Mixed Feelings About WJR since their Lineup Change

[Radiobirdman]

I first thought that WJR's all-local lineup from 6 to 6 was a positive thing, in a time when syndicated shows are everywhere. But I have to admit that many of the shows don't hold my attention. I wish that Albom was still 5:00-7:00 because I like to listen when in the kitchen; to me his show is pretty amusing and informative. But I'm wondering if the day could be spiced-up with some shorter niche local programming like urban cultural or spotlight on local musicians, etc.

[craig11152]

I no longer tune in. What happened to Mitch? And is his sidekick Kenny Brown still around?

[Radiobirdman]

I no longer tune in. What happened to Mitch? And is his sidekick Kenny Brown still around?

Mitch has been moved from 5:00-7:00 to 4:00-6:00. Kenny is still around.

[sizzlechest]

Chris Renwick's show rules. The rest of it? Not so much.

[edj]

Baligian is the only show I listen to on any regular basis. Albom is still horrible, so is Guy Gordon. Paul W. has the same show, just at noontime. Still elitist sounding.

[Bryce]

I find myself tuning in to 'JR less and less to the point of seldom these days. I'll hit the preset when Renwick is on and if he's talking about a topic that interests me, I'll stay for a bit. I'll swing by during Albom's time slot, but mostly because of Kevin O'Neill. (It's a nostalgia thing) but don't stay long. I like Levin in small doses, but if I have a need to hear what he is saying, I just listen to his podcast. The rest of the weekday programing just doesn't interest me anymore.

I do listen to the Inside/Outside guys if I'm in a vehicle on the weekend.

If they're loosing me, a 65 year old white guy, they be in trouble. Gut tells me their current programming isn't attracting younger folks either.

[TC Talks]

No one under 50 even knows AM exists.

[radiofann]

I had a dream, I was driving with small kids in the car, I explained that thing on the dash with knobs is a hands free app allowing you to get traffic and weather “on the eights (WWJ 950) “, and is used when your phone gets taken away.

[ZenithCKLW]

Ever since the schedule change I rarely listen to WJR anymore. Prior, I really only listened to Albom. But now I get off work and the show is half over.

Today Albom is taking callers to bitch about self checkout at the store; something I’ve been hearing old people bitch about for 25 years. I turned it off after about 5 minutes, if that.

[Plate Cap]

If they're loosing me, a 65 year old white guy, they be in trouble. Gut tells me their current programming isn't attracting younger folks either.

What a great way to put it. You've said it all.

I tune in once or twice a year for a moment strictly for the nostalgia of what it once was to the region, and to test propagation. I do the same with WLW. Nothing there to listen to, though.

[lidoshuffle]

One thing that hasn't changed....
"Sitting in for Paul W is..."

[Colonel Flagg]

One thing that hasn't changed....
"Sitting in for Paul W is..."

...the always riveting Mark Hollis.

[Radiobirdman]

Ever since the schedule change I rarely listen to WJR anymore. Prior, I really only listened to Albom. But now I get off work and the show is half over.

Today Albom is taking callers to bitch about self checkout at the store; something I’ve been hearing old people bitch about for 25 years. I turned it off after about 5 minutes, if that.

I agree some of his topics are silly but to be fair, after a day of hearing about terrorism and mass shoootings I think some observational laughs or gripes are needed just as a kind of mental comfort food. And TBH self-checkout has gotten out of hand; the Kroger at Maple & Lahser is often self-checkout only and that surprises a Mom with an overflowing cart who was expecting a cashier and bagger.

[ZenithCKLW]

I understand your point, but I wasn’t commenting on the topic of self checkouts in my post. That wasn’t my point. I was commenting on the content of a radio show. I don’t mean to be rude, but the complaining about it on the radio for the past 25 years, as well as the latter part of your comment, is exactly what I’m tired of listening to, and is why I turned off WJR that day.

Is the next topic going to be about how kids today don’t know how easy they have it, or that they spend too much time on their devices? Oh wait…

[Radiobirdman]

I understand your point, but I wasn’t commenting on the topic of self checkouts in my post. That wasn’t my point. I was commenting on the content of a radio show. I don’t mean to be rude, but the complaining about it on the radio for the past 25 years, as well as the latter part of your comment, is exactly what I’m tired of listening to, and is why I turned off WJR that day.

Is the next topic going to be about how kids today don’t know how easy they have it, or that they spend too much time on their devices? Oh wait…

I don't disagree. And I admit that as I stop in and out of WJR during the day too much of the programming is banter about things even less vital than checkout or phones. As I suggested in my original post they would do better changing it up with shorter programs with a tighter focus or a highlight on an interesting personality or topic. And by the way - your username - When I was a kid I listened to CKLW uniquely with an antique Zenith I had found.