Jenn Hobby To Exit The Bert Show

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2012 –– Last week, Yea syndicated Bert Show's Bert Weiss said they would be making a "Big announcement" on Monday and big it was indeed. One of its original members, Jenn Hobby (shown), announced early this morning that she would be leaving the show following a 10 year run. Before jumping to conclusions, be aware the former finalist on Regis & Kelly's Women of Radio Week and highly popular Bert co-host is having a baby early next year and is reportedly set to announce future career plans shortly. Some say another slot within Cumulus Atlanta is on tap. Back in March, 2011, Bert listeners were saddened to learn of the departure of Melissa Carter, also an original cast member. Recently, Carter joined Cumulus' reformatted WYAY, All News 106.7 for afternoons. Carter was followed by the addition of Kristen Klingshirn who arrived from Bob Dumas Showgram in Raleigh, NC. No word yet on whether the show plans to replace Hobby.

New York's Hall of Fame Ceremony Back On For This Wednesday At Paley Center

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2012 –– One of the many casualties of Hurricane Sandy was the The New York State Broadcasting Association Hall of Fame reception originally scheduled last month. Back then, NYSBA president David Donovan wrote in an email that the event would be rescheduled for either November or December. Well, as it turned out, things progressed quicker than expected and the induction will now take place this Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 5:00 PM at The Paley Center, 25 West 52nd Street, New York City. Congratulations are once again in order for Hall of Fame inductees: Len Berman, Legendary New York Sports Reporter and author Rich Funke, Pioneer and Veteran Anchor/Reporter, WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY Joan Hamburg, On-air Host, “New York Radio’s First Lady,” WOR Radio, New York, NY Jackie Robinson, Award Winning Anchor/Reporter WSTM-TV, Syracuse, NY Scott Shannon (shown), Award Winning Disc Jockey co-host of Scott and Todd in the Morning, on WPLJ, New York, NY Mike Wallace, Legendary CBS Reporter and host of 60 Minutes.

Longtime Tulsa Morning Host Phil Stone Passes Away

THE MOUTH, NOVWMBER 26TH, 2012 –– We were saddened to learn just before Thanksgiving that Phil Stone (shown), longtime co-host of the Phil and Brent Show on KMOD-FM 97.5, has died. He and Brent Douglas had recently ended their nearly 27-year last month. PD Don Cristi posted a statement at KMOD's website Wednesday, saying: "I was informed just minutes ago that Phil Stone has passed away. Brent confirmed the news to me and I have few other details." Cristi told the Tulsa World News: "It is literally like losing a member of your family," he said. Stone "had to be the greatest radio personality in this market." Before Stone's departure from KMOD, he tweeted: "Thanks for the interest ... but we've decided not to do any media interviews. Gonna just sing Happy Trails and slither away." As of yet, cause of Stone's death has not been released.

Station Apologizes For Controversial Float; Show Director Exits

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2012 –– G105/Raleigh's "Showgram" headed by 20-yr market icon, Bob Dumas is certainly no strangers to controversy. On the weekend before Thanksgiving they stirred things up again during the WRAL Christmas Parade with its entry of a black man dressed in a skirt with fairy wings, strapped to a harness on the back of a tow truck which was described as "Tyrone the Black Christmas Fairy." According to Brooke Cain / The News & Observer, Dick Harlow, market manager for G105 owner Clear Channel Media, apologized last week to the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association, which puts on the parade, saying "Some very poor judgment was used .. It was meant to be a harmless stunt, and it was never our intention to offend anyone." Michael "Breeze" Rackoff (shown far right), who recently arrived by way of Charlotte's Ace & TJ, said he questioned the concept of the Christmas fairy when Dumas first proposed it in a staff meeting. Last week, Breeze departed the show after just a few months. The man suspended from the truck, Tyrone Dunston, is not a Showgram employee but is a longtime fan of the show.

Gene Baxter Returns To The Air In Time For Miss Double D-Cember Pageant

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2012 –– Not even a kidney transplant could keep Gene (Bean) Baxter, one half of the venerable Kevin & Bean Show on KROQ/LA, from returning to the air today following his donation to engineer Scott Mason on Nov. 13. Of course, their infamous Miss Double D-cember Pageant may have provided some added stimulus. According to Gary Lycan's OC Register column, he reports Bean was released from the hospital Nov. 17. He also said he wanted to be back in time for the Miss Double D-cember pageant. As reported, CBS-TV had exclusive access to the operation, giving Bean the opportunity to watch the removal of his own kidney on "CBS This Morning." Bean joked at KROQ's website: "went down the hallway to visit Scott .. I went down to check on my other kidney.' We know how poorly he's looked in recent years. It's unbelievable. The transformation... he looks 10 years younger, smiling, laughing, happy... You guys always make fun of me for being a robot not a unicorn, but I teared up when I saw him. It was emotional to see how great he looked." Meanwhile, KROQ Miss Double D-cember pageant takes place Nov. 30 at the Slidebar in Fullerton. And if you must, CHECK OUT FINALISTS HERE (Hide the children, first).

Minaj Rips Power 105.1 Morning Show: "All Ya'll Want To Talk About Is Some Damn American Idol" [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2012 –– Be forewarned, if you have Nicki Minaj coming on your show, do your homework. Just ask DJ Envy and crew who recently had the reigning hip-hop queen on their Power 105.1/New York morning show. Apparently, Minaj wasn't there to just talk about American Idol, she wanted her songs played. “Why don’t you have the songs cued up though? I wanna hear ‘High School’, I wanna hear ‘Hell Yeah’, I wanna hear ‘I’m Legit’, I wanna hear ‘Up in Flames’. Y’all don’t even know these songs ... Those are the songs that I would like y’all to play. I don’t understand why I’m coming to radio and y’all don’t even have my songs ready ... That’s the main focus of the kid coming to the radio ... When the kid comes to the radio, the kid comes to hear her songs on the radio!” Then, as if she wasn't already fired up enough, co-host Angela Yee admitted she hadn’t seen her music video:“Freedom” “How are y’all on radio, especially if you know an artist is about to come up to your show and you know, she just put out a video" Minaj added: "If y’all gonna interview me, at least give me the respect to do some research prior to the interview. I’m not here for your entertainment ... all you want to talk about is some damn American Idol ... How do you not watch a video of an artist that’s coming on your show? Of the single? ... It’s fake and y’all not prepared. If you’re gonna support me then you’re gonna watch stuff and prepare yourself and ask me relevant questions to what I’m promoting right now. WATCH VIDEO HERE

LESS IS MORE: Castronovo Drops 100 Pounds And Says He's Not Going Back To Heavy

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2012 –– Paul Castronovo, co-host of The Paul and Young Ron Morning Show on Big 105.9 and 94.3 Real Radio, "has long been one of Florida's biggest radio stars. Along the way, a bit of overindulgence led him to also be bigger in a way he didn't prefer. In a nice piece in the Sun Sentinel, three years ago he decided to do something about it and nded up losing more than 100 pounds. His method? Exercising six days a week and eating well Monday through Friday. As he says, "I don't want to get back to heavy again." He said back then, Zach Thomas, from the Dolphins told him about the Miami Dolphins' Cycling Challenge. "It's to raise money for cancer. You can't say no, Paul, because your wife's a survivor and I'm your buddy. I want you to get in shape." That's when paul became a cyclist and raised a ton of money. READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE

MOVERS/WAKERS: Dave & Chuck The Freak Show Exit 89X

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2012 –– Dave Hunter and Charles Urquhart, known affectionately as 89X/Winsor/Detroit's Dave and Chuck the Freak morning show, posted on their Facebook page last week that the show was history. “Unfortunately, we can’t go into detail, but as of today the Dave and Chuck “the Freak” show is no longer a part of the 89X line up. We greatly enjoyed our time at 89X for over a decade, made some great friends, and are so thankful we got to be a part of your lives every morning. According to The Winsor Star, Eric Proksch, vice president/general manager of Bell Media Radio Windsor Detroit, the company that owns 89X, said today that the duo decided to leave the station for another gig. He said confidentiality agreements prevented him from learning where the pair is heading. "They've accepted a job offer from another radio station," Proksch said. "We're disappointed. That's the radio business." Proksch said Cal Cagno is the interim program director and will do the morning show this week.

KHJ: Inside Boss Radio, Now $9.30 In eBook, Not $93

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2012 –– Several years ago when Ron Jacobs, one of the famed PDs of the iconic '60's powerhouse KHJ/LA, first published "KHJ: Inside Boss Radio" a 455-page book which contained numerous memos, surveys and behind-the-scenes stories about its legendary jocks, stunts, etc. at KHJ, he offered it at the whopping price of $93. Reportedly, Jacobs now admits regretting the price and has now put it out again, in digital form, for $9.30 as an e-book, at Amazon. The 'Boss' format, conceived by the late Bill Drake, exploded nationally and got its early start at KFRC San Francisco and KHJ/LA. While many suggest the format was radio's first attempt to put a bridle on deejay banter and place the emphasis on music, it actually accentuated the era of superjocks. Among the many included Robert W. Morgan, Charlie Tuna, The Real Don Steele, Sam Riddle, Humble Harve and numerous others. ORDER HERE

MSBC XXIV Pitches Tent At The Renaissance Hotel Chicago; Now Accepting Nominees For 25 Most Influential Personalities of Last 25 Years

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 26TH, 2012 –– The agenda for Morning Show Boot Camp's 25th Annual event is now underway. Host site for this year's MSBC will be at the luxurious Renassance Hotel on Wacker Dr. Among next year's highlights will include a special tribute and ceremony of the 25 most Influential Personalities of the last 25 years. Going back to 1988, MSBC is now asking for your input into what could be one of the most difficult task ever taken on by the event. "This is a list voted on and created by our readers and attendees," says host Don Anthony. "Having first mentioned this a couple of months back, we've already amassed well over 50 names and it keeps growing. Hopefully, we'll be able to assemble many of these legendary personalities for a special two-hour event. More details to follow. There's also a special "25 Club" session planned, to feature shows who've crossed the 25 yr mark and are still ridin' high. In the meantime, if you'd like to nominate candidates for the top 25 most influential list, EMAIL US HERE. All formats included.

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Radio Host Streaks Rihanna's Jet During 'Unapologetic' Tour

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2012 ––
Australian Nova radio host Timothy Dormer (shown) ran naked through Rihanna's tour jet after inviting 150 music journalists from around the world to join her on her 'Unapologetic' Tour. Dormer ran through the aisle of the Boeing 777 causing the singer to lock herself in a room. According to The Afternoon Voice, the journalists started chanting “Just one quote!”, “I need a headline!” and “Occupy 777” while the Aussie host stripped naked and ran around the plane." It was all caught on camera and Twitter.

L.A. Host Seriously Injured In Freeway Motorcycle Crash

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2012 –– Former Cincinnati Red's pitcher/turned radio host, Frank Pastore (shown) was seriously injured Monday night after being thrown from his motorcycle on to the 210 Freeway in Pasadena. According to The Pasadena Star News he was taken to a trauma center after being hit by a car causing him to be ejected from his motorcycle. He was found unconscious on the freeway by California Highway Patrol. Pastore, a host on Christian Radio 99.5 KKLA, has hosted the show since 2004. At KKLA's website they posted "We do not know how extensive his injuries are, but we know they are serious. Please keep him and his family in your prayers."

Artie Lange All Smiles And Back To Work After Back Procedure [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2012 –– Not sure whether it was the back relief or.... Okay, we won't go there but either way, this photo tweeted by DirecTV's Nick and Artie Show co-host Artie Lang caught our attention. He tweeted: "About to get sedated for a back procedure. Sweet!" As it turns out he was there to take care of some serious back problems. Fortunately, he was back on the show yesterday and was, not surprisingly, joking about the nurses and the epidural. As expected, the attached photo served as great fodder for DiPaolo who said it made him look like an Italian Grandmother. "Along with the salt and pepper beard," joked Lange. Since September 2011, he has co-hosted "The Nick and Artie Show" with Nick DiPaolo. LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE (11.2)

Nicki Minaj Teams With Hot 97 For Turkey Giveaway

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2012 –– HOT 97 partnered with Nicki Minaj to give back to the community she came from for this Thanksgiving! This week she joined HOT 97’s Hip Hop Has Heart Foundation at her alma mater PS 45 in Queens to give current students free Thanksgiving turkeys. Over 600 attendees, including students, parents, and faculty of PS 45, joined HOT 97 Monday evening to welcome the New York rapper back to her home turf. Nicki certainly did not disappoint her Barbz! Nicki took photos with all of the kids and their families. Minaj moved to Queens at age 5, and has claimed it her home since. And, just to be safe, NYPD was there to add a little protection. Probably not from the kids, but perhaps PETA once they check out her wardrobe. Just sayin.

TSBC IV RECAP: Talk Radio Must Get Beyond Just Politics; Can Only Grow By Reaching Out To Different Audiences

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2012 –– During last weekend's 4th Annual Talk Show Boot Camp co-presented by Don Anthony's Talentmasters and Gabe Hobb's Media, there's was much discussion regarding the need for more diversity of topics by talk hosts, if not more diversity of the format as well. Carolyn Gilbert from NuVoodoo Media Services presented brand new research findings (October, 2012) that added new data to support that thinking. From 1,000 18-54s in 48 PPM markets offered data suggesting there's a great opportunity for the less strident, somewhat conservative audience that goes beyond political talk."It's the economy, stupid,' and issues that touch people every day that can help move us beyond hard-core conservative-talk and help assure the format's future. There's not much that your local station or market can do about what's going on in Washington," said Gilbert. "But issues involving infrastructure, safety, how we live our lives and pocketbook issues (!!!!) that are locally-focused and touch our listeners in a very personal way are right in the sweet spot to develop our audiences." Commenting on the weekend's discussion, All Access' Perry Michael Simon said "I'll say that I was encouraged that more people in the room now recognize that talk radio can't sit still and can only grow by reaching out to different audiences -- younger, less doctrinaire -- with more unique and unpredictable programming. But it's one thing for hosts and programmers to know that and another for group heads and CEOs to write the checks for it. There's no patience to allow talk programming to grow -- KOGO just pulled its FM simulcast after a year with little or no marketing -- and the PPMs still favor music-heavy formats. That being said, the research shown by Carolyn Gilbert and Fred Jacobs and Arbitron and the Topic Pulse team (at TSBC)indicates that there are very large audiences waiting for programming that resonates for them, and there was a larger percentage of people in that room that got it than I've seen in the past. Rather than dwell on the negative, I'll take that as a positive. The next step is to convince the bosses to give more talk and news radio a fighting chance. A year with no marketing isn't that," said Simon

Jim Rome Debuts Tonight On Showtime

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2012 –– While radio awaits the return of Jim Rome on CBS this January, his fans can catch the iconic sport's star tonight with his newest TV venture on Showtime. Rome already has a daily television show on CBS Sports Network, and his CBS radio show will launch in January. According to The LA Times, the show is called “Jim Rome on Showtime” and it premieres at 9 p.m. tonight. This will be the first of a six-week run and, based on results, network brass will then decide on picking it up for more episodes. Reportedly, Rome’s initial guests will be Kobe Bryant, Aaron Rodgers, actor Matthew Perry and film producer Peter Guber. With Showtime, this will be Rome's his fifth network home.

The Recording Academy Announces 2013 Grammy Hall of Fame Inductees

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2012, PRNewswire –– Continuing the tradition of preserving and celebrating great recordings, The Recording Academy® announces the newest additions to its legendary GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® collection. This latest round of inducted recordings helps celebrate 40 years of highlighting diversity and recording excellence, and acknowledges both singles and album recordings of all genres at least 25 years old that exhibit qualitative or historical significance. Recordings are reviewed annually by a special member committee comprised of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts, with final approval by The Recording Academy's National Board of Trustees. With 27 new titles, the list currently totals 933 and is on display at the GRAMMY Museum® at L.A. LIVE. THe 2013 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inductees range from AC/DC's Back In Black album to Frank Sinatra's recording of "Theme from 'New York, New York.'" Also added to the highly regarded list are Billy Joel's "Piano Man," Paul McCartney & Wings' album Band On The Run, Ray Charles' "Hit The Road Jack," the Drifters' "On Broadway," Charles Mingus' album Mingus Ah Um , and self-titled albums from Elton John and Whitney Houston. Other inductees include the Broadway cast recording of "Lost In The Stars," and recordings by James Brown, Bob Dylan, Carlos Gardel, Buck Owens, Richard Pryor, and Little Richard, among others.

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