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by Reese K Rickards
Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:26 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: October Nielsen #'s - WCSG soars; WFGR & Star 105.7 tank; WTNR remains in the gutter.
Replies: 10
Views: 3383

Re: October Nielsen #'s - WCSG soars; WFGR & Star 105.7 tank; WTNR remains in the gutter.

Many times I have wondered about the viability of a mid 80's to 2010 Classic Country Format. But especially in the 80's you must be extremely careful with the music. In 1984 for every 'Judds why not Me?" there are five John Schneider "I've been Around Enough to Know's", and Vern Gosdin "dead on arri...
by Reese K Rickards
Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:22 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: October Nielsen #'s - WCSG soars; WFGR & Star 105.7 tank; WTNR remains in the gutter.
Replies: 10
Views: 3383

Re: October Nielsen #'s - WCSG soars; WFGR & Star 105.7 tank; WTNR remains in the gutter.

I am surprised the most to see WOOD AM/FM to slide into third place, and third place in an election year. I am sure that WOOD made it's nut on political spots. (I'd have loved to be that order taker on the I Heart 8th floor.) And that is another topic. Does I Heart really need three floors anymore.?...
by Reese K Rickards
Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:17 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Phil Tower is latest iHM budget cut victim
Replies: 10
Views: 3104

Re: Phil Tower is latest iHM budget cut victim

This is stunning news. I haven't been there in 4 and a half years, but at the time he was the only one that really knew how to run the place. I can't help but feel I Heart has given up on WOOD. Phil is a good guy. I am sure the building is reeling. If Phil was zipped, no one is safe.
by Reese K Rickards
Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:32 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Big Drew leaving ESPN 96.1
Replies: 2
Views: 1954

Re: Big Drew leaving ESPN 96.1

You have to have at least one jock to cover remotes.
by Reese K Rickards
Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Not really a radio topic.... but it is topical.
Replies: 21
Views: 5436

Re: Not really a radio topic.... but it is topical.

It has been a long and contentious year, but the election is over. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Team Trump on a fight well fought. I look forward to Nevadas 6 votes to reach 270 this evening. What a terrible shame Mr. Trump can't bring himself to match the grace of his supp...
by Reese K Rickards
Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:45 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Not really a radio topic.... but it is topical.
Replies: 21
Views: 5436

Re: Not really a radio topic.... but it is topical.

Actually, with a dab or two of French's mustard, Crow is quite palatable. IMVERYHO.
by Reese K Rickards
Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:06 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Not really a radio topic.... but it is topical.
Replies: 21
Views: 5436

Re: Not really a radio topic.... but it is topical.

Frankie, I am an old guy. I heart made that painfully obvious when I turned 61. But I don't weep over politics, and I retired to a 44 foot yacht in Florida four years ago last month. I am bitter only because my wife disliked the boat and asked me to buy a home on shore. Politics is not a spectator s...
by Reese K Rickards
Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:45 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Not really a radio topic.... but it is topical.
Replies: 21
Views: 5436

Re: Not really a radio topic.... but it is topical.

Frankie, It might surprise you to know 22 US presidents served one, or less full terms. Another 7 served less than two full terms. Grover Cleveland served two terms, but not consecutively. Only 12 presidents served two full consecutive terms, FDR served three terms and died early in his 4th, What is...
by Reese K Rickards
Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:14 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Not really a radio topic.... but it is topical.
Replies: 21
Views: 5436

Not really a radio topic.... but it is topical.

Does anyone else care to offer a prediction on Tuesday's election, including Michigan results? I am one of the few people who use my real name on this thread, and I will offer an opinion. I predict a record American voting turnout. I have believed that would be the case ever since Donald Trump was e...
by Reese K Rickards
Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:00 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: BIG 101.3 FM — Fun Hits You Know
Replies: 31
Views: 7894

Re: BIG 101.3 FM — Fun Hits You Know

I am addressing this post to the four previous writers. Stopnswop notes "Big" will need jocks N' jingles. MW notes the airstaff sucks with the exception of LT. The others are utility workers and out of town voicetrackers. Stopnswop says the pm jock sounded automated, Thatonedude says the jocks sound...
by Reese K Rickards
Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:42 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: BIG 101.3 FM — Fun Hits You Know
Replies: 31
Views: 7894

Re: BIG 101.3 FM — Fun Hits You Know

A couple more observations. Big Drew is leaving sports in the rear view. https://barrettsportsmedia.com/2020/10/23/big-drew-exiting-espn-96-1-in-grand-rapids/ He's been with the company for some time. Maybe he's earned PD stripes? He has paid a fair amount of dues. The station positioning statement ...
by Reese K Rickards
Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: BIG 101.3 FM — Fun Hits You Know
Replies: 31
Views: 7894

Re: BIG 101.3 FM — Fun Hits You Know

Fingerprints of Tim Feagan. He will drop WMU in a heartbeat. But his beloved Spartans? Never not never. Football doesn't belong on that station.
IMHO
by Reese K Rickards
Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:20 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: BIG 101.3 FM — Fun Hits You Know
Replies: 31
Views: 7894

Re: BIG 101.3 FM — Fun Hits You Know

A bold move to be sure. But may I make a few observations. Playing fight songs.... cute idea. B-93 did it in 1991. The decision has Tim Feagan's fingerprints all over it. The music seems to cover the 60's, and early 70's. Rumors was featured when I checked out the web page this morning. That suggest...
by Reese K Rickards
Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Someone's got to say it, CONRAD'S BACK!
Replies: 9
Views: 3163

Re: Someone's got to say it, CONRAD'S BACK!

Conrad is and was the best of us. I am sure Dave Taft and Tim Feagan "felt bad" (but not enough to resign in protest) when they fired him and led him to the elevator. Conrad was the best of us at B-93 for a 30 year run, nothing short of legend. I hope they gave him the year in compensatory pay they ...
by Reese K Rickards
Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Leon Hendrix leaving WOOD TV
Replies: 4
Views: 2947

Re: Leon Hendrix leaving WOOD TV

I am very sorry to read this news. I am not the least bit surprised., Leon is a good man and a good reporter. I have very little doubt this is about money. I suspect he will emerge as a PR guy for some local government agency, and all the better for it, along with his lovely wife, and I hope by now,...