wed Aug 14, 2019 6:18 pm
Bill Gildenstern/Bill Gibson Has Passed Away

Last post by Ed Joseph « Wed Aug 07, 2019 5:14 pm
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by CK-722 » Wed Aug 07, 2019 12:09 pm

Bill Gildenstern, known as Bill Gibson at WTAC 600 and WCZN 1570/WWCK 105.5 in the 1970s, has passed away. He also worked at a few other stations,...

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Last post by Ed Joseph
Wed Aug 07, 2019 5:14 pm
Flint Nielsen Radio Ratings - Ages 12+

Last post by CK-722 « Mon Aug 05, 2019 9:40 pm
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:20 pm

Very solid book for Cars 108 and 103.9 The Fox.

Mediocre book for Gnash FM, who continues to underachieve severely.

Terrible book for WHNN,...

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Last post by CK-722
Mon Aug 05, 2019 9:40 pm
Broadcasting Hotties 2019

Last post by wiseguy « Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:48 am
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by Luke » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:37 pm
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Since it's big on the Detroit board, I figured we should have our own. Here's my picks:

5 - Meg McLeod, although Ashlyn Hill is growing on me
12 -...
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Last post by wiseguy
Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:48 am
Who's Consultant's Ads are appearing in my FB feed?

Last post by wiseguy « Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:53 pm

by wiseguy » Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:53 pm

Who is Wilkins and who are they doing music survey's for? This ad has been popping up on my Facebook feed lately
imgur.com/a/txWuE12

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Last post by wiseguy
Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:53 pm
Another TV5 departure

Last post by TeddyBear « Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:19 am
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by R Bedell » Sun Jul 21, 2019 11:57 am
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I read today, that Coty Kuschinsky is leaving TV5, perhaps for greener pastures. Apparently, today is her last day.
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Last post by TeddyBear
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:19 am
Here we go again :/

Last post by bmw « Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:03 am
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by Otter Mii-kun » Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:19 pm

It seems like it's only been a short time since the Nexstar dispute with AT&T/DirecTV blew up... now this time, DISH network and Meredith are in a...

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Last post by bmw
Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:03 am
ABC12 constant clicking sound on morning news

Last post by Musicrewired « Sat Jul 20, 2019 2:05 pm
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by Kincade3072 » Tue Jun 18, 2019 5:02 am

Has anyone else noticed the annoying clicking sound happening during the morning news?

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Last post by Musicrewired
Sat Jul 20, 2019 2:05 pm
Who said it?

Last post by lovinlife101 « Fri Jul 19, 2019 8:33 pm
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by lovinlife101 » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:07 pm
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Let’s play a fun little game where you guess who said the following quotes:

1. “We all know an anchor can’t do a damn thing without a...
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Last post by lovinlife101
Fri Jul 19, 2019 8:33 pm
Lulli 2, WNEM 0

Last post by lovinlife101 « Wed Jul 17, 2019 8:37 pm
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by autolab » Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:04 am
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Good for former TV5 reporter Nick Lulli who stuck to his guns and won a lawsuit versus parent company Meredith Broadcasting.

I never understood...
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Last post by lovinlife101
Wed Jul 17, 2019 8:37 pm
WJRT News Director leaving

Last post by lovinlife101 « Sun Jul 07, 2019 3:16 pm
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by autolab » Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:19 pm

WJRT/Gray TV has posted their News Director, Jayne Hodak, is leaving this month.

First it was Ian Rubin leaving WNEM... now Jayne is retiring to...

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Last post by lovinlife101
Sun Jul 07, 2019 3:16 pm
“Don’t like it? Go buy an antenna!”

Last post by lovinlife101 « Sun Jul 07, 2019 1:02 pm
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by lovinlife101 » Fri May 31, 2019 3:09 pm
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That’s what the station is telling angry viewers.

WEYI is no longer on AT&T/DirecTV.

Good riddance.
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Last post by lovinlife101
Sun Jul 07, 2019 1:02 pm
Sarah Simnitch let go

Last post by lovinlife101 « Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:48 am
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by autolab » Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:32 pm
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TV5 morning anchor Sarah Simnitch was shown the door this week. Here's what she posted on her Facebook page -- to say she's not taking this firing...
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Last post by lovinlife101
Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:48 am
WKMF Call Letters Return To Flint

Last post by Ed Joseph « Tue Jul 02, 2019 3:54 pm
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by CK-722 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:49 am

The WKMF call letters have returned to Flint on 88.9, previously WAKL. I suspect that the WAKL call letters will eventually end up on WPLJ 95.5 New...

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Last post by Ed Joseph
Tue Jul 02, 2019 3:54 pm
Anyone else have DirecTV?

Last post by Ed Joseph « Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:28 am
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by Realist » Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:26 pm
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If you do, you realize that NBC25 was taken off on Friday May 31 with absolutely no notice. According to their Facebook page, they’re blaming DirecTV...
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Last post by Ed Joseph
Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:28 am
Local Pride month mentions

Last post by TeddyBear « Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:20 pm
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by lovinlife101 » Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:01 am
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As we wrap PRIDE Month, let’s celebrate all local on-air talent who identify as LGBTQIA+!

I’m not asking, nor would I want anyone to speculate on...
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Last post by TeddyBear
Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:20 pm
They believe you’re stupid

Last post by R Bedell « Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:26 pm
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by lovinlife101 » Fri Jun 28, 2019 9:59 am

Yep, there it was. An open-mouthed anchor, tossing to a live reporter who showed how to put things in the trash can or recycling bin.

Why not just...

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Last post by R Bedell
Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:26 pm
Rescan WEYI 25

Last post by Bdl « Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:41 pm
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by cs15 » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:48 am

Looks like WEYI 25 changed frequency's yesterday. WBSF 46 will be doing the same today. Be sure to rescan if you get these channels by antenna.

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Last post by Bdl
Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:41 pm
Regional Emmys

Last post by Bdl « Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:02 pm
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by lovinlife101 » Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:37 am
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Once again, another opportunity for those in the business to dress up, eat a rubber chicken dinner, pay a third party, and pretend that anyone...
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Last post by Bdl
Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:02 pm
WSGW programming changes

Last post by fairbankshockeypuck « Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:02 pm
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by iloveblackpeople » Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:18 am

Listen to the Mrs. off the daily schedule. Will be podcast only. Glenn Beck off the air. Fox Sports gone from overnights on 100.5.

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Last post by fairbankshockeypuck
Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:02 pm
SCREW YOU! I’M KEEPING YOU SAFE!!!

Last post by DAC « Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:40 am
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by lovinlife101 » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:56 pm
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Love how tv news folks lash back at viewers who express displeasure with severe weather cut-ins.
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Last post by DAC
Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:40 am
The Wahlbergs are coming to Flint!

Last post by DAC « Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:39 am
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by lovinlife101 » Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:05 pm

Little girls and gay men will be so happy!

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Last post by DAC
Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:39 am
Better Deals instead of Wheel

Last post by autolab « Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:16 am
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by lovinlife101 » Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:31 am

Wow, I’m sure the phones were ringing off the hook.

Who decided to air “Better Deals” with Cher’s fanboy and Mrs. Elvis Keller instead of Wheel of...

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Last post by autolab
Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:16 am
Doesn’t know when to leave

Last post by DAC « Sat Jun 15, 2019 6:47 pm
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by lovinlife101 » Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:51 pm
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Remember when you were an underclassman in high school, and a senior from the previous year who graduated, visits the school, still wearing the...
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Last post by DAC
Sat Jun 15, 2019 6:47 pm
AM1330 Drops Tigers

Last post by CK-722 « Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:13 pm
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by smallwonder » Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:55 pm
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Cumulus has decided to not renew the radio contract for the Tigers for Sportstalk 1330. Flint doesn't have a radio home for the Tigers, but 97.1 does...
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Last post by CK-722
Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:13 pm
Finally!!! Thank You 98KCQ!!

Last post by TheForce « Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:36 am
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by TheForce » Mon Jun 03, 2019 4:11 pm

KCQ is NOW streaming!!! I've been asking for this for ages it seems! Thank you!!

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Last post by TheForce
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:36 am
Terry Camp is a man among boys

Last post by lovinlife101 « Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:34 am
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by lovinlife101 » Thu May 09, 2019 10:01 pm
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You’d think the anchor with all the police connections, serving as a uniformed deputy at one time, hired to provide media training for them,...
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Last post by lovinlife101
Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:34 am
1250/99.3

Last post by tvbobn « Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:49 pm
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by fairbankshockeypuck » Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:24 am

I see that WJMK Bridgeport AM 1250 now is broadcasting translator on 99.3FM...Any idea how far that signal gets out on FM???
Bay City, Midland,...

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Last post by tvbobn
Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:49 pm
Supertalk 1570, WWCK

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:32 pm
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by Colonel Flagg » Wed May 29, 2019 6:35 pm

This pitiful station has only 300 followers on Facebook, and posts are quite rare. Very little local content. Is anyone listening anymore? In certain...

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:32 pm
TV5 Blackout

Last post by R Bedell « Fri May 24, 2019 4:50 pm
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by R Bedell » Thu May 23, 2019 7:16 am

About 11:50pm last night, I could not get any of the four TV5 channels. Totally blank and black screen. Was there an issue with TV5 last night..??...

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Fri May 24, 2019 4:50 pm

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