News Prior to 9.5.08
Diamond Email: After yesterday's props to Iconmatic DC morning host Jack Diamond, he wrote to tell us "After once sending Don Anthony an aircheck he told me 'You're not going anywhere!' He was right - we just started our 19th year of "The Jack Diamond Morning Show" on WRQX, Washington, DC! Kidding aside, Thank you Don for bringing all of us together once a year for Morning Show Boot Camp.
8.5.08 Movers/Wakers: Word on the street is that longtime Atlanta personality Kaedy Kiley will take over mornings at WSRV/The River in Atlanta. Stay tuned.
Court Radio: Here's some audio courtesy of KRBE's Roula & Ryan Show of Mathew Knowles, Beyonce and Solange's dad on KRBE's Roula & Ryan Show. He called in to defend his daughter, Solange... but Stunt guy, SPECIAL K called her out about being a DIVA on a FOX Las Vegas affiliate. Plus the fact, as Special K opines, that she can't sing LIVE!! Daddy defends his daughter. Listen here
8.4.08 Movers/Wakers: Former WJRR/Orlando & 98 Rock/Tampa morning host "Buckethead" takes over 7-11pm at WTKS/Orlando • Former Dallas/Live 105.3 hosts Pugs and Kelly join 93.3 The Bone for PMD • Kud's to Mix 107.5 Morning Host Jack Diamond who begins his 19th year there this week.
Something Fishy in Milwaukee? Yesterday we told you that Sean & Joanie had exited 97.3 The Brew, but there's been a rumor circulating for awhile that CC's morning show Connie & Fish at Z104/Madison could be called in for duty. Will other cities follow? Stay tuned.
Save Those Tapes: Anchorage's Bob Lester of KWHL's Bob & Mark Show are all grins following their former interview with Republican VP Nominee Sarah Palin when she slightly laughed on air as Bob Lester described one of her opponents as a “cancer” and a “bitch”. This, in light of the fact that her opponent, Lyda Green, was a cancer survivor. Since hitting YouTube, a quarter of a million hits were recorded as of yesterday morning. (When we last checked, this video was no longer available.) Listen to Audio
TODAY'S MOVERS/WAKERS: Stuntster Sean "Sonic" Leckie becomes co-host of AJ's Playhouse at Channel 933/San Diego. He takes over for Kalvin Reed who left in July • 107.9 The Track/Indy adds Greg Browning to mornings taking over for Ann Duran and Tom Berg.
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Gimme Five! Adding to 13 years already at KAMX (Mix 94.7)/Austin, morning duo JB Hager and Sandy Rivers (shown left Sandy and JB) have re-up'd for another 5 years. The Texas staple first met at Morning Show Boot Camp in New Orleans 13 years ago and have been a team ever sense. JB tells the Mouth, in addition to meeting there, he and Sandy moderated the first ever "Battle of The Bits."
Today's Movers/Wakers: 97.3 The Brew's Sean Lynch and Joanie Meyers exit. No replacement mentioned • Radio vet Scott Thrower exits mornings at WAHR/Huntsville. Syndicated Bob & Sherri are set to replace.
Seattle's BJ Shea On With Woody & Wilcox From Anchorage: The Scoop On Sara Palin, McCain's New VP: Funny Stuff, Give A Listen Here
Big Shakeup In Wakeups at Hot 107.9 Atlanta? Still trying to confirm details, but Radio One/Atlanta's WHTA-FM (Hot 107.9) A-Team morning hosts Griff (shown left) and Akini, along with reportedly 18 other staffers, are out at the hip-hop outlet. Rashaun Ali from the A-Team is apparently moving to middays. Emperor Searcy returns to PMD, replacing E4Real, Syndicated Ric Smiley is said to be taking over mornings. Ratings apparently weren't the problem, as the A-Team regularly placed in the top-3. Stay tuned for more details.
And To Present the Award For.... Presenters of this year's Marconi Award's have been announced. They include FOM, Lincoln Financial's honcho Don Benson, Entercom's David Field Val Maki of Emmis, Ginny Morris of Hubbard, Kevin Perry of Perry Publishing, Heidi Raphael of Greater Media and Cromwell's Bud Walters. Westwood syndicated host Billy Bush will emcee. The NAB Radio Show runs September 17-19 in Austin.
And Now You Know.... Radio mega icon Paul Harvey will turn 90 on Sept 4th. Given the holiday weekend, we thought you'd like a head's up. His first nationally broadcast show began in 1951.
8.28.08 MOVERS/WAKERS: Palm Spring's KCLB adds Casey & Shelly to mornings. Casey arrives from KMRJ, Shelly most recently interned for Dave, Shelly & Chainsaw in San Diego. Jace Edwards & Tank exit
Long-Time Birmingham Host Patti Wheeler Set to Retire: Listeners of 102.5 The Bull's Patti & Dollar Bill Show in Birmingham have been waking up with Patti Wheeler for over 29 years, but after November she'll be headed to her beach home in Panama City, FL where she plans to retire. Following the death of Doc, her original partner in the late 90's, she was joined by "Dollar" Bill Lawson. A nationwide search now begins for her replacement.
8.27.08 MOVERS/WAKERS: Former Atlanta personality Wylie Rose head a few miles up the road to WKDF/Nashville where she'll join David Reed in mornings.
Charges Now Filed In Bus Prank: As reported earlier today, 96.1 The Beat/Charlotte's morning stunt guy Cubby faced possible criminal charges for boarding a school bus and putting both the driver and passengers on-the-air, live. Late this afternoon(Tuesday) comes word that school officials have gone ahead and pressed charges against Jase Edward Squires (aka Cubby) for causing a disturbance on a school bus. He has since been released on $1,000 bond. A.M. Mayhem host Brotha Fred told the Charlotte Observer "We try to entertain in a way that some people will think was funny and some won't. But we had no malicious intent." It's also being reported that the bus driver has since been suspended without pay. As of this morning, audio from this prank was still posted at The Beat/Charlotte's website: Listen Here
Boise Morning Show Provides Shelter & Clothing For 20 Families: On Monday night a devastating wild fire completely destroyed 10 families homes and severely damaged 10 others in Boise Idaho. On Tuesday morning KZMG's Dan Tooker In The Morning opened up the phones to help get the victims of the wild fire clothed and back on their feet. Not only did they get all of the families clothed, but they also set each family up in a hotel through the labor day weekend as well as providing free transportation for those who lost vehicles in the fire. In addition to listeners and business donating their money and services Tooker took a call on the air from Spanish Radio's KWEI (Independently owned) morning show who had been listening and offered up their airwaves to allow the Hispanic population to help in the cause. On Thursday Dan Tooker will team up with 12 Treasure Valley restaurants who are going to donate 10% of their profits to The Boise Firefighters Burnout Fund.
Simpson Dishes On Beau's Ex Via Nashville's Woody & Jim Show: Check out the Video
School Bus Prank Could Result In Criminal Charges: As kids returned to school in Charlotte this week, one of those boarding a bus was 26 yr old Cubby of 96.1 The Beat's A.M. Mayhem. Once aboard he began conversing with students live on the air. School officials weren't amused. Cubby (aka Jase Edward Squires) shown right, is now under investigation by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools law enforcement. As of this morning, audio from this prank was still posted at The Beat/Charlotte's website: Listen Here
MOVERS/WAKERS: Shake up in Columbia, SC: Longtime CHR WNOK morning host Jonathan Rush (The Morning Rush) shown left, moves to sister station Country WCOS and makes way for syndicated Ace & TJ. JR's former co-host Kelly Nash moves to middays on WNOK. Tumbleweed remains with JR at WCOS. With us so far? Wait, there's more: WCOS' Charlie James shifts to talker WVOC-AM where he joins Gary Barboza • We recently told you that Nicole Sanler had exited mornings at WINZ-AM/Miami. Apparently, this made room for the addition of syndicated Don Imus.
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Jeff & Jer' Celebrate 20 Years in San Diego! Check out the video here
MOVERS/WAKERS: Nicole Sandler is out as morning producer for talker Jim DeFede/WINX/Miami. Previous stops have included WXRV-FM/Boston, 91X/San Diego and KLOS-FM/Los Angeles • Afentra is back in mornings at 96.5 The Buzz/Kansas City. He formerly did mornings at the End/Seattle• John & Nikki are reportedly leaving mornings at WAFX/Norfolk.
9 Year Sentence Recommended For Former Talker: Prosecutors are calling for a 9 year prison sentence for Bernie Ward, the former KGO talk show host convicted of distributing child pornography. He first claimed he was doing research for a book, but later pleaded guilty. Ward is currently out on bail, but is confined to his San Francisco home, with electronic monitoring. Read More
News Prior to 8.22.08
Note From Rusty: TRN talk host and longtime FOM wrote to say thanks to everyone for all the kind words and condolences he and his family received after the recent and unexpected loss of his wife Kathleen. He told us "It's been a very trying time but Katelynn, Karaline and I are doing well and looking towards the future. Please know, your thoughts and prayers have been felt and most appreciated.Shown left: Rusty, Katelynn and Karaline Humphries
Bob & Tom TV: Tribune Broadcasting’s WGN America announces the debut of “The Bob & Tom Show,” on WGN America Monday-Friday from
Midnight – 1:00am ET beginning on
November 3, 2008. Each Monday - Friday Program will showcase highlights
from “The Bob & Tom 
Show” Morning Radio Show. “The Bob & Tom Show”, hosted by Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold, is one of America’s highest rated Morning Radio Shows. Airing live on over 150 radio stations nationwide Monday-Friday from 6:00am-10:00am ET,
Ingraham Announces New Deal With TRN - Laura Ingraham, the most listened-to woman in political talk radio, and Talk Radio Network Enterprises have announced a multi-year extension of their radio syndication venture. Mark Masters CEO of TRNE says, “Laura’s unique brand of conservative wit and wisdom, along with her searing analysis of pop culture resonates with a wide and diverse audience. Her Show is ranked as the 5th largest syndicated show according to Talkers Magazine with over 300 affiliates nationwide. Ingraham is currently heard in 24 of the top 25 metro markets and 44 of the top 50 metro markets. TRNE will be announcing several new affiliates in the coming weeks.
Alice, Meet Charese: Former B97/New Orleans Morning host/ MIx/Las Vegas / Alice Denver / KSTR LA / Sophie SD now heads to SF to take over programming reigns at KLLC (Alice@97.3). In order to pay her quantum amounts of cash, she'll will continue to handle Sophie in SD.
Fox TV Eyes Wendy Williams Known as New York's Queen of all Media, the popular afternoon-driver Wendy Williams is reportedly being picked up by Fox TV. Her show is syndicated on radio via WBLS/New York. Read MoreChris "Mad Dog" Gets Serious? Read More
Johnjay & Rich host 5th Annual 93.7 KRQ Cares For Kids Radiothon It started out of a desire to give back to the community that has so strongly supported 93.7 KRQ. In 2003, Arizona’s Morning Show Johnjay and Rich created the 93.7 KRQ Cares For Kids Radiothon…a multi-day broadcast whose goal was to raise much needed monies for the Tucson Medical Center and the children and families that it serves. Over the years we have raised $1,143,362 for Tucson Medical Center and Children’s Miracle Network’s Radiothon through the generous donations of our listeners and the community. Last year’s Radiothon raised over $350,000 which has helped purchase critical life-saving equipment and fund expenses for the innovative programs and services offered by the TMC Children’s Fund.
Color It Premiere Pink: Premiere Radio Networks and The City of Hope, one of the nation’s leading cancer research, treatment and education centers, today announced the launch of The Pink Channel, the first radio channel supporting the fight against cancers, particularly those that affect women. Airing 24/7 on XM Satellite Radio channel 24, The Pink Channel will feature pop hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s as well as segments on health and wellness, personal development, trend reports and more. In addition, a weekly celebrity host will report on City of Hope’s latest cancer research and treatment programs, share personal stories and read listener dedications. American Idol Jordin Sparks, Grammy-winner Olivia Newton-John, actress Andrea Evans of One Life to Live, The Biggest Loser’s Jillian Michaels, and singer P!nk, among others, are slated to serve as upcoming weekly hosts.
101.9 WRXP Gives New York Takes Listeners on Rock Tour: Calling it The New York Rock Experience, beginning September 9th morning host Matt Pinfield will give listeners a chance to tour some of the city’s most famous (or infamous) Rock & Roll sights aboard a double-decker bus, with RXP morning show host Matt Pinfield as the tour guide and The Kooks performing live! He'll share the Rock History of each location, as well as his own personal Rock Experiences and stories. Riders will also witness what could possibly be the first acoustic show on the top of a double-decker bus New York City has ever seen as The Kooks perform live!
MOVERS/WAKERS: KSCS/DALLAS adds Allen Peck as producer for The Dorsey Gang Morning Show • Rob Christie & Audie Lynds return to Edmonton on CKRA-FM
More Cha-Cha-Ccha-Changes In Radioland - This time it's KLTH/Portland, OR where Dave Hood, Vicky Martinez and Carol Batchelor exit mornings. Nite jock, Jeff Thomas takes over.
News Prior 8.15.08
Dothan Morning Show And Others Who Walked, Working Things Out: Morning Hosts Amie Pollard and Ken Carlile have already returned to the air on WTVY FM along with Elizabeth Parrish. Another jock, Mike Casey, should be back on Monday. Read More
Former Chicago Morning Star Holds Estate Sale:
Wease Returns: Rochester morning icon, Brother Wease, former 20+ Year host at WCMF is set to return to the air November 17th at WFXF/The Fox. Read More
Chris Krok Moves Down The Road to WMAC/Macon as morning host and PD. He formerly did nights at WSB Atlanta.
Pay For Play: Done the right way. Magic 93.1/Boise's Dan Tooker in the Morning Show was on the air for 12 hours on Friday for "Play Anything Day." Listeners called in with their requests no matter how obscure. Everything was played from Hatebreed to Donny Osmond to Keith Urban to Judy Garland and everything in between, including local artists. The event raised $20,000 for Project Play, a local charity that builds playgrounds for physically disabled children. Travis from We The Kings was in town for the Warped tour, and even stopped by to get "Check Yes Juliet" on the air. In addition, an 8 year old's parents won her an interview with Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers. The crew from Dan Tooker in the Morning will be on hand to dedicate the park on September 27th.
Shown l-r,Dan Tooker, guy with big tie, We The Kings, producer Casey Aceveda.
MOVERS/WAKERS: The Wolf)/Dallas brings back radio vet Paul Koffy for mornings. He'll be joined by PMD Lisa Taylor
Radio From Hell Hits The 5K Mark: Bill Allred, Gina Barberi and company reach their 5000th show this morning at X96 Salt Lake City. Bill attributes it to the fact that he hasn't been fired. Read More
Elvis & Seacrest Invade Cleveland: WAKS/Kiss 96.5 Cleveland adds recently syndicated's Elvis Duran for wakeups and beginning at noon, he'll be followed by---surprisssssssse---Ryan Seacrest. Fortunately, no one local was displaced, as mornings had recently been held down by LA's Valentine.
OTHER MOVERS/WAKERS: WSSX'S "Two Girls And A ? Well, it used to be a "guy" named Special Ed, but that ended yesterday after 6 years. PD Mike Edwards is now in the hunt for a replacement.
JOCKLINE TRIVIA: We got asked yesterday why some names shown here were bolded while others weren't. Answer's simple: We highlight jocks. On occasion, if there's a name synonomous with personalities, we'll add the distinction. So now you know.
OTHER NOTE: Over the past few days, due to server updating, we were unable to update Jockline. Also, other weirdiosities were occuring. That was fixed yesterday and we should be good to go. Thanks for your patience.
Spiff Returns to Atlanta Airwaves: Spiff Carner, one half of longtime Atlanta morning team Randy & Spiff, returns to True Oldies 106.7 where he'll join Freddie Brooks in afternoons. Asked by the The Atlanta Journal Constitution how they found him, he said "“They finally spotted me at the end of Barrett Parkway with my ‘Will tell jokes for food’ sign.” Randy and Spiff teamed for over ten year at Fox-FM, Then Lite-FM and last worked together at WGST-AM where Randy (Cook) remains. (photo: AJC)
Kudos to Topeka Morning Hosts Radio Rich & Louann who, for about the 10th time, took 1st place again in Topekal newspaper's "Best Radio Personalities" competition. They're heard mornings on US103.
Toby And Rodney In The House: Premiere Radio host Blair Garner welcomed Toby 
Keith and Rodney Carrington into his studio to talk about their movie “Beer for my Horses” which opens in theaters this weekend. Pictured left to right: Rodney Carrington, Blair Garner and Toby Keith.
Movers/Wakers: Blowout in Colorado Springs as 98.9 Magic FM morning host Goose exits along with four others over budget cuts. Others include Kat Country 95.1 hosts Cutter & Road Gato, News/Talk KVOR-AM PD Dan Mandis and KKFM-FM Promotion Director Michael Carrigan • Radio vet Bill Bailey exits PMD at WLHT and WTRV Grand Rapids
Pray For 'Rif: WRIF/Detroit PD Doug Podell puts his career on the line, as he offers Art Vuolo, “Radio’s Best Friend” and web-master Mike Austerman a shot on the air! For over 30 years, WRIF has presented a highly rated and very popular talk show from 11 p.m. till 2 a.m. hosted for nearly two decades by Peter Werbe who will be on vacation this weekend. So, turning Art and Mike lose on this legendary station with perhaps the biggest FM signal in Detroit, shows Podell is a man not afraid to take risks. All kidding aside both men are geeked about the opportunity. Catch it streamed at 11 p.m. EDT Sunday night via http://www.wrif.com. The call-in number is 313-298-WRIF (313-298-9743.) A special e-mail address has also been set up by Austerman for any questions for either Art or Mike: www.ontheradioshow@gmail.com (Why is it we expect lots of video on this in the near future?)
Breasts Gone Wild: Wild 94.9/San Francisco dumps PD “Jazzy” Jim Archer and nightimer Joe Breezy following an April Fool’s bit that offered “free breasts” from “Dr. Sanders.” Well, everyone got a big laugh when they found out they were actually chicken breasts from KFC... Everyone except the winner. Althought lots of other prizes were included, the listener filed a lawsuit against the station. (no word on whether the winner returned the other gifts or ate the chicken)
MOVERS/WAKERS: Rick Marino Exits mornings at WKDF/Nashville after less than a year. He formerly held a similar post at crosstown WJXA-FM (Mix 92.9).
Four Times A Charm? Since Mancow's departure in 2006, WKQX (Q101.1) is trying for the fourth time to fix mornings. This time, they move afternoon drivers Brian Sherman and Steve Tingle. They follow Alan Cox and Jim Lyman (The Morning Fix), who recently excited. Read More
Don't Quote Me, But... Envision Radio Networks has just released the USA TODAY - Don’t Quote Me – Quote of the Day, a new 60 second vignette that brings the popular board game to radio listeners in an interactive guessing game. The radio debut is congruent with the print debut (Monday, 8/4) of USA TODAY’S version of Don’t Quote Me, which is the first new puzzle since USA TODAY launched Sudoku to the American public. The game gives people a chance to guess who said what in a daily puzzle. Don’t Quote Me provides daily interactive web content for radio stations’ websites including the Quote of the Day, top 10 lists, puzzles, and games. go to www.envisionradio.com for more details.
Morning Guy Wants To Save Radio Station $$$$ - Mark Summers, of the "Mark Genny & Dahmer Show" formerly Rock 105 Jacksonville, announces "Mutt Voice Over and Production Services."He is delivering a new sound, and a new style or read to help stations further stand out from the rest of the crowd. Plus he is also offering 2 months of FREE professional voice work, and free leg humping to the first 5 clients who sign up for a year of Mutt. www.muttvoiceover.com now for more details, demos, and services offered. For God sakes, he's got a family to support so please forward this to anyone and everyone you know in the industry. Thanks for your support.
Tammy Bruce Streaming Along: TRN's "The Tammy Bruce Show" is the #1 show on the internet streaming radio hub Talk Stream Live. Talk Stream Live just released their first 2008 survey; The Tammy Bruce Show was #1 on the Talk Stream Live “Power 50” list of most powerful Talk Radio shows on the internet. The Tammy Bruce Show has also added 12 new stations in the last 3 months to her growing affiliate list; 7 of those new affiliates are in the top 200 metro markets.
Together Again: Longtime partners Sarah & Vinnie are together again on Alice 97.3 San Francisco. He returns in the aftermath of Mike "No-Name" Nelson's recent exit.have been videotaped running toward each other in slow motion and are now back together in mornings on CBS Hot AC KLLC (Alice@97.3)/San Francisco. Sarah & Vinnie were a team from1997-2002
CD'S FROM MSBC 2008 COMING SOON! STAY TUNED
Jackson Gets A Woody: Kinda, anyway (we couldn't pass up this set up), Rock 93.5 Jackson, MS drops syndicated Lex & Terry and goes local with a new show called Morning Wood, featuring PD Brad Stevens, middayer Mandy Scott and Beaver.
Bob & Tom Re-Up $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ With Premiere: Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold, the creators and hosts of one of the longest running and highest rated morning shows in America, The Bob & Tom Show, renewed their long-term contract with Premiere Radio Networks. Continuing syndication of The Bob & Tom Show on more than 150 radio stations nationwide from 6-10 a.m. ET, the deal also includes distribution of the recently created Bob & Tom All-Nighter, a program created specifically for radio stations wishing to bring listeners comedy in evenings and overnights.
A Face For Radio? Kearth LA's Gary Bryan and Ed Mann have formed a company that will involve morning shows for TV projects. Bryan, who will be at MSBC in LA this weekend told us he wants to give some of radio's top talent a chance at national exposure. Perhaps he'll find a season's worth this weekend we're hundreds of top morning show are gathering for MSBC's 20 Anniversary.
