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Parton Not Happy With Stern: Seems that the age-old production technique of taking parts of someone's recorded comments and matching them up in unintended ways to other people's recorded comments, isn't going over too well with Dolly Parton. This time, the editing wizardry comes courtesy of Howard Stern and involves produced discussion of sex (who would have thunk?)and other celebrities. Read More

MOVERS/WAKERS: Former Movin/Seattle morning host Pat Clark takes over wakeups at WIZM/LaCrosse, WI.

Mancow Joins for Biography of Chris Farley: Talk Radio Network FM’s Erich “Mancow” Muller shares his stories in the new book "The Chris Farley Show," A Biography in Three Acts scheduled to be released in May of this year. It is the true story of a man who lived to make us laugh and died as a result; written by Tom Farley Jr., Chris’s older brother and Tanner Colby. In the book, Chris Farley, the Saturday Night Live star is remembered by his family, colleagues, and friends including Mancow host of Mancow’s Morning Madhouse. Mancow shared many of his personal memories of Chris Farley and their time together; he played several voicemails that Chris Farley had left for him over the years. During the segment Mancow said, “In retrospect, I wish I would have picked up the phone, maybe I could have done something." Mancow, who's featured daily on Fox' "Fox and Friends, recently announced the addition of WCFO, Atlanta; WVIE, Baltimore; WIST, New Orleans; KHBZ, Honolulu; WEEO, Hagerstown-Chambersburg, PA; KURQ, San Luis Obispo, CA; KDZZ, Rochester, MN and KTFS, Texarkana, TX.

Fake Obama Slogans At Station Website Prompt Protests - Phrases like "Yes we can. Kill White folks" "Hope. Change. Dead Honkeys!" have prompted some Barack Obama supporters to ask a Bakersfield radio station to fire PMD Jaz McKay KNZR AM. McKay claims he found the graphics on the internet. Station management is reportedly not disciplining McKay and says that his listeners understand his "tongue-in-cheek humor."Read More

Rusty Humphries Hosts Memorial Day Radiothon For Vietnam Vets: Talk Radio Network host Rusty Humphries is teaming up with Sons and Daughters In Touch (SDIT) over the Memorial Day weekend for a national radiothon to benefit SDIT and its support of the construction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Center on the National Mall. The SDIT National Radiothon will air nationwide on Talk Radio Network’s The Rusty Humphries Show May 23 through 26. SDIT—a national nonprofit organization comprised of nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their fathers in the Vietnam War—will be enlisting the support of Humphries, an SDIT member whose father, Army Capt. Gary D. Humphries, was killed on Jan. 29, 1969 in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam. For the past 18 years, Sons and Daughters In Touch has worked to locate, unite and provide support to the now-grown children of American servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Vietnam War. The Rusty Humphries Show is now heard on over 200 affiliates nationwide and is ranked the 10th largest syndicated talk show in the country according to Talkers Magazine. 

MOVERS/WAKERS: D.B. Nyce is headed to KNOE/Monroe (Ed: Don Anthony's Radio Alma Mater of youthdom) for mornings. He arrives from nights at Star 94.9/ Muscle Shoals, AL. Current host/PD Bobby Richards moves to middays.

Mahaffey: Braces For Big Giveaway - With gas prices and other household expenses going through the roof, WFUS/US 103.5/Tampa's Skip Mahaffey Morning Show is going to help one local family with another big expense that most familes with kids have... braces. The show has teamed up with Dr. Bill Layman from Straighten Up Orthodontics in Clearwater to offer one Skip Show junior listener a full orthodontic treatment package. To a child, this prize means straight teeth and self-confidence. Braces these days cost about $5000 per child and that cost goes up every year. For more information on the contest, check out www.skipshow.com.

MOVERS/WAKERS:Former Morning X/Atlanta Co-Host, now WCNN-AM/Atlanta 680 The Fan Production Director, Rob Jenners joins Sheet Happens Prep as Director of Custom Comedy Bits • JC Burton joins Star 103.7/Frankfort, KY for AMD/PD duties.

Court Now Says Co-Host Did Breach Her Contract: More than two years after a lawsuit was filed against the former owner of the company that now employs morning co-host Jennifer Ross. A Palm Beach County jury has decided her contract was breached when she crossed from WEAT-FM to WRMF-FM, West Palm Beach sooner than her non-compete allowed. The jury has now awarded $6.9 million in damages to CBS Radio, formerly Infinity Radio, the owner of WEAT. Read More

MOVERS/WAKERS: Issa shifts from PMD to mornings at 95.7-the Party/Denver. George McFly takes over PMD • Longtime market host Dale O'Brian takes over PD/Mornings at WCDA/Lexington, KY.

Talent On Loan From.....Ace & TJ: The syndicated Ace & TJ Show temporarily added several hundred affiliates yesterday by way of Premiere syndicated Rush, "El Rushbo" Limbaugh. Apparently, the talk behemoth picked up on an interview the Charlotte based duo had with former President Bill Clinton and ran with it on his 600+ station network. Ace and TJ, who ain't about to throw out no political softballs, immediately threw out questions re: Rush's claim that Mr. Clinton...gasp!!!....hit on Rush's date and Rush having a crush on HIllary. Now, in your mind, hear the best/worst Clinton voice as he responded "He should be ashamed of himself." BTW: as expected, what was scheduled to be a short interview lasted nearly 15 minutes. Hear the interview here Pt 1 And P2

 

Another Cut In Rochester: No sooner had we mentioned Dee Alexander's exit from newly purchased WARM/Rochester (1/2 of Tony & Dee Show for the last 20 Years), did word come that Variety Hits WFKL-FM morning host Bob Kirk would be heading for the door as well. The moves follow Stephens Media Group recent purchase of three Rochester outlets from Entercom.

After 20 Years: Dee Dropped From Tony & Dee Show - First, it was market icon Brother Wease, unable to come to terms with 22 year home WCMF (he'll join The Fox later this year), now comes Dee Alexander, known for 20 years as one half of the "Tony and Dee" show on WARM 101.3 FM. This follows the sale of WARM to Stephens Media Group, Tulsa. Wonder how WARM of a reception the new owners will get her longtime fans. Read More

Paula Does Q100/Atlanta's Bert Show----TWICE!! How do you spell "Ditz?" American Idol's Paula Abdul's much talked about review of contestant Jason Castro's two performances, when he had only done one, was given a chance to explain herself on yesterday's Bert (Weiss) Show. She attributed the screwup to AI producers who allegedly didn't alert judges to the format change. After a rambling interview, she hung up, they went to a commercial break and now the good part: She calls the show right back not realizing she called the same station twice!!! As soon as she realized what she did, she said "“I’m getting my notes all mixed up.” Read More

Lawsuit Against Steve & Vikki Overrulled! As reported in Jockline recently, B98, the soon to be home of longtime Atlanta morning duet Steve & Vikki, recently began airing TV commercials for their arrival on July 1, 08, however, their former station, Star 94 cried foul and said this violated their non-compete agreement. Yesterday, a Fulton County Superior Court Judge ruled otherwise and said the ads can continue. It seems while their agreement did specify certain things they couldn't do, TV apparently wasn't among them. Star 94 General Manager Mark Kanov told the Atlanta Journal Constitution that he didn't plan to appeal. Read More

Harvey's "Angel" Passes Away at 92: Lynne "Angel" Harvey, the producer and husband of ABC's venerable Paul Harvey's ''News & Comment,'' died this past weekend following her long battle with leukemia. Lynne was the first producer ever inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.

MOVERS/WAKERS: Middayer Jill Devine crosses from MOViN 101.1/St. Louis to The Craig Cornett Mornng Show at 93.7 The Bull. She replaces Beau Vighn (enter belly laugh here) who left recently.

Woody & Wilcox Return To The Air At KBFX Anchorage - As reported here a couple of weeks ago, KBFX/Anchorage morning duo Woody & Wilcox (Greg Wood and Chris Wilcox) were suspended following a play on words ("Have you made love to the Yukon River and peed in a native woman?") which offended some local native american women. Although the station has felt some fallout from this, they apparently felt the time was right to let them return. Their pay during the suspension was given to charity.\

MOVERS/WAKERS: Karson (With A K) exits half of the Karson and Kennedy Show at WHBQ Memphis. Kennedy rides solo • Katie Crawford joins the morning show at WGYL/Vero Beach, FL. She joins Hamp Elliot.

 

Viva La Kraddick - Yea Network's Kidd Kraddick in the morning syndicated show is now set to air at KPLV (The Party). Kidd Kraddick told us he's psyched to have his show on in Vegas. Next to New York and LA, Las Vegas is the most important entertainment city in the country so we plan on being there A LOT. I’m looking forward to coming to Vegas to visit the station and going to the casinos to visit my money!”

MOVERS/WAKERS: Katie Crawford joins The Breeze/Vero Beach, FL, to co-host with and PD Hamp Elliott • The Beat/Colorado Springs adds ABC Radio Networks-syndicated Big Boy's Neighborhood to mornings • Casey Cook joins Big Country 92.3/Marquette, MI as PD/AMD. She replaces syndicated Young & Verna.

Another Legend Passes On: Having recently re-up'd for afternoons at WOGL/Philly, legendary talent Big Ron O'Brienpassed away from complications related to pneumonia. His job history reads like a list of famous stations: WQXI/Atlanta,WCFL/Chicago, WXLO/New York/ WOKY/Milwaukee, WFIL/Philly, KFI & KIIS/Los Angeles and beginning in 2002, WOGL/Philly. Whatwas first considered a bad cold, turned out to be pneumonia. He died yesterday at the age of 56. His buriel details are expected later this week.

MOVERS/WAKERS: Longtime morning host Bruce Kelly exits WMXJ/Miami after less than a year. He's best known for his long stints at KKFR and KZZP/Phoenixi • KHFI/Austin's Bobby Bones gets his deal re-up't through 2011.

LIfe After Mornings At WRIF: Drew Lane Talks About His Options - Read

Denver Morning Host Caught Up In Car Dealership Scandal: Longtime Denver host Michael Floorwax, co-host of the popular Lewis & Floorwax show on KRFX now finds himself caught up in a local scandal involving the Castle Pines Auto Sport Dealership. Floorwax told his listnerers on Thursday's show "I can give everybody my word there were no improprieties caused by this boy right here. People know I wouldn't steal from anybody." He told listeners he was working to arrange restitution for customers who lost money.His partner, Wayne Weaver has since vanished. Read More

MOVERS/WAKERS: Now that he's not dancing as much, LA based Adam Carolla adds wakeups to his syndicted show at The Edge 103.9 Phoenix.

St. Louis Morning Vet Steve Shannon Shifts to Talk at WERC/Birmingham - Following a 17 year run as 1/2 of the Steve & DC Show, Steve follows his dreams to do talk at WERC Birmingham with Leah Brandon. The Show will be called Steve & Leah. Steve and DC began in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Grand Giveaway For Blair Garner: Premiere Radio host Blair Garner welcomed Country music artist Phil Vassar to his After Midnight Show to announce a contest to win a “Baby” Baby Grand Piano signed by the music artist. Listeners have the opportunity to qualify for the grand prize by either calling in or visiting the website

MOVERS//WAKERS: Skip Clark takes on AMD/PD duties at WOLF-FM & WWLF-FM /Syracuse. Previous host, Joey Walker, jumps to middays • Sam Schrier becomes the latest Whoopi successor, this time at Mix 102.5/Utica, NY. He formerly produced mornings at WBEE/Rochester.

Longtime Detroit Morning Host, Drew Lane Rumored To Leave WRIF - WRIF morning host Drew Lane, half of the highly popular Drew & Mike Show, is expected to call it quits as early as this afternoon (4.22). Lane, who began nearly 16 years ago and was joined two years later by Mike Clark, Became one of Detroit's most legendary teams. Lane last appeared on the show back on Sept. 17, but then took off to care for his fiancee, Tess Schuster, who was undergoing treatment for cancer. Mike Clark is expected to remain remain along with producers Marc Fellhauer, Mike Wolters and Trudi Daniels. Read More

Ace & TJ's Band "Charity Case" Raises Over $500,000! - “7 years + 200 shows = $500,000…and they gave it all away. It’s more than simple math for the guys in Charity Case. The Charlotte based party band that includes Ace from the syndicated Ace and TJ Show on WNKS/Kiss 95.1, has been steadily making music and money. Charity Case has shared the bill with Bon Jovi, Train, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, The Outlaws, The Wallflowers, LL Cool J, Joan Jett, Bret Michaels from Poison, and many more. Proceeds for Charity Case provides the most money for Ace & TJ’s Grin Kids which was created to enhance the lives of children who are chronically disabled and terminally ill by sending them with their entire families to Walt Disney World, all expenses paid. Read More

Shocker!! Artie Lange Returns To Stern Show: You read about it here last week. Longtime show member Artie Lange of Sirius Satellite's Howerd Stern Show left following an on-air meltdown on April 10th. But yesterday, to the shock of........... uhhhh....... okay, he returned, issued an apology and bam! together again.

Bubbapalooza? Todd Alan Clem, aka Bubba the Love Sponge returns home to Indiana for special stand-up routine. Read More

Morning Jock Lets Audience Choose Baby's Name: B104/Rockford's morning host Sean Henry and wife Amy await the birth of their first child on May 12th and, as we're sure his wife is just thrilled by, he's letting the audience choose the name (Listeners vote online at www.B103fm.com under the "Morning Show" link). Final Names are down to Brock, Declan and Logan. Come May, we'll let you know the final choice. Read More

G105/Raleigh Kiss & Make Up With Native Americans: Following a three-day suspension, Bob Dumas Morning Showgram returned to the air this week and after his management's sit down with the North Carolina Commission on Indian Affairs, they finally accepted his apology and are moving on.

Steve & Vikki Promo Prompts Ceast & Desist From Former Employer - Former Star(WSTR) 94 Atlanta morning hosts Steve & Vikki, who'll join B98 for mornings in July, have caught the attention of Lincoln Financial's (Star's owner) legal department following a B98 TV promo featuring the pair. Lincoln claims this violates their non-compete and wants the ad stopped immediately. This morning's Atlanta Journal Constitution (4.17.08) reports they plan to continue running the promos. Of interest, current B98 morning hosts Kelly & Alpha, who've been with the station for 10 years and agreed to remain on the air until July when S&V takes over, broadcast from a studio replete with tv monitors which have featured the S&V ads during their show.

MOVERS/WAKERS: The Big "O"/Omaha, NE, kicks offs new morning show with Allison Steele and Tommy O. Allison, an Omaha native, arrives from WTMX/Chicago where she did middays.

Woody & Wilcox Join the Suspension Bandwagon - Not to be outdone by others, while chatting about what makes you a real Alaskan, Fox/Anchorage' Woody & Wilcox turned around a local axiom by asking "Have you made love to the Yukon River and peed in a native woman?" Apparently, a lady surfing her radio dial caught the comment and didn't take too kindly to it. They were promptly suspended with pay being donated to local charity. Read More (read apology at woodyandwilcox.com)

Roker Hangs With Dan Tooker: Yesterday on Boise' Magic 93.1, Dan Tooker's Morning Show met up with Al Roker and The Today Show crew at the Idaho Youth Ranch in Rupert, ID. The Today Show kicked off his 7th annual Lend a Hand series by donating over $175,000 worth of goods. When Roker wasn't on camera he was hanging out on with Tooker and his crew (unconfirmed reports have it that The Today Show van now has several Magic 93.1 bumper stickers stuck to its body).

Ace & TJ Add Their 10th - Having just reached their 10th anniversary in Charlotte, now under their new syndication company, 7 to 8 Media, Ace & TJ pick up their 10th affiliate WSGA/Savannah, GA.

MOVERS/WAKERS: Marc Michaels jumps from PMD to AMD at Z103.5/Halifax. He'll join with Blake (not to be confused with other.... Blakes) who arrives from The Beat/Vancouver and Cassie Licshka • 106.1 Kiss FM/Seattle morning host Bender of Jackie & Bender, gets APD stripes added to his resume. He takes over for Marcus D who switched to APD/PMD at co-owned Alice/San Francisco. Bender, no stranger to programming, held PD stripes at Mix 103.7/Washington and K92/Roanoke prior to his move to Seattle.

G105 Raleigh Showgram Returns Monday: Following a suspension for comments about native-Americans, GM Dick Harlow has said the Showgram, featuring Bob Dumas, Kentucky Kristen and Mike Morse will be back on the air Monday following a 3 day suspension. “We don’t fire people for making a mistake,” Harlow said. “We apologize for what they said and think they said the wrong thing. Bob Dumas has conducted a live morning show and done it for a little more than 16 years. When you’re live, you’re working on the fly, so to speak.” Read More

Geronimo Hangs 'Em Up Today (4.10): After 20 years of slapping the alarm clock before dawn, Don Geronimo, one half of the legendary Don & Mike Show (shown left, Don is one with salt and pepper hair and short beard. Wait... the one not smiling. Wait... ON THE LEFT!), is scheduled to bid farewell to his audience today, much sooner than his original May 30th target. Mike O'Meara will continue with recently added Buzz Burbank, Robb Speway and Executive Producer Beth Ann McBride.

Artie Lange Exits Stern Show --- In A Huff!! (You're buying this, right?) Listen Here Photo: Jennifer Brown/New Jersey Star-Ledger

Tavis Smiley Exits Tom Joyner Morning Show: After 12 years on show, exits nationally syndicated show for what some say is due to Barack Obama criticism. Recently, Smiley has been critical of Obama following his failure to appear at Smiley's symposium. Read More

 

Rhodes Exits Air America: Following her infamous speech in San Francisco where she called both Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton f*cking whores and was subsequently suspended, Randi Rhodes, the feisty Air America talker now grabs the mic at Phoenix-based Nova M Radio Network a syndicator for talk shows. Last night in an appearance on Larry King, Rhodes said the reason she wouldn't continue with Air America was because she wouldn't agree to change her contract and insert a termination clause.

O&A Re-Up With CBS: Rumors of their demise came to a quick halt yesterday as CBS announced Opie & Anthony, the controversial New York duo were being re-signed at K-Rock/NY, WBCN/Boston and WKRK/Cleveland. They'll continue their simulcast with XM Satellite Radio. Commenting on the re-up, O&A said "... we look forward to our next firing with great anticipation." Chris Oliviero, CBS Radio VP of programming commented: "They have accomplished the rare radio feat of not only dominating afternoon drive but now bringing that same level of ratings success to the ultra competitive morning drive slot."

Another Day, Another Suspension: This time it's The G105/Raleigh Morning Showgram. Last week we told you about Bob Dumas and company making funnies regarding native Americans and that the local American Indian community didn't take kindly to the comments. GM Dick Harlow put up an apology at their website, but apparently they want nothing less than his firing. While things get ironed out, radio does what it does best: it "suspends" the morning show until further notice. Read More

Top Pair In Vegas Again - Uhhhh, make that top morning pair (geeesh, radiominds!!!) For the 9th year in a row, Mix/Vegas' Mark and Mercedes won the award for Best Radio Personality in the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Best of Las Vegas issue. Mercedes told us "We're so excited and humbled by this award!" And the Mouth is pleased to show this photo of Mark, Mercedes and Producer JC Fernandez - photo: fmphotos.com

Matthews Stays On The Air - Until The Tigers Win!! - Great stunts never die, they come back every time a local team presents the right opportunity. WLAV/Grand Rapids Kevin Matthews, pulling one right out of the Bob Rivers school of staying-on-a-billboard academy, has decided to stay on the air untilthe Detroit Tigers, now 0 & 7, winheir first game. Once again, lots of press, lots of other happy jocks who get to golf. Read More

 

Monica Crowley Jumps To Talk Radio Network: With over 75 affiliates under her belt, Monica Crowley, (shown left)in a special arrangement between TRN and Dial-Global, makes the switch from Westwood One to Talk Radio Entertainment. KABC VP/News Talk Phil Boyce says "There is nobody on the radio today more on top of thedays breaking issues than Monica Crowley." Crowley has also been a guest on the major TV and cable news channels, including ABC, NBC, FOX and HBO and worked as a commentator on National Public Radio's Morning Edition for four years.

Harvey Adds "Best Of" To Weekends - Premiere Radio Networks adds "Steve Harvey Saturdays" beginning June 7. The program will air Saturdays from 6-10am ET and feature 'best of" content.

On-Air Comments Rile Native-American Listeners - No stranger to controversy, popular G105/Raleigh personality Bob Dumas (shown left center with Showgram members Kristen and Mike) has now raised the ire of the local American Indian community over comments about their traditional head dress and tee pees. An official of Indian Affairs is calling comments racially charged and comparing them to those made by Don Imus. By Friday, G105's GM Dick Harlow had posted an apology at thie website, however those offended are still not satified. Read More

Ken & Corey Give Wolf A New Howl In SF - Former KDWB/Dave Ryan co-host Corey Foley joins Ken Anderson, along with producer Eddie King & Jake Ray for mornings to kick off The Wolf/San Francisco's 1 year anniversary.

MOVERS/WAKERS: Renee DuBay heads to Omaha for mornings with Tommy O on The Big O 101.9)/Omaha. There she'll assume the air-name "Allison Steele." Tommy arrives from co-owned Q98-5 • Longtime Columbus morning host Alan Kabel exits Mix 97.1 for family reasons.

"F---ing Suspension": Air America's liberal talker Randi Rhodes earned a suspension yesterday for calling Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton f---ing whores. This, during a gathering in San Francisco. Air America Chairman Charlie Kireker issued a statement on Thursday stating that "Air America encourages strong opinions about publicaffairs, but does not condone such abusive, ad hominem language by our hosts," said Kireker. Rhodes Video (Warning: NSFW) Watch Ferraro's response here on Fox News. Sadly, no f-bombs here, but use your imagination Ferraro Video

Ace & TJ Reach The 10 Mark: The nationally syndicated Ace & TJ Morning Radio Show is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Charlotte. On Friday, April 4th Ace & TJ will stay on live from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This show is being called “Play Anything Day” and will be an additional fund raising effort for “Ace & TJ’s Grin Kids” charity. Ace & TJ debuted in Charlotte on WNKS on April 6th, 1998 and have dominated the ratings during their 10 years in the market.

Radio Executive Nabbed In Prostitution Sting Near Beaver Creek: (Actually, he was caught in a hotel near Beaver Creek and 1-75 in Troy, but you have to admit, this was way too convenient a headline to pass up) Tom Athans, husband of U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, and head of Talk USA Network, was stopped Feb. 26 by undercover officers looking into a possible prostitution sting at the Residence Inn in Troy, MI. Athans allegedly paid Alycia Lorraine Martina, a 20-year-old prostitute $150 for sex, but was not arrested. Wait. $150?? And Spitzer paid $4000? Read More

Clooney Does Radio: This weekend's "Costas on the Radio" features an interview with the director and star of the new movie Leatherheads, actor George Clooney, as well as television and film producer and writer, Gary David Goldberg. The show, syndicated by Premiere Radio Network, is hosted by legendary broadcaster Bob Costas (shown at left with what's his name)

"Don't Quote Me" Board Game Comes To Radio: A new daily 60-second vignette based on the elements of the popular board game by the same name now comes to radio courtesy of Envision Radio Networks and Wiggles 3D Inc., The game highlights human interests from famous people around the world and covers over 2000 years of quotations and can be used either on-air or for web content.

MOVERS/WAKERS: Kerri Griffith reunites with recently added John Cline Q92.9/Pittsburgh. The pair used to work together at Star 100.7 • Shelly, Scott & Brady are the new morning show at WMEE/Ft. Wayne, IN---kinda. Shelly was already there, Brady shifts from PMD and Scott arrives from Poughkeepsie, NY.

Brant Miller Returns to Chicago Airwaves: Having been part of Chicago's rich personality past of the 70's, 80's & 90's, the former radio icon turned NBC's TV Weatherman, Brant Miller, returns to mornings at WZZN/Citadel's True Oldies Station. He replaces Scott McKay who exits. Read More

How To Get Your Show On National TV: Just find an ex-athlete that's got a score (did I write that?) to settle with another player and get him on a show like B.J Shea's Experience at KISW/Seattle. Works like a charm: See Video

Iverson Goes National: Entercom Radio is syndicating former KWOD night host, Kim Iverson. She most recently handled mornings in Champaign, IL at Q96. The show is said to be targeting women.

Anyone NOT DOING A WACKY APRIL FOOL'S BIT Please Respond: Since there isn't enough space at this website to post all the various April 1st foolery going on, we thought we could better handle the former. Please check back later to see who's on this list - Thanks.

Programming Shocker: Clear Channel VP/Programming Sean Compton exits and is rumored to be headed to join former CC Prog. head Randy Michaels. As for Compton, with his fingerprints on deals like Ryan Seacrest's AT40 and others, plus working with Premiere Radio Networks this was big news. No replacement has been mentioned yet. Stand by for updates.

MOVERS/WAKERS: Guess since it's this coming Saturday it's not a joke, but beginning April 5th DC101 is adding market icon Greasman (Doug Tracht) to it's weekend line-up.

Foooooooooooooood Fiiiiiiiiiiiiight! Newly teamed KNIX/Phoenix Ben & Matt share their plate with local Fox TV crew. View Here

Radio's Finest: Wally Phillips, Dead at 82 - The first morning jock to introduce live interaction with listeners via phone, Wally Phillips (shown right) has died following a battle with Alzheimers. Read More

He's Baaaaaaaaaak: Q92/Pittsburgh adds longtime market vet John Cline to mornings. He was last heard at Star 100.7

MOVERS/WAKERS: Keith Sweats syndicated "Keith Sweat's Hotel" picks up his 30th affiliate, KJMM-FM/Tulsa beginning April 14.

Is It the Water? What's up with New York City? First Rudy, Then Eliott, and now this: The New York Post reported that Nicole Spence, a female booker for shock jock Wendy Williams, filed court papers alleging that William's husband beat her, propositioned her and repeatedly tried to force her to sleep with him. She also claimed he beat up his wife at the station which created a hostile environment. She further claimed that "Mr. Hunter repeatedly sexually propositioned me at work.. telling me over and over that he wanted to 'f---' me." Both Williams, 43, and Hunter deny the charges.

Dancin' With The Jock: Former Dancin' With The Star's Contestant / Country Singer Sara Evans who recently said yes (while Jay was on one knee) to former football star turned Birmingham morning host: Jay Barker, appeared today with Skip Mahaffey on WFUS/US 1035 Tampa. Both Barker and Evans were previously married and have 7 children between them. If you'd like to hear how Jay proposed, you can check out the interview at skipshow.us1035.com. Our apologies for not finding a usable photo of Jay. We thought instead, you wouldn't mind the one at left of Sara Evans. We did try. Seriously. Really. Football player, right? On a station in Birmingham?

World-Class Talker: He's gone face to face with terrorists, been invited by top administration officials to travel with them on special missions and goes places that would scare most of us out of our pants. No, not Rambo, but our own, FOM and TRN Talker Rusty Humpries. In photo at left, taken in Juba, Sudan, Rusty prepares for a documentary on the region.

MOVERS/WAKERS: Mary Stoddard joins KDKB/Phoenix' J.R.'S Morning Show as cohost. She takes over for Marci who left in February.

Longtime Mojo Co-Host Crosses To Sports Talker: 8 year Mojo/95.5 Detroit co-host, Sara Fouracre, has left the building, but won't have too far to travel to her next gig at WXYT/The Ticket. There she'll join Jay Towers and Bill McAllister for mornings. Once there, here job will be to cover news and traffic updates.

Birds In Paradise: Serious Satellite gets approval from Department of Justice to acquire XM in appx. 13 Billion dollar deal. Next step, the sale must now be blessed by FCC, which is considered the lesser of the two hurdles. Read More

Last Week to BRING SOMEONE FREE To MSBC 08!!

MOVERS/WAKERS: KEDJ/Phoenix' Morning Ritual co-host Cori James exits. Colin Powell & Colin Boyd remain.

KUSS/San Diego Switches To New Country 95.7 Clear Channel Country KUSS-FM/San Diego drops "US 95.7" in favor of "New Country 95.7." Jock staff remains intact with Tony & Kris leading off mornings.

Bear Plate Special: At the 'Asthma Walk' kick off luncheon for the American Lung Association, Barry 'The Bear' Michaels of WYYD Roanoke/Lynchburg had his lunch eaten by Virginia's Lt. Governor, Bill Bolling. Says Michaels: Never leave your plate unattended around a politician! Listen here:

MOVERS/WAKERS: Laura McKenna takes over mornings at WPCK/Green Bay.

From Radio To Rock Star: Rich Berra, of Johnjay & Rich fame/Arizona, had Jesse McCartney in studio and he performed with me the new single, LEAVIN'. The record company liked it so much they flew Johnjay and Rich out to record a special acoustic version. Here is Jesse McCartney and Rich from JOHNJAY AND RICH with what may turn out to be "the" version of Jesse McCartney's song, LEAVIN'.(click on line) We hope you like it. Paula Abdul liked it so much she offered him a gig playing on her new album too. He accepted. They record in 3 weeks. Rich told us "Crazy, huh?"

Another Day, Another Lawyer: Bubba The Love Sponge is set to make a major announcement this morning. He'll be joined by Eric Block, attorney for Mark Lundsford, who as you may recall is the father of Jessica Marie, who was murdered in 2005. Bubba had been threatened with a lawsuit over questions he raised about Lundsford's handling of donations he received in behalf of his daughter.

Wakeup to Breakup: 94.9 The Point/Norfolk's, husband/wife duo Chuck Doud and Jenna Kehoe have untied the knot--both of them: the marriage and the show. But she won't be too far away, Kehoe moves to middays. Current host Heather Branch moves to mornings.

COURT RADIO: The Latest On MJ vs Bubba - Among statements claimed to have been made by Bubba in lawsuit were that MJ (Todd Schnitt) (shown left) was stealing money and that Michelle Schnitt (Todd's wife) had been unfaithful to her husband. Read The Latest

3.17.08

MJ Suing Bubba The Love Sponge? The 93.3/WFLZ Tampa host is apparently doing so as a result of statements made by BTLS. MJ, (shown left) aka Todd Schnitt is out of the country, so no comment was available, however, on yesterday's show, Bubba appparently made reference to it saying “This is somebody who got his feelings hurt that's exactly what it is. He gets on the air everyday. He's a public figure.” Read More

Rover Moves Over To WMMS/Cleveland: Following a gag orders to make you want to gag, Rover's Morning Glory is officially set to take over mornings at Clear Channel's WMMS Cleveland following long stint at 92.3 K-Rock. As you may recall, he went missing on-air last month and will apparently stay that way until CBS contract expires at the end of this month.

MOVERS/WAKERS: B94/Pittsburgh adds Melanie Taylor to Buckhead and Bubba morning show (editor's note: it's official, Bubba has replaced Shotgun for most used name on-air) • Syndication One's Rickey Smiley Morning Show picks up its 13th affiliate: Hot 97.7/Jackson, MS. Smiley eminates from Hot 97.7/Dallas.

Jammin Gets Jamed: Jammin 95.5/Portland OR got a surprise visit from an angry listener last Friday by way of his car as he backed into the studios of Jammin & 'KXL News Radio, coming within feet of the receptionist. He quickly drove away, but not before some employees were able to take down his license plate number. Officers later caught up with the intruder who apparently had a vendetta against the morning show which apparently made fun of him on the air. The man is now apparently undergoing mental evalulation. (Who wants to bet he gets even more abuse this morning on the air?)

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Finalists for GMA Air Personality of the Year – Markets 1-25 and Networks

Beth Bacall – WAWZ, New York, NY
Donna Cruz – WAY-FM Network
Kevin & Taylor in the Morning (Kevin Avery & Taylor Scott) – WFSH, Atlanta, GA
Lisa Williams – K-LOVE Network
Morning Show with Mike & Susan (Mike Kankelfritz & Susan O’Donnell) – KSBJ, Houston, TX
The Scott & Sam Show (Scott Valentine & Samantha Kelly) – KCMS, Seattle, WA
Total Axxess (Wally) – WAY-FM Network

Thank You Ashley!!! Let's be honest: morning radio lives for stories like this. And if it has its way, "HoGate" will stay alive at least another week. Helping most with this cause is Ashley "Kristen" Dupre, the "Guv's Luv, who's making the most of her 15 minutes. Yesterday her "What We Want" single (see below) got more airplay in a day, than some artists get in a lifetime. And to make sure we squeeze every last drop out of this story, please forward us any related bits, stunts, promotions etc. you'll be doing in the coming days. Please include any NEW photos of Ashley you come across (no pun intended).

She Sings, Too: Ashley (Kristen of Client #9 fame) Dupre's Single "What We Want.": Check it out here

KISM/Bellingham Morning Host Battles Back From Aneurysm: Last December, morning co-host Laurie Michaels had a aneurysm the size of a quarter lodged in her brain, but she was also carrying something else: a baby. In fact, she attributes this with her survival given that the added blood flow perhaps caused the aneurysm to grow larger than burst, which would have resulted in death. Following the days and months since her surgery and early child delivery, Laurie continues to battle back through constant therapy and hopes to get back to work and a normal life as soon as possible. With the help of her co-workers, including Michaels’ morning co-host, Brad Cash and his family who have looked after Michaels’ older son, Tommy, while her husband, KGMI-AM radio announcer Joe Teehan, shuttled back and forth to Seattle, she could soon get her wish. Read More

Pay for Play? No, not in radio, but NY Governor Elliot Spitzer who, as you may recall changed life and cash flow for several radio groups a few years back in a PAY FOR PLAY investigation. Now it turns out he's "Client #9" in a high-end (no pun intended) New York prostitution ring. Funny how clichés like "what goes around, comes around" seem to hold true.

MOVERS/WAKERS: Shelli Sonstein re-ups at WAXQ/New York for new multi-year deal. She'll continue to share the studio with NY morning iconic Jim Kerr • Dana Daniels joins Ed Goodman in mornings at KLOU/St. Louis • Nikki (does anyone spell it Nicky anymore?) St. John, returns to Q96/Champaign, IL to handle mornings with Todd Allen.

ACN Gets Down Under Mate: Jones Radio Networks' American Comedy Network has announced its Australian Comedy Network beginning March 24 under a licensing deal with ACN. It was created by CEO Craig Lange

WYAY Atlanta Flips To Oldies After 24 Year Run: We reported last week about the numerous changes at this country staple here in Atlanta, including the exit of morning icon Rhubard Jones. Now comes word they're switching to True Oldies/105.6 with Don Imus handling mornings. Stay tune for more details.

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MOVERS/WAKERS: Longtime Baltimore morning host, Laurie DeYoung (shown left) re-ups though 2012 at WPOC-FM/Baltimore. By 2012, she'll have been with the Clear Channel country outlet for 26 years!

Todd 'n Tyler Show Go National: For over a decade, Todd and Tyler have been engaging their audience on KEZO/Omaha. Now, with the help of Envision Radio Networks, they'll be taking their show nationally. From news to love advice, politics to sports and everything in between, the conversation is smart, real and irresistible to men and women alike. KEZO is owned by Journal Broadcasting. For more info, contact Rebecca Pixley at 216-831-3761.

Nubs In The News: It's been all over worldwide media, the rescue of Nubs the dog from Iraq from one of the most amazing people we've ever spoken to, Marine Major Brian Dennis. Executive Producerchick Melissa tracked down Major Dennis on the other side of the world and got him to call into the Skip Mahaffey Morning Show on US 103.5/Tampa. Major Dennis called the show from Iraq to do his first real interview! Before now, he's been quoted through email only and through comments from his family. Nubs the dog was flown to San Diego a few days ago, and Major Dennis returns home from Iraq at the end of March. Major Dennis is from St. Pete Beach, Fla., but is based at MCAS Miramar in San Diego. To hear the interview, Click Here

A Picture Is Worth......Guys, I'm sorry but you have to watch the video of OMG from our show
attempting to eat a spoonful of cinnamon. IT simply can't be done, but damn
it's funny. I am still laughing. Paul & Young Ron / Miami Click Here For The Video

Christian Idol: Remember Chris Sligh from American Idol last year? He has a Christian record out so Kevin & Taylor of The Fish/Atlanta had him on for a chat. Funny, too. Who would have thunk it?

Ellen K Re-up'd Through 2010 - KIIS/LA morning mainstay Ellen K won't be going anywhere for a long time to come, as the Clear Channel dynasty firms up her deal through the end of the decade. By our count, she'll still need 4,567 extra jobs to catch up with her partner Ryan Seacrest, who, as you know, will likely succeed "Arnold" as Governor of California by the time Ellen's deal ends - okay, we're just speculating, but think about it.

Rusty Humphries Delivers “Sacks of Hope” To Refugees in Darfur - Talk Radio Network’s syndicated show host Rusty Humphries will be going on a humanitarian trip to deliver “sacks of hope” to refugees in Darfur. The trip will help the plight of displaced Darfurians and Dinka returnees, many of which are liberated slaves returning to their homeland, with basic necessities which are included in each “Sack of Hope”. This humanitarian effort with Christian Solidarity International is co-sponsored with TALKERS Magazine and Talk Radio News Service. The relief effort to Darfur and Sudan is scheduled for March 8th through March 19th.  Individuals participating in delivering the “Sacks of Hope” include members of CSI-USA, Rusty Humphries with Talk Radio Network, and Ellen Ratner with TALKERS Magazine among others in the radio industry. The group will be traveling around the countries of Kenya and Sudan and visiting refugee camps in the region. Rusty Humphries will be speaking with the people and interviewing those people who have been under attack and who’s lives have been effected by this tragedy.  For more details on Humphries trip listen to The Rusty Humphries Show weekdays 9 p.m. - Midnight EST  (6 p.m. - 9 p.m. PST) with secondary feeds Midnight-3 a.m. EST (9 p.m. - Midnight PST).

Bubba Threatened With "Another" Lawsuit: On his terrestrial show with WHPT/Tampa, Bubba The Love Sponge (Clem) has been on the warpath against the father of Jessica Lunsford, the 9 year old who was abducted, raped and murdered in 2005. Bubba was reported to have said recently "You have to wait for your daughter to die before you can start raping money from people.." Lunsford's father responded by calling Bubba a "Fat Slob" and later told the St. Petersburg Times that he was considering a lawsuit. As a public figure, Bubba may be insulated from this charge and he continued last week with a parody played to the tune of ZZ Top's "Sharp Dressed Man," with the tagline: "Greasy Mark Lunsford is a white trash man." Read More

MOVERS/WAKERS: Syndicated morning team Murphy, Sam & Jodi get added at B98)/Ft. Smith, AR. They replace Jay Steele & Brock Short who cross for wakeups on Mix 101.9/Fayetteville, AR.

Citadel: Big Cuts, Big Names - Among them include: WPLJ PMD icon Rocky Allen, co-host Blain
Ensley and producer Guy Patton exit. At WMAL/Washington, longtine host Chris Core. In Atlanta, it's being reported that country mainstay Rhubard Jones and PMD Sandy Weaver will leave the building - rumors are swirling that Kicks may opt for FM Talk. Other cuts were reported in Los Angeles and Chicago. We'll report more as they develop.

linton Calls In to Kraddick: After scooping an interview with Senator Barrack Obama, Kidd Kraddick spent over twenty minutes on the air with Senator Hillary Clinton last week. The senator talked about being a “mom first and a politician second”. She also told Kidd that the concert she most remembered was The Rolling Stones. Kraddick’s executive producer, Aaron Cappotelli scored the exclusive interviews and said he’s working with the McCain camp but they have so far denied his requests. To hear his interview with Obama and Clinton, click here

Obama Reaches Out to Gene & Julie: Making the FM rounds in Dallas, the Illinois Senator called in to KVIL/Dallas married morning duo Gene & Julie. There he was given more time to clear up several statements regarding his faith, wearing a flag on his lapel and saying the pledge of allegiance. Today, they'll be joined by Senator Hillary Clinton. To hear their interview with Obama, click here

My Dad Looks Better In Drag Then Your Dad: What would you do for your daughter? For fathers that listen to Dan Tooker in the Morning on Magic 93.1 (KZMG Boise, ID) the answer was to dress in drag and participate in a fashion show (My Dad Looks Better In Drag Then Your Dad!) so their daughters  could win an five minute interview with Miley Cyrus. 30 dads and their families showed up at the Magic studios and duked it out on the runway.  Video and pictures here can be found here

We Ryan Seacrest Is The World: As if he needed more things to do, Premiere Radio Networks has announced the syndication of American Idol & KIIS-FM morning host Ryan Seacrest's radio show to begin this Spring. By our estimate, he now makes more than Bill Gates. Read More

Wease Is Back $$$$$$ The King of Rochester New York's morning radio, Brother Wease, who exited WCMF last month following failed contract negotiations, is returning to Clear Channel's WFXF (The Fox) for what's rumored to be a long-term, hefty agreement.. Between now and when his non-compete runs out, he'll join the sale's team (sales is where he started over 20 years ago at WCMF). In the meantime, look for one of his former producers at WCMF, Billy DeTorre, to begin hosting a weekend show on WFXF. Of note, Brother Wease has over shadowed WFXF for years, including when Howard Stern held the reigns. Read More

American Stalker And Radio At It's Best: WFUS/US1035 Tampa's Skip Mahaffey Morning Show has teamed with American Idol stalker Paul Marturano to present SKIP'S AMERICAN IDOL UPDATE...WITH PAUL THE STALKER. You may remember Paul's audition in Philly. His song detailed how he was Paula's stalker, how he broke into her house when she wasn't there and tried on her underwear. Paul was actually escorted out of his audition by security. On another note, here's a story involving Skip's show that shows once again, the power of morning radio: He heard about the Rivera family from Tampa who's five-year old son Jonathan is in hospice, dying of cancer. Jonathan's family can't afford the impending funeral of their son. The show then found a local cemetary, on condition of anonymity, willing to donate a casket and a burial plot to the family.

Morning Coup: Obama Does Kraddick - Appearing today on Kidd Kraddick's nationally-syndicated morning radio show Democratic Presidential front-runner Barack Obama told Kidd that he recently discovered that his oldest daughter Malia is a Jonas fanatic. “I didn’t know who these guys were,” said Obama, “and I come home one day and Malia has all these pre-pubescent boys on her wall.”  He spent over fifteen minutes with the candidate just a few days before the pivotal Texas and Ohio primaries. “Our show is syndicated across both those states (among others),” Kraddick explained, “and I think it was really smart for him to agree to come on the show.  In what he characterized as the “toughest question I’ve given you,” show host Kidd Kraddick asked Obama if he would use his influence as a presidential candidate to “secure better seats for Malia and Sasha for the Jonas Brothers”. On a more serious note, co-host Kellie Rasberry addressed the email chains that accuse Obama of being sworn in on the Koran and not saluting the American flag. “Look, to make sure everybody has the record straight,” Obama stated, “I am not a Muslim. I have never been a Muslim and I’ve gone to the same church...for the last twenty years. I was sworn into the United State Senate on the family bible. I’ve been pledging allegiance since I was three years old. Sometimes I lead the Senate in pledging allegiance when I open up the Senate of the presiding officers.” If you would like to hear audio from the interview please visit the following link: www.kiddlive.com and click on the K Pod on the right side.